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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 2002
Page
2
Government data show violent crime against Hispanics fell 56 percent from 1993 to 2000, aligning with whites as blacks remained higher. In 2000 Hispanics older than 11 faced 28 violent crimes per 1,000, vs 63 in 1993, while blacks had 34 and whites 27 per 1,000.
A 90 000 gallon crude oil spill off southeast Louisiana was hampered by strong winds and four foot waves as skim mers battled to contain the slick. Coast Guard and BP officials reported limited recovery and ongoing efforts to determine the rupture cause about 35 miles south of New Orleans. No wildlife casualties were reported but shoreline effects were anticipated. Separately a rescue operation for a dog aboard an abandoned Indonesian tanker near Hawaii ended with the ship sinking and the dog missing after a prior fire left the vessel powerless.
Bidinger family hosts a large purple martin sanctuary with 380 gourd nests and wire fencing in Lawrence Kansas. They will skip their annual open house this year due to crowds while inviting questions by phone or visit. Neighboring readers across several states mail in tips and gourds for sale.
The Archdiocese of New York said six priests were asked to leave their assignments amid past allegations of sexual misconduct. Spokesman Joseph Zwilling noted they must not present themselves as priests or exercise ministry publicly until the matter is clarified or resolved, with parish worshippers notified by letter.
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