in other words "As far as I know that's unprecedented." Mark Shields, spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, on two New York ministers being charged yesterday for marrying 13 gay couples.
2A the university daily kansan
news in brief
tuesday, march 16, 2004
100TH ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN ARCHIVES
MAR.16
10 years ago in the Kansan
A new class in linguistics examined the language barriers between sexes. Frances Ingmann, head of the linguistic department, said the course was the first ever in the field offered by the department.
50 years ago in the Kansan
The Kansan reported a B-47 bomber crashed in flames on a farm 20 miles southwest of Lawrence, taking the lives of three Air Force officers. Observers said the plane exploded in mid-air after being on fire for some time. Mr. Faust, who was plowing the
field where the plane crashed, saw the burning plane come straight toward his tractor. "I got off the tractor and crawled under it when I saw a couple objects break loose from its sides as it came over the hill," he said.
65 years ago in the Kansan
The University of Kansas ranked fourth among 13 universities, according to size, in progress in the vocational pilot training program. The Civil Aeronautics Authority announced that the answers from questionnaires sent to the universities indicate that all the universities selected by the govern-
mentas part of national air training program were off to a good start.
99 years ago in the Kansan
A dozen cases of typhoid symptoms among students of the University of Kansas created concern in the last few days, the Kansan reported. The first symptoms of the disease appeared in the 1300 block between Louisiana and Vermont streets, but then scattered all over town. Professors Barber and Bailey began analysis of water from the cistern west of Fraser hall, which supplies all water tanks in the University.
STATE
Legislators debate scope of gay-marriage amendment
TOPEKA—With a committee preparing to consider a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution banning gay marriage, some senators said yesterday they are worried the measure was too broad.
Some senators said the amendment may be so broad as to prevent private employers from extending health benefits to same-sex couples, unmarried heterosexual couples or entire households of unmarried relatives. Also, they said they worry it could prevent churches from holding civil commitment ceremonies for gay couples.
The proposed amendment, already adopted by the House, also would ban civil unions for gay couples and prevent the state from extending any benefits normally associated with marriage to same-sex couples or even to unmarried heterosexual couples.
Supporters of the proposal said such concerns are unfounded.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing on the proposed amendment for 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
"I'm inclined to support the amendment, but I am concerned that its language may do unintended things," said Sen. Derek Schmidt (R-Independence), a committee member. "I think we need to scrutinize this fairly closely."
The Associated Press
while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, officials said.
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The soldiers — Staff Sgt. Joe L. Duniagan Jr., 37, of Belton, Texas; and Spc.
Christopher K. Hill, 26, of Ventura, Calif. — were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.
They died Thursday in Fallujah, Iraq.
FORT RILEY — Two Fort Riley soldiers were killed when an explosive device hit their vehicle in Iraq, bringing to 30 the number of soldiers from the base to die
Two Fort Riley soldiers killed in Iraq after explosive hits car
Dunigan joined the Army in October 1992 and had been stationed at Fort Riley since February 2002. Dunigan was deployed to Iraq in September 2003, where he served as a section leader for Company B.
Hill was an infantryman. He rejoined the Army and was stationed at Fort Riley in April 2003, after having served on active duty from September 1998 to August 2002. He left for Iraq last September.
Rachel Cunning, Lawrence junior, played the role of Marc Antony during a reenactment of Julius Caesar in front of Strong Hall yesterday afternoon. Cunning spoke over Caesar's dead body played by John Younger, professor of Classics. The play was put on by the Classics Club for the Ides of March.
The Associated Press
The African Studies Resource Center is sponsoring the UJAMAA Brownbag Series from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in Alcove F of 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.
ON CAMPUS
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■ Russian and East European Studies is having its weekly Laird Brown Bag from noon to 1 p.m. today in 318 Bailey Hall. The title of the lecture is A Tale of Two Elections: Russia and Georgia 2004 with Erik Herron, assistant professor of political science.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring Master Singers featuring the Oread Singers with Henry Smith conducting at 7:30 tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church, Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is having its Brown Bag Classics featuring Kevin
Gosa, sax, and Holly Beneventi, piano from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.tomorrow at Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Make your lunch a classic. Just bring your lunch because drinks are on the Kansas Union. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring a Visiting Artist Series featuring Tony Baker, trombone, at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in Swarthout Hall. Free. Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
Et tu, Brute?
■ The School of Fine Arts is sponsoring the KU Camerata at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Spencer Museum of Art.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. Friday in Bales Organ Recital Hall. Free Contact the M&D Office at 864-3436.
■ Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring a Faith Forum: A Liberating Take on Christianity from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight at the ECM, 1204 Oread Ave. There will be dialogue, questions, conversation on a variety of personal, social and environmental issues. Contact Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
■ Ecumenical Christian Ministries is sponsoring Feminists United at 9 p.m. Thursday at the ECM. 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. Thursday at the ECM. Optional donation for meal. Contact Laura
- University Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a Bible Study at 7 p.m. tonight in the ECM. Contact Rick Clock at 841-3148 or www.ucf4u.org.
- The KU Ballroom Dance Club is sponsoring dance practice from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Friday in the Hashinger Dance room. Ballroom, salsa, and swing practice for beginners or to those looking to learn new moves. Contact kubdc@ku.edu.
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Multicultural Resource Center are sponsoring Diversity in the Workplace at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Multicultural Resource Center. The presentation will examine the job search and career exploration process from a multicultural and diversity perspective. Topics will include study abroad, affirmative action, ethics in the workplace, and the Cycle of Socialization. Contact the University Career and Employment Services (UCES) at 864-3624.
KU Students for Life is meeting at 8
tonight in Alcove C of the Kansas Union. This meeting will be used to plan "Stand Up For Life" week. Contact Matthew Pirotte at 766-2852.
Question of the Day KU info exists to answer all your questions about KU and life as a student. Check out KU info's Web site at kunfo.lib.ku.edu, call it 864-3506 or visit it in Anchor Library.
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