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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 2002
Page
2
Colombians chose hard liner Alvaro Uribe as president to bolster the military against the insurgency. He promised decisive action to defeat decades of rebellion and improve security nationwide.
In Roanoke Tex Jonathan Taylor recalls playing Taps at his grandfather's funeral. A shortage of buglers led to recordings of Taps used at many funerals before Eugles Across America hired civilian horn players to perform.
Lawrence area youngsters dive into Memorial Day weekend activities at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center during a Tuesday event. Page 1D coverage highlights swimming fun and community participation.
A barge struck an interstate bridge over the Arkansas River at Webbers Falls Oklahoma during a storm, causing a 500 foot span to collapse and sending about a dozen vehicles into the water. Crews recovered two cars and a motor home with one body in each vehicle. authorities expected five to 12 bodies total but warned the count could rise.
Lawrence High School and Free State High School held back to back commencements at KU Memorial Stadium for the Class of 2002. Jeff Cravens urged graduates to seize responsibility as they move beyond senior year, while thousands watched as 394 Lawrence seniors and 328 Free State seniors received diplomas under sunny skies.
In Paris, President Bush reaffirmed that U S policy decisions do not wedge the United States from its European allies. He and French President Chirac exchange views over trade policy and Kyoto Protocol concerns while Putin proposals on Iran nuclear reactors draw cautious notes from Washington. Bush aims for dialogue despite anti American protests as he tours Europe.
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