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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 2003
Page
1
A federal appeals court reversed a lower ruling, allowing the Federal Trade Commission to enforce a national do-not-call list. The decision expands FTC authority to curb telemarketing but does not detail implementation. The ruling affects telemarketers nationwide and signals renewed regulatory push.
Lawrence residents Charlie NovoGradac and Debbie Milks nurture 1000 chestnut trees on their land just north of Lawrence. They enjoy roasting chestnuts by an open fire and cultivate the crop as a family hobby and business. The article notes their orchard as a local feature. Also referenced: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon defending strikes in Syria and vowing to hit enemies everywhere in his first public remarks since the air strike.
Rick Naylor, chief superintendent, warns on a British TV show titled Derren Brown Plays Russian Roulette Live that the stunt could inspire copycat acts and lead to tragedies. The remark appears on page 7A.
A suspected mountain lion on Kansas University west campus appears on a motion detector camera. KU researchers say the shot provides photographic proof after months of reports and prior wildlife denial. Jakubauskas, a Kansas Applied Remote Sensing Program assistant professor, hopes the image settles the debate. A coworker and the associate director were told, and more details appear on PAGE 4A.
President Bush voiced doubt that the leaker who exposed a covert spy's identity would be found, noting the capital’s leak prone culture as 2000 White House staffers rush to supply documents for Justice Department investigators. The White House said it would screen material for relevance before prosecutors. Senator Schumer criticized the stance as too restrictive.
Californians ousted Gov. Gray Davis after 11 months of his second term and chose Arnold Schwarzenegger, a political newcomer, as the replacement. Davis conceded the recall and pledged a smooth transition while Schwarzenegger vowed not to fail. Partial returns show the recall passing by 54.2 percent with 1.7 million votes, and Schwarzenegger leading the gubernatorial race with about 1.54 million votes to Bustamante 973,578 and McClintock 405,278.
Kansas Water Office backs purchasing 323350 acre feet of storage from Perry and Milford lakes to meet future needs along the Kansas River including Lawrence. One time supply could cover 10 square miles at 50 feet, enough for Lawrence for 23 years, with costs potentially over 70 million dollars. Officials say proactive step requires long term funding and political support.
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