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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2010
Page
1
President Barack Obama dispatched military troops and an air and sea flotilla to speed earthquake relief in Haiti. Governments worldwide rushed aid and rescue workers, with Obama calling the tragedy cruel and incomprehensible. The U S response included ships helicopters transport planes and possibly a 2000 member Marine unit.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastates Port-au-Prince demolishing neighborhoods and major institutions including the National Palace, hospitals, schools, and the main prison. President Rene Preval estimates thousands dead while Sen. Youri Latortue suggests up to half a million could be dead, though uncertainty remains.
U S officials monitor reports of at least three American deaths amid Haiti crisis. About 45 000 Americans in Haiti struggle to contact loved ones. State Department hot line 1 888 407 4747. Kansas family seeks son. Port au Prince doctor’s assistant Jimitre Coquillon notes dire conditions and thirst.
Lawrence officials and business leaders unveiled a Kansas University study proposing retirees as a new economic driver for Lawrence. The research estimates sizeable retiree inflows over 18 years, noting healthy, wealthy seniors could mirror manufacturing job impacts and bolster local tax and spending power.
Sunflower Electric Power Corp has filed a revised 895 megawatt coal burning unit permit with KDHE for a site near Holcomb Kansas. KDHE will review for 3 to 6 months, followed by public hearings, then potential revisions before final issuance. The Sierra Club opposes the plant, while Sunflower defends its need and cleanliness.
We catch up with area lawmakers to assess the first days of the new legislative session. The report highlights early priorities and fresh proposals shaping the start of the session.
The Hall Family Foundation donates 18 million to KU Cancer Center toward clinical trials space and faculty recruitment. The gift pushes fundraising to 40 percent of the 92 million goal for National Cancer Institute designation, joining recent 10 million from Brandmeyers and state support highlighted by Governor Parkinson. Roy Jensen notes 12 million for scientists and 6 million for a Phase I trials facility in Fairway.
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