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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 2013
Page
5
The Lawrence Humane Society asks donors to use its intake location at 1805 East 19th Street when no permanent drop-off boxes exist. If you cannot reach east Lawrence, consider dropping off blankets and towels at the society’s facility to support the shelter’s limited funding and immediate needs.
Law enforcement report notes no incidents to report on Thursday.
Initial fatality estimates reached 15 before authorities retracted them and offered no firm numbers. Over 160 injured as a blast at West Fertilizer Co. shattered homes, a school, and a nursing home. Crater formed, mushroom plume rose, and smoke blanketed the town 20 miles north of Waco. Investigators await clearance to enter the hot blast zone as rescue and evacuation continue. Public officials described the event as a industrial accident and noted past minor safety citations at the plant.
USS BIRTHS reports newborns for multiple couples: Dan and Susan Bartlett of Wamego welcomed a girl Wednesday. Grace Roach and Brian Britt of Lawrence welcomed a boy Wednesday. Misty Grube and Josh Grube of Topeka welcomed a boy Wednesday. Justin Pollard of Eudora and Heather Pollard welcomed a girl. Kris Miller and Samara Miller of Lawrence welcomed a boy Thursday.
The ACLU of Iowa sues to block police from enforcing state laws criminalizing flag disrespect. The suit cites past threats in Council Bluffs and Red Oak during protests from 2010 to 2012, where officers warned of charges for desecrating flags amid funerals and other events.
Julie Burkhart executive director of Trust Women seeks to extend a temporary stalking order against Mark Holick amid Wichita’s violent history toward abortion providers. A hearing on the motion was delayed. Holick is accused of home picketing, distributing threatening fliers, and scoping the clinic.
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