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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2008
Page
1
On January 17 1945 Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw during World War II. 1893 saw the death of Rutherford B Hayes in Fremont Ohio at age 70. Hawaii's monarchy fell as Liliuokalani abdicated under business pressure.
O J Simpson faced a judge for bail violations in a Nevada case as Clark County District Judge Jackie Glass doubled his bail to 250000. His bond was reportedly posted and he was to be released within hours after denial of contact with co defendants or witnesses. Also in brief, abortion rates in the United States have fallen to their lowest since 1974 amid tighter restrictions and ongoing legal changes since Roe v Wade, with 2005 rate at 19.4 per 1000 women aged 15 to 44. The report also covers the case of Lance Cpl Maria Lauterbach's death linked to Cpl Cesar Laurean, who fled to Mexico after alleged rape, with investigators noting Lauterbach’s remains found in a backyard fire pit.
Chicago judge says Peggy Fossett must testify before declaring Steve Fossett legally presumed dead. Fossett, 63, vanished last September after a light plane flight near Yerington Nevada with a long search yielding no evidence. The NTSB already indicates a fatal crash. Fossett built a fortune trading futures and options on Chicago exchanges.
Two off duty DeKalb County police officers Ricky Bryant Jr and Eric Barker were killed while working security at a apartment complex. A 32 year old man was arrested and charged with murder as authorities pursued other suspects. Officers were investigating a suspicious person when gunfire erupted, DeKalb County Police Chief Terrell Bolton said.
A Marine wanted in the killing of a pregnant fellow service member allegedly told friends he would flee to Mexico to avoid rape charges. Investigators said they are cooperating with Mexican authorities in a broad manhunt to locate him.
An international team reported five genetic markers that raise prostate cancer risk in Swedish men. Four markers boost risk about 4.5 times and all five plus a family history raise it about 9.5 times. Researchers caution validation in other populations and note rapid potential for genetic testing with further studies.
Washington observers say the Fed's latest snapshot shows an economy losing momentum into the new year. Retail, housing and manufacturing face rough times, banks report loan stress, and credit remains tight. Dow dips as economists warn of a broad slowdown and possible recession this year.
Local page lists contact emails and a wide set of phone numbers for departments and sections including Local news City government County government Kansas University Lawrence schools Business Sports Arts and entertainment Letters to the editor Obituaries and Photo reprints with an outside Lawrence toll free number for general inquiries and reprints
Editorial offices and department editors are listed with phone numbers and emails. Includes Dennis Anderson, Caroline Trowbridge, Ann Gardner, Tom Keegan, Jon Niccum, Mark Fagan, Terry Rombeck, Cody Howard, Dan Cox. Also mentions Chris Bell, Sara Wilhelm, and the classifieds line. Subscriptions line provides numbers and hours for delivery issues.
Readers weigh in on Sebelius as the Democrats pick Kansas Governor to deliver the reply, with speculation about her political future including potential cabinet or vice presidential roles. The poll invites further votes at ljworld.com.
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