in other words
"The area around Ryongchon station has turned into ruins as if it were bombarded." A witness to two fuel trains colliding at a North Korean railroad station near the Chinese border yesterday. The crash may have killed or injured 3,000 people.
news in brief
friday, april 23, 2004
2A the university daily kansan
CORRECTION
CAMPUS
Yesterday's Jayplay contained errors. In the review of The Alamo, Billy Bob Thornton's name and Davy Crockett's name were misspelled. In the review of Damita Jo, Herbie Hancock's name was misspelled.
Cartoon illustrator to speak about design at Meat Market
John Sprengelmeyer, illustrator of the Captain RibMan comic strip, will speak in Lawrence at an event sponsored by KU Prototype, the University of Kansas' graphic design organization.
Sprengelmeyer is scheduled to appear from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. Monday at the The Meat Market,811 New Hampshire St.
Sprengelmeyer will give a presentation of his design work, speak about branding and identity and review student portfolios.
Captain Ribman is the nation's No.1 comic strip among college newspapers.
— Andy Marso
STATE
'Wichita Eagle' turns over information about BTK case
WICHITA — The Wichita Eagle has agreed to turn over to investigators information on six people who posted messages on the newspaper's Internet message board about the BTK serial killings.
At the request of Wichita police and assisting investigators, a court ordered Knight Ridder Digital, a subsidiary of the newspaper's parent company, to deliver the information.
Eagle Managing Editor Sherry Chisenhall said terms of the discussion board advise users that Knight Ridder Digital reserves the right to disclose information "necessary to satisfy the law, regulation or government request."
Atter the Eagle published a story on the subpoena in its Thursday editions, District Attorney Nola Foulston issued a news release criticizing the newspaper for printing the story.
"Court-ordered subpoenas issued during inquisition proceedings specifically request nondisclosure of the existence of the subpoena so that law enforcement investigations are not hindered, public safety is not endangered and individual privacy is respected," Foulston said.
Lawmakers say Sunday alcohol sales inevitable
The Associated Press
TOPEKA — Even the firmest opponents of Sunday alcohol sales in Kansas now say there is little chance legislators will overturn local decisions allowing liquor stores to open on the Christian Sabbath. Lawmakers plan to reconvene Wednesday to wrap up their business for the year. They face the issue of making the provisions of the Liquor Control Act apply uniformly to all cities and counties, so that cities cannot use their home-rule power to exempt themselves from parts of it—such as Kansas' longstanding ban on Sunday liquor sales.
Brent Carter/Kansan
Last month, the Kansas Supreme Court agreed with a Wyandotte County district judge's ruling that parts of the act do not apply uniformly.
Even before the Supreme Court ruling, several cities — mostly near the Missouri border — approved Sunday liquor sales. Attorney General Phill Kline had suggested that if the act were not uniform, cities could exempt themselves from other provisions, including the legal drinking age of 21.
Eastern Kansas senators said in recent interviews that it will be difficult for the state to end Sunday sales where they are now allowed.
Senate Majority Leader Lana Oleen (R-Manhattan) who controls her chamber's debate calendar, said she expects a vote on uniformity.
The House last year passed a bill making the Liquor Control Act uniform and allowing Sunday sales where local officials or voters approved. But the Senate rejected it, with some members who support Sunday sales arguing the bill also should raise alcohol excise taxes to provide more money for public schools.
This year, a Senate debate in February created confusion. Senators removed provisions allowing Sunday sales and increasing taxes from a uniformity bill, but then rejected the stripped-down measure.
The Associated Press
Earth Day digging
Amy Hammontree, Overland Park, senior, searched a bag of trash for recyclables yesterday on the lawn in front of Stauffer-Flint Hall as Jeff Seerin, KU alumnus, watched. Hammontree, Severin and KU Recycling audited the trash from the fourth floor of Wescoe Hall to illustrate how much of it could actually be recycled on a daily basis as part of their Earth Day activities. Of all of the trash collected 274.5 pounds were recyclable. The bulk of the recyclable amount was newspaper, which weighed 188 pounds. The KU Environs also handed out a Lawrence Environmental Consumer Guide, which described stores and products that are environmentally friendly.
100TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES
APRIL 23
Twenty-five years ago
The Lawrence City Commission decides to raise taxi fares in the city at least 10 cents per trip for a six-month probationary period. Fare prices went from 70 cents per mile to 80 cents per mile.
Forty-two years ago
1956 Ford Convertible and drove through campus singing sorority songs. They were stopped by a campus-patrol Jeep in front of then-Flint Hall and told to get out of the car.
Nineteen pledges from the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority piled into a
Eighty-seven years ago
James Naismith, head of the department of physical education, is granted a leave of absence to act as chaplain of the First Regiment of the
Kansas National Guard.
Ninety-seven years ago
The junior class decides to postpone the "Prom" until May 9 because then-being-constructed Robinson Gymnasium was not finished in time for the event. The University Daily Kansan assures the student body that, "The gym will be in fine shape for the party."
The KU Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring dance practice from 7 to 9 tonight at the Hashinger Dance room. Ballroom, salsa, and swing practice for beginners or for those looking to learn new moves. Contact kubdc@ku.edu.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Music Colloquium featuring a presentation by Professor James Daugherty at 3:30 p.m. today in 123 Murphy Hall. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
ON CAMPUS
Catholic Community Services is holding its fundraiser at 7 p.m. Sunday at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive. Tickets can be obtained by calling Marie at 843-1176. Other contacts are Judy Parker, Director, at 841-0307 or Dick Holzmeister, ticket sales, at 843-447.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring an Instrumental and Vocal Collegeium Musicum at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John's Catholic Church. Admission is free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The Japanese Student Association is sponsoring a Japan Festa from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow in the ECM. We provide some traditional Japanese food, performances, cultural exhibitions and more. Contact Atsuko Kusakabe at 979-4941.
Grande is sponsoring its first Poker for Pets at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow in the Courtside room in the Burge Union. This is a no limit, Texas hold'em poker tournament benefiting the Humane Society. Ten dollar donation to play. Contact Jill Larson at 913-406-7377.
Question of the Day
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How do I get a passport?
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Bring your check book because you need to pay a $55 passport processing fee plus a $30 application fee. Allow 6-8 weeks to receive your passport. If you need it sooner you can expedite the process with an extra $60 fee and you should get your passport within about two weeks. For more information about U.S. passports and the application process visit http://travel.state.gov/passport_easy.html.
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Red Lyon Tavern
A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Massachusetts 832-8228
6th & Florida location now selling beer! www.urch60.com
Quail Creek Apts., 2111 Kasold Pool, exercise rm., huge 3BR floor plans, W/D hookups, bus route. $750-$770, water pd.
Quail Valley Townhomes,
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1,660 sq. ft. 3BR townhomes on golf course. Pool, exercise rm., W/D hookups $850-$875
Bradford Square, 501 Colorado Nice 3BR apts, at an affordable price.
Laundry on site, bus route, 2 full baths
$595
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Great KU location, spacious plans,
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BR's have private vanities.
3BR, 1,170 sq. ft. $900
4BR, 1,220 sq. ft. $1,040
Sunrise Village Townhomes,
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Pool, FP (some), W/D hookups, bus
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4BR $920
Jacksonville Apartments
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Newer 1 and 2 Bedrooms
$440 - $515
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