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In addition to being a delicious summer treat, watermelons can be
carved into fabulous centerpieces for the table such as this whale

Watermelon, alone or part of a fruit salad, is healthy and a cool
dish in summer

Lawrence's Dallas Worley heads to first after smacking a single.
The Raiders lost to Kansas City on Tuesday

Bobby-Jo Williams Ferrell, left, walks with attorney John Heer.
Williams met with her siblings Tuesday in Inverness, Fla., as
debate continued over the remains of their father, Ted Williams

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan prepares to answer
questions after his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee
on Capitol Hill. Greenspan said Tuesday that the economy was headed
up, but problems remained

Boston-area residents raise their hands as they take the oath of
American citizenship during a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy
Library in Boston in this April 23, 2002, file photo. The number of
people applying for U.S

A California National Guardsman keeps watch at Fort Point below the
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Diane Coester has her hands full with, from left, Rachel McRae, 3
months, Samantha Williams, 17 months, Evan Lockett, 2, and Emma
Gregory, 11 months

Rescue workers respond to the scene of an explosion in the heart of
Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Friday July 21, 1972, a day that
later became known as Bloody Friday, when the IRA set off more than
20 bombs within an hour in Belfast

Romanian farmer Stelian Raducu stands by his cow in his barn in
Potigrafu. Raducu received $900 as compensation from filmmakers for
occupying the land he used for the cattle

A Civil War-era camp is taking shape in Potigrafu, Romania. The
movie "Cold Mountain" is being made in southern Romania on a budget
of nearly $80 million

Lawrence police recruits Trent McKinley, left, and Mark Unruh check
for evidence along Learnard Avenue in the slayings of Pete Wallace
and Wyona Chandlee

Betty Ray is circulating a petition calling for a safe route to
South Junior High School from the Prairie Park School neighborhood
for students like her son Dustin, age 14

Rebecca Harvey, left, an employee at The Topiary Tree, 716 Mass.,
listens to a pitch from State Sen. David Adkins, who is seeking the
Republican nomination for Kansas attorney general. Adkins, a
Leawood resident, was on the stump Friday in Lawrence

Larry Bartz, rural Lawrence, asks the city commission to continue
to allow fireworks in city limits for the July Fourth holiday

In 1940, air conditioning still needed promotion, as the arctic
decor of this Chicago movie theater shows. By 1960, 12 percent of
the nation's homes were air-conditioned; now, 80 percent are

