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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2005
Page
1
Kansas politics reports House Speaker Doug Mays and other prominent Republicans show interest in the 2006 governor race after Rep. Jerry Moran exits. The piece notes Kansas GOP dynamics and key figures weighing a bid for the party nomination.
John Mason says he still wants to marry his fiancé Jennifer Wilbanks four days after her sudden disappearance sparked a massive Georgia search. Police and family pursue answers as the case unfolds.
A Pulse feature invites readers to explore unusual edibles cooked by Lawrence residents and includes insights from a social psychologist on why people crave rich foods. The piece highlights personal tastes and psychological explanations behind food indulgences.
Lawrence residents and large businesses face higher natural gas costs after a $2.7 million rate settlement approved by state regulators. Westar Energy seeks a nine percent electric rate increase in Lawrence and nearby communities, while Aquila Inc. raises industrial gas rates by 18 percent starting June 1, potentially pushing costs higher for plants like Astaris LLC as customers brace for added monthly bills.
Clarence David Boose a 77 year old Lecompton resident and former Topeka jeweler was found dead Friday night at his rural home. Douglas County investigators labeled the death a homicide after an autopsy but released few case details. An acquaintance notified authorities around 10 20 p m Friday and neighbors report police asked family members not to discuss what they know. Boose enjoyed restoring old cars and playing violin or guitar at nursing homes.
Fortney says his bar did not intend an attack on a city official and notes a $500 contribution to a group that mailed anti Schauner postcards during Lawrence April elections. Teachers for a Better Lawrence backed the piece grading Schauner on education support, with ethics officials ruling disclosure rules applied.
Historian David Reynolds argues that labeling John Brown a terrorist is too harsh and compares perceptions to general Sherman’s Civil War actions. He promotes his biography John Brown, Abolitionist at a Rainy Day Books signing in Fairway, noting bias in how Brown is portrayed.
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