Lincoln library bid draws KU curator Smith
KU campus churn as Richard Norton Smith, linked to Illinois Lincoln project, weighs departure from the Dole Institute. Hemenway says KU will push to keep him, while Blagojevich aide Abby Ottenhoff touts Smith as ideal for the Lincoln post. Previous talks, past duties at several presidential libraries, and endowment gaps frame the uncertain outcome.
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Illinois
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Sex offender convicted of capital murder in 5 year old girl's slaying
In El Paso jurors convicted David Renteria of capital murder for abducting and strangling Alexandra Flores after she wandered from her mother at a Wal-Mart on November 18 2001. A grainy security video showed a man pushing a cart and following the girl for about 40 minutes before the killing. Prosecutors seek the death penalty. Renteria had previous indecency with a child conviction in 1994.
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Feeding tube removal ordered in Terri Schiavo case
A Florida judge ruled the feeding tube sustaining Terri Schiavo must be removed by October 15. Court-appointed doctors testified her brain damage is irreparable, and courts have sided with husband Rick Schiavo, who says she would not want artificial life support.
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Lawrence nears 150th anniversary with citywide sesquicentennial
Lawrence readies a citywide sesquicentennial to mark 150 years since its founding. Committee head Clarence Hills notes aims to connect past present and future with events planned since 2000, including a 400000 dollar Sesquicentennial Plaza near Clinton Dam and a Heritage Garden in Hobbs Park. Groundbreaking planned Sept 19 2004 with a parade Sept 18, 2004 and a South Park festival planned as part of a weekend celebration.
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Lawrence plans sesquicentennial events in buildup to 150th year
The Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission outlines months of planned activities from October to September. Events include a public gathering at Clinton Lake dam site, a Bleeding Kansas Chautauqua, a heritage garden dedication, and a Groundbreaking for the Sesquicentennial Plaza. Grants of up to 2000 dollars will be awarded to organizations, with guidelines to be announced October 1 and grants on January 29, 2004. Local historians and preservation groups note ongoing efforts to celebrate Lawrence’s 150 years and past struggles.
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Watkins Museum of History
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Kansas Territory
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