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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2002
Page
1
The article notes a large construction push for the Lawrence Athletic Club East among big projects this year, despite a slower start overall. It highlights ongoing development activity and high ambitions for the new facility within a busy building season.
Faith experts criticize press handling of Catholic Church child sex abuse cases. They argue coverage focuses on older events and uses branding terms too casually, suggesting misleading timing and framing in ongoing reporting.
The Journal-World celebrates the Class of 2002 with its Academic All-Stars salute honoring top area scholars.
Cardinal Bernard Law said he relied on doctors and subordinates when approving a priest transfer amid reports of sexual abuse, a statement reflecting increased understanding of the pathology and the church's handling of the case.
Gov Bill Graves warned the Kansas House that approving a tax increase is essential to avoid about 300 million dollars in cuts, mainly to public school funding. The House rejected the 300 million tax plan 93 to 29, deepening a funding standoff as the 2002 session stretches beyond 100 days.
Cory Spotted Bear and Carlos Cariaga led 170 graduates of Haskell Indian Nations University in a mission to save their language. Cariaga, 26, a Santee Sioux, notes grandparents faced boarding schools that banned native tongues. Spotted Bear says preserving language safeguards culture for future generations.
The event reconvenes at 1 p.m. today at the powwow grounds on the campus west edge. Yun Shu Ka Dancers perform at 8 p.m. A Native American Fashion Show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lawrence Holidame as culture and language intertwine, offering full understanding.
Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen was ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison after a final court appearance in Alexandria Virginia. He expressed shame for spying for Moscow and faces restricted communication and no computer access while awaiting possible questioning about his activities and a possible shared penitentiary with Aldrich Ames.
Washington reports winter wheat acreage at about 30.2 million, the smallest since 1917, due to farmers shifting to soybeans and corn. With drought pressing the Great Plains, yields average under 15 bushels per acre nationwide, Kansas showing only 25 percent good to excellent and prices projected at 2.50 to 3.10 per bushel.
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