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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2002
Page
1
The Kansas University men s basketball team met Gov. Bill Graves and was recognized by both the House and Senate at the Statehouse on Wednesday for their winning season.
District Court Magistrate Robert McQuaid Jr. rules against releasing mailbox bomb suspect Luke Helder to his parents. The ruling follows a defense request amid ongoing questions about Helder's mental health. The decision affects pretrial custody and indicates continued detention under court oversight.
Feisty spring weather brought tornadoes to at least three areas in northeast Kansas. Jefferson and Leavenworth counties were hardest hit with a tornado near Perry Lake overturning boats and ripping a roof, another through Lansing damaging trees and a K Mart, and a third northwest of McLouth. A resident from North Hollywood described the siren alarm. Page 6A promises safety tips and storm coverage.
In a televised address Yasser Arafat pledged to deploy Palestinian security forces to prevent terror attacks against Israelis. Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin warned Israel would face continued strikes, while Israel discussed potential actions in Gaza with its cabinet.
Cardinal Bernard Law answered questions in a rare deposition about approving the transfer of Rev. John Geoghan accused of molesting more than 130 children. Law said he relied on doctors and subordinates. deposition followed a lawsuit by 86 people alleging failure to protect youths. The case coincides with a church sex abuse crisis and a potential settlement discussio n.
The Kansas Senate on Wednesday passed a 300 million tax package raising state sales, cigarette, liquor and inheritance taxes. The plan, sent to the House, would take effect June 1 along with a 4 cent per gallon increase in the gasoline tax. The package also includes a back to school tax holiday the first weekend in August offering sales tax-free clothing footwear and computer equipment under 500 dollars.
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