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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2012
Page
3
An eighth grader, Jaime Gonzalez, was killed by police after brandishing a pellet gun resembling a handgun in a Texas middle school hallway. Officers said the 15-year-old ignored commands and punched a classmate, and no others were harmed.
A government CDC report shows twin births in the United States climbed over the last 30 years, with 2009 at roughly 1 in 30 babies. Experts attribute the rise to older motherhood, fertility drugs, and broader use of assisted reproduction. Joyce Martin notes the trend, citing delays to pregnancy and reproductive therapies as major factors.
Federal panel urges reducing the lead in blood threshold from 10 to 5 micrograms per deciliter. If adopted, hundreds of thousands more children could be diagnosed, with potential impacts on IQ, hearing and behavior. The change reflects revised CDC guidance and aims to protect developing brains.
The Obama administration rewrites defense posture to absorb hundreds of billions in cuts while preserving military strength after a decade at war. Obama plans to outline the strategy at the Pentagon, turning budget reductions into a political tool amid White House and Republican criticisms over missiles, Iran, and ground forces reductions.
Lawrence officials led by Cynthia Wagner discuss growing Meadowlark Estates video fame as a springboard for drawing retirees. The Lawrence Retiree Attraction Task Force plans to focus on practical issues like housing taxes and medical care to boost the city as a Midwest retirement destination.
Local artist Dave Loewenstein helped create the mural The Guardians of the Arts beside 716 to 722 Mass. It now stands as a white canvas after building repairs costing 30 000 dollars. Community volunteers and business owner Clay Belcher discuss re creating or replacing the mural with about 1000 dollars for supplies and Loewenstein offering labor.
Douglas County commissioners voted unanimously to grant a conditional-use permit for Good Earth Gatherings, a part time at home venture by Tamara Fairbanks Ishmael on 10.5 acres at 858 East 1500 Road. She plans about three classes weekly, up to fifteen monthly, focusing on healthy living and sustainable practices. Neighbors worried about traffic, but Fairbanks Ishmael noted she has two small children and will keep it part time. The board also adopted a 2012 Legislative Policy Statement for Douglas County, sending it to the state Legislature and raising concerns about funding for Lawrence’s SRS office.
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