Noise ordinance tightens jammed band practices in city
Lawrence police intensified enforcement of a January noise policy drawing complaints from several local bands about being contacted during practice. City commissioners face a decision on a $140,000 study to assess growth funding for city services and projects, while Topeka lawmakers convene a school finance special session. University of Missouri Kansas City trustees seek more campus control to improve fundraising prospects amid university system management concerns.
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Kabul kebab attack kills at least 23 in Baghdad
A suicide bomber at a busy Baghdad kebab restaurant killed 23 and wounded many others at lunchtime. The blast occurred amid a day of intensified insurgent violence across Iraq, with at least 45 deaths nationwide.
Campbell tops Woods to win U S Open at Pinehurst
Journeyman Michael Campbell matched Tiger Woods round for round, saving pars from bunkers and sinking a 20 foot birdie on 17 to seal victory at the U S Open at Pinehurst. Lawrence Raiders win 4-2 over Manhattan 17ers for third straight youth title at Free State High in the Lawrence Invitational. Greg Ostertag visits KU coach Bill Self’s camp as his son Cody attends. Royals beat Astros 7-1.
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Shots An American Photographer’s Journey 1967 1972 features
A compilation on photographer David Fen ton highlights his era defining images from protests politics and personalities with youthful perceptiveness. The piece notes his Keen eye and fearless style reflecting a turbulent period.
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David Fen
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Today in History June 20 entries span multiple events
On June 20 marks the Great Seal approval in 1782 by Congress. Victoria ascended the British throne in 1837 after William IV’s death. West Virginia joined the Union as the 35th state in 1863. Lizzie Borden was acquitted in 1893 for the axe murders. In 1943, Detroit riots prompted federal troops to quell violence with over 30 deaths.
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Should Kansas expand gambling to fund schools
Community readers weigh whether expanding gambling revenue could bolster public school funding in Kansas. A reader poll invites opinions on potential policy changes and the impact on state finances and education.
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Ljworld.com
Newspaper staff contacts and redemption notice
A listing of city staff editors and contact emails for Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindie Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan Cody Howard World Online Al Bonner Joe Lewis and 6News. It includes a redelivery guarantee number and hours for missed papers with in town redelivery inside the same day.
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Jackson and De Niro lead in celebrity notes
Janet Jackson accepts a humanitarian award in Beverly Hills, apologizing for jokes about her brother Michael's acquittal. Robert De Niro in Roubaix, France, attends his father’s art exhibit with emotion. Odysseas Constantine’s christening draws European royals in Athens. John Leguizamo critiques Hollywood roles at a Dallas convention. Anne Hiltner sues Stephen King over privacy and copyright claims tied to The Kingdom Hospital ties.
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Security upgrade planned for Beach Boys landmark
Hawthorne California authorities consider security measures after graffiti vandalism hit the Beach Boys landmark on 119th Street. City officials weigh cameras fencing and graffiti resistant coating as engineers recall the memorial’s dedication led by Harry Jarnagan and the band members Brian Carl and Dennis Wilson who grew up in Hawthorne.
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Celebrity birthdays list includes Kidman Dukakis Wilson
Actress Nicole Kidman turns 38 while Olympia Dukakis reaches 74 and Brian Wilson is 63. Tina Sinatra is 57, Lionel Richie 56, John Goodman 53, and Cyndi Lauper 52.
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