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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 2005
Page
2
Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthens off Florida, bringing brisk winds and heavy rain to coastal cities. Jacksonville tourists retreat inland as surfers abandon the Atlantic. Forecasters warn path uncertain but potential impacts extend through central and northern Florida.
A yearlong U.N. inquiry concludes the oil-for-food program was tainted by lax oversight allowing Saddam Hussein to seize 10.2 billion dollars. The report highlights 1.8 billion in kickbacks and 8.4 billion from oil smuggling, amid sanctions relief for Iraqis.
Massachusetts faces a ballot initiative to ban gay marriage after Attorney General Tom Reilly ruled it permissible under the state constitution. Backers plan to gather signatures totaling at least 65,825 voters, with legislative approval required across two sessions before a statewide vote in 2008.
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist was laid to rest at Arlington after a two hour funeral at St Matthew Cathedral. President Bush led tributes praising his integrity and duty while family and friends recalled his humor wagers and love of sports and geography. The private ceremony drew Washington's power elite including eight justices and John Roberts.
Washington selects the Crescent of Embrace as the 2000 acre Flight 93 memorial site in Shanksville Pennsylvania led by Paul Murdoch Architects. The chapel will hold 40 chimes representing each victim with a white marble wall naming the dead and a crescent of maple trees surrounding the crash site.
Roy Hallums, a 57 year old American businessman, was rescued after a U S military raid on a farmhouse south of Baghdad. The operation followed a tip and no gun battle occurred. He had been held for 10 months since November 1 2004. The day also saw deadly bombings in Basra including a restaurant attack that killed 16 and wounded 21. Hallums called his daughter from Iraq to relay the news and expressed remorse for the hardship caused. He was formerly based in Newport Beach California.
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