17 Jun 1991
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1991
Page
1
KU officials express cautious optimism about Hoch Auditorium. De Shankel says facade and parts of east and west limestone walls may be saved after a lightning sparked fire gutted the building. Engineers will inspect interior and exterior damage and spectral analysis will assess heat impact.
Amid Hoch Auditorium ruins Kansas University officials began sifting through debris from the 64 year old building after a lightning sparked fire. Officials reported extensive structural damage making upper floors and basement off limits. Housekeeping director Endacott said lobby and offices suffered water damage while heat and smoke were minimal. Two oak doors into the auditorium were burned through. Endacott saved critical paperwork for temporary offices at Memorial Stadium.
Kansas University administrators scramble to craft contingency plans for large lecture classes that were held in Hoch Auditorium. Brenda Selman notes the difficulty due to limited options while Brewer Burchill aims to have Hoch replacements set by day’s end. A committee meets today to decide.
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, requires prisoners to prove deliberate indifference by officials to unfit living conditions, narrowing access to lawsuits. Dissenting justices warn humane conditions may go unredressed amid budget excuses. The court also ruled Congress overstepped by creating the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, upholding separation of powers. A Chicago drug conviction stand was left intact after rejecting a challenge tied to a narcotics dog search.
In Louisville, Zachary Taylor's flag draped coffin was moved from the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery to the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office for analysis. About 200 people watched as coroner officials and researchers prepared to test for possible arsenic poisoning, reopening the case after 141 years.
Scott Simpson and Payne Stewart finish six under after four rounds at the U S Open. They enter an 18 hole playoff to decide the title today. Mount Pinatubo shows signs of calming after a week of violent eruptions yet remains dangerous with over 100 confirmed dead.
President Bush argues renewal of China trade benefits is essential and rejects isolation as a path to influence Beijing. The remark frames U S strategy amid ongoing economic policy debates.
Jerry Wells was officially sworn in as Douglas County district attorney in the courtroom of District Judge Mike Malone. He succeeds Jim Flory, who resigned May 21 to become an assistant U.S. attorney in Kansas City. Wells thanked attendees and recalled events from December 1982.
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