15 Jun 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2001
Page
1
A storm drenched Lawrence closing roads stranding motorists and knocking out power in parts of Kansas. The weather disrupted travel while other areas reported similar conditions across the state.
President Bush faced backlash from senior military officers and Republicans on Capitol Hill over his decision to end bombing exercises on Vieques in 2003, sparking a loud, angry reaction and prompting debate on U S military use of the Puerto Rican island.
McWilliams, a recent enlistee, comments on the Army's new black berets after its first look. She notes the color clash with the uniforms and questions the overall style. The remark appears in brief quotes on page 0A.
Eighty four year old Norine Solsberg of Lawrence relies on Social Security and family aid to cover essential medicines. Kansas lawmakers approved a program to aid seniors with rising drug costs, slated to start July 1, but Graves administration delays push the rollout six months and limit reach. Democrats voice outrage over a budget that diverts funds from the program.
Becky and Mike Manley fear the eastern leg of the South Lawrence trafficway may cut through or near their property south of the Wakarusa River. The couple, who restored a 1905 home, hope to add on but won’t invest until route is set. An open house at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds drew many families as KDOT and engineering firm HNTB outlined five proposed alignments for the project connecting KS 10 east of Lawrence with the Kansas Turnpike northwest of the city.
The Senate passed a landmark education bill by 91 to 8, mandating yearly math and reading tests for millions of students. The vote, amid debate over Boy Scouts wording, paves the way for House negotiations as President Bush praised bipartisan momentum.
EU leaders in Goteborg criticized President Bush for pressing his priorities, including admitting new member nations, while claiming openness to addressing climate concerns. They backed talks on global warming yet condemned the Kyoto rejection, as thousands protested his missile defense, death penalty stance, and overall approach.
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