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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2006
Page
1
Alan Mulally, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, spoke in Lawrence on Tuesday about emerging technologies for aircraft design that aim to lessen passenger jet lag.
Miami motorists earn the title for worst road rage by speeding tailgating and cutting off other drivers St Louis is among the metro areas with the most courteous drivers. Nations agree to open archive of Nazi files Nazi files from World War I declassified after an international commission agreement The 50 million documents should help families of victims answer questions.
Lawrence High sophomores including Matthew Howell joined classmates in the auto mechanics shop to soup up lawn tractors and race in short drag events and a tractor pull. The activity celebrated the final week of the school year.
The Douglas County District Attorney's Office announced expanded resources to fight domestic violence and abuse. The plan includes a weekly victim preparation event, closer ties with local advocacy groups, and consideration of a citywide task force.
Kansas experts warn Bush proposal to deploy National Guard at the Mexico border may backfire. Melinda Lewis of El Centro says tougher enforcement could push migrants to more dangerous crossings and deter voluntary returns, potentially increasing border fatalities as crossings move to remote areas.
In a bipartisan vote the Senate supported a comprehensive immigration approach championed by President Bush. The measure would admit up to 325000 low skill workers yearly and keep the guest worker program. An Isakson amendment delaying benefits and linking status to border security failed 55 to 40. Angelica Salas of CHIRLA highlighted ongoing citizen and voter outreach.
City officials in Lawrence will not permit the Florida based Circus Pages to bring exotic animals such as lions, tigers, and bears to a May 24 performance. City code restricts to domestic animals, and the county’s exotic act ban extends to the fairgrounds.
Lily Boyce, a Lawrence High School junior who dreams of art or space, joins a KU Counseling Laboratory for Exploration of Optimal States run by Barbara Kerr and Robyn McKay. The program helps creative youths pursue nontraditional dreams despite discouragement.
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