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Authorities called about stabbing: News Center staff; July 17, 2002; (Web Posted Wednesday at 5:11 p.m.) Local authorities were responding to a call late Wednesday afternoon about at least one person being hurt in a stabbing near a mobile home park in east Lawrence.
Two suicide bombers kill three, injure 40 in Tel Aviv attack: By JASON KEYSER, Associated Press Writer; July 17, 2002; (Updated Wednesday at 8:47 p.m.)Two suicide bombers blew themselves up seconds apart in downtown Tel Aviv Wednesday night, killing three civilians and wounding more than 40, police and witnesses said.
Bush says SEC probe will clear Cheney: By TOM RAUM, Associated Press Writer; July 17, 2002; (Web Posted Wednesday at 12:14 p.m.) President Bush called Dick Cheney “a fine business leader” Wednesday and said he was confident an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission into Cheney’s former company’s accounting practices would exonerate the vice president.
Lawmakers call for changes in proposed Homeland Security agency: By CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Writer; July 17, 2002; (Updated Wednesday at 5:14 p.m.) WASHINGTON Moving to assert congressional authority, key lawmakers urged a select House panel Wednesday to make major changes in President Bush’s proposed Homeland Security agency.
s child care: July 17, 2002; By Mindie Paget Homework’s no fun. But when the students are parents and the subject is day care, study becomes all the more imperative.
Additional aid offered after KU tuition increase: July 17, 2002; By Terry Rombeck About 3,700 Kansas University students will learn this week they will receive additional financial aid for the coming school year.
New construction in Lawrence on pace to top $100 million for seventh straight year: July 17, 2002; By Chad Lawhorn Boosted by a big apartment project, June checked in as the busiest month yet in 2002 for Lawrence builders. Builders took out permits for construction projects valued at $20.34 million in June, according to a new city report. More than half that total Â $11.94 million Â was a 200-unit apartment complex in southwest Lawrence.
Softball tourneys set: July 17, 2002; Lawrence may not be playing host to the Sunflower State Games anymore, but this weekend will still feature an influx of athletes.
Daniel R. Jaimes: July 17, 2002; Memorial services for Daniel R. Jaimes, 66, Lawrence, will be at 7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church. Military services will take place. Mr. Jaimes died Monday, July 15, 2002, at his home.
Commission seats in Jefferson, Franklin counties are contested: July 17, 2002; By Mark Fagan Republicans will be facing off in primaries Aug. 6 for a shot at winning seats on county commissions in Jefferson and Franklin counties. In Leavenworth County, the lone Republican and Democrat candidates for one open seat will meet in the Nov. 5 general election.
KU to play host to Campus Greens national convention: July 17, 2002; By Scott Rothschild A student group formed from Ralph Nader’s 2000 run for the U.S. presidency will have its national convention Aug. 8-11 at the Kansas Union. The Campus Greens event is expected to draw more than 400 high school and college students from across the nation.
Former principal called tough, caring: July 17, 2002; By Michelle Burhenn A poster on the wall behind Dan Jaimes’ desk while he was principal at Central Junior High School told students his take on whose opinions counted. And it was that poster Â which read “When I want your opinion I’ll give it to you” Â that friends and co-workers recalled after Mr. Jaimes, 66, died Monday.
Softball tourneys set: J-W Staff Report; July 17, 2002; Lawrence may not be playing host to the Sunflower State Games anymore, but this weekend will still feature an influx of athletes.
6Sports video report: Raiders start first of four games in four days against KC Grays: July 17, 2002; 6Sports reports on Tuesday night’s Lawrence Raiders game against the Kansas City Grays.
6Sports video report: Free State girls’ basketball camp as much for coach as students: July 17, 2002; 6Sports reports on the new head girls’ basketball coach at Free State High School, Bryan Duncan.
Wissler: July 17, 2002; Services for Harvey E. “Pete” Wissler, 89, Baldwin, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Mr. Wissler died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Baldwin Care Center.
Pay-to-ride busing presses parent to start petition for a safer 31st Street: July 17, 2002; By Mindie Paget Betty Ray wouldn’t be caught dead riding a bicycle or walking on 31st Street. And she certainly doesn’t want her 14-year-old son getting to school that way, either. But because of a Lawrence school district decision to tighten the list of those who qualify for free bus rides, that’s what’s going to happen.
Police search Learnard Avenue for clues in probe, pursue leads: July 17, 2002; By Mike Belt More reports of burglaries are surfacing in the Lawrence neighborhood where an elderly couple was slain last week. As Lawrence Police recruits Tuesday combed a four-block stretch of Learnard Avenue looking for clues in the case, detectives Â and victims Â were trying to determine whether earlier burglaries might be related to the double homicide.
yet: July 17, 2002; By Chuck Woodling Everything you wanted to know about Big 12 Conference and Kansas University football at mid-summer, but were too caught up in the Royals’ stirring drive to avoid the AL Central basement to ask Â
