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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 2004
Page
1
longtime district administrator Clim Clayburn announces retirement at end of current school year ending a 15 year tenure as Kennedy School principal in the Lawrence district. Officials note ongoing changes and district leadership shifts.
Merck & Co. pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx over safety fears. Millions of users faced uncertainty about heart problems and stroke risks. Additionally, a Douglas County courtroom heard Raymond D. Boothe face murder and attempted murder charges linked to his 2002 case. In New York Times theater wrap, Bush and Kerry appear as puppets in Avenue Q style debate.
Jeff Wasson touts a suit of armor as a dream gift for the executive who has everything. The item is featured in the 2004 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, described as a knight in shining armor.
A Saturday feature examines how religious symbols and figures are being co opted into current fashion, accessories, and trends. It analyzes cultural shifts, potential controversy, and the commercial appeal behind these revived icons.
President Bush and Sen John Kerry offered sharply differing views on the Iraq invasion and aftermath. Kerry called Bush’s judgment colossal and Bush defended his leadership as vital to security. They agreed nuclear weapons pose a looming threat and sparred over who bungled the war on terrorism.
Kerry turns the table on Bush during the first of three debates at the University of Miami and Lied Center, challenging Bush on Iraq strategy, Osama bin Laden, and alliance rhetoric while Bush defends his record. The Texas governor's 1994 race is recalled as a path to national leadership.
Steve Guinn of Lawrence, a 49 year old holistic health practitioner who self identifies as anti Bush says Kerry looked professional and had good answers and kept Bush on the defensive.
Quotes from Julie McGinn and Jess Edie reflect split opinions on the Kerry versus Bush debate. McGinn, 18, a Free State High School senior. Edie, 27, a cocktail waitress, both share views on who is more candid. More local voices on page 4A.
A string of bombs struck a Baghdad celebration where U S troops handed out candy to inaugurate a sewage plant. The attack killed 35 children and wounded many, the day marking the deadliest insurgent assault on children since the war began. At least one U S soldier died and 13 were wounded.
Authorities investigate a Commerce Bank robbery in Lawrence as possibly connected to Lenexa heists. FBI Kansas City says the suspect may disguise himself with dyed gray hair and a mustache. The Thursday robbery at 955 Iowa was Lawrence’s second this year after Emprise Bank on Sept 8.
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