Senator Brownback urges moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
U S Senator Sam Brownback told Israeli Knesset members that the United States should relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. He argued the move reflects U S policy rather than favoring Israel, amid Palestinian claims and regional tensions. The remarks, reported by Cybercast News Service, were sponsored by the Christian Allies Caucus.
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Acquaintance charged in stabbing outside Bubba's bar
A 22 year old Lawrence man Vidal P. Martinez was charged in Douglas County District Court with one count of aggravated battery after a stabbing at Bubba's during a fight around midnight. The 24 year old victim was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for non life threatening injuries. Martinez was located on Alabama Street and bond was set at 4500 dollars with a Spanish speaking defense attorney appointed.
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Douglas County District Court
Bubba's
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Dan Ward
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Alabama Street
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Shelley Bock
Kittel
Lawrence man to face preliminary hearing in BB gun vandalism case
Jeremy W. Wilson, 21, appeared in Douglas County District Court and was scheduled for an August 18 preliminary hearing. He faces 31 counts of criminal damage, three counts of auto burglary and one count of intimidating a witness for a citywide spree in November and December that damaged windows of over 22 cars and businesses.
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Jeremy W. Wilson
Douglas County District Court
Government 9 11 Commission report available for purchase
The U S Government Printing Office is taking orders for the official final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U S The report released today sells for 8 50 plus 4 75 for shipping It can be ordered online toll free fax or email and mail orders with pre payment required Stock number 041-015-002 The complete text will be online later today at gpvac ess gov 91lindex html
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Gasoline Prices Stir Local Pump Patrol Deals
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as 1.82 per gallon at Citgo 2005 W Ninth St and Phillips 66 602 W Ninth St. Readers urged to call 8327154 if a lower price is found.
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Kansas AG Defends Immigration Tuition Law Despite Doubt
Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline said his office would defend the 2004 immigrant tuition law despite believing it may be illegal. He noted he would delegate defense to the Civil Litigation Division to avoid conflicts. Advocates called his stance troubling as a federal lawsuit seeks to overturn the law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at state universities.
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Kansas House District 45 race tests conservative moderate clash
In Kansas House District 45 veteran Rep. Tom Sloan faces a challenge from Keith Noe a retired Los Angeles Police motorcycle officer returning to the state. Sloan elected in 1994 supports schooling tax increases and opposes a gay marriage ban. With the Aug 3 primary near the Journal World launches a series on contested races shaping Lawrence voters choices.
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Argonia teen killed near tracks mourned in memorial site
The Argonia community mourns 19 year old Jacob Allen found dead July 5 along Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks east of town. Investigators stay mum on cause and homicide status while a growing impromptu memorial with photos flowers and a wooden cross develops beside the rail line.
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Jacob
Jake” Allen
Sumner County
Gerald Gilkey
Allen
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp
Argonia High School
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Rebecca Salsberg
Advocate links Indians and EPA in environmental work
Brenda Brandon, a Seneca-Cayuga member, coordinates EPA tribal projects from Haskell Indian Nations University. She has worked on about a dozen environmental disasters near reservations, traveling 10 to 14 days monthly. Her trips have included Spokane uranium mine recovery and training EPA staff for tribal contamination issues.
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Journal-World Photo
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Environmental Research Studies Center
Haskell Indian Nations University
Environmental Protection Agency
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Spokane
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Dakotas
Chanute
Bonner Springs
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