Business Briefs: July 17, 2002; Sandwich shop opens in downtown Lawrence Labor: Teamsters, UPS avoid strike with tentative deal Leadership: Deutsche Telekom names chief after resignation Earnings: Motorola announces loss
s slaying: July 17, 2002; By Mindie Paget News of two more arrests in the case of slain Kansas University student Shannon Martin left her mother at once relieved and disgusted. “It just horrifies me to think that three people carried my girl off, screaming, to kill her,” Jeanette Stauffer of Topeka said Tuesday.
mold for AG: July 17, 2002; By Mike Shields Recently, when the moderate “establishment” wing of the Kansas Republican was casting about for a gubernatorial candidate, Pete McGill, a mover and shaker in the party the past 40 years, tried to convince David Adkins he should seek the office.
Be sure to wash produce purchased at open-air markets: July 17, 2002; I like to shop at the Farmers Market. What food safety tips should I keep in mind when shopping?
Melon mania: Watery fruit is a healthful treat for the heat; By Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press; July 17, 2002; When it comes to the ultimate in refreshing treats, give praise to the sweet, juicy watermelon. It’s one of summertime’s essential fruits because when the heat is on, watermelon is cool and refreshing instantly: It’s chock-full of water more than 90 percent, in fact.
Armstrong not conceding: Cyclist remains in hunt to win ‘long race’; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; For those who think Lance Armstrong is in trouble because he lost an important stage in the Tour de France, the Texan has a word of advice wait.
Former Montreal Expos minority partners sue Selig, Loria: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Baseball’s contraction plan sparked another lawsuit Tuesday, with former minority partners of the Expos accusing commissioner Bud Selig with mail fraud and wire fraud.
Williams family feud continues: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The family feud over Ted Williams’ body deepened Tuesday when his will showed he wanted to be cremated, while the executor of his estate said the slugger later decided to be frozen.
Kile autopsy confirms cause of death: Blocked coronary arteries killed St. Louis pitcher; drugs no factor; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile died from a blockage of the arteries supplying the heart, and there was no evidence that drugs contributed to his death, Cook County’s coroner said Tuesday.
Atlas inspires reflections: By Mike Hoeflich; July 17, 2002; By Mike Hoeflich Summer means many things to many people. For me summer is a time to combine two of my favorite activities: attending auctions and researching Kansas history. In the past few months I’ve managed to have what, in my terms, were some fabulous successes.
Concert fans: July 17, 2002
Local briefs: July 17, 2002; Suspect in shoplifting damages patrol car Police had trouble handling a shoplifting suspect early Tuesday afternoon at the Hillcrest Shopping Center. Shortly after 1 p.m., several officers converged at Ninth and Iowa streets to subdue the man before he was taken to the Douglas County Jail. In the struggle, the man kicked out a patrol car window, police said. Police were called after the man picked out a bottle of liquor at Alvin’s Wine and Spirits, 905 Iowa, and allegedly left without paying, an employee said. An officer found the man in the parking lot and arrested him. Other officers were called when the suspect became unruly after being handcuffed and placed in the patrol car. No other information about the incident was available. _____________________________________________ Fund-raiser: Garage sale to benefit county senior services Douglas County Senior Services officials hope the agency’s third annual garage sale this week will help continue services left wobbly by state funding cuts. The sale, set to begin at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt., will feature furniture, baby items, children’s toys, Christmas decorations, appliances, exercise equipment and other donated items “priced to sell,” said Elaine Shreves, administrative assistant for the center. The center raised $2,000 at the sale last year but hopes to double that amount this year, Shreves said. The sale likely will last until sundown Thursday. Shreves said it could continue Friday and possibly Saturday, depending on how much merchandise sold the first day. _____________________________________________ Awards: Lawrence arts backers earn state recognition Topeka A Lawrence arts advocate and Lawrence radio station have received the 2002 Governor’s Arts Awards. KANU-FM 91.5, Kansas University’s public radio station, was honored in the arts organization category. KANU, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the only radio station in eastern Kansas that provides local classical music programming. Ann Evans, executive director of the Lawrence Arts Center, received the arts advocate award. She was recognized for her vision and leadership in getting the new arts center built and for her ongoing expectations for excellence in the arts. Other recipients are Larry Schwarm, Emporia, individual visual artist photography; Marjorie Schick, Pittsburg, individual visual artist jewelry; Richard Welsbacher, Wichita, art educator; Ann Garvey, Wichita, individual arts patron; and Wayne Bryan, Wichita, individual artist-performing arts. The awards will be presented Sept. 20 at a ceremony in the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kan. _____________________________________________ Gasoline Prices: Pump Patrol seeks deal The Journal-World has found a gasoline price as low as $1.31 at several Lawrence locations. If you find a lower price, call us at 832-7154. Be prepared to leave the name and address of the business and the price.
