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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2002
Page
1
Lawrence Catholics express dismay yet stand by their churches as allegations of child sexual abuse by priests surface in the region. Community leaders urge accountability, prayer, and continued faith amid the crisis.
In South Korea a heated debate centers on a tongue modification procedure some say aids English pronunciation. Critics warn of risks while supporters claim language gains for children. Page 11A.
U S envoy Anthony Zinni met Yasser Arafat at his tank surrounded Ramallah headquarters in a bid to ease violence as Israel’s offensive raged across Nablus Tubas and Jenin. At least 36 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier died in the day’s fighting. Arafat affirmed Palestinian support for a cease fire deal Tenet helped negotiate.
Federal officials and the Kansas Department of Transportation released a draft environmental impact statement for the 18 mile U.S. 59 project between Lawrence and Ottawa. The plan favors a four lane freeway with two possible alignments and invites public comments at upcoming hearings.
Postmaster General John Potter disclosed a new master plan to secure the U S Postal Service across the nation amid $1.7 billion shortfalls. The plan envisions bold actions including possible post office closings, consolidations, suspension of Saturday delivery, and freer rate increases to ensure survival. Potter stressed reforms may be considered though not necessarily recommended, in a speech to the National Press Club at the request of GAO and Senate Government Affairs Committee.
About 600 business leaders gathered at the Lawrence Helidome for the annual Lawrence Chamber of Commerce meeting where members debated local and national economic outlooks. The event installed Kelvin Heck as chair and honored four residents with service awards while stressing proactive development and aggressive competition.
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