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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 2004
Page
1
Chiefs break through as Priest Holmes rushes for 133 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-24 victory over the Ravens. Janet Leigh, famed star of Psycho, dies at 77, prompting tributes on Page 2A. SpaceShipOne reaches suborbital height for second time, claiming a $10 million prize on Page 3A.
Gordon Cooper veteran of Mercury 7 and famed astronaut died Monday at age 77. The obituary notes his pioneering space flights and his status among early American space explorers.
Lawrence baker showcases creative biscotti offerings that have gained popularity, highlighting her innovative approach to pastries and the namesake bakery featured on the Foodpage.
Kansas State University English professor Thomas E. Murray was charged with first degree murder in the 2003 death of Carmin D. Rogs. He appeared in a Douglas County courtroom in shackles after officers arrested him near Manhattan four blocks from his daughter's school. Rogs, 40, was found slain Nov. 14, 2003, at her home north of Lawrence. Murray was previously in a custody dispute with Rogs, and their daughter Ciara Ross-Murray was with the Ross family when Murray was arrested.
As deadlines neared across more than a dozen states, officials reported record registration numbers and some delays. In Ohio's Hamilton County, 64,045 new registrations were on hand, over double four years ago. Douglas County residents faced Oct 18 deadlines with early voting starting Oct 13 and mail ballots due by Oct 29.
Kansas public universities face a $584.5 million backlog in repairs per a facilities audit of 537 academic and admin buildings. Heating and electrical systems are aging. leaders warn of big trouble without action as Kansas University shows the largest maintenance need.
Kansas University faces 237.3 million in maintenance backlog with 168.5 million at Lawrence and 68.8 million at KU Med Center. Kansas State University 209.4 million. Pittsburg State 39.8 million. Fort Hays 35.2 million. Wichita State 33.9 million. Emporia State 28.9 million. Source: Kansas Board of Regents.
A KU student group led by sophomore Jared Loehr plans a campus protest before the Homecoming football game to press for lowering Kansas drinking age to 18. About 300 students joined an effort that began last spring, arguing that 18-year-olds can die for their country and vote but cannot legally drink.
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