‘Uncertainties … still confront us’: Fed chairman says more corporate scandals could delay economic recovery; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The U.S. economy is poised to return to healthy growth, but the startling stream of accounting scandals that has rocked Americans’ faith in corporate leaders could weaken the recovery, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress on Tuesday.
6News video report: Shannon Martin murder case gets break: July 17, 2002; 6news reports the latest about the Costa Rica slaying: two arrests.
Medicare chief delivers bad news to governors: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; A top federal health official told the nation’s governors Monday not to count on support for one of their key priorities getting Washington to pick up a greater share of the costs of providing health care to the poor.
Home tour to tout city’s child care: By Mindie Paget; July 17, 2002; By Mindie Paget Homework’s no fun. But when the students are parents and the subject is day care, study becomes all the more imperative.
People: July 17, 2002; McCartney back in the U.S. Diana’s memorial delayed Political plans open Showdown at the Fonda ranch
U.S., allies at odds on Mideast prospects: The Chicago Tribune; July 17, 2002; In the shadow of a new Palestinian attack on Israeli civilians, leaders from the United States, the United Nations, Russia and the European Union struggled Tuesday to paper over their differences on Yasser Arafat’s fate and move forward with a new Mideast peace initiative.
IRA apologizes for deaths in 30 years of bombings: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The Irish Republican Army issued an unprecedented apology Tuesday for hundreds of civilian deaths during 30 years of bombings and other attacks, a surprise gesture that could ease a crisis threatening the survival of Northern Ireland’s government.
CBS plunges ahead with lingerie special: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The criticism that met a racy Victoria’s Secret show on ABC won’t deter CBS from airing a new special with models strutting in skimpy lingerie, CBS executives said Monday. CBS President Leslie Moonves told the Television Critics Assn. that the program is a a change of pace for his network.
WTC design plans unveiled: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Six proposals to redevelop the World Trade Center site were released Tuesday to a decidedly mixed reaction, with critics saying they included too much office space on hallowed ground and had too little imagination.
American League Briefs: July 17, 2002; Radke leaves team for rehab assignment Erstad second Angel to have foot infection Pitcher Rupe placed on disabled list by Rays Torre fined $500; Hernandez may be next Former All-Star DiSarcina retires Texas activates two, sends two to minors
American League Roundup: Angel wins 11th in a row: Washburn’s streak is longest in majors this year; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Even without his best stuff, Jarrod Washburn found a way to get another win. Garret Anderson hit a two-run homer to help Washburn win his 11th straight decision and lead the Anaheim Angels over the Minnesota Twins, 4-2, Tuesday at the Metrodome.
s field: July 17, 2002; By Andy Samuelson Lawrence Raiders’ coach Carl Brooks would have made a good counselor Tuesday night. He didn’t berate his team after one of its most lopsided losses of the season. He just calmly talked about what went wrong.
s pace: July 17, 2002; By David Mitchell A new coach has given Kansas football fans newfound optimism. Whether the Jayhawks can win more games with coach Mark Mangino remains to be seen. The Jayhawks are, however, selling more season tickets.
Briefly: July 17, 2002; Paraguay: Police restore order in state of emergency France: Would-be assassin posted plans on Web Moscow: Brezhnev’s grandson eyes communist revival Iceland: Environmentalists urge protest on development
Ex-Jayhawks square off in minors: O’Neal, Smart opposing pitchers in Class A contest; By Levi Chronister; July 17, 2002; By Levi Chronister Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., is more than 1,500 miles from Lawrence but there was a distinct Kansas University flavor there Tuesday night. Former Jayhawk pitchers Pete Smart and Brandon O’Neal faced off in a Single-A baseball contest between the High Desert Mavericks and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Fox introduces must-flee TV: Tune In, By Kevin McDonough; July 17, 2002; Oh, blessed summer: a time for romance, walks on the beach, baseball, hot dogs, s’mores, sunsets, incandescent fireflies … and some of the worst television ever committed to videotape. This wasn’t always the case.
TIPS plan criticized: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Millions of Americans from utility workers to ship captains would be asked to watch for suspicious activity and report it under a program being organized by the Justice Department.
