21 Aug 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2000
Page
1
Inside technology notes describe Advanced Biometrics plans for flawless identification across credit card, auto, and eventually gun access. Sports coverage highlights Kansas University players Bilal Cook and Mitchell Scott leveraging backups. Politics notes Congressman Dennis Moore backs privacy bills shielding financial medical and Internet data.
The Rev. Romeo Barrion, a Catholic priest from the Philippines, comments on how rising technology correlates with fewer people pursuing religious vocations, reflecting on changes in modern society. Page 7A.
Norwegian divers opened the escape hatch of the Russian sub Kursk but found no sign of life among the 118 crew. A British mini submarine prepared to assist as officials noted the hull was shattered and most compartments flooded. President Putin pledged efforts to save but acknowledged uncertain outcomes.
The new law allowing early releases amid prison crowding drew opposition from lawmakers and officials. On release day July 28, James Edward Stokes faced multiple run ins with police and new charges after leaving Norton Correctional Facility under the reform. Secretary Charles Simmons and Gov. Bill Graves defended the measure as a space solution while critics push for longer sentences to hold.
Analysis notes that the November 7 vote could reshape national power across the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court, with big stakes for abortion, race, religion, arms control, environment, and taxes. It highlights party dynamics in the House and Senate, the impact of recent shifts, and the surge in campaign money as races heat up.
Bert Nash and KU trial a new Consumers as Providers program in Lawrence. Four Bert Nash clients in a KU School of Social Welfare class will train to assist staff and qualify for jobs like psychosocial group leader and case management aide at Bert Nash or other centers. The program, supported by the Kansas Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, requires two years psychiatric disability and willingness to use services.
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