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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2003
Page
1
Raymond Boothe, accused of stabbing his 11 year old son and leaving the developmentally disabled boy on the Kansas Turnpike to die, pleaded innocent Friday. The report notes this occurs on page 1B.
NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw and Bill Gates met at a Watertown D C cafe for an interview. They ordered cappuccinos and when the interview ended, they left without paying the bill.
In Jensen Beach Florida a woman faces charges after allegedly trying to seriously injure her chemically sensitive husband with perfume. Prosecutor Jennifer Thomas says the facts will show the act was more sinister than a mere spray.
Westar Energy internal investigative report alleges former executives including CEO David Wittig steered corporate funds to federal candidates in violation of law. The 367 page study cites memos suggesting donations aimed to buy influence on a congressional conference committee.
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway defended academic freedom at the All University Supper, drawing parallels to Stalinist repression and McCarthyism. He praised social welfare professor Dennis Dailey amid criticism from state Sen. Susan Wagle, whose funding cut amendment was vetoed by the governor.
Jelica Ristic, a 26 year old Serbia native, will mark her third American commencement in Lawrence after eight years here. Her drive began at age seven after watching Dynasty. Despite language barriers, a Lawrence couple helped her stay. She plans to study in the United States and pursue architecture for low income housing.
In Baghdad interviews with over 30 residents, many blame Saddam Hussein’s general amnesty for up to 100000 released prisoners. Looting, kidnappings, rapes, and carjackings persist as security tensions rise while police and U.S. forces try to restore order. Local police report fear and calls for all prisoners to be jailed.
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