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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2011
Page
1
Retired Lawrence police Sgt. and part time Nebraska Furniture Mart security guard was lauded after rescuing a baby that turned blue and stopped breathing when a panicked family rushed to him for help. The incident highlighted his calm actions and lifesaving response.
Mark Warren acted decisively when a baby needed help at Nebraska Furniture Mart. He calmed the father, laid the infant on a security desk, and began CPR until a registered nurse arrived to continue treatment, with the child breathing again by paramedics.
Lawrence High School wrestling leads Class 6A with several top weight class wrestlers. Coach Pat Naughton credits much of the Lions success to wrestlers who came through the Sunflower Kids Wrestling club in the local area.
A standoff with House Republican leaders ended when President Obama signed a bill extending for two months the Social Security payroll tax cut for employees and unemployment benefits that had been at risk during the weeklong budget impasse, ending a damaging political stalemate.
U S Rep Timothy Bishop from New York condemns federal spending on a proposed Bio and Agro-Defense Laboratory in Manhattan Kansas costing up to one billion dollars. The project aims to study animal diseases and faces bipartisan scrutiny over cost and necessity.
A Sunday feature speaks with people who run year-round giving programs. It explores motivations, methods, and impacts of steady charitable support across all seasons.
Lawrence resident Ehren Penix asks Lawrence city commissioners to amend the animal code to permit potbellied pigs as pets. He cites his 70 pound, near one year old pig Starky and urges regulatory guidelines to govern pet ownership, with city staff considering recommendations.
The Lawrence animal code permits domesticated dogs cats rodents European ferrets rabbits up to three in residences, birds not protected by law, nonvenomous snakes under eight feet, nonvenomous lizards turtles amphibians invertebrates and domesticated hedgehogs, with limits as specified.
Forecasts for Lawrence show mild Christmas temperatures near 50 with a high of 48 and a low of 25 and no significant precipitation for seven days. National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Wolters notes north and south moving storm systems reduce chances of snow while residents recall the 2009 blizzard. Local shoppers and residents comment on missing a snowy holiday and tolerate warmer weather.
Becky Wisdom, aged 69, battles liver cancer and received a musical surprise when dozens of neighbors and friends gathered outside her home. They sang Happy Birthday and Christmas songs, invited in from the cold, as her son and grandchildren joined in. Organizers Brandy Harrelbrink, quilting club members, and three area churches coordinated the event via Facebook.
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