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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 2005
Page
1
Canadian lawmakers pass a bill to legalize same sex marriages and the measure is signed into law, making Canada the fourth nation to grant full rights to gay couples.
NASA announces Discovery will launch Tuesday after engineers identify and fix the sensor glitch that delayed last week’s lift off. The process will ensure the countdown proceeds without further delays, restoring the mission schedule.
Forecasters warn temperatures may reach 100 to 102 degrees this weekend as a heatwave grips the region. The blistering weather keeps air conditioning repair crews extremely busy, with service calls rising daily.
Quote from Khisru Goran, deputy provincial governor in northern Iraq, explains Mosul did not participate in the national three minute silence for bombing victims. The statement appears on page 10A.
Friday Pulse reviews the summer comeback of the Bad News Bears with Billy Bob Thornton as Morris Buttermaker, the hard drinking Little League coach. Jon Niccum critiques the classic remake, weighing nostalgia against new spin and on screen performance.
Federal Safe Schools grant funds Lawrence youth programs like WRAP Bert Nash in-school counseling. With a $9 million grant set to expire soon, officials seek options to sustain high profile anti drug and violence initiatives and shift toward producing productive adults.
Lawrence officials seek a nine million dollar Safe Schools Healthy Students grant to support in school counseling Bigs in Schools junior high after school programs drug and alcohol prevention and early childhood services. Board member Cindy Yulich notes the plan touches many life areas and officials urge a community discussion. David Johnson of Bert Nash emphasizes the goal of sustaining these measures as leaders attend a conference in Arlington Virginia to form a steering committee.
Supreme Court nominee John Roberts met key senators as the White House rolled out a steady confirmation push. Democrats opened probing questions on abortion and government memos while Republicans voiced firm support. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor praised Roberts as first rate but noted disappointment at the lack of a woman on the court. Arlen Specter said the Judiciary Committee would handle questions fully and fairly.
Carpenter and former Christian-school leader Martin K. Miller was sentenced in Douglas County District Court to life in prison with no parole for 25 years after pleading for a new trial and claiming the system failed. Judge Paula Martin denied the request. Miller described it as a tragedy and his daughter Melodie testified.
Rev Darrell Brazell, an evangelical minister, comments on the discovery of about 6,000 pornographic images at former Christian-school leader Martin K. Miller's home computer. He says such collections could exist on many personal computers in Lawrence, sharing his own past addiction and current recovery.
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