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"I heard several bursts of gunfire, and then just felt pain and went down on the ground," Ridvan Lahu, 41, who was shot when ethnic Albanians traded gunfire with Serbs yesterday after blaming the Serbs for the drownings of two boys. The clashes left six dead and more than 300 injured
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STATE
Meeting addresses effects of gay marriage on economy
TOPEKA —Amending the Kansas Constitution to ban gay marriage could be bad for business, opponents of the proposal told a Senate panel yesterday.
But several members of the Federal and State Affairs Committee said they were skeptical of that argument after hearing testimony on the measure, which was adopted by the House earlier this month. Approval by two-thirds of the Senate would place the proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot.
The amendment states that Kansas recognizes marriage only between one man and one woman and does not extend the rights and benefits of marriage to any other relationship.
Opponents have argued previously that the amendment was discriminatory and unnecessary, given that Kansas already has a law defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
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A new argument was offered during yesterday's committee hearing that changing the Kansas Constitution would hurt economic development.
"It sends a message to companies that companies with gay and lesbian employees are not welcome in the state of Kansas," said Bruce Ney, a Lawrence attorney.
Teresa MacDonald, director of education. test rode a hovercraft in front of the Natural History museum yesterday while Bruce Sherting exhibits director, controlled the hovercraft. Next week the Natural History Museum will have different activities exploring the powers of superheros.
And Sandra Stenzel, of WaKeeney economic development director for Trego County, said, "Don't make my job any harder" by adopting the proposed amendment.
"What drew me to western Kansas was the freedom to be who I am," she said.
However, several committee members said later the amendment was just as likely to attract as to repel new businesses.
Hover Woman!
"There are plenty of businesses that don't want to deal with homosexual-lifestyle problems," said Sen. Kay O'Connor, R-Olathe, who supports the proposed amendment.
Committee Chairman John Vratil, R Leawood, said predictions about the amendment's effects were "all speculative, based on whether you support or oppose the amendment."
About 150 people attended the hearing on the proposed amendment, spilling into the hallway outside the Statehouse's largest meeting room, the Old Supreme Court chamber.
Opposing witnesses were twice as numerous and sometimes drew applause. When a House committee considered the amendment, proponents far outnumbered opponents.
LOCAL
WWII Haskell statue selected for D.C. Smithsonian museum
A marble statue that has graced Haskell Indian Nations University for more than 50 years will receive a wider audience later this year.
"Comrade in Mourning," sculpted by the late Allan Houser, was chosen for display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
The museum's grand opening is set for Sept. 21. For its inaugural exhibit, the museum's contemporary arts section will feature 160 works by Houser.
and George Morrison, also a sculptor.
and George Worrick, the author of "Comrade in Mourning" was commissioned by the Haskell Alumni Association in 1947 to commemorate graduates of the school who were killed in World War II.
The two-ton work — Houser's first major marble carving — depicts an American Indian man wearing a shawl that covers all but his face and neck.
100TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES
10 years ago
An activist coalition called Simply Equal began trying to get support in petitioning the Lawrence City Commission to have sexual orientation added to the Human Relations Ordinance in Lawrence's city code. The city code did not prohibit someone from firing or denying housing on the basis of sexual orientation.
50 years ago in the Kansan
A judge responded to a letter written by Harlan Parkinson to the Kansan
that student speed violators were being fined more than Lawrence violators. "There has been no deviation from our present system of fining since it was implemented," Judge Maxwell said. Parkinson presented the fact that a few days before "five students were fined while only one local driver was fined." 80 years ago
The Kansan reported that the total deaths from fire in the state increased by 50 in a year, while the property damage decreased by a half-million. The
report from the state fire marshal emphasized the importance of fire protection in universities and colleges and advocated they have their own fire departments located on campus. 99 years ago
The Kansan reported that the next year a system of hour credits in the college would supercede the method of term credits in place. The work of one course of ninety hours of class work would be extended over two terms instead of one.
ON CAMPUS
The African Studies Resource Center is sponsoring the UJAMAA Brownbag Series from noon to 1 p.m. today at Alcove F in the Kansas Union. The title of the lecture is African Wine from North to South: A Taste of Culture and Social Flavor with George McCleary, Associate Professor of Geography.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring the KU Camerata at 7:30 tonight in the Spencer Museum of Art. The event is free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Visiting Artist Series featuring Stephen Hamilton, organ, at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Bales Organ Recital Hall. The event is free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring Feminists United at 9:00 tonight in the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. This is open to all men and women for discussion of issues on gender and concerns of feminism. Contact Sarah Shay at 843-4933.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries is having a Veggie Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. Optional donation for meal. Contact Laura Adams at 843-4933.
The KU Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring dance practice from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.tomorrow at the Hashinger Dance room. There will be ballroom, salsa and swing practice for beginners or for those looking to learn new moves Contact kubdc@ku.edu.
The Center for Campus Life is sponsoring Transition 101: Marketing Your Experiences at 6:00 tonight at the Centennial Room in the Kansas Union. Human Resources representatives will give tips on interviewing and success in the career world. Contact the University Career and Employment Services at 864-3624.
The Center of Latin American Studies is sponsoring a Brazilian Film Festival at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow at 4065 Wesco Hall. They will be showing Dues e Brasilieiro and the event is free.
■ SUA is showing Matrix Revolutions at 7:00 and 9:30 tonight and tomorrow night at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The film is rated R. Tickets are available for $2 in the Hawk Shop, Level 4 of the Kansas Union. The event is free with an SUA movie card. For more information, call 864-SHOW.
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