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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 2010
Page
1
Nick Beard and J R Quaempts spent a cold wet night on the Wakarusa River banks after becoming stranded in a canoe. Hours later they returned with rescuers to retrieve the vessel and recount the ordeal.
A multifaith group aims to reform ministerial training by 2020 to promote sexuality education, reproductive health, and full inclusion of women and LGBT clergy. It calls clergy to become advocates for these issues within religious communities.
Lawrence High School senior Albert Minnis attracts heavy Major League Baseball scouting interest as teammates tease him like a rookie, and he has signed with Wichita State University.
Princeton historian Sean Wilentz explains why March 19, the start date of the Iraq War, fails to stand out like Sept. 11 or Dec. 7. He notes the date lacks a single traumatic event that imprints itself on memory, leaving the anniversary largely unmarked.
Coming Sunday the paper continues its scheduled series highlighting area residents who are surviving cancer, featuring personal stories, coping strategies, and community support efforts.
Kansas fans ritualistically avoid KU apparel to ward off bad luck before games. Todd Jones and family stay in a hotel near the Center in Oklahoma City as they rebuke spirits, believing apparel-free game day reduces risk in do or die March Madness.
Dr Ken Wertzberger, KU orthopedic surgeon, spent 27 years caring for Kansas athletes. He grew up near KU, watched Wilt Chamberlain, and joined KU sports teams as head physician in 1988. He operated on around 400 athletes, was on call 24/7, and traveled with teams by bus and plane before retiring in 2006.
Democratic leaders in the House search for votes among anti abortion and conservative Democrats ahead of Sundays pivotal 940 billion health care overhaul vote. They aim to reach 216 yes votes while abortion concerns and other issues keep outcomes uncertain. The measure would expand coverage to about 32 million people, bar denial for pre existing conditions, and cut deficits by roughly 138 billion over ten years.
Kansas House Republicans propose a 172 million cut in public school funding, sparking tension with Lawrence officials. They allow districts to raise local taxes up to five percent of state aid for a local activities budget to fund extras like sports, not classroom costs. Critics warn inequities and renewed court action.
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