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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 2004
Page
1
Local residents near the Kansas University campus say a newly proposed agreement with the city is flawed and could affect neighborhood planning. The dispute centers on boundary details and potential implications for development and services.
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei denounces the Israeli airstrike that killed 14 Hamas militants. He warns that no crime goes unpunished and messages retaliation as justified. Page 9A
A Kansas Department of Health and Environment scientist collects fish from the Kansas River to measure pollution levels. The research aims to reduce health fears for anglers and improve safety for river recreation.
A somber roll of names rises from the Iraq war toll as U S deaths surpass 1000. The piece reflects on the fallen from Kansas and across the nation, noting the human cost beyond numbers and comparing to past wars and 9/11. It frames the milestone as a political issue ahead of the 2004 election.
An 18 year old Georgia high school student visiting KU says she was raped early Sunday after accepting a ride in a black stretch limousine near The Hawk bar in Lawrence. The driver and a pair of college aged white men remained in the vehicle during the assault. Police seek leads and are questioning local limousine firms. A Georgia hospital notified Lawrence Police the next day, and the victim underwent a sexual assault exam. No suspects named.
A new survey shows Kansans largely rate local public schools highly with about two of three giving A or B grades, while nearly half would back school tax increases. Legislators receive low marks as the public weighs education funding amid court scrutiny of state financing. The study, conducted since 1980 by Emporia State University, also finds 50 plus percent favor reform of the system and 12 percent prefer an alternative.
The Congressional Budget Office projects this election year deficit at a record 422 billion dollars, a figure smaller than earlier forecasts. Republicans hailed the improvement as sign of growth under tax relief, while Democrats push Kerry plans with broader health programs.
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