22 Jul 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2001
Page
1
The Sunflower State Games run at full pace with Jayhawks from Lawrenc e and Free State High posting three straight hoops wins. Congressman Jim Ryan welcomed amateur athletes from across the state to the games, underscoring statewide youth sports effort.
Jack Richey, 70, of Sun City West Arizona, comments on public sex scandal gripping the retirement community. He questions societal restraint and argues excitement matters to aging residents.
Lawrence resident in a wheelchair leads a south Iowa Street tour, alleging many private businesses fail ADA accessibility rules. He cites poorly marked or distant disabled parking and says none are fully compliant. City ADA officials plan initial findings by week’s end while stresses valid complaints exist. Private sites including SuperTarget were on the tour.
The Lawrence area faces a divisive debate on economic development amid concerns over farmland loss and tax breaks. Citizens weigh whether growth means more jobs, a larger tax base, or a shift toward a bedroom community or suburb of Kansas City, with the quote that Lawrence and Kansas City are closely linked.
City seeks public input on growth issues through six focused topics. Residents are invited to attend summer meetings and contribute to a final report due September 17 addressing BIO concerns and city development.
At the Genoa G eight summit, Bush and other leaders defended trade and economic policies amid protests over globalization. Discussions on climate change showed splits as Japan urged compromise within Kyoto while Canada warned of moving ahead without the US. The plan likely centers on a cap trading approach and emissions reduction efforts for a new framework.
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