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Termaine Fulton leaves defenders in his wake during Thursday
morning's scrimmage. The defenders are, from left, Tim Bowers,
Andrew Davison and and Johnny McCoy

Kansas A-back Marcellus Jones tries to escape cornerback Carl Ivey
during Thursday's full-pad scrimmage at Memorial Stadium

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Al Gore gestures as
he speaks Thursday at the Democratic National Convention in Los
Angeles. Gore accepted his party's nomination and tried to put a
little distance between himself and President Clinton

Termaine Fulton leaves defenders in his wake during Thursday
morning's scrimmage. The defenders are, from left, Tim Bowers,
Andrew Davison and and Johnny McCoy

Kansas A-back Marcellus Jones tries to escape cornerback Carl Ivey
during Thursday's full-pad scrimmage at Memorial Stadium

Lawrence resident Michael Caron discusses the suspected presence of
American Indian burials grounds along proposed South Lawrence
Trafficway routes Thursday during a forum at the Douglas County
Fairgrounds

As summer draws to a close, teachers in USD 497 gather Thursday
morning at KU's Lied Center for their annual convocation. Wayne
Kruse, left, a sixth-grade teacher at Quail Run and Lawrence
Education Assn. president, and B.J

Sen. Sam Brownback, left, R-Kan., talks to Bill Hey from Baldwin
Thursday afternoon at the Collins House at Baker University. Baker
played host to an informal public gathering to meet and talk to the
senator

Twelve-year-old Caroline Disney, a member of Christ Chapel Bible
Church, finds comfort in her belief "that God is always around

Ben McBurnett, 11, prays at the end of Bible school class at Christ
Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Tex. Teens say they find
responsibility, acceptance and comfort at the religious
institutions they attend

