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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 2008
Page
1
Nationwide foreclosure levels have reached a record high while home equity sits at a record low. The housing market continues its downward spiral with few signs of relief. A separate page notes fathers increasingly share chores and caregiving, potentially boosting relationships.
Analysis shows Hillary Clinton struggles to close Barack Obama's delegate lead despite winning remaining Democratic primaries and caucuses. The piece assesses how the delegate math makes a Clinton victory unlikely.
Susie Scott Krabacher of Mercy and Sharing Foundation criticizes Haitian customs for wasting edible food as containers pile up at ports. She notes vast hunger while aid is delayed by government bureaucracy. This is part of a broader national struggle described on page 10C.
A new church opens in Lawrence presenting a blend of social liberalism and theological conservatism, planning to attract congregants with rock music and a contemporary approach to worship and community outreach.
Dou glas County District Attorney Charles Branson's office filed 50 new child in need of care cases this year against 16 and 17 year old Lawrence students. School officials say tougher truancy measures engage families, though progress remains in progress, with administrators citing improved but ongoing efforts.
Kansas lawmakers moved to overturn a regulator fire block on two coal plants by Sunflower Electric Power Corp and partners. The Senate approved the bill 31 to 7 after House passage. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is expected to veto and accused a leader of an auction to gain votes. The plants would be near Holcomb, a town noted for a famous 1959 family murder case.
Lawrence area lawmakers split on the energy measure with Democrat Marci Francisco voting against the bill and Republican Roger Pine for it. Francisco warned changes won’t balance environmental impacts from coal plant construction. Pine called the bill a compromise and environmentally friendlier in places, but predicted continued negotiations. Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley also voted against, denouncing the measure as industry driven and insufficient for a full energy policy.
AMAZED VISITORS to the Grand Canyon in Arizona always ask how old this wonder is. Scientists report the canyon is about seventeen million years old, roughly three times older than prior estimates, based on new evidence from caves along the red limestone cliffs.
Minnesota bars exploit a theater loophole in the smoking ban by hosting faux productions where customers pretend to be actors and smoke as props. The Health Department will crack down with fines up to $10,000, targeting venues like The Rock in St. Paul where "Before the Ban" shows run.
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