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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2004
Page
1
The city marks one month since indoor smoking restrictions began while bars and restaurants set up outdoor areas for smokers. The change affects workplaces and public venues, prompting mixed reactions from business owners and customers.
Harold Booth and Daniel Kelley signed up Friday for Maine's domestic partnership registry. The law grants partners inheritance rights and next of kin status in death or disability cases, reflecting official recognition of their relationship.
Coming Sunday the guide charts local state and national races on the Douglas County ballot. It previews candidates and issues ahead of Tuesday’s primary, helping voters compare platforms and positions across the field.
Lawrence residents face nonrenewal as homeowners policies often do not cover storm flood damage from July and July downpours. Insurers may drop policies and enter claims into a national database, making it harder to obtain new coverage. Kansas officials report rising inquiries though no illegal action is noted.
President Bush and Senator Kerry campaigned in swing states trading contrasts on results and improvement. Bush said only actions count after years in the Senate, while Kerry urged Americans to believe in better leadership and highlighted a Two Americas theme with Edwards.
Martin Kenneth Miller, 45, chair of Veritas Christian School board and a Century Neighborhood figure, was arrested in Lawrence on suspicion of murdering his wife Mary Miller, 46, a KU librarian. Mary was found dead at their Carolina Street home. autopsy to determine cause. Police described initial findings as not indicating foul play, but homicide treated as possible.
Advocates for the disabled will inspect polling places across Kansas during the Tuesday primary to ensure accessible voting for people with disabilities. Kansas Advocacy & Protective Services director Rocky Nichols cites a new state law and the Help America Vote Act and notes lingering accessibility issues in western areas amid expected low turnout.
Douglas County voters have two last chances to vote early with hours from 10 a.m. to noon today and 8 a.m. to noon Monday on the second floor of the county courthouse at 1100 Mass. Forty-five polling places will observe 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on primary election day Tuesday with races for Congress Kansas Legislature and county and township offices advancing to the November general election. Republicans and Democrats also will elect precinct committeepersons.
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