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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2005
Page
1
On May 18 1920 Pope John Paul II born Karol Wojtyla in Poland. Montreal founded in 1642. 1896 Plessy v Ferguson upholds separate but equal, later overturned by Brown v Board. TVA created in 1933. Mount St Helens erupted in 1980, 57 dead or missing.
British lawmaker George Galloway forcefully rejects claims he secured discounted Iraqi oil rights from Saddam Hussein. He also assails three decades of U S policy toward Iraq as senators from both parties discuss the $295 billion highway bill, amid White House veto concerns. Iran and Britain send envoys to Iraq as violence rises and the Baghdad government vows a crackdown on insurgent cells.
Ashley Wagner starred as Free State High defeated Lawrence High 4-3 and then crushed Washburn Rural 10-3 to reach the Class 6A state tournament for the first time. Lawrence High pitcher Will Falk lamented grooving a four seam fastball that allowed a game turning home run.
Reputable cooks urge moving past tossed greens with creative salads such as mint dressing over chopped vegetables. Kansas gardeners face losses from extreme weather with temperatures from below freezing to 80 degrees, forcing replanting of tomatoes and beans.
Class of 1950 walkers were first to pass through the Campanile on their way to Memorial Stadium for commencement, a ritual now recognized as tradition. Also, two women affected by the Israeli Palestinian conflict will share a storytelling program, and Kansas University's Kim Wilcox will depart for Michigan State University as provost. Senate and Governor Sebelius push higher death benefits for guardsmen amid needed study by House leadership.
Readers weigh in on The Force in a playful slice of On the Street. Opinions vary from Jedi loyalties to loyal fans of the Star Wars universe.
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Kenny Chesney, newly married to Renee Zellweger, wins entertainer of the year at the 40th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Tim McGraw takes top single and song for Live Like You Were Dying. Keith Urban wins male vocalist and album, Gretchen Wilson and Gretchen Wilson top new artist and female vocalist. Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss grab two trophies for Whiskey Lullaby. Toby Keith honors troops in Iraq. Kylie Minogue diagnosed with breast cancer. Dannii optimistic about sister’s prognosis.
George Lucas made a cameo in Star Wars Episode III at Cannes in a crowd scene with his daughters appearing nearby. The film opens at midnight in U S theaters, while Jason Priestley wed Naomi Lowde on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
Comedian Tina Fey turns 35 while Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson reaches 59. Country star George Strait is 53, singer actress Martika is 36, and rapper Special Ed is 31 this week.
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