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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2011
Page
2
Power slowly returns in tsunami-hit northern Japan after a magnitude 7.1 aftershock. More than 250000 homes remain dark as shoppers rush for gasoline and fresh shortages arise. Three deaths reported in the latest tremor amid ongoing relief efforts.
Families mourn as 11 of 12 children killed at Tasso da Silveira school are laid to rest in a hillside cemetery. A 13-year-old girl will be cremated Saturday while a black police helicopter dropped white rose petals over mourners.
Israeli aircraft and tanks pounded Gaza as seven Hamas militants and five civilians were killed in a surge of fighting sparked by a Palestinian rocket attack on an Israeli school bus. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed payback as Hamas claimed responsibility for the bus strike near the border.
Aides to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords prepare for her to travel to Florida for space shuttle Endeavor’s April 29 launch, though doctors have not cleared her. The plan follows her ongoing therapy after the January Tucson shooting.
State Senator Joe Kyrillos blasts Rutgers University for charging students mandatory activity fees to cover Snooki Polizzi appearance. He notes Snooki was paid 32000 compared with Toni Morrison's 30000 for the commencement address and plans to sponsor opt in campus event fees.
Kansas Board of Regents toured Kansas University on Friday visiting West Campus chemistry labs at the Shankel Structural Biology Center with Jeff Rube and KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Regent Ed McKechnie praised the energy across the campuses calling KU an iceberg with only the tip visible.
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department has received a rezoning request to convert 208 acres near U.S. 59 south of Lawrence for rural tourism. Treanor Architects proposes cabins around a watershed lake, vineyards, horse stables and riding area, plus a lodge and conference center in phased development starting with a few cabins. The plan lists 778 E 1300 Road as the site, with involvement from Doug Compton's First Management.
Kellie Old Elk and Aryanna Meraz join 18 peers and volunteers in a pilot walking school bus at New York School 936 NY funded by a 1500 dollar Live Well Lawrence Fund grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation. The program operates on a defined east Lawrence route with volunteer bus drivers and safety checks.
Friday column argues the budget clash was needless, driven by partisanship. It condemns both Democrats and Republicans for delaying action before the 2010 elections, warns of a possible government shutdown, and urges prioritizing fiscal health over 2012 election considerations.
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