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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2010
Page
2
President Obama and Afghan President Karzai warned that hard fighting lies ahead as U.S.-led forces plan a June push into Kandahar. They stressed the plan to begin drawing down forces next year remains on track despite evident setbacks and ongoing challenges.
The Republican National Committee selected Tampa Florida as the site for the 2012 presidential convention. The decision, praised by Florida officials, followed a closed door panel meeting that rejected Salt Lake City and Phoenix amid boycott pressure over Arizona immigration law.
A federal report says foods promoted with health benefits should meet standards like pharmaceuticals. The Institute of Medicine notes the FDA does not police most food claims, leading to potential harm from misleading statements. About one quarter of consumer spending covers FDA regulated products, with three quarters on foods, supplements, and cosmetics not pre reviewed.
Pope Benedict XVI traveled to Fatima to mark the 1917 visions anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the beatifications. He recalled the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in St Peter’s Square and spoke of the church in crisis while urging priestly fidelity and new vocations.
Governor Jan Brewer signs a bill prohibiting classes that promote ethnic solidarity or target students by race. State Schools Chief Tom Horne argues Tucson Mexican American studies taught oppression by whites. Reuters report notes UN experts condemned the measure amid broader immigration crackdown backlash.
May 13 marks pivotal events: Churchill’s blood toil tears and sweat speech in 1940. Jamestown site arrival in 1607. war with Mexico declared in 1846. Fatima vision reported in 1917. Pope John Paul I wounded in 1981. Clinton nominates Breyer to Supreme Court in 1994.
San Diego to New Mexico governors call the Arizona measure a step back amid stronger Latino political clout in California New Mexico and Texas. The piece notes Arizona as the main entry point for illegal arrivals with rising violence and kidnappings tied to smuggling, while Los Angeles sanctions a boycott and Latino officials warn of political suicide in attacking the undocumented.
More than half of respondents would get their next dog or cat from a shelter, about seven times the share buying from stores. Over 40 percent worry store pets may have hidden medical or behavioral issues, and 54 percent favor shelters over breeders for future pets.
The Journal-World lists staff contacts across departments including news city government county government KU Lawrence schools consumer affairs sports arts health and more with direct emails and phone numbers. It provides subscription and billing hours weekdays and weekends for reader inquiries and delivery issues.
A city and county voting prompt asks if readers attended a public meeting in the last year while another at home genetic testing poll shows 43 percent yes 42 percent no and 13 percent not sure Readers are directed to LJWorld.com to view more responses and vote
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