Elena Strikes Biloxi With 127 MPH Winds
Hurricane Elena roared ashore at Biloxi Mississippi with winds near 127 mph. The storm inflicted over a billion dollars in damage as residents endured two days of high seas and power outages.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2000
Page
7
Hurricane Elena roared ashore at Biloxi Mississippi with winds near 127 mph. The storm inflicted over a billion dollars in damage as residents endured two days of high seas and power outages.
In Wichita, KAKE and reporter Carol Wang challenge the Kansas Human Rights Commission as it seeks background information and confidential sources from a February Acapulco Joe's nightclub report. The dispute centers on shielding sources and whether materials beyond broadcast segments can be obtained. No hearings set.
The Kansas State Objections Board ruled on Friday that Pat Buchanan will appear on the November 7 ballot as the Reform Party presidential candidate. The decision followed about two hours of testimony from Buchanan supporters and Hagelin backers, with 30 Buchanan supporters applauding the ruling.
Tau Kappa Epsilon at Kansas State University suffered extensive fire and smoke damage Friday but all 60 residents avoided injuries after alarms were silenced and a nonfunctional detector hampered early discovery. Investigators believe the blaze started near a couch in a bedroom. Separately, Larry Schmidt faces three misdemeanors after a profane tirade and trespass at a Hays Ford dealership.
A Kansas man Harris of Fort Scott pleaded guilty in federal court in Des Moines to attempting to entice a minor and interstate travel with intent to have sex with a juvenile. He was arrested after traveling to meet a police officer posing as a 13 year old girl. He faces up to 15 years and a $250 000 fine at sentencing on November 20.
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