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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2002
Page
1
Steve Fossett completed a solo balloon circumnavigation in 13 days 12 hours 16 minutes 13 seconds on his sixth attempt. The feat concludes a long pursuit to surpass previous records and marks a milestone in aviation endurance journalism.
Travis Duryea of the White Mountain Apache says many avoid Show Low Arizona residents after tribal member Leonard Gregg was arrested for starting a fire. Duryea insists not all tribe members are to blame and emphasizes the community's fear and anger.
A Lifestyle feature arriving Thursday compiles essential firecracker regulations and safety tips for a safe Fourth of July. Authorities, vendors, and families share best practices, highlighting legal limits, handling advice, and risk awareness for celebrations nationwide.
Amid terror warnings and heightened security, Americans largely plan to celebrate Independence Day. In Lawrence fireworks fans prepare for displays from the Kansas River levee, with Jaycees coordinating the city event and free bus rides offered to parkgoers. Police will boost presence to ensure safety as federal alerts remain in effect.
In a WIBW-TV telecast Republican hopefuls Dan Bloom Dave Kerr Bob Knight and Tim Shallenburger faced tough questions about a looming budget shortfall as revenues fall and lawmakers approved new taxes. They offered few specifics on solutions ahead of the GOP primary with Kathleen Sebelius awaiting in the general.
In Bashkortostan, Russia, 52 pupils and five adults died when a Tu-154 collided with a cargo jet over southern Germany. All 12 crew on the Tu-154 perished, authorities declare three days of mourning. Families prepare to travel to Germany for closure as investigators pursue the crash case.
Lawrence district hikes basic lunch to 1.60 per day for the upcoming school year as part of a 10-cent across the board increase to fund a 4 million dollar food service operation. District officials cite rising vendor costs of 7 to 8 percent and note secondary meals rise to 1.85.
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