Unusual pears appeal to Lawrence area growers
Lawrence growers show interest in Asian pears, a fruit unfamiliar to many residents. The pears offer a distinctive flavor and are available at several local Lawrence locations.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 2003
Page
1
Lawrence growers show interest in Asian pears, a fruit unfamiliar to many residents. The pears offer a distinctive flavor and are available at several local Lawrence locations.
Retired Gen Wesley Clark joked with reporters that he might enter the race for the Democratic nomination. He told political advisers on Tuesday he would consider running, signaling potential entry into the contest.
Recordings played in Douglas County court show a police supervisor asking officer Adam Heffley about the pursuit of Nam Duk Cho as the high speed chase neared Ninth Street and Lawrence Avenue. Cho, 19, is charged with second degree murder in the death of Judith Vellucci. The judge found probable cause for trial set for December 9.
Lawrence area semifinalists include John Kepple, a home-schooled student in California and Kansas, chosen among about 16,000 semifinalists from 1.3 million entrants in the 2004 National Merit program. Kepple aims for civil engineering at the U S Air Force Academy, noting one-on-one parental guidance and early driver education as key factors.
Revenue Secretary Joan Wagnon urged Kansans who owe state taxes to pay up under an amnesty beginning October 1. The 60 day window waives interest and penalties, with the state aiming to collect at least 19.5 million dollars and having 1,500 applications already filed. After the grace period the state will become more aggressive in collections.
Six men claiming to be Americans and two claiming to be British are in U S custody in Iraq on suspicion of involvement in attacks on coalition forces. Brig Gen Janis Karpinski says they are security detainees, being interrogated by military intelligence in Baghdad. She did not identify them and notes the ongoing interviewing process.
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