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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 2007
Page
1
Margaret Perkins-McGuinness was crowned St Patrick Day Parade queen and will reign over the 20th annual parade on Saturday. The coronation took place Sunday, marking the lead into the event in Page 1B.
Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center hosts a synchronized swimming championship as a Kansas City area facility was unavailable. The event drew rave reviews, highlighting Lawrence as the venue. Halliburton plans to move its corporate headquarters from Houston to Dubai, announced by CEO Dave Lesar. Stephen King explores comics with Marvel’s The Dark Tower adaptation, expanding into a new medium.
Thorsten Einig a 36 year old BMW owner who says he drives up to 125 mph on the autobahn supports broader changes. A European Union commissioner calls for Germany to impose highway speed limits to help control greenhouse gas emissions.
A Tuesday-focused preview surveys each candidate’s stance on expanding the city library. Key players, potential funding methods, and projected timelines are highlighted. The piece compares positions to gauge the likely direction of policy if a majority supports expansion.
Kansas trailed by 22 points before an overtime surge capped by a late comeback to defeat a top opponent 88 to 84 and claim the Big 12 Conference Tournament championship, while coach Bill Self pondered the timing of the NCAA Selection Show. Kansas earns a No 1 seed in the West region as fans waited for Sunday’s bracket reveal.
Highlights of KU Texas game and NCAA bracket odds cover fan reaction and ticket details. The notebook summarizes fan information from Oklahoma City with sections on pages 9A and 6C to 7C. Includes references to ticketing, fan experiences, and bracket odds for a perfect run.
Nationwide Sunshine Week audit finds 36 percent of Local Emergency Planning Committees in violation of EPCRA while 44 percent provide the required Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan with minimal interference. Eighteen Kansas counties were audited, including Douglas County which complied.
A Northeast Kansas audit and a guide to negotiating state sunshine laws frame the page 4A discussion, while Jefferson County announces the hiring of its first full-time emergency management director on page 1B.
An Iraqi soldier stands guard during a joint patrol with Iraqi police and US troops in a Shiite enclave in Baghdad. Iraq’s leadership struggles to meet pledged benchmarks on security plan and constitutional amendments as authorities push for progress. Page 11A continues the full story.
At DePauw University Delta Zeta faced jokes and nicknames as peers valued brains over looks. With dwindling membership, leaders expelled 23 members from their brick mansion, underscoring rising emphasis on image amid campus culture.
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