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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2006
Page
1
Serena Settlemier, after returning from an injury, becomes the first KU Softball player to win Big 12 Conference player of the year. She expressed surprise at the accolade as teammates and fans celebrate her milestone.
Lillian Asplund, the last U S survivor of the Titanic, was laid to rest in Massachusetts with services conducted Wednesday at a funeral chapel run by Katharine Mangsen. Asplund avoided publicity in life yet drew condolences from around the world at her private memorial. The newspaper also highlights a Page 8A interview with Poseidon film stars about the dangers of movie shoots.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius expressed hope that the three-year 466.2 million dollar package for public schools would persuade the Kansas Supreme Court to dismiss the long running lawsuit that has compelled lawmakers to raise education funding. She called the measure a good faith effort and said she would prefer court dismissal to operating under judicial oversight.
The Kansas Legislature wrapped up a 93 day session with a three year 466.2 million school funding plan and tougher penalties for sex offenders. The Kansas Supreme Court had ruled the system underfunded, especially in low income districts, prompting the ending ceremonies and planned May 25 return for a ceremonial close.
Karen Swisher, 62, president since 1996, said she will retire in December or January after a daylong Regents meeting. Swisher cited two driving factors and thanked supporters for the opportunity to lead the university at Haskell.
The Haskell Indian Nations University commencement is expected to be larger than usual with 186 students expected to graduate, a record for the university. Registrar Manny King noted the school typically sees 160 to 170 graduates as more than 2,500 people are anticipated to attend the ceremony.
Inmates at the Douglas County Jail lack reading material after subscriptions and donations dried up. Program director Michael Caron says magazines help pass time and keep staff from facing difficult conditions during long waits, with budget cuts starting the shortage.
Harvard analysis shows about 40 percent of U S medical malpractice lawsuits lack evidence of error or patient injury and are often dismissed with no payout. Yet groundless suits account for around 15 percent of total settlement and verdict money, fueling ongoing debate on tort reform and medical practice costs.
KDHE officials led by Dan Kellerman reported that a leaking underground gasoline tank near the Presto Phillips 66 station at Ninth and Louisiana could have contaminated groundwater and soil beyond two city blocks toward Ohio Street. About 30,000 gallons of gas-contaminated water and 1,700 gallons of pure fuel have been pumped from trenches as tanks were removed. Officials urged calm, saying topsoil and the water system should not be affected and gas fumes have ceased in the sewers.
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