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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 2011
Page
3
A suicide bomber hit a bakery in Nowshera, killing 18 and injuring many, including soldiers. A second blast at a Matani bus stop killed six, with authorities noting the attacks come amid renewed violence after the Osama bin Laden operation.
An organic German farm sprout outbreak has killed at least 22 and sickened over 2,200 across five states. Bean sprouts from the Uelzen area linked to cases as officials await definitive test results. Restaurants received the sprouts, which fueled the widespread illness.
Israeli troops met hundreds of pro Palestinian protesters at Syria's frontier with the Golan Heights. The clash killed 20 people and injured scores as protesters, organized via social media, sought to breach the border near UN and Syrian outposts. Israel blamed Syria for the provocation as tensions rose on the border.
A 225 square mile forest fire near Alpine Arizona forced more evacuations as the blaze edged toward homes along U S Highway 180. Alpine Nutrioso and several lodges remained under mandatory orders with Escadilla Mountain Estates Bonita Dog Patch and H V Ranch among affected subdivisions near the New Mexico line.
Art King and volunteers of the Lawrence Mountain Bike Club unveiled a 1.75 mile loop along the Kansas River in North Lawrence. Funded in part by a $2,500 Live Well Lawrence donation the trail targets beginners while offering twists for experienced riders and access via the levee from the boat ramp area.
KDHE cautions Kansans about spit free tobacco sticks sold since March in convenience stores. The 2.5 inch birch sticks coated with finely milled tobacco pose risks for teens and children who may mistake them for candy. Marlboro Smokeless Tobacco Sticks and Skoal Smokeless Tobacco Sticks are marketed as cigarette and chewing tobacco alternatives. Both brands are owned by Altria.
Local merchants in Lawrence complain about Save the Children solicitors in red vests walking downtown, saying shoppers cross the street to avoid them. Business owners Peter Zacharias and Bob Schumm report customer irritation and impact on commerce while noting the charity’s large drive.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks invites Kansans to suggest species for the statewide native list used to identify conservation priorities. Moths and other invertebrates number in the thousands, highlighting ongoing discoveries as part of updating the Future of Kansas Wildlife plan. The watch list now includes about 300 species flagged for potential declines and priority projects.
KDWP aims to refine its state species list to avoid missing any important species before final recommendations by July 1. Officials stress DNA testing and new sightings can split or reveal new species, noting Kansas’ 25 000 invertebrates and over 700 birds and other fauna.
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