The Rev. Charles Polifka, left, brings Communion to Mary and George
Thomas, residents at Brandon Woods. The Thomases have been married
66 years and are parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Catholic
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Gerhard Harms, vice president of Germany's telecommunications
regulatory authority, left, and Klaus-Dieter Scheurle, president of
the authority, shake hands in front of the scoreboard at the end of
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Comedian Whoopi Goldberg has a warm chat with Lady Bird Johnson,
the oldest former first lady, ad 6 p.m. tonight on Lifetime.
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State briefs: August 18, 2000; Inmate dies after fight Old mistake likely led to main’s failure
Veteran gymnast stumbles at trials: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Every stumble, misstep and error John Roethlisberger made Thursday night brought a gasp from the crowd. Still, nobody’s disbelief surpassed his own.
Foes gaining on U.S. women: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; The world is moving fast in women’s basketball, as Teresa Edwards well knows. Edwards will be playing in her fifth Olympics for the United States next month, and the 36-year-old guard has seen firsthand how the game has grown in other nations.
WNBA Roundup: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000
NFL Roundup: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000
World briefs: August 18, 2000; Taliban allow bakeries to reopen Powerful bomb injures 21 people
Jones signs with Braves: Contract makes third baseman fourth-highest paid player; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Finally announcing a deal that had been rumored for weeks, NL MVP Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves agreed Thursday on a six-year contract said to be worth $90 million.
Product recalls: August 18, 2000; Engine starting fluid cans corrode, leak Cracks reported in swivel rocking chairs
NFL fines Ravens’ Lewis record $20,000 for misdemeanor: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Ray Lewis was fined $250,000 by the NFL Thursday for obstructing an Atlanta police investigation of a double murder after the Super Bowl. The fine is believed to be the largest ever levied by the NFL against a player other than in cases involving substance abuse.
McCarty continues to haunt Minnesota: Pair of RBIs sparks Royals to 8-4 win; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; David McCarty left the Metrodome with some fond memories Thursday. The first baseman who was a bust in Minnesota after the Twins made him their top draft pick in 1991 had his second straight big game against his former team as Kansas City beat the Twins 8-4.
‘My own man’: By David Espo - Associated Press Political Writer; August 18, 2000; Nomination redefines Gore. Al Gore launched his fall campaign for the presidency Thursday, pledging a “better, fairer, more prosperous America” in the climactic speech of the Democratic National Convention.
Jayhawks’ practices heating up despite heat: By Chuck Woodling; August 18, 2000; By Chuck Woodling No one took a poll, but it’s safe to say few, if any, Kansas University football players complained after coach Terry Allen gave them Thursday afternoon off.
Tiger tied at top: Playing with his idol, Woods cards 66; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Jack Nicklaus got his first up-close look at Tiger Woods. He saw the same thing everyone else has all year. Drives that sailed 300 yards down the middle of the fairway. Approach shots that took dead aim at the flag. Putts falling on command. A familiar name on top of the leaderboard in a major championship.
New grand jury to probe Clinton scandal: The Los Angeles Times; August 18, 2000; White House denounces continued investigation of Lewinsky case.
Kansas students’ scores shine on ACT exams: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Report shows average Kansan’s score on college entrance exam above national norm
Suspect in Amy Watkins slaying indicted in New York: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Grand jury returns first-degree murder charges in death of graduate student from KU.
Elder Bush to visit Kansas: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; GOP presidential nominee George W. Bush doesn’t plan to campaign in Republican-rich Kansas but his parents will attend a fund-raiser in the state next month, his state campaign chairman said.
Doctors remove football-sized tumor: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Haitian farmer had benign growth on jaw
Fires prompt review of forest management: By Joseph Verrengia - Associated Press Science Writer; August 18, 2000; With wildfires raging out of control in 13 Western states, Rex Wahl has seen enough. Like a peace-loving homesteader who finally reaches for his six-shooter, the influential environmentalist has unholstered his chain saw.
Callers reported crash but rescuers didn’t find victim: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; At least three passing motorists reported the wreck that sent an 83-year-old woman’s car off a bridge into a swamp, but rescuers failed to spot her in the dark and didn’t come back in daylight to recheck.
RFK kin to stand trial for murder: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; A Juvenile Court judge found sufficient evidence Thursday to try Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel in the 1975 slaying of a neighbor girl, but ordered an investigation into whether the 39-year-old man should be tried as an adult or a juvenile.
Korean probe: U.S. troops killed civilians: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; South Korean investigators, for the first time, have determined that U.S. troops killed a large number of refugees at the hamlet of No Gun Ri during the early days of the Korean War.
‘Big Brother’ mom gets what she wants: to go home: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; She wanted it. She begged for it. She got it.
Armyworms making mess halls out of Lawrence lawns: By Mike Belt; August 18, 2000; By Mike Belt Pests with military name are waging war on lawns in Lawrence in what experts call an unprecedented invasion Armyworms are on the march, attacking lawns in Lawrence.
Lawrence delegate watches stars shine at convention: By Joel Mathis; August 18, 2000; By Joel Mathis Mary Davidson, a Lawrence woman and delegate to the Democratic National Convention, hasn’t been wowed by Hollywood.
