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The Inside Front
Tuesday April 10,2001
News
from campus, the state. the nation and the world
CAMPUS
Advisory board seeks input on campus safety
Students are invited to attend Student Senate's Campus Safety Advisory Board meeting today at 3:30 p.m. at Alcove D in the Kansas Union.
Nooshin Soltani, chairwoman of the board, said the group was looking for student input about safety on campus.
Soltani said the board's primary concern was what areas around campus students thought could be made safer.
Soltani said the board had already approved six safety phones around campus.
— Brooke Hesler
School of Pharmacy receives several honors
Recent successes within the School of Pharmacy are credited to the school's effort to emphasize professionalism and leadership, said Jack Fincham, dean of pharmacy.
Patrick Brady, Bonner Springs fourthyear pharmacy student, was elected president of the Academy of Students of Pharmacy, which is the national
student organization of the American Pharmaceutical Association.
As president, Brady will oversee an executive committee that represents more than 18,000 pharmacy students at 82 schools nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Angel Eichenlaub, Overland Park fourth-year pharmacy student, was elected speaker, the highest elected position of the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society House of Delegates. Membership to the organization is by invitation and the House is a prestigious leadership organization of students, faculty and professionals, she said.
Leonard Plain, Winfield sixth-year pharmacy student, was elected chairman of the executive committee of the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation in the fall. Plain is one of seven students worldwide who is responsible for coordinating pharmacy students exchange programs, in which more than 35 countries participate.
Emily Callaghan
NATION
Bush sends final budget to Congress for approval
WASHINGTON — President Bush sent Congress yesterday the full details of his $1.96 trillion budget, promising to restrain what he considers the excessive growth of government spending by trimming a multitude of government programs, from energy conservation to putting police on the streets. The nearly 5-inch thick stack of blue budget books, which fleshes out the
Bush proposal includes $1.6 trillion, 10-year tax cut
broad budget outline the president released in February, seeks to put the new administration's stamp on the federal government by rolling back many initiatives promoted by former President Clinton's administration.
All of the cuts make room for Bush's signature proposal, a $1.6 trillion, 10-year tax cut, while also using a projected $5.6 trillion surplus during the next decade to pay down a record amount of the national debt. Democrats contended Bush was cutting programs too severely.
American Airlines finishes purchase of competitor
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines' parent company bought bankrupt Trans World Airlines yesterday, completing a deal that will offer travel to more than 300 cities worldwide on more than 900 planes.
"Today we celebrate a true milestone for the employees and customers of both American Airlines and TWA," said Donald J. Carty, chairman and CEO of American Airlines.
American, the No. 2 carrier before the deal, will swap positions with No. 1 United Airlines. American's new-found supremacy could be short-lived though. The airlines will reverse positions again if United succeeds in its bid to obtain most of US Airways
During a transition the airlines will operate independently, with separate reservation systems, payrolls, aircraft and policies.
Earlier yesterday, a federal appeals court cleared the way for the deal to be closed, denying a last minute bid by a group of Israeli TWA workers to stop the transaction.
The workers, members of the Jewish Labor Federation, claimed they were unsecured creditors owed about $18 million in salaries and benefits.
College team accidents promt van safety study
WASHINGTON — The government warned yesterday that 15-passenger vans — like those used to shuttle college teams, church groups and airport passengers — have a dramatically higher risk of rollover when fully loaded.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also said the vans, often driven by students or volunteers, should be operated only by experienced drivers.
NHTSA issued the consumer advisory after finding the vans are three times more likely to roll over when carrying 10 or more passengers. The study was prompted by a series of rollovers involving college sports teams.
Four members of the Prairie View A&M University track team were killed and seven others were seriously injured when their van rolled over on the way to a meet last year. Other serious rollover accidents last year involved the Wisconsin-Oshkosh swim team, the DePaul women's track team and the Kenyon College swim team
NHTSa found that when fully loaded, a large van's center of gravity shifts up and to the back, increasing the risk of rollovers, especially in panic maneuvers by drivers.
WORLD
Judge orders return of 'Internet Twins'
LONDON — A British couple lost their bid yesterday to regain custody of the "Internet Twins" — baby girls found through a U.S. online adoption broker, who then became the subject of a trans-Atlantic tug-of-war — with the High Court ruling that the infants should be returned to the United States.
Judith and Alan Kilshaw of Wales had brought the 9-month-old girls to Britain three months ago after paying double the fee of that paid by a California couple who also wanted to adopt them. The twins were placed a few weeks later in the care of social services, where they have remained since.
Justice Andrew Kirkwood ruled that the girls should be returned to the state of Missouri, where the estranged biological parents are seeking custody. In a statement, the judge said the twins would be placed in foster care in Missouri pending rulings there on their future.
Kirkwood said arrangements for and timing of the babies' transfer would be confidential and "carefully planned so as to avoid, so far as possible, any further distress for the twins."
The court session was punctuated by two outbursts outside chambers by Mrs. Kilshaw, who gained a reputation for eccentric behavior as the custody tussle dragged on.
The Associated Press
A 20-year-old KU student reported being harassed by phone between 4:30 a.m. March 15 and 9 a.m. Wednesday in her room on the seventh floor of Olive Hall, the KU Public Safety Office said.
