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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2008
Page
1
Texas musician and author Kinky Friedman, known for his gubernatorial bid, appears in town today to promote a fresh cigar line with a promotional event on Page 1C.
Democratic candidate Barack Obama announced he would reject public financing in his presidential bid, reversing a prior pledge to participate if the Republican challenger matched the commitment. The move shifts funding dynamics as the race intensifies.
Quotable from Jeffrey Chernin, a family therapist, on the California Supreme Court decision allowing gay marriage. Not all couples rush to wed. the piece notes varied responses and mentions religious services at Lawrence retirement homes in Pulse.
Kansas University basketball player Sherron Collins has moved to set aside a default judgment in a civil case. He says he did not ignore service on May 14, 2007, believing a former attorney handled the matter, and he denies the allegations that he assaulted Jessica J. Brown in an elevator at Jayhawker Towers. The judge had granted default because he did not respond within 20 days.
Douglas County Emergency Management reports the Kansas River Kaw at just under 14 feet, four feet from flood stage. Officials say flooding is not imminent and expect a slow decline through the week. Clinton Lake level is up but Lake pool should return to normal in about two weeks as flood control efforts continue. Residents are reminded flash floods can occur quickly during severe weather.
President Bush tours flood zones in the Midwest promising immediate help and listening to residents and rescuers. He stresses concern after criticism of Katrina response and meets with officials at a Cedar Rapids emergency center as Cedar River floodwaters recede leaving wreckage and displaced families in Iowa City and across six states.
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