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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2004
Page
1
Kansas University men's basketball team debuts as the No. 1 ranked program after edging Wake Forest to claim the preseason top spot in the ESPN USA Today coaches poll. Jayhawks fans anticipate a season of high expectations and strong early momentum.
Brandon Woods Retirement Community residents receive vaccinations, avoiding long waits as they seek protection. The effort highlights compliance with public health measures and local care access on Page 1B.
Eva Hallstrom of E&E Hallstrom Haute Couture explains why her firm favors snaps and buttons instead of Velcro for luxury silk velvet feather and brocade dog outfits. The quote notes Velcro sticks to fur, becoming hairier and less effective.
A Saturday program presents fresh one act pieces interpreting the Ten Commandments in modern contexts. The compact drama event features a roster of local playwrights and small theater venues, inviting audiences to explore timeless moral themes through contemporary scenes.
Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh predicts a record 1.29 million voters, about 76 percent of registered voters, casting ballots. He cites a heated presidential race, many legislative contests, large county ballot questions, and strong get-out-the-vote efforts. The forecast links to online voter resources at ljworld.com.
Kerry labels Bush like Truman in reverse during Toledo rally while Bush retorts Kerry’s Iraq call defines him. Each harsh line tightens the race as campaign days dwindle and attacks focus on rivals' vices over virtues.
A 28-foot Godzilla replica inflated over downtown Lawrence as Kansas University hosts a world class conference drawing scholars. Children and adults reacted with mock horror and delight while Mayor Mike Rundle urged calm. The balloon rose just after 12:30 p.m. as the event opened.
The event titled In Godzilla's Footsteps Japanese Pop Culture Icons on the Global Stage is free and open to the public with pre registration required. The conference runs from 8 30 a m today and features a free screening of Godzilla Mothra and King Ghidorah at 7 30 p m at Liberty Hall.
The Douglas County AIDS Project won a national contest awarding 21 000 Madonna condoms to be distributed by Madonna look alike drag queens during Gay Pride Week at Kansas University. The project also offers free AIDS testing today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2518 Ridge Court and notes tightened funding for condom distribution amid abstinence education priorities.
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