25 May 2006
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2006
Page
1
Lawrence Public Schools anticipate enrollment rising from 167 in 2004 to about 750 by fall, making the virtual campus the state’s largest. Principal Gary Lewis notes 105 new fall registrations already. the off-site program offers a $97 annual laptop kit, books, and materials, with teacher contact by phone or electronic means.
Lawrence planning panel votes 7 to 3 to urge the Federal Highway Administration to drop the 32nd Street alignment for the South Lawrence Trafficway through the Baker Wetlands. The move follows Tonganoxie’s unanimous support and Lawrence City Commission opposition amid environmental concerns.
Kaiser Family Foundation finds eight in ten children up to age six use TV, video games, or computers about two hours daily. Many parents say screen time teaches sharing and basic skills, despite pediatric guidance advising against any TV for under age two.
State lawmakers push stand your ground style laws to allow deadly force in self defense, with ten states this year joining Florida as supporters say the measures deter crime and protect lives. Police chiefs and prosecutors warn such laws may aid criminals and escalate violence.
Kansans gain no duty to retreat under a new self defense law that allows meeting force with force and shields users from prosecution or damages unless force was directed at officers. The bill also tightens gang crackdowns and drug paraphernalia rules while raising fraud felony thresholds.
A once forgotten rural cemetery will observe its first Memorial Day in many years this Friday. Local volunteers and veterans group plan a small ceremony with simple prayers and a moment of silence to honor fallen soldiers.
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