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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2004
Page
1
Wakarusa Festival organizers cope with mounting the biggest music event the area has ever seen as crowds flock to the three day gathering. The coverage notes the scale of the event and local impact on the Lawrence scene.
French President Jacques Chirac argues relief for Iraq should accompany debt relief for the world’s poorest nations. Work is under way at several Lawrence schools this summer.
Tens of thousands filed past Ronald Reagan’s casket as a Capitol Dome ceremony opened a day of memorials. World leaders and former rivals joined Nancy Reagan and dignitaries at Blair House and the White House, with President Bush preparing to deliver the eulogy at Washington National Cathedral.
The three day state funeral for Ronald Reagan ends today with a 9:30 a.m. departure ceremony from the U.S. Capitol followed by a 10:30 a.m. National Funeral Service at the Washington Cathedral. A private burial is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Major networks and cable outlets plan coverage.
Biking Across Kansas riders choose a state mindful path rather than interstates. Ed Haun of Jerseyville IL recalls getting lost after a Fort Riley security exit misstep, nearly ending on Interstate 70 before finding the correct turns as the 30th annual event unfolds.
Lawrence area retailers move Sudafed and similar medicines behind counters or from shelves to curb meth production. Hy-Vee Dillons and Checkers voluntarily limit sales while Kansas law lacks a full precursor control. Kyle Smith of the KBI calls for stronger enforcement, noting the current voluntary approach shows a key legal weakness.
Legendary singer Ray Charles died at his Beverly Hills home at 11:35 am PDT after a year-long struggle with acute liver disease. The Albany Georgia native, blind from age seven, won 12 Grammys and had 12 No 1 hits while shaping 20th century music.
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