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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2007
Page
1
On December 18 1944 the Supreme Court issued two rulings. Korematsu v United States upheld wartime relocation of Japanese Americans while Ex parte Endo held undeniably loyal Americans of Japanese ancestry could not be detained. Also noted are historical anniversaries from ratifications to notable events.
Vladimir Putin told United Russia leaders he will accept a prime minister post after leaving the presidency next year. Dmitry Medvedev, tipped as the candidate in the March election, appears set to win with Putin likely remaining the power behind the scenes. United Nations renovations force Ban Ki moon and staff to relocate to a temporary campus on the lawn during a five year, 19 billion update aimed at safety and modernization. New Jersey Gov. Corzine signs a measure abolishing the death penalty, commuting eight inmates sentences to life without parole. The Von Maur Westroads Mall shooting rampage victim memorial service set as store reopens with support for victims and staff.
Two jail inmates, Jose Espinosa and Otis Blunt, escaped a Union County high‑security unit before dawn Saturday using holes hidden behind bikini photos. They climbed to a nearby rooftop and over a 25 foot razor‑wire fence. A note in Espinosa’s cell thanked a guard involved, signed with a smiley, prompting an investigation. Authorities say no disciplinary actions yet and security measures are being reviewed. Espinosa faces manslaughter charges, Blunt robbery and related charges.
A Washington report argues the United States could save about 1.5 trillion dollars over 10 years while expanding uninsured coverage and improving quality. It advocates tobacco tax increases, a soda tax, a 1 percent insurance levy, and pay-for-performance to curb costs. The Lewin Group estimates savings from reduced paperwork and better care efficiency, though reforms would shift winners and losers across hospitals, doctors, and patients.
Contact details for Journal World including newsroom numbers for Local News City County Kansas University Lawrence Schools and Obituaries plus staff emails. Also provides subscription lines and redelivery guarantee with weekday weekend hours and staff roles and partners.
A compact report on residents reacting to rising gas prices and service changes. The poll notes that respondents cite gas costs above three dollars per gallon, plus options for more convenient hours or routes. The item mentions a weekly poll at a local site.
The House passed a 516 billion spending bill 253 to 154 to fund most of the federal government for the new fiscal year. Democrats secured money for priorities while Republicans opposed. A later vote added 31 billion for Afghanistan military operations. no Iraq funding is included in the bill. The Senate may add 40 billion for Iraq before final passage.
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