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Kansas' Darnell Valentine (14) shoots against Missouri. Valentine,
who played for the Jayhawks from 1977-78 to 1980-81, lives in
Oregon, but will be rooting for his alma mater today

New Texas A&M football coach Dennis Franchione takes part in a
news conference. Franchione was introduced as the Aggies coach
Friday in College Station, Texas

Kansas freshman Nichelle Roberts (33) and Texas Southern's Victoria
Jones (40) fight for a loose ball. The Jayhawks won the first-round
game of the Holiday Inn Jayhawk Classic, 83-45, Friday night at
Allen Fieldhouse

Oregon's Luke Ridnour (13) brings the ball up the floor against
Texas' Fredie Williams during the NCAA Tournament last March

Cast members of "The Christmas Schooner," from left, Colby
Sostarich, Alfred Lata, Dan Hayes and Sarah Young, will stage the
musical this weekend at Lawrence Community Theatre

Gene Bibbins, right, gets a hug from his daughter, Esclamonda
White, as his sisters, Willie Patricia Campbell, left, and Carolyn
Bibbins meet him after his release from the East Baton Rouge Parish
Prison in Louisiana

Rebecca Lorente, 21, of San Jose, Calif., and Ryan Leach, 23, of
Petaluma, Calif., look at a plaque titled "The Fall and Rise of the
Fleet" at the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu. Today marks the
61st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

This design of the permanent memorial to the late princess of Wales
has been officially unveiled by the Royal Parks and will be
submitted to Westminster Council for planning permission next week

Actress Winona Ryder takes issue with a prosecutor's statement
doubting her philanthropic interests during her sentencing hearing
in Beverly Hills, Calif

The white House greeting card that President and Mrs. Bush will be
sending out this holiday season was produced in Lawrence

Webcams feed live footage of the Yellow House, 1904 Mass., to the
store's Web site. Owners Guy and Carrie Neighbors, whose images are
broadcast on the computer via the webcam, think their store is the
first in town to use the cameras

Kennedy School sixth-grader Tandy Myers navigates the Web by
touching a high-tech whiteboard screen during class. The new
boards, which are replacing traditional chalkboards in classrooms,
can be used in all the same ways a desktop computer is used

Denise Spidle, a sophomore at Kansas University, stands next the
baptismal font at St. Lawrence Catholic Center, where she is a
liturgical and Eucharistic minister

After Friday's resignation of Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill,
President Bush plans several changes designed to stimulate the
flagging U.S. economy. They include a new tax-cut package and new
economic leaders