Judge takes aim at shooter who missed: By Joel Mathis; August 18, 2000; By Joel Mathis Cager Spates shot and missed. But District Judge Jack Murphy threw the book at him — and hit his target.
New schools leader promises open culture: By Tim Carpenter; August 18, 2000; By Tim Carpenter Superintendent encourages 1,500 district employees at convocation
Brownback: GOP wants it all: By Joy Ludwig; August 18, 2000; By Joy Ludwig Senator tells area voters that Republicans need ‘chance to govern.’ U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback is hoping for a Republican Party trifecta in the November elections.
Assemblies of God grows outside U.S.: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Some 50,000 members of the Assemblies of God, the world’s largest Pentecostal church, gathered for their first world congress held in the United States celebrating the denomination’s growth around the globe and noting that missionaries are no longer exclusively white men from the West.
Site helps parents monitor content: By Tim Funk, Knight Ridder Newspapers; August 18, 2000; Children today are spending lots of time at the local movie multiplex. But what exactly are they seeing and hearing on the screen?
Mormon bishop to fight crime-reporting law: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; A Mormon bishop charged with failing to report child sex abuse said it’s unfair to expect him to act as a police officer.
Strong-willed child won’t quickly be transformed: By Dr. James Dobson; August 18, 2000; By Dr. James Dobson President of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family My wife and I have a strong-willed child who is incredibly difficult to handle. I honestly believe we are doing our job about as well as any parents would do under the circumstances, yet she still breaks the rules and challenges our authority. I guess I need some encouragement.
Religion shapes believing youngsters’ lives: Guidance, fun, acceptance are all part of the picture, youths say; By Tara Dooley, Knight Ridder Newspapers; August 18, 2000; Even for a 12-year-old, God looms large in daily life. Take Malcolm White. Before dinner, Malcolm thanks God in prayer. He reaches out to God for inspiration before a difficult test. He has stayed awake wondering about topics discussed during worship services at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth.
Business Briefcase: August 18, 2000
Unemployment claims increase by 14,000: Private payroll report another indicator of slowing U.S. economy; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose for a third straight week, zooming past the level that is viewed as signaling very tight labor markets.
Judge backs Hollywood in DVD case: Court rules copying violates federal law; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; A federal judge backed the movie industry Thursday in its battle to stop DVDs from being copied on computers. The ruling came in a case brought by eight Hollywood movie studios that sued to stop a Web site from providing or linking visitors to software that descrambles the code meant to prevent DVDs from being copied.
Wireless auction closes: Germany nets $46.15 billion; August 18, 2000; Vodafone Group Plc, Deutsche Telekom AG and four other phone companies bid a total of $46.15 billion for licenses to offer high-speed wireless services in Germany, Europe’s largest and most competitive phone market.
Old Home Town - 25 and 100 years ago today: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; August 18, 2000
Chalmers blame: August 18, 2000
Americans not living inclusion: By Geneva Overholser; August 18, 2000; By Geneva Overholser Columnist for Washington Post Writers Group With women candidates dominating the Democrats’ convention opener, we got another reminder that the spirit of inclusion is big this political season. But you can’t help wondering: How deep does this spirit run?
Terrifying Tale: Journal-World Editorial; August 18, 2000; Journal-World Editorial An undersea drama in Russia has chilling implications both for the crew of a disabled nuclear submarine and the rest of the world.
Romanowski denies SI report: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski responded angrily Wednesday to a Sports Illustrated article, calling allegations that he made racist remarks “an absolute lie.”
Nation briefs: August 18, 2000; Military rockets litter highway after truck crash Professor accused of leaking drug report
Nation briefs: August 18, 2000; U.S. solders’ remains found in North Korea Japanese steel imports allowed by trade ruling
Federal library program gains reprieve: By Erwin Seba; August 18, 2000; By Erwin Seba The Federal Depository Library Program may not die as quickly as Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives intended, but it’s still a target for elimination, librarians say.
Pressure beginning to show on Gordon: By Bob Gillespie, Columbia (S.C.) State; August 18, 2000; You really have to feel for Jeff Gordon. The poor guy’s one of the most recognizable drivers on NASCAR’s Winston Cup circuit, has a drop-dead-gorgeous wife, has won $33 million since 1992 and makes even more doing corn chips-and-dip commercials.
Briefly: August 18, 2000; Motorcycle theft ring broken up by police KU names Lied Center’s interim director
Olympic Briefs: August 18, 2000
AL Roundup: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000
Eisley didn’t react well to column: Former Jazz backup guard lets writer have it following Sunday opinion piece; By Gordon Monson, Salt Lake Tribune; August 18, 2000; Monday, being my day off, at least in theory, I was home tending the kids, reading them Dr. Seuss, when the phone rang. I did not pick it up. But my 5-year-old daughter did.
Norplant use questioned: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; The maker of Norplant birth control implants is urging some women to use backup methods of contraception because of worries about the effectiveness of implants shipped since October.
Outlook for sub increasingly grim: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Latest reports say explosion left ‘terrifying hole’ in vessel. The sunken submarine Kursk has a “terrifying hole” on its starboard side, a top Russian official said Thursday as new underwater film indicated that an explosion wrecked the vessel and sent it plunging to the sea bottom in seconds.
Wetlands may sink SLT again: By Tom Meagher; August 18, 2000; By Tom Meagher Latest proposal for trafficway goes nowhere fast. A meeting intended to allow public comment on the completion of the South Lawrence Trafficway quickly became mired in heated argument about building a road through the Baker Wetlands.
