Bank Regulators Warn Against Easing Credit Standards
Washington regulators flag banks might lower credit standards in the competitive loan chase. Comptroller Ludwig says experienced analysts will assist examiners across 3,400 federally chartered banks. He warns issuers target weaker credit, risking higher losses when the economy slows.
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Lightning strikes softball team in Morgantown West Virginia
Eight girls and two coaches from a softball team were struck by lightning while seeking shelter near trees in Morgantown West Virginia. Fire officials said victims ranged from unconscious and disoriented to conscious in pain, with one girl in serious condition and injuries including back injuries burns and ringing in the ears.
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National and World Updates Line Prompt
Brief nationwide and global news updates provided by JTW Access number prompts for national and world coverage. Call 865 5000 for latest updates and press 6705 for national or 6700 for world news.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Reports Highlight Weekend
Saturday temperatures reached a high of 87 and low of 57 with no precipitation this month. Lake Clinton and Perry readings show temperatures in the low 50s with levels near normal. road conditions updates are available via the Journal-World Access line after dialing 865-5000. Moon phases note last half on April 22 and other lunar dates.
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Lawrence Area Forecast Today and Tonight
Partly cloudy today with a high near 70 and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Tonight, rain likely with partly cloudy skies and a low around 43. Cooler Monday with a high near 48 and a 50 percent chance of rain. Monday night remains cool with a low about 40 and continued rain chances.
Truman's unexpected rise to the presidency after FDR's death
On April 12 1945 Franklin D Roosevelt died and vice president Harry S Truman became the 33rd president. The Kansas City political figure faced a stunned nation and a daunting task as he took oath at 7 09 p m. He would shape the war’s end and later confront Cold War debates while earning grudging respect for his direct, decisive leadership and the Buck Stops Here ethos.
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Mutt's trek to Colorado no longer a mystery
Buddy the mutt’s cross country journey from Central Islip New York to Fort Collins Colorado ended as three men Joseph Van Wart Robert White and John O'Brien explained they found him near his home. After days of travel they returned Buddy to his owner Brian Harrington, and he flew home to New York.
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Steve Martin to star in Sgt Bilko movie
Steve Martin Dan Aykroyd and Phil Hartman will remake Sgt Bilko with Martin as the title character from the 1950s sitcom You'll Never Get Rich Later The Phil Silvers Show The film marks the third collaboration between Martin and producer Brian Grazer following Parenthood and Housesitter.
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