ON THE RECORD
- Six Templin Hall residents reported being harassed by phone Wednesday night and early Thursday, the KU Public Safety Office said. Two third-floor residents received phone calls between 9:45 and 9:55 p.m. Wednesday and at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday. Three fourth-floor students received phone calls between 10:05 and 10:32 p.m. Wednesday, the report stated. The sixth student, on the seventh floor, received her phone call at 12:05 p.m. Thursday.
A parked car was damaged in the Memorial Park parking lot between 7:30 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, the KU Public Safety Office said. A car trying to park struck a parked car and left the scene.
A Kansas City electrical company reported tools and wiring stolen from locked trailers at 2545 W. 15th St. between 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 a.m. Friday, the KU Public Safety Office said. The stolen goods were valued at $8,973.
The sunboats were valued at $3, 872.
■ A KU student's car caught fire at 3:32 p.m.
Friday in an alley between Louisiana and Ohio streets, the KU Public Safety Office said. The fire was put out by the car's owner by the time Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical services
ENTHUSE-BOOGLUS County Fire & Medical arrived
An evergreen bush near Allen Fieldhouse caught fire at 2:05 a.m. Saturday, the KU Public Safety Office said. An unknown woman may have thrown a lit cigarette in the bush, the report stated. The bus will cost $600 to replace.
A Motorola handheld security radio was stolen from the front desk of Oliver Hall between 5 and 6 a.m. Saturday, the KU Public Safety Office said. The radio was valued at $1.50.
Two cars collided in the Oliver Hall parking lot at 5:50 p.m. last Monday, the KU Public Safety Office said. A car backing out of a parking stall struck an oncoming car, causing more than $500 damage. A KU Parking Department truck was parked near the accident and blocked the view of the driver backing out, the report said. Both drivers reported seeing the parking employee wave, but both thought his motions were directed at them and not the other driver. The parking employee said the incoming car was trailing the bus.
shelves the shrugging car was having too much dust.
The hood and front windshield of a KU employee's 1995 Dodge Ram were damaged between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 6:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 3800 block of Sunnybrook Lane, Lawrence police said. The damage was estimated at $4,500.
A KU employee's interior doors, ceiling tiles, dry wall, home furnishings, VCR and rear vehicle quarterpanel were damaged between 7 and 1:12 p.m. Friday in the 2700 block of Ponderosa Drive, Lawrence police said. The damage was estimated at $2,025.
A KU employee's cordless drill was stolen between 5 p.m. Thursday and 6:52 a.m. Friday in the 2200 block of St. James Court, Lawrence police said. The drill was valued at $75.
A KU employee's house key and 120 business checks were stolen between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday in the 2400 block of Louisiana Street, Lawrence police said. The items' values were unknown
A KU student's darts, money clip, $30, ID card, Social Security card and gas card were stolen and 1997 Grand Cherokee damaged between 6 and 11 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Massachusetts Street, Lawrence police said. The darts and money clip were recovered, but the other items were not. The damage was estimated at $250, and the unrecovered items were valued at $62.
A KU student's 1987 Mazda RX-7 was stolen between 3:15 and 3:20 p.m. Sunday in the 800 block of East 12th Street, Lawrence police said. The vehicle was valued at $3,000.
A KU student's stereo, 13-inch television and other items were stolen between 5 p.m. Thursday and 6:52 a.m. Friday in the 2200 block of St. James Court, Lawrence police said. The items were valued at $670
A KU employee's purse, driver's license, KU employee ID, cosmetics, keys, planner and a was stolen between 8:20 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2300 block of Louisiana Street, Lawrence police said. The items were valued at $110
A KU student's VCR, speaker, DVD player, Sony Playstation and videos were stolen between 6 and 10 a.m. Sunday from his residence in the 1300 block of Ohio Street while people were asleep inside, Lawrence police said. Sgt. Patrick said an unidentified suspect entered the residence through a rear window. The items were valued at $1,055.
ON CAMPUS
- Watkins Clinic Health Promotion will have a compulsive over/under-eating group at 7:30 a.m. today at the Watkins health promotion conference room in Watkins Memorial Health Center. Call 312-1521.
The Hashing Art Arts Council will sponsor the art exhibit from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the Hashing Hall Theatre. Also make your own art and win prizes. Call Allison Flaster at 864-4091
KI Akido Club will meet from 5:30 to 7:30
at 207 Bathing Center
KU Traditional Karate Club will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at racquetball court No. 15 at
Hispanic American Leadership Organization will meet at 6 p.m. today at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Joan Toleda at 312-9120.
United Methodist Campus Ministry will meet from 7:30 to 8:30 tonight at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. Call Heather Hensingat at 841-8661
Robinson Center, Call Rachel Fuller at 312- 1990.
KU HorrorZontals team's ultimate Frisbee team will practice from 4:30 to 7 tonight at the Shenk Complex. Call B.P. at 312-1066 or check out www.Zontals.com
The women's ultimate Friisbee team will practice at 4:30 p.m. at the Shenk Complex. Call Olivia Stockman at 840-0404.
- Okinawan Gojir-Ryu Karate will meet from 9 to 10:30 tonight at 207 Robinson Center. Call Ryan Ness at (785) 218-7415.
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