FRIDAY JANUARY 31,2002
2A = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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FRIDAY,JANUARY 31,2003
News briefs
CAMPUS
Blown transformer disrupts museum hours
A transformer at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum blew out at about 7 a.m. yesterday.
The transformer disrupted the flow of electricity to the south wing most of the day.
Most of the live exhibits are located in the south wing.
Fish tanks and computers had to be rewired to receive electricity from the other wings.
Jordan Yochim, assistant director of the Natural History Museum, said the museum had to be closed because it was unsafe to have people walking around without lights.
A diesel generator was installed to supply electricity to the wing, so that it can be reopened today.
It will take a few weeks to get a replacement transformer and have it installed.
Jessica Palimenio
STATE
Candidates' legal pasts resurrected in race
WICHITA-Three mayoral candidates have been convicted of felonies, and the fiancée of a fourth filed for a court protection from an abuse order.
The Wichita Eagle reported in its edition yesterday that background checks of 15 mayoral candidates revealed that:
George Poulos, 77, spent 20 years in prison in two stints after convictions for arson, racketeering and gambling.
He also has detailed his criminal exploits in a book titled George, You Rascal, You.
Martin Mork, 39, served two years' probation after a 1992 conviction for attempted possession of marijuana with intent to sell.
King David "K.D." Davis, 46, had a 1992 conviction for being a habitual traffic violator.
The Eagle also reported that two days after announcing his candidacy for Wichita mayor, movie theater mogul Bill Warren got a judge to seal court records in which he and his fiancee made allegations of abuse.
threats, extortion and slander.
No criminal charges were filed as a result of the complaints.
Warren had become one of the front-runners in the race after winning the endorsement of seven-term Wichita Mayor Bob Knight. Knight said he was unaware of Warren's personal legal battles when he made the endorsement. Though he said his endorsement stands, Knight also planned to talk to Warren
NATION
Police escalate search for missing mother
RENO, Nev. — Police intensified their search for a missing woman whose 3-year-old son was abandoned at a Utah store Saturday.
The boy's stepfather was charged yesterday with child abuse for allegedly leaving the boy.
A police affidavit said the boy's statements led them to believe his mother had been harmed. Jeannette Acord, 28, has been missing two weeks.
Her husband, Lyle Montgomery, 42, was charged in Salt Lake City with misdemeanor child abuse for allegedly leaving the boy Saturday at a ShopKo.
The boy's identity was a mystery for days, until a Reno woman recognized Jonathan Jacob Corpuz and called authorities.
Montgomery's lawyer said police had given no indication he was a suspect in the disappearance of Acord, whom he married in December.
Montgomery was handcuffed at his Reno home Wednesday night and taken to police headquarters for questioning before being taken to a psychiatric hospital, where he was committed yesterday.
Montgomery had taken sleeping pills and alcohol before police found him at his home, Picker said.
The lawyer said it was not a suicide attempt.
Reno police said Montgomery volunteered to go to headquarters for questioning, but then refused to talk.
Lt. Ron Holladay said police were searching the home yesterday.
The Associated Press
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Kelly Bumbas, Wichita sophomore, chalks a message about a party tomorrow at the Pool Room, 925 Iowa St. Saturday will mark the production company Project Groove's first anniversary. Z-Trip and DJ P will both perform.
TOPEKA — The Senate yesterday approved and sent to the House a bill to require Kansans to provide certain proof of identity to get driver's licenses.
Senate approves identity theft bill
The vote was 32-8. Supporters said the measure offered protection against identity theft, but critics worried that Kansans would have their privacy invaded.
The bill would require someone applying for a driver's license or state
The Associated Press
identification card to provide a Social Security number or taxpayer ID number or sign a statement that he or she is a legal resident.
Starting in July 2004, the state would have to verify Social Security or taxpayer numbers or "foundation" documents, such as birth certificates. The authenticity of photographs also would have to be verified before they went on a driver's license or state identification card.
To cover the estimated $1.5 million cost, the bill includes a $2 increase in the
$15 fee for a six-year driver's license.
The bill drew criticism because the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services could use the Social Security or taxpayer 1D numbers on the applications to locate parents who owe child support.
Supporters said the state could lose $133 million in federal funds otherwise.
Critics questioned whether SRS could keep identification numbers confidential and suggested the bill was an attempt by government to monitor citizens' lives.
ON CAMPUS — For more events, go to kucalendar.com
The Center for East Asian Studies will host a Chinese New Year Party, including dumpling-making, at 4 p.m. today at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.Call 864-3849.
SUA will present the film Serving Sara at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Call 864-SHOW for more information.
The KU Opera will perform
The Center for Russian and East European Studies will show the film series The Decalogue from 5 to 11 p.m. today in 318 Bailey. Call 864-4236 for more information.
Mikado today through Sunday at Murphy Hall. All performances are at 7:30 p.m.Call 864-3436 for ticket information.
festival entitled "Untamed Women (Mujeres Insumisas) at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Spencer Museum of Art auditorium.Call 864-4213.
The Center for Latin American Studies will host a Latin American film
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