Bell-ringer shortage hits Salvation Army drives in Lawrence
Salvation Army Lawrence operations chief Rich Forney warns this year’s bell-ringing campaign faces its most serious shortage in years. Only 9 volunteers staffed 19 kettles Monday, with 35 signed up so far, far below the roughly 65 needed to cover all red kettles daily through December 24. Projected donations of 85,000 may fall short by 30,000 to 40,000 if volunteer numbers don’t rise.
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Salvation Army Seeks Thanksgiving Food Donations
The Salvation Army asks for food donations for Thanksgiving care packages through Monday. Administrator Rich Forney notes high need for turkeys cranberries instant potatoes butter jams and stuffing. Donations accepted at 946 N.H. from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
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British-Iraqi relief official Hassan believed killed
The government concludes Margaret Hassan was likely executed by kidnappers who seized her in Baghdad about a month earlier. Her work with CARE aimed at aiding Iraqi civilians. The report places the incident as a high profile kidnapping case in Baghdad with international reactions.
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Baghdad
Health: Take off weight with help from pets
A new study suggests pets can boost weight loss by increasing daily activity and providing motivation. Researchers note dog walking and playful interactions raise energy expenditure and adherence to exercise, offering a practical aid for people seeking healthier lifestyles.
Bush names Rice as secretary of state successor
President Bush announced Condoleezza Rice would replace Colin Powell as secretary of state. The move shapes U S foreign policy and signals continuity in national security leadership at a pivotal time.
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Tasers face criticism after police use on vulnerable groups
Lawrence Police indicated they are reconsidering adopting Tasers amid rising concerns about safety and instances where the devices were used on children and the elderly.
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Lawrence
Vaccination rule for KU on campus housing starts fall 2005
Kansas University will require meningitis vaccines for about 4800 students in on campus housing beginning fall 2005. The move follows a near fatal infection of student Andy Marso and a rise in vaccinations at Watkins Student Health Center.
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Blue Springs
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Overland Park
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Kansas University
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Dan Marso
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Oklahoma
American College Health Assn
Kathryn Tuttle
Marson
Kansas City
Watkins Student Health Center
Costs and Vaccination Rates For College Meningitis Immunization
A report notes a $75 vaccination cost and states that nine of the states mandate meningitis vaccines for incoming college students. It also records an average of 125 students contracting meningitis annually.
Lawrence considers smoking ban compromise with annual air tests
Restaurant and bar owners urge city to lift the smoking ban with a compromise proposal. The plan would allow smoking in bars and eateries if the establishments submit yearly air quality tests showing nicotine levels stay within acceptable standards. City commissioners will discuss at the Dec 14 meeting and may place the item on their agenda. Curt Melzer of Harbour Lights urged action.
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Harbour Lights
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Kansas antiabortion groups oppose Specter bid for Judiciary chair
Kansans for Life and other anti abortion groups in Kansas and nationwide urged opposition to U S Senator Arlen Specter as he moves toward the Senate Judiciary Committee chairmanship. They cited his remarks after the election about nominees who oppose abortion and questioned his trustworthiness while noting his Kansas roots and support for President Bush.
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Democrats pick new Senate leader Reid calls for cross party work
Newly elected Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid urged Bush and Republicans to work across party lines, saying he would rather dance than fight. The Nevadan, 64, spoke after replacing Tom Daschle as party leader in a minority with 44 seats, amid opposition to controversial nominees.
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