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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2006
Page
1
Powerlifter Brady Tanner and swimmer Becky Saathoff, both from Lawrence, chase gold at the inaugural Special Olympics USA National Games held in Ames, Iowa.
Prosecutors described at a Friday hearing a plan by a group led by a ringleader to blow up the Sears Tower to divert law enforcement and free inmates who would join their cause. Militants holding a prisoner demand the release of 1,000 prisoners and an end to Israel's Gaza offensive. Israel rejects a prisoner swap.
NASA administrator Michael Griffin defies two top aides and proceeds with the Discovery launch, arguing taxpayers deserve detailed risk assessment as foam debris concerns linger. The piece notes Lawrence residents with star gazing interests in Pulse.
Post and area lake owners expect a big four day celebration with sunny hot weather and dry skies. Lee Kennedy of Clinton Lake Marina notes water around 80 degrees and a busy weekend ahead as people travel to lakes parks and backyards for celebration. Rainfall this month 1.11 inches. year to date 13.54 inches. June average high 85.3, actual 89.0. June 28 record low 56. Source Jennifer Schack GNews meteorologist.
Baldwin residents can expect a Fourth of July fireworks display after Citizens for Baldwin City secured extra volunteers and donations. A permit issue was resolved by using land owned by Baldwin Land Co’s Jerry Donnelly, allowing launches from his property near Baldwin High School. The free event runs 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday near the baseball fields with fireworks at dusk.
Congress again fails to pass a pension bill affecting about 44 million workers with employer based plans. negotiators set deadlines from Tax Day to Memorial and Independence Day but remain split on two major issues as they depart for a weeklong Fourth of July recess.
Five U S troops face investigation over a March incident in an insurgent town where a young Iraqi woman and three relatives were killed after allegedly being raped. Officials say the case involves a platoon linked to another kidnapping and killing later that month.
Douglas County votes to shut the Kansas River bridge at Lecompton for planned 2007 repairs while Jefferson County seeks to keep a lane open during rebuilding. The spans connect the two counties and funding disagreements linger, risking an unresolved plan.
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