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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2011
Page
1
Warren K. Parker, a Stilwell area construction firm owner, is indicted for posing as a wounded veteran to bid on and win contracts reserved for service disabled veteran owned firms. The case highlights fraudulent access to veteran preference programs.
Security forces opened fire on anti-government protesters across several Syrian cities after weekly prayers, resulting in at least sixteen civilian deaths. The clashes signaled ongoing bloodshed amid the crackdown on dissent.
Zachary Harrison, a former Air Force airman from Hutchinson, pleaded no contest and a judge found him guilty of nine charges he faced in the case Friday. Shelley Freeman, Cameron Freeman's mother, called for a war against drunk driving after the November fatal crash on U.S. Highway 24.
Coming Sunday the paper previews a rodeo school excursion into the sport’s basics and safety steps. The feature highlights instructors, venues, and the learning goals for participants, inviting readers to observe or join.
Gov. Brownback backs the administration as 85 KDOL employees were laid off citing fiscal necessity. The agency now employs about 430, with the layoffs affecting unemployment compensation and other functions.
Prairie Park School principal David Williams recalls early-career methods of pairing bully and victim to resolve conflicts. He says those attempts failed as victims remained at risk and bullies persisted. National and regional data show high bullying rates and links to mental distress among youths.
Lawrence plans a larger July 4 celebration at Watson Park with 8 000 to 10 000 expected attendees. Lawrence Originals will fund 7000 for the fireworks behind Johnny's Tavern while four bands perform, food and drinks start at 2 p.m., and an Iron Chef style competition at Teller's Restaurant pits three cooks against time from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets cover all three plates for 20 and voting decides the winner after the 9 45 p.m. fireworks show.
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