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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2010
Page
3
The November job report shows a slow pace in Washington DC and across the nation with only 39,000 new payrolls. The unemployment rate ticks up toward 9.8 percent after three months at 9.6 percent. Employers cut positions in stores, factories, construction and finance.
Army and Marine chiefs urged Congress to keep the Don't Ask Don’t Tell policy during Afghanistan war. They warned repeal would be a major cultural and policy change amid combat, strengthening Republican support for maintaining the ban. President Obama aimed to repeal it this year, but odds dwindled after the generals’ blunt assessment.
BP seeks to lower fines by disputing the government’s 206 million gallon spill estimate. The company argues the figure is overstated by 20 to 50 percent, presenting its own calculations to the presidential commission, Justice Department, and NOAA.
Israel battles its worst forest fire as flames and smoke engulf Carmel Forest near Haifa. Turkey Greece Cyprus and Britain sent aircraft to drop water and retardant. Dozens killed thousands displaced as police probe possible arson and caretaker causes.
Spain's military took control of national air space after air traffic controllers staged a massive sickout that stranded at least 330,000 travelers on the eve of a holiday weekend. Deputy PM Rubalcaba said the Defense Ministry had assumed control of all air traffic, with the army to decide operations and supervision. If enough controllers do not report to work, a national emergency could be declared.
Hundreds line up for the annual coat giveaway as volunteers distribute warm garments. Organizers and local groups team up at the community center to assist families in need with coats and winter gear.
The 24th annual Scotch Cleaners Share the Warmth Giveaway opened at 9 a.m. with about 3,000 coats and warm garments available free to those in need. Shoppers lined up since 4 a.m. at the Salvation Army in the I-70 Business Center, with 500 fewer coats this year, especially for children, than last year.
Lawrence police arrested a 32-year-old man on alleged abuse of his 5 month old daughter. The infant showed multiple bone fractures and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital before transfer to a Kansas City area hospital. The injuries were not believed life threatening. The suspect was detained after interview.
Kansas Gov elect Sam Brownback and his transition team wrestle with thousands of details to ready a new leadership. They face demand for a fiscal plan, a State of the State address, and a push to make universities more accountable, cost efficient, and globally competitive. The piece questions governance, regent structures, and potential overseer boards as models for accountability.
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