Central court at Central Junior High retires after 80 years
The Coach Nanny Dover Gym at Central High School hosted its final game marking 80 years of Central and former Liberty Memorial teams. Gary Hall notes the court is quirky and undersized with blinds and odd markings while fans recall a bygone era as the gym closes.
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Lawrence officials vow action to curb growth in 2006
City commissioners meet at a study session to map growth policy for the new year. Commissioner David Schauner urges moving from talk to action as they address the expanding community growth issues. Please see CITY, page 4A.
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Study finds rising drug use among teenage girls
A White House analysis shows 2004 data with 1.5 million girls ages 12 to 17 starting alcohol, 730,000 taking up cigarettes, and 675,000 trying marijuana, outpacing boys in alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana. Girls also led in prescription drug misuse as overall youth illicit use declined 19 percent since 2001.
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Bush reveals details on thwarted shoe bomb plot
President Bush described a multinational effort that disrupted a plan to hijack a jet and crash it into the tallest West Coast skyscraper. He affirmed international cooperation and noted evolving questions about information gathered by counterterrorism programs.
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Atty declines charges in Bryce Olsen traffic death
Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson says no criminal charges will be filed against 45-year-old Peter Afful after reviewing the January 30 crash in Prairie Park that killed kindergartner Bryce Olsen. Branson cites shrubbery blocking Afful's view as a factor in the decision. Bryce’s father Bret Olsen responds with forgiveness and a call to raise community awareness.
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Evolution Sunday Sparks Interfaith Discussion In Lawrence
Several Lawrence congregations plan to join Evolution Sunday this Saturday to discuss how faith and science can coexist with reference to God and Darwin. The event appears in Pulse coverage seeking dialogue among local religious groups.
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