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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2011
Page
3
U.S. intelligence says no evidence al Qaida terrorists sneaked into the country for a strike tied to the Sept 11 anniversary. Officials remained on high alert as investigators pursued a tip of a possible car bomb plot in Washington or New York.
A Taliban truck bomb struck the gate of Combat Outpost Sayed Abad in Wardak province, killing two civilians and injuring others. NATO reported no coalition casualties and said injuries were not life threatening while guarding precautions absorbed much of the blast.
A crowded overnight ferry, the M.V. Spice Islanders, sank near Zanzibar after listing and flooding, with witness accounts of nearly 200 bodies and over 570 rescued. Survivors cited a capacity around 600 as thousands gathered on shore hoping for loved ones, while totals remained uncertain.
Egypt announced a state of emergency after a mob stormed the Israeli embassy in Cairo forcing the ambassador and staff to evacuate. Police arrested 38 demonstrators and Egypt said they would face immediate prosecution. Israel maintained its Cairo mission with a consul office and vowed to uphold the peace accord with Egypt.
Dozens of women in recovery shared their journeys at DCCCA First Step Lakeview during National Recovery Month. Olivia described overcoming a long substance abuse path from age 10, then speaking to peers three years after graduating. Pat, nearing completion of a 17 week program, praised the supportive community forming around treatment.
Lawrence elementary schools phase out traditional letter grades as part of a district plan led by An gelique Kobler. The first phase affects sixth graders who will continue receiving multisect ion report cards aligned with earlier K to 6 standards based forms. Middle schools may follow.
Dozens of vendors at the 11th annual Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair displayed eco friendly services and products at the Community Building. Local nonprofits promoted recycling and reduced environmental impact while attendees learned about geothermal heating cooling insulation and the latest in electric cars. LilyPad EV president Larry Kinder highlighted an electric charging station in use at 22.
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