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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2008
Page
5
The article states Barack Obama is 46 years old and born on August 4, 1961. This places his birth in 1961 and his current age at 46 according to the piece.
Instructions prompt readers to call 832 7297 to hear a recorded message and leave a question. The note emphasizes using the dialed number to access the Sound Off line and submit inquiries.
Students weigh in on the Lawrence center opening for the summer. Alex Stark suggests excitement for slides and lily pads while Rowan Laufer notes crowding and parking issues. Lydia Longabach prefers outdoor swimming and concedes enthusiasm for ice cream at the concession stand.
A Kansas City grand jury indicted four men including a 22 year old Lawrence man on counts of receiving and possessing child pornography. The case stems from online purchases and dates in 2006 and 2007. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years plus fines. others face similar penalties.
John Tacha a former Lawrence school board president filed Friday as a Republican candidate for the Douglas County Commission Third District. He aims to improve government cooperation and cut taxpayers’ costs while boosting economic development and growth to attract business to Lawrence and surrounding areas.
The dedication of a new monument at Dummy Taylor’s gravesite in Prairie City Cemetery Baldwin City details the 1905 World Series player’s life. Copeland recalls him fondly as Uncle Dummy, noting his kindness to kids and his inclusion with New York Giants teammates who learned sign language. Taylor, who played 1900 to 1908, spent part of 1902 with Cleveland and was 116-106 in his career. The 10 am ceremony marks a push to highlight Taylor’s legacy and early Black baseball history.
The North Iowa Street Bridge over the Kansas Turnpike reopened near noon Friday after December closure for the Kansas River Bridges and Interchange Plaza Improvement Project. The multiyear, multimillion dollar effort will replace both turnpike bridges over the Kansas River and update interchanges in Lawrence. A Wildflower Walk at Akin Prairie led by Kelly Kindscher, Kansas Biological Survey, KLT board member, is today at 1 p.m. with free entry and parking along 1150 Road. gate is on the prairie side. Bug spray encouraged. call 749-3297 or email info at klt.org for more details.
President Bush will address a private fundraiser for state Sen. Nick Jordan, running for a congressional district including east Lawrence. The $7,500 per couple package includes preferred seating and a photo op, with $5,000 individual tickets and $500 reception-only option.
The World Fair Trade Day Coffee Break 2008 on May 10 set a national record with 12,128 participants across over 150 events in the United States and Canada. Initiated by the Fair Trade Resource Network to educate on buying fair trade goods, about 25 people gathered at Watson Park gazebo in Lawrence.
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