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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 2002
Page
1
Lee Bickerstaff, a 19 year old Emporia sophomore at Kansas University, is identified as the man behind a recent campus motto that sparked conversation among students and staff.
Shawnee Police have taken over an inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct by a Catholic priest formerly based in Lawrence, shifting the probe to local law enforcement and authorities. The disposition centers on church records and potential community impact as investigators pursue possible charges.
Coming Sunday the Journal-World Arts section will publish reader picks from 28 daily and Sunday comics. The piece highlights popular strips and panels as chosen by readers.
A San Quentin teammate of Eugene Carlisle, a standout on the prison baseball team, believes he still has a major league future despite serving a second involuntary manslaughter sentence. U.S. marshals, not scouts, are noted in the account on page 12A.
Washington reports April unemployment at 6 percent the highest in eight years as job seekers flood the market faster than firms add positions. Economists say the recovery is slowing with fits and starts while companies hesitate to rehire and spend until the turnaround proves solid. Mark Zandi calls the economy at a corner with a painful stabilization.
The Kansas Senate approved a 4.4 billion budget preserving funding for public schools and higher education while keeping social services flat and signaling over 300 million in new revenue. They also advanced a tax break bill for wealthy investors, worth about 20 million over ten years, aimed at spurring venture capital in Kansas companies. Senate leaders argued the measures are needed to attract capital and prevent job losses as the state faces a 777 million revenue shortfall.
By one vote the Kansas House advanced a casino style gambling bill opening pari mutuel racetracks and an at large site, likely Dodge City. Rep Ballard broke a 57 57 tie, signaling momentum before today’s final House vote and a pending Senate battle.
Attorney Pedro Irigonegaray visits Katia Vanessa Cruz in Costa Rica as part of Shannon Martin's death investigation. Martin's mother believes a robbery motive and three killers are involved. Cruz remains in custody and has not cooperated. photographers show Martin with family and hope to urge testimony. A $50,000 reward exists in Golfito and court action is expected by May 2003.
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