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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 2002
Page
1
A Lawrence couple wed Saturday afternoon in a unique ceremony at Clinton Lake with satin gowns tunics and heraldic devices. The event showcased chivalry and pageantry as guests witnessed the union described as memorable and distinctive for the area.
An 18-year-old Bethlehem Christian, Sandy Shaheen, weeps as she surveys the interior of the Church of the Nativity, the site of a 39 day Israeli army Palestinian standoff. The scene captures the tension inside a sacred site.
Lawrence High School seniors Patrick Bengtson Julie Gegenheimer and Leslie Short lead the 2002 Journal-World Academic All-Star group praised for high grades strong test scores and broad involvement. Judges note well rounded talents across academics activities and volunteer work with 2002 selections from multiple area schools.
Kansas lawmakers remain deadlocked over taxes and redistricting as the 2002 session nears record length. Senate leaders blame House delays, while conservatives resist a nearly 300 million tax increase. Democrats oppose tax hikes as education budgets face 8 percent cuts without new revenue.
Kansas regents chairman Clay Blair announced he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor. He cited the need to focus on funding for higher education as the state grapples with an 8 percent budget cut without tax increases, which would hit colleges hard. Blair praised by figures like Hutchinson and Kerr for his education work.
Ground Zero crews reach the bottom of the World Trade Center basement with less than a month remaining. Workers pause to reflect on 242 days of recovery, detailing hours, injuries, and personnel amid a tragic yet inspiring effort led by city officials.
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