Provider cited by state: By Tim Carpenter; August 18, 2000; By Tim Carpenter After-school program flunked in spring for short-staffing. State inspection records Thursday showed all six of a Golden, Colo., company’s after-school sites in the Lawrence school district ran afoul of regulators this spring.
God’s choice of Abraham remains a puzzle: By Richard N. Ostling, Associated Press Religion Writer; August 18, 2000; He’s the founder of monotheism. Jews, Christians and Muslims alike half the human race look to Abraham as their spiritual forefather. By the Bible’s account (Genesis 12:1-3), in ancient times God directed Abraham to leave homeland and family and move to a promised land where improbable as it must have seemed “I will make of you a great nation” through which blessing would extend to “all the families of the earth.”
Elderly take comfort in pastoral visits: By Jim Baker; August 18, 2000; By Jim Baker Six years ago, the Rev. Noel Stephens started leading weekly Bible study groups at three Lawrence retirement communities. He never dreamed it would fast become such a personally meaningful part of his work.
Whoopi has warm chat with Lady Bird: Lifetime show reviews former first lady’s life; Tune In, By Kevin McDonough; August 18, 2000; Best known for her tart tongue, and occasionally raunchy wit, comedian Whoopi Goldberg conducts a warm, respectful and downright affectionate interview with Lady Bird Johnson, the oldest living former first lady on “Intimate Portraits” (6 p.m., Lifetime, TV-G).
Secret Service deciphers school shootings: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Agency using its expertise in threat assessment against student violence.
Mexican president proposes common market: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Mexico’s president-elect proposed a new era in U.S.-Mexico relations on Thursday, saying it is in the United States’ best interests to help its southern neighbor prepare for open borders and a common market.
Tiny TNN gets lucky with wrestling: By David Bauder - AP Television Writer; August 18, 2000; Viers waiting to see how network handles success. Sometimes a television network — say, MTV or ESPN — will begin with a simple idea, execute it masterfully and become an enormous success.
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Democrats’ future began in L.A.: By David Shribman; August 18, 2000; By David Shribman Columnist for The Boston Globe Four decades ago, the future began here.
Trained seal better than gutless man: By Leonard Pitts; August 18, 2000; By Leonard Pitts Columnist for the Miami Herald When you write a column, you get used to people calling you names. Bonehead, dimwit, blasted idjit. … I thought I’d heard it all.
Nation briefs: August 18, 2000; ‘Fire-safe’ cigarettes required U.S. wants say in Israel arms sales
Next Earnhardt to debut: Kerry Earnhardt, son of Dale and brother of Dale Jr., is moving up; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Big E, Little E, and now, Middle E. There will be a crowd of Earnhardts this weekend at Michigan Speedway.
Nicklaus puts mother’s death aside for day: Legend cards 77 in first round; The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; For once, Jack Nicklaus didn’t want to be on a golf course. For once, it looked like he didn’t belong. With the death of his mother weighing heavily on his slumped shoulders and Tiger Woods playing brilliantly beside him, Nicklaus seemed a weary figure Thursday as he trudged around steamy Valhalla Golf Club.
Drug testing catching on: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; School districts in rural areas following Caldwell’s lead
Missing Kansan found, but girlfriend’s location remains a mystery: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; A Wichita man missing since last week has turned up in Seattle, where he’s hospitalized with a life-threatening respiratory ailment. But there’s still no word on the whereabouts of his girlfriend.
Financial concerns cast pall over foster care: By Dave Ranney; August 18, 2000; By Dave Ranney The state’s new adoption contractor has three months to figure out what it will do with 1,000 children. The contractor’s plan: Hire subcontractors to care for the children.
Pre-wedding tiff leaves mother uninvited and angry: Ann Landers Column; August 18, 2000
Lost perspective: August 18, 2000
Bridge makes gap in project: By Kendrick Blackwood; August 18, 2000; By Kendrick Blackwood Panel approves most of World Co. plan. Lawrence Historic Resources Commission members liked every part of the planned World Company expansion and renovation project except one.
Sports Briefs: August 18, 2000
Outdoor sanctuary offers different look at science: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; High school biology class takes on twist. The biology classroom’s floor is dirt, the roof lets in the rain, and the running water is green and full of critters.
Campaigns set fall strategies: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; Bush, Gore battle time, money, each other for key states
NL Roundup: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000
Raceway manager fired after assault allegations: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; The general manager of Dodge City Raceway park was fired following accusations that he punched a fire safety crew member after a racing session, City Manager John Deardoff said.
Lawyer Bailey spared jail time: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; A federal judge Thursday found F. Lee Bailey in contempt of court for refusing to turn over legal fees that the government claimed for itself, but spared him from going to prison or paying a fine.
Many colleges turning to virtual marketing: The Associated Press; August 18, 2000; High school students whose mailboxes overflow with college publications each summer and fall may soon find the same onslaught in their virtual mailboxes.
Daily Ticker: August 18, 2000
‘The Cell’ is viewers’ death sentence: By David Germain, Associated Press Entertainment Writer; August 18, 2000; It’s one thing watching a great actor such as Anthony Hopkins tantalize with tics and smirks and stares to convey some sense of the inner workings of a Hannibal Lecter.
Loretta Young was truly a star: By Cal Thomas; August 18, 2000; By Cal Thomas Columnist for Los Angeles Times Syndicate Gretchen “Loretta” Young died last Saturday at 87, ending a glorious life and, for me personally, a unique relationship.
Religion Briefs: August 18, 2000
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; August 18, 2000

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