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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2007
Page
6
Two months after a dust storm, NASA's Opportunity begins a risky 40 foot drive into Victoria Crater to study bright rock bands thought to reveal Mars ancient climate. Engineers confirm commands. the trek will take days with a toe dip into the crater first to test footing.
The Army plans tests on a nonmetal Humvee 900 pounds lighter than the standard model to allow more armor for protection against roadside bombs. The prototype uses a frame of fiberglass, balsa wood, foam and carbon reinforcements from TP Composites. Company head Steven Lockard said every saved pound is redirected to armor and mine-blast protection.
Han Dingxiang, 71, longtime leader of an underground Roman Catholic congregation in China, died in police custody after years of detention. He was cremated within six hours and buried without priests or faithful present, per the Cardinal Kung Foundation which cited unspecified illness as the cause.
In Logan County, a 20 year old woman was held for about a week in a ramshackle mobile home, forced to eat animal waste, stabbed, choked and sexually abused amid racial slurs. Six white suspects, including a mother and son, were arrested. FBI and local authorities probe hate crime and possible online lure. The victim remained hospitalized with four stab wounds and other injuries, as relatives sought answers and safety.
Israel faces pressure to respond harshly to rocket fire from Gaza that wounded dozens of soldiers at a base. U S officials urge restraint amid fears of jeopardizing peacemaking strides with the Palestinians. Olmert convenes security talks as the army stays on high alert and avoids a full-scale mobilization.
A New York City rule requiring fast food chains to post calorie counts was struck down by U S District Judge Richard J Holwell who said the rule conflicts with federal law. The city could pursue a broader mandate that applies to more restaurants if legally feasible. The ruling leaves room for potential future labeling if nationwide standards or stronger local authority align with federal rules. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene noted the possibility of options and stressed labeling helps inform healthier choices.
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