All stories

Â: December 7, 2002; A culinary-inspired novel by Topeka writer Thomas Averill will heat up the winter months in Lawrence as folks delve into Read Across Lawrence.
Dennis Ray Morgan: December 7, 2002; Memorial services for Dennis Ray Morgan, 50, Eudora, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Regular Missionary Baptist Church, Lawrence. Mr. Morgan died Nov. 21, 2002, in New York.
New-look Ottawa boys rout Piper: December 7, 2002; Ottawa High boys basketball coach David Grover wasnÃ¢ÂÂt sure what to expect from his team this season.
Ottawa girls run away from Pirates, 70-30: December 7, 2002; The Ottawa High girls basketball team didnÃ¢ÂÂt know whether to salivate or be scared after seeing the size of Kansas City PiperÃ¢ÂÂs squad.
s 22 points pace Free State boys: December 7, 2002; It looked as though Free State HighÃ¢ÂÂs boys basketball team would live up to its Ã¢ÂÂporousÃ¢ÂÂ reputation during its opener Friday night at Topeka Washburn Rural.
Proposal would delay new hires, some programs: December 7, 2002; LawrenceÃ¢ÂÂs plans to hire new police officers, firefighters, emergency dispatchers and other employees to serve a growing city will be dashed by Gov. Bill GravesÃ¢ÂÂ cuts in state aid.
Lawrence plant prints White House card: December 7, 2002; Some of the most powerful people in the world this year will be receiving a holiday greeting card produced in Lawrence.
Haught services: December 7, 2002; Memorial services for Christina Sophia Haught, 80, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Mrs. Haught died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at Lakeview Manor Nursing Center.
Dearrll W. Shafer: December 7, 2002
NBA Roundup: Celtics tame Knicks again: Pierce bags 19 points, nine rebounds, eight assists; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Paul Pierce’s defense on Allan Houston made all the difference in the latest Knicks-Celtics matchup.
Save the seals; buy Viagra: By Lenore Skenazy, New York Daily News; December 7, 2002; Bob Dole, seal savior. By pushing his favorite pill, the former senator may be doing more to protect wildlife than he ever did as a public servant.
Cuts may force admissions limits: By Terry Rombeck; December 7, 2002; Additional budget cuts may force Kansas University to consider limiting admissions, Chancellor Robert Hemenway said Friday.
Traditional chalkboards being erased from classrooms across city, nation: By Tim Carpenter; December 7, 2002; Erase those memories of dusty black chalkboards that have been the mainstay of school classrooms for more than a century.
Early actions may undermine cooperative legislative session: December 7, 2002; The chances for a cooperative environment in the coming Kansas legislative session arenÃ¢ÂÂt looking good.
County to meet with lawmakers: December 7, 2002; Douglas County commissioners plan to sit down Monday with area representatives in the Kansas Legislature. Then theyÃ¢ÂÂll decide whether to sue them.
s Jackson, Ridnour: December 7, 2002; At Oregon, two Lukes are better than one. Ã¢ÂÂThey are both good, real good,Ã¢ÂÂ Kansas University sophomore guard Michael Lee said of Ã¢ÂÂLuke squaredÃ¢ÂÂ - Luke Jackson and Luke Ridnour, the top two players on the University of Oregon menÃ¢ÂÂs basketball team.
NBA briefs: December 7, 2002; ¢ Najera out 6-8 weeks following knee surgery ¢ Blazers fan falls at Rose Garden
Religion briefs: December 7, 2002; ¢ Centenary United Methodist ¢ Clearfield United Methodist ¢ Corpus Christi Catholic Church ¢ First Church of the Nazarene ¢ First Presbyterian Church ¢ First United Methodist ¢ Lawrence 1st Ward ¢ Lawrence Free Methodist ¢ Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship ¢ Plymouth Congregational ¢ St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church ¢ St. Margaret’s Episcopal ¢ Trinity Episcopal Church ¢ Unity Church of Lawrence ¢ Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence
People: December 7, 2002; ¢ Dad offers famous daughter deal ¢ Garfield steals Dave’s glory ¢ Pickford Center to house archives ¢ Singer rewards the generous
Spirituality: December 7, 2002; ¢ Pittsburgh nativity scene causes parking dispute ¢ Foundation provides funds to aid campus programs ¢ Vatican’s top theologian chosen dean of College ¢ New Anglican leader explains policies
Area briefs: December 7, 2002; ¢ Beating reported outside downtown bar ¢ Salvation Army pushing Toy Shop, coat giveaway ¢ Events to benefit Humane Society ¢ KU unclassified staff lecture series begins
Briefcase: December 7, 2002; ¢ Dow down for week ¢ Computer: IBM to buy software firm ¢ Stock offering: Chicago Merc goes public ¢ Drug maker: Shareholders approve Pfizer purchase deal
Around and about: December 7, 2002
Engagements: December 7, 2002
Sooners, Buffs ready for Big 12 title-game rematch: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; The Big 12 Championship game between No. 12 Colorado and No. 8 Oklahoma could feature a battle of running backs. Chris Brown just won’t be a part of it.
Valentine: It’s our turn this time: Former KU guard hoping for Jayhawks’ win today; By Gary Bedore; December 7, 2002; Darnell Valentine hopes Kansas University fares better today than the last time the Jayhawks played a men’s basketball game in Oregon.
