Lawrence teens vote on health care and same sex marriage
In a civics lesson tied to a Rock the Vote concert, Lawrence teens vote on whether all Americans should have health care and if same sex marriage should be allowed, while selecting the town’s top civic issue and pizza choice. The 13th Legends of Hollywood stamp series includes actors from It’s a Wonderful Life, Ella Fitzgerald, and Longfellow in separate commemorative sets. Baker Wetlands inspire local artists as Lawrence painters and writers seek muse among nature. New Jersey Supreme Court orders a 180 day window for lawmakers to craft a same sex marriage or civil union remedy.
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Bush defends Iraq strategy during news conference
President Bush says many Americans share dissatisfaction with the Iraq situation and that the U S is winning the war and should not withdraw troops. Baker University to inaugurate new president Pat Long at 11 a m today in Rice Auditorium on campus.
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Six Homicide Cases In Douglas County Recall 1977 Spike
Archives show six homicides in 1977 in Douglas County with cases spanning a woman found on railroad tracks a beating of an elderly woman and a young stabbing. Officials note that the 1977 spike mirrors modern pending district court murders though observers say violence ebbs and flows.
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Charles Branson
Lawrence
Woolworth
Haskell Avenue
Craig Stancliffe
Stancliffe
Deputies Search Field in Murder Probe Near Lawrence
Douglas County sheriff’s deputies combed ditches and tree lines near U S Highway 40 west of Lawrence in the murder investigation of Lawrence rapper Anthony J. Vital. Lt. Kari Wempe cited ongoing nature of the case and declined to discuss specifics.
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Wal-Mart may restart lawsuit after development rejection
Wal-Mart and its developers may revive a lawsuit after a divided City Commission again rejected the retailer’s plan for a northwest corner site at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive. One commissioner signaled potential consideration of a revised design.
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Anti Kline mailings tied to Tiller in race
Kansans for Consumer Privacy Protection posted mailings and ads in the attorney general contest. Republican Phill Kline and Democrat Paul Morrison face a war of messaging fueled by groups not clearly identified.
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Lose weight cut gas costs study says
A study finds Americans burn nearly a billon more gallons yearly due to heavier waistlines. If drivers drop weight in cars, fuel use should fall, with potential savings of 3.5 to 5.5 gallons per year per driver depending on load.
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University of Illinois
Sheldon Jacobson
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