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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 2005
Page
1
May 7 marks Germany's 1945 unconditional surrender at Rheims Allied HQ. Other dates include the 1939 Rome Berlin Axis alliance, 1975 Ford proclaims end to Vietnam era, Viet Cong takeover in Saigon, and 1977 Seattle Slew wins the Kentucky Derby, later dying 25 years on.
As the president embarks on a five day Europe visit relations between Washington Moscow and Baltic capitals heat up over past Soviet era actions. The debate overshadows Victory Day commemorations and stresses the fragile unity among allies. A central Georgia high school junior is suspended for defying a long distance call from his Army sergeant mother in Iraq. Tony Blair starts a new term with a slim majority raising questions about governing power and tenure.
Seul Ki Kim, still polishing English, fires a back nine 4 under par 32 at Eagle Bend to seize the lead with a 68 in the Lawrence Futures Classic. Kansas baseball, sporting mustaches, tops Texas 5 2 at Hogland Ballpark in a standout night. Davon Jefferson dunks at the buzzer as USC S Squad opens Sport2Sportayhawk Invitational with a win.
Lawrence resident Chanisa Arthachinda uses espresso as a painting medium to accompany her daily meditation practice, hoping to sharpen perception and view of daily surroundings. Kansas University students heard Warren Buffett discuss potential actions and rare incentives. PackerWare considers relocating from Topeka to a Lawrence building, likely without extra jobs.
The piece reflects on a 74 year old Lawrence police officer death and notes recent Kansas officer killings, urging vigilance when in uniform. It also mentions Kids Fitness Day drawing 17 000 statewide and a library expansion discussion focusing on the Vermont Street site. It references the Pre cious Doe case break from a man who tricked the mother into giving a hair sample.
A list of newsroom and department editors with phone numbers and email addresses. Includes Dennis Anderson Bill Snead Mike Shields Ann Gardner Chuck Woodling Mindle Paget Jon Niccum Mark Fagan and additional contacts for News Partners World Online and advertising and circulation. Also provides delivery and redelivery helpline 832-7199 with hours.
Actor Matthew McConaughey, filming in St. Francisville, wraps The History Channel segment Absolute Evel The Evel Knievel Story set to air June 13, and plans a Knievel life film with McConaughey as Knievel. He notes the in between jumps were the hardest, and the project will blend footage with Knievel’s own testimony.
A roundup notes several notable birthdays including actor Robert Hegyes turning 54 and Darren McGavin at 83. It also lists rock drummer Bill Kreutzmann at 59 NBC anchor Tim Russert at 55 actress Traci Lords at 36 and actor Breckin Meyer at 31.
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