Westar Energy vice president put on leave: Announcement comes two weeks after resignation of president, CEO; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Westar Energy Inc. announced Friday it had placed its executive vice president on indefinite administrative leave without pay, and that he had also resigned from the company’s board of directors.
United Airlines slides toward bankruptcy: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; As United Airlines’ stock sank below a dollar a share Friday, a message to employees by its CEO called a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by the nation’s No. 2 airline “more likely.”
Report delivers ‘slap in face’: November’s unemployment rate soars to match 8-year high; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; The nation’s unemployment rate soared to 6 percent in November, delivering what one analyst called a “cold, hard slap in the face” about a sagging economy that many thought had already hit bottom for job seekers.
Angel museum helps spare Wisconsin church: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; A small museum that sits on the banks of the Rock River in southern Wisconsin is a heavenly spot for angel lovers.
Strategies offered to help alcoholic: By James Dobson, Focus on the Family; December 7, 2002; My husband, Wally, is an alcoholic, but he isn’t willing to admit he has a problem. He won’t even talk about it. Tell me what I should do now.
Karl Dane Neibarger: December 7, 2002
Photos reveal elaborate work at Wittig house: By Scott Rothschild; December 7, 2002; Forget about “This Old House.” David Wittig’s home renovations, long the subject of rumor and speculation, look like something out of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”
City unveils budget cuts: Proposal would delay new hires, some programs; By Joel Mathis; December 7, 2002; Lawrence’s plans to hire new police officers, firefighters, emergency dispatchers and other employees to serve a growing city will be dashed by Gov. Bill Graves’ cuts in state aid.
Festival features assortment of nativities: December 7, 2002; Those who are fond of nativity sets - artistic representations of the scene of JesusÃ¢ÂÂ birth - have found a haven in recent years at Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. Fourth St.
Rebecca S. Goldback-Mosely: December 7, 2002; Services for Rebecca S. Goldback-Mosely, 51, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Mrs. Goldback-Mosely died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at her home.
Kenneth O. Plumb: December 7, 2002; Services for Kenneth O. Plumb, 91, Olathe, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Burial will be in DeSoto Cemetery. Mr. Plumb died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, at Villa St. Francis, Olathe.
School Equity Council revived: December 7, 2002; The Lawrence school districtÃ¢ÂÂs Equity Council is searching for ways to level the educational playing field for students.
Jayhawks rout Texas Southern, 83-45: December 7, 2002; After opening the season with three close victories, Kansas UniversityÃ¢ÂÂs womenÃ¢ÂÂs basketball team finally won a laugher, defeating Texas Southern University, 83-45, Friday in Allen Fieldhouse.
Dearrll W. Shafer: December 7, 2002; Services for Dearrll W. Shafer, 89, Oskaloosa, are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Mr. Shafer died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, at Hickory Pointe Care and Rehabilitation Center, Oskaloosa.
Holiday fare gets a bit too sweet: By Kevin McDonough, Tune In; December 7, 2002; Two movies by Emmy-winning actresses Vanessa Redgrave and Mary Tyler Moore should be a reason for celebration. But subpar scripts and pat, predictably sentimental stories sink both efforts.
‘Schooner’ leads weekend fare: December 7, 2002; The weekend is full of events with holiday spirit. Among the Lawrence activities are a downtown Christmas parade, “The Christmas Schooner” and a Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art celebration. Here are some other events to consider:
Rebecca S. Goldback-Mosely: December 7, 2002
Cuts may force admissions limits: December 7, 2002; Additional budget cuts may force Kansas University to consider limiting admissions, Chancellor Robert Hemenway said Friday.
Briefly: December 7, 2002; ¢ Havana: Elian celebrates ninth birthday ¢ Tokyo: Researchers set record with pi calculation ¢ Montreal: Canadians pay tribute to 14 slaying victims
Club news: December 7, 2002
Griffey calls trade talks no big deal: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Ken Griffey Jr. isn’t hurt that the Cincinnati Reds discussed trading him. “I’m here, and that’s the thing; I haven’t gone anywhere,” Griffey said Friday. “It’s baseball. Things change from time to time, and names get thrown into different situations, and it just happened to be my name this time.”
Franchione: A&M job on ‘short list’: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Dennis Franchione didn’t decide this week that he wanted to be the football coach at Texas A&M. He always coveted the job.
