24 Mar 2001
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2001
Page
1
A Rural Water District No. 2 water tower near Lawrence collapsed as modernization reshaped the area. The brief item notes the incident and hints at related Page 1B coverage and a commission candidate on Page 18.
Texas Tech introduces Bob Knight as head basketball coach, arriving after his Indiana exit. The hire follows national headlines and signals a shift for the program amid college hoops competition.
Mir demonstrated Russia can both construct and operate space hardware, reinforcing its status as a space power now and in the future.
Yuri Koptev, a veteran aerospace administrator, is appointed chief of Russia's space age program, with aims to streamline mission planning and expand international collaboration. The appointment signals a shift in leadership as Russia pursues long term orbital projects and defense-related space efforts.
Illinois led by Frank Williams with 30 points overwhelmed Kansas 80-64 in the NCAA Midwest regional semifinal. Kansas, 26-7, trailed by 14 in the second half and missed 5 straight free throws late. Nick Collison scored 23, but KU shot 4 of 18 at the line and outrebounded 45-33.
A Friday afternoon pep rally with mariachi music gave way to a 80 to 64 loss for Kansas University to the Illinois Fighting Illini in the NCAA Tournament regional semifinal at the Alamodome. Jayhawks fans, including KU letterman Fred Bosilevac, exited disappointed as their team was eliminated.
New figures from the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department show 13 child care facilities closed last year as dozens opened, reflecting high turnover in day care homes. Health official Tina Ferguson notes the time and commitment required to run a successful home business and cites the shift in local impact.
The 2000 census shows many rural Midwest counties shrinking as schools close and populations age. Morland Kansas faces graduation of a four-member class and imminent school closure, reflecting broader trends across Great Plains rural communities with youth leaving for opportunity.
Moscow announces the expulsion of 50 American diplomats in response to Washington’s move, with President Putin urging calm and declaring no lasting damage to relations. Russian officials offer mixed signals as the spy scandal tests ties, marking the largest expulsion since 1986.
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