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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2011
Page
1
Rep. Virgil Peck of Tyre apologized for suggesting gunmen in helicopters to deter illegal immigration. Critics, led by the League of United Latin American Citizens, demand his immediate resignation amid the incident and ongoing condemnation.
A page notes easy ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with naturally colored foods avoiding artificial coloring. It highlights green dishes and festive recipes that emphasize natural hues and Irish luck.
Kansas University faces Boston University in the NCAA tournament first round. Boston coach Patrick Chambers, a Philadelphia native, once pursued the Morris twins for Villanova. The matchup links two Philadelphia roots as the round begins.
Virginia Seaveron mourns her husband Jim a Kansas University Western Civilization program head and radio host who died Monday at age 92 He influenced students and a generation of radio listeners and volunteered at the Douglas County Senior Center Page 3A
Uninsured Douglas County residents can now book same day appointments at Health Care Access across from the Lawrence Memorial Hospital ER. The clinic, serving low income patients, had a three month average wait for two years. In late January a nurse practitioner, nurse and office assistant joined the staff thanks to 300000 in donations and grants.
WELLCommons expanded clinic hours enabling more on site care rising from 272 January appointments to 503 in February. Executive director Nikki King notes wait times improved as unreliability of emergency room visits declined. Health Care Access plans more staff and volunteers while increasing mental health and wellness appointments from 2010 figures.
The Wellness Party Health Care Access invites the community to a Health Wellness and BBQ Bash from noon to 5 p.m. on April 8 at the clinic at 330 Maine. The event offers free health screenings interactive activities wellness information food and prizes and aims to encourage annual exams and preventive services.
Japan suspended operations at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant to prevent meltdown as radiation rose, forcing workers to withdraw. government officials warned of possible U.S. help and noted the disaster followed Friday's earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands. A 6.0 aftershock struck northeast Japan as fear and panic spread.
Lawrence city commissioners narrowly extend the Lawrence Community Shelter permit for one year and raise winter occupancy from 82 to 57? 81 per night, despite noting the 10th and Kentucky site is poor. Mayor Amyx and Commissioner Chestnut opposed the extension, seeking more information and a proposed shorter term.
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