Baldwin boys, girls win handily; Eudora splits: December 7, 2002; Baldwin High’s girls basketball team started the season with something to prove. After falling in a Class 4A sub-state last year, the Bulldogs opened with a 69-29 rout of Osawatomie on Friday.
Grandson defends honor of Pearl Harbor admiral: Family seeks restoration of rank from president; Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 7, 2002; All Manning Kimmel wants is 15 minutes with George W. Bush. Fifteen minutes. That’s all the Rock Hill radio station executive says he’d need to restore the honor of his late grandfather.
Traditional chalkboards being erased from classrooms across city, nation: December 7, 2002; Erase those memories of dusty black chalkboards that have been the mainstay of school classrooms for more than a century.
Briefly: December 7, 2002; ¢ Washington, D.C.: U.S. Census undercounts black, Hispanic children ¢ South Dakota: ‘Burning Bush’ remark nets prison sentence ¢ Miami: Second body found near plane crash site
Briefly: December 7, 2002; ¢ Venezuela: Three killed at rally amid strike tension ¢ London: British parties back gay couples’ rights ¢ Alaska: Jury returns conviction in pipeline shooting ¢ California: Board votes to ban dry cleaning chemical
Briefly: December 7, 2002; ¢ London: Britain arrests, releases Chechen wanted by Russia ¢ Indonesia: Bali bombing suspect shouts ‘America will be destroyed’ ¢ Washington, D.C.: Gun shop workers report seeing sniper suspect
Karl Dane Neibarger: December 7, 2002; Services for Karl Dane Neibarger, 52, Prairie Village, will be at 10 a.m. today at D.W. NewcomerÃ¢ÂÂs Sons Overland Park Chapel. Entombment will follow in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Mr. Neibarger died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, at his home.
Few finales to settle many bowl matchups: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; The bowl hopes of many teams are riding on just a few games to be played today, the final day of the regular season.
s merchandise from Internet: December 7, 2002; The way Carrie Neighbors sees it, an investment of about $20 a month lets shoppers from around the world browse through the merchandise in her Lawrence store.
Church financially and morally bankrupt: By Ellen Goodman, Washington Post Writers Group; December 7, 2002; Last winter, when stories of priestly sexual abuse broke over my city, I couldn’t help comparing the church scandal with the Enron scandal.
Firebirds win opener against Blues - FSHS 63, Washburn Rural 56: Wooden’s 22 points pace Free State boys; By Mike Miller; December 7, 2002; It looked as though Free State High’s boys basketball team would live up to its “porous” reputation during its opener Friday night at Topeka Washburn Rural.
Shaw’s comedy keeps KU audience laughing: By Lauren Beatty, Special to the Journal-World; December 7, 2002; University Theatre’s production of “You Never Can Tell” is a light, airy comedy suitable for just about everyone.
Roundup: No. 8 Florida survives FSU: Gators edge Seminoles, 58-57; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Florida’s Matt Bonner was worried, but the ball bounced right for the eighth-ranked Gators, who beat Florida State, 58-57, Friday night when Tim Pickett’s last-second shot bounced off the rim.
Trail Blazers’ image taking a beating: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; A blunt billboard on a busy downtown street makes clear how at least one fan of the Portland Trail Blazers feels about the team.
KU extends sizz: Jayhawks rout Texas Southern, 83-45; By Levi Chronister; December 7, 2002; After opening the season with three close victories, Kansas University’s women’s basketball team finally won a laugher, defeating Texas Southern University, 83-45, Friday in Allen Fieldhouse.
Failing U.S. economy brings fallout: White House seeks fresh start; tax cuts likely; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Shakeup: President Bush ousts treasury secretary, economic adviser Unemployment: Jobless rate soars to 6 percent, matching eight-year high Wall Street: Dow falls 2.8 percent for week to snap eight-week winning streak
Photos reveal elaborate work at Wittig house: December 7, 2002; Forget about Ã¢ÂÂThis Old House.Ã¢ÂÂ David WittigÃ¢ÂÂs home renovations, long the subject of rumor and speculation, look like something out of Ã¢ÂÂLifestyles of the Rich and Famous.Ã¢ÂÂ
Calendar shots pose no problem for church-going student: December 7, 2002; Denise Spidle had a big decision to make. Should she accept an offer to appear as a model in the Ã¢ÂÂWomen of KUÃ¢ÂÂ 2003 Swimsuit Calendar?
Briefly: December 7, 2002; ¢ Nebraska: Mother won’t get more in ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ case ¢ Michigan: State workers charged in forged license scam ¢ Boston: College president won’t testify in mob case ¢ Illinois: Families of victims to fight clemency
FCE and 4-H News: December 7, 2002
Society Calendar: December 7, 2002
Biggest disappointment? It’s Kansas: Meanwhile, Texas climbs to No. 2 in this week’s rankings, but folks in Austin could care less; By Don Markus, The Baltimore Sun; December 7, 2002; Which ranked team has been the biggest disappointment so far this season? While UCLA fans making their annual call for Steve Lavin’s neck might disagree after the Bruins lost to San Diego and then Duke to start another soap opera season in Westwood, here’s a vote for No. 14 Kansas.
