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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 2008
Page
1
Washington reports show Republicans and Democrats resisting warnings from top economic officials about recession and foreclosures if Congress delays the 700 billion bailout. Congressional leaders still expect passage with changes, while Wall Street remains unsettled as the Dow drops further, reflecting ongoing market anxiety.
City officials report renewed use of the fixed route transit system with an 8.3 percent rise in July and 8 percent in August versus last year. The system provided 33,292 rides in July and 35,349 in August as interim transit administrator Casey Toomay notes the improvement.
James Hansen, NASA Goddard Institute, warned at a Kansas conference that continued CO2 emissions will end life if unchecked. He urged phasing out coal plants by 2030, citing irreversible damage from warming and rising seas while accusing energy firms of muddying public opinion.
Lawrence public schools report total enrollment of 10 702 for the current year, up 240 from last year. The Lawrence Virtual School adds 214 new students, LVS reaches 1035, Langston Hughes adds 48, Quail Run 46, Hillcrest drops 76, Free State down 69, and Lawrence High down 30, with district officials noting potential budget implications and possible redrawing of boundaries to maintain balance.
T-Mobile USA launches the first Google powered device that mimics many iPhone features and adds new elements. The phone promises a strong push into the smartphone market with integrated Google services, a touch screen, and wireless capabilities.
A Thursday showcase features female inmates and parolees participating in a prison performance arts project. The effort aims to provide creative outlets, rehabilitation, and community visibility for participants within the correctional system.
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