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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2010
Page
3
President Barack Obama signed a large holiday season tax package preserving Bush era rates for all, extending unemployment benefits for 13 months and cutting Social Security payroll taxes to boost the economy. The $858 billion plan aims to avert imminent tax increases starting New Year’s Day and garners Republican applause despite liberal opposition.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, confined on bail at Ellingham Hall, says the United States plans to indict him amid a broader probe into the 250 000 State Department cables. He calls the case a smear campaign and hints at a secret grand jury inquiry. Attorney General Eric Holder has said a criminal inquiry continues.
The CIA removed its Islamabad station chief after his cover was exposed and threats were made against his life amid broader strains in U S Pakistan counterterrorism cooperation. A drone strike killed 54 militants as critics question the drone program and leaks. A Pakistani man linked to a 2009 family tragedy seeks legal action against the CIA.
Venezuelan National Assembly granted President Hugo Chavez decree powers for 18 months to enact laws without new congress approval. Opponents call it a power grab as a new session with a larger opposition opens Jan. 5. Chavez says the move speeds flood relief funds and faster socialist transition.
A 28-year-old Lawrence man pleaded no contest to six counts of aggravated battery for firing a handgun into an apartment at The Exchange on Ousdahl Road injuring six people. Prosecutors amended charges from an attempted second-degree murder, arguing the defendant acted after a racial slur.
One hundred nineteen years ago this week, W C Simons and his brother traveled from St Joseph to Lawrence by horse and buggy to start a local newspaper. At age 20 he launched with J L Brady and a $50 capital on Dec 14 1891 amid rivals and skepticism.
The piece recalls Simons growing up amid mud and gas lamps near Jetmore, his ambitions for another Lawrence newspaper, and a family history in journalism. It reflects on three generations facing industry changes as citizens rely on informed reporting to decide elections, policy, and leadership amid rising demand for information.
A two year 100000 grant will aid about 500 Lawrence children and families through the Douglas County Child Development Association and the Success by a Coalition of Douglas County. The Families Farmers Educators United for Healthy Child Development project links three child care centers with a CSA to provide fresh produce, expands CSA access to families next year, and supports 25 home based child care programs with garden supplies and guidance. It teaches providers and families to grow and cook with local produce and will implement a new child care curriculum.
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