Jayhawks plucked by Ducks, 84-78: By Chris Cottrell; December 7, 2002; After not holding the lead since three minutes into the contest, Kansas battled back from down by as many as 14 points to forge a tie with 3:40 remaining in the game. Oregon scored the next basket to regain the lead, and held KU to just one free throw on the next Jayhawk possession. In fact, Kansas could only hit one field goal after that tie, getting outscored 10-4, and let the game slip away.
Williamsburg sweeps Seabury: December 7, 2002; Things went pretty much like Seabury Academy coach Tracy Kitson expected Friday in the SeahawksÃ¢ÂÂ first Kansas State High School Activities Assn. game.
Kenneth O. Plumb: December 7, 2002
Book program uses ‘Tsil Cafe’: By Tim Carpenter; December 7, 2002; A culinary-inspired novel by Topeka writer Thomas Averill will heat up the winter months in Lawrence as folks delve into Read Across Lawrence.
On the record: December 7, 2002
Local briefs: December 7, 2002; ¢ Christmas parade causes T to reroute its buses ¢ Police: 1 missing FSHS student back safely at home ¢ On campus: Events begin Sunday for KU’s fall graduates
Scouting news: December 7, 2002
Military news: December 7, 2002
Weddings: December 7, 2002
Old home town - 25, 40 and 100 years ago today: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; December 7, 2002
Selective quote: December 7, 2002
Musical tribute: December 7, 2002
Human needs: December 7, 2002
The tin-ear crowd: J-W Editorials; December 7, 2002; The MADD group has done well; now how about a new organization called MAST? The Mothers Against Drunk Driving have every reason to be proud of the fact their efforts have made intoxicated vehicle operators less of menace to us all.
Iowa State men whip Western Illinois, 59-44: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Jake Sullivan scored 19 points and Iowa State survived shaky shooting and ball handling to beat Western Illinois, 59-44, Friday night in the first round of the Cyclone Classic.
Sixers’ Iverson says he respects police: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Allen Iverson backed off from comments criticizing Philadelphia police, saying he respects police officers and only has problems with just a few individuals on the force.
Doing away with platoons would help football: By Bill Mayer; December 7, 2002; Football games, particularly the pro versions, are getting longer and longer. When CBS’s “60 Minutes” runs almost an hour late on Sunday, you tend to get fed up with the gridion grenadiers in a hurry, even if it’s a nail-biting San Diego-Denver shootout.
6Sports video: Jayhawks ready for Ducks: December 7, 2002; 6Sports reports on the Jayhawks’ thoughts on their upcoming game against the Oregon Ducks.
Williamsburg sweeps Seabury: J-W Staff Reports; December 7, 2002; Things went pretty much like Seabury Academy coach Tracy Kitson expected Friday in the Seahawks’ first Kansas State High School Activities Assn. game.
6Sports video: Firebirds start season with “W”: December 7, 2002; 6Sports reports on the Firebirds’ first game against the Washburn Rural Junior Blues.
Ottawa girls run away from Pirates, 70-30: By Ryan Wood; December 7, 2002; The Ottawa High girls basketball team didn’t know whether to salivate or be scared after seeing the size of Kansas City Piper’s squad.
New-look Ottawa boys rout Piper: By Ryan Wood; December 7, 2002; Ottawa High boys basketball coach David Grover wasn’t sure what to expect from his team this season.
6Sports video: Jayhawk women still undefeated: December 7, 2002; 6Sports reports on the KU women’s basketball game against the Texas Southern Tigers.
6News video: Renovations mentioned in case against former CEO: December 7, 2002; 6News reports on the renovations that were made on David Wittig’s historic mansion.
Injuries give Rams’ Martin another shot at QB: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Jamie Martin is about to get another chance to change the bad impression he made during the St. Louis Rams’ 0-5 start.
6News video: City reviewing budget: December 7, 2002; 6News reports on the impact state budget cuts are having in Lawrence.
Lukes lead Ducks against KU: No. 14 Jayhawks concerned about No. 7 Oregon’s Jackson, Ridnour; By Gary Bedore; December 7, 2002; At Oregon, two Lukes are better than one. “They are both good, real good,” Kansas University sophomore guard Michael Lee said of “Luke squared” - Luke Jackson and Luke Ridnour, the top two players on the University of Oregon men’s basketball team.
6News video: KU not cutting positions: December 7, 2002; 6News rpeorts on the cuts KU will be making after Gov. Graves budget cuts last month.
Court upholds firing of KU Med worker: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; The state’s highest court Friday upheld the October 1996 firing of a KU Med employee who argued he lost his job after complaining about problems at the hospital.
Program helps disabled find work: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Alice Harrington has been reluctant to work more than part time in the past out of fear of losing her eligibility for disability benefits.
