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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2002
Page
1
Senior Editor Bill Snead profiles life on the road with Junior Kilgore a cattle truck driver sharing routines challenges and the open road. A separate note highlights Lecompton resident Melissa Wingert a cancer survivor who faced bone and breast cancer within days reflecting resilience.
The Journal-World compiles Big 12 Conference all-sport standings for the 2001 2002 school year. Texas leads, backed by the league’s largest enrollment and athletic budget, with Kansas Innovation Corp. banking on Matthew McClorey to spur Lawrence growth in high tech. The Audio Reader Sensory Garden aims to provide an accessible outdoor space stimulating the senses for visually impaired visitors.
Metropolitan Simeon, Bulgarian Orthodox churchman who welcomed Pope John Paul II, says the pope is suffering like Christ. The remark appears as quotes on page 114, noting the pope's frail physical state.
Monday edition will feature full coverage of Lawrence and Free State high school graduation ceremonies. Includes photos and listed graduating seniors with captions and highlights from the ceremonies.
President Bush and President Putin pressed Pakistan to curb cross border violence in Kashmir and ease India Pakistan tensions. Pakistan launched a missile test despite US and Russian objections as India and Pakistan still face nuclear weapons and past wars.
More than 1,000 campers filled Clinton Lake campsites at Clinton State Park for a six day outing led by Mike Branam of Eudora and family from Belton. The opening weekend drew sun after rain fears with a 69 degree high and an upbeat mood among recreational vehicle enthusiasts and lake visitors.
Lawrence and Free State high school seniors reflect on the 9 11 attacks eight months into their senior year. Students like Legh Tacha urge human understanding while Isaac Bari seeks peaceful coexistence and Jamie Peterson eyes a future in teaching.
Officials to announce by 10 a.m. today whether inclement weather will move the Free State High School graduation from Memorial Stadium to Allen Fieldhouse. If moved, Lawrence High School will relocate. if not, LHS will monitor conditions until 1:30 p.m. for a possible indoor Lions ceremony at 4 p.m. Updates at GNews and illworld.com.
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