Workers battle ice to restore electricity: 1.5 million without power in Carolinas; December 7, 2002; An armada of cherry-picker trucks lined up and moved out Friday at Lowes Motor Speedway, a staging area in the race to restore power to nearly 1.5 million people in the ice-coated Carolinas.
Try planting holiday tree: By Kathy Van Mullekom, Daily Press; December 7, 2002; Before you head out the door to pick out the perfect cut Christmas tree, consider celebrating the season with a live tree you can later plant in your yard.
School Equity Council revived: By Tim Carpenter; December 7, 2002; The Lawrence school district’s Equity Council is searching for ways to level the educational playing field for students.
County to meet with lawmakers: By Mark Fagan; December 7, 2002; Douglas County commissioners plan to sit down Monday with area representatives in the Kansas Legislature. Then they’ll decide whether to sue them.
DNA proves prisoner innocent after 16 years: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; A man who served 16 years of a life sentence for rape was released from prison Friday after a second DNA test showed he didn’t commit the crime.
Former U.S. Forest Service employee admits starting Colorado wildfire: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; A former U.S. Forest Service employee pleaded guilty Friday to starting the biggest wildfire in Colorado history, which destroyed 133 homes and cost more than $29 million to contain.
Iraq divulging weapon programs today: Some information will not be shared with U.S., other countries; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Iraq today will hand over more than 10,000 pages detailing its chemical, biological and nuclear programs, including sensitive material that will not be shared with the United States or other governments, chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix said.
Fountain memorial to reflect Diana’s life: Oval monument likened to big necklace, ‘puddle’; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; A large oval fountain commemorating Princess Diana will reflect the highs and lows of her troubled life and show her “inclusiveness and accessibility,” its designer said Friday as officials released detailed plans.
Ryder gets probation for theft: ‘If you steal again you will go to jail,’ judge warns actress; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Winona Ryder was sentenced Friday to work with the sick, the blind and babies with AIDS as part of a probationary term for stealing more than $5,500 worth of high-fashion merchandise from a Saks Fifth Avenue store.
Daily Ticker: December 7, 2002
Lawrence plant prints White House card: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; December 7, 2002; Some of the most powerful people in the world this year will be receiving a holiday greeting card produced in Lawrence.
Retailer views webcams as profit booster: Customers can eye store’s merchandise from Internet; By Chad Lawhorn; December 7, 2002; The way Carrie Neighbors sees it, an investment of about $20 a month lets shoppers from around the world browse through the merchandise in her Lawrence store.
Early actions may undermine cooperative legislative session: By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.; December 7, 2002; The chances for a cooperative environment in the coming Kansas legislative session aren’t looking good.
Stovall reviewing Menninger partnership: AG to determine whether charitable assets for Kansans are threatened by clinic’s move; The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Atty. Gen. Carla Stovall is reviewing a partnership Menninger has formed with two Texas institutions to determine whether the psychiatric clinic will owe money to Kansas.
Illness claims Wichita artist: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; Bart Ewonus, a sculptor who worked with jagged steel and rock, died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 43.
Dennis Ray Morgan: December 7, 2002
Haught services: December 7, 2002
Festival features assortment of nativities: By Jim Baker; December 7, 2002; Those who are fond of nativity sets - artistic representations of the scene of Jesus’ birth - have found a haven in recent years at Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. Fourth St.
Model of faith: Calendar shots pose no problem for church-going student; By Jim Baker; December 7, 2002; Denise Spidle had a big decision to make. Should she accept an offer to appear as a model in the “Women of KU” 2003 Swimsuit Calendar?
Thomas to stay with White Sox: Slugger agrees to one-year deal with Chicago; December 7, 2002; Frank Thomas will stay in Chicago after all, agreeing with the White Sox on a one-year contract with three mutual options Friday.
Appeals court decision questions right to arms: The Associated Press; December 7, 2002; An appeals court ruling that the Second Amendment does not grant Americans a personal right to own firearms contradicts Atty. Gen. John Ashcroft and may put the Supreme Court at the center of an impassioned debate as old as the nation.

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