Palestinian ambush kills 7: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; In an elaborate ambush, Palestinians disguised as Israeli soldiers set off a bomb to stop a bus Tuesday near a Jewish settlement and then fired on its passengers as they scrambled to escape. Seven people were killed and 14 wounded.
Woods sidesteps gender issues: Muirfield, Augusta clubs don’t allow women; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Tiger Woods was vague, his answers repetitive. For the first time at a major championship, he seemed unprepared and uncomfortable when handling a topic that was bound to come up at Muirfield.
Briefly: July 17, 2002; California: Abduction, discovery of body may be linked New York City: Jurors split in police retrial California: Pledge challenger takes on inaugurations New York City: Memorial dedicated to Irish potato famine Mississippi : Governor refuses to halt execution
Kansas City Grays down Raiders, 18-5: Brooks ‘philosophical’ after run-rule game at Free State High’s field; By Andy Samuelson; July 17, 2002; By Andy Samuelson Lawrence Raiders’ coach Carl Brooks would have made a good counselor Tuesday night. He didn’t berate his team after one of its most lopsided losses of the season. He just calmly talked about what went wrong.
Area races primed for GOP primaries: Commission seats in Jefferson, Franklin counties are contested; By Mark Fagan; July 17, 2002; By Mark Fagan Republicans will be facing off in primaries Aug. 6 for a shot at winning seats on county commissions in Jefferson and Franklin counties. In Leavenworth County, the lone Republican and Democrat candidates for one open seat will meet in the Nov. 5 general election.
Man sentenced in killing of Hoosier’s mother: July 17, 2002; The man convicted of killing the mother of Indiana University running back Levron Williams has been sentenced to 95 years in prison.
Rural roots: July 17, 2002; Journal-World Editorial Kansas has drawn tremendous strength from its rural roots. Those small-town values are worth preserving.
Briefly: July 17, 2002; Nevada: Firefighters work to save subdivision Illinois: Old indictment names President Taylor North Carolina: Sen. Helms goes home
Neal, Smart opposing pitchers in Class A contest: July 17, 2002; By Levi Chronister Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., is more than 1,500 miles from Lawrence but there was a distinct Kansas University flavor there Tuesday night. Former Jayhawk pitchers Pete Smart and Brandon O’Neal faced off in a Single-A baseball contest between the High Desert Mavericks and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Rural roots: J-W Editorials; July 17, 2002; Journal-World Editorial Kansas has drawn tremendous strength from its rural roots. Those small-town values are worth preserving.
Be sure to wash produce purchased at open-air markets: By Susan Krumm; July 17, 2002; I like to shop at the Farmers Market. What food safety tips should I keep in mind when shopping?
Baseball owners gear for long fight: Players have won eight labor battles, but this time might be different; Knight Ridder Newspapers; July 17, 2002; Clearly, as we have read recently, the players are greedy. The owners can’t be trusted. And Donald Fehr, baseball’s Mr. Sunshine, seems to litter our newspaper with quotes with each passing day.
Bad writing rewarded in fiction contest: Bulwer-Lytton competition named for ‘dark and stormy night’ author; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; With a putrid passage about a relationship gone bad, a word-puzzle creator who also crafts witty sayings for lapel buttons won the 21st annual Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for horrible writing.
Mid-summer football Q&A: Troy State not in Big 12 yet: By Chuck Woodling; July 17, 2002; By Chuck Woodling Everything you wanted to know about Big 12 Conference and Kansas University football at mid-summer, but were too caught up in the Royals’ stirring drive to avoid the AL Central basement to ask
KU season-ticket sales ahead of last year’s pace: July 17, 2002; By David Mitchell A new coach has given Kansas football fans newfound optimism. Whether the Jayhawks can win more games with coach Mark Mangino remains to be seen. The Jayhawks are, however, selling more season tickets.
Discussion of outright prohibition in Lawrence stirs emotions during commission meeting: July 17, 2002; By Joel Mathis Lawrence voters may be asked to decide if fireworks will be banned in the city. During a hearing on the issue Tuesday, Commissioner Marty Kennedy asked city staffers to determine conditions for putting the issue to a citywide vote.
Al-Qaida suspect arrested with videos of U.S. landmarks: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Three al-Qaida suspects were taken into custody Tuesday, including one who had videotaped several American landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Sears Tower, the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center.
Bush details security strategy: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; President Bush’s homeland security strategy says the United States faces grave threats of terrorism and needs broad new powers to fight back from possible domestic use of military forces to presidential authority for transferring money without congressional approval.
Government spending decried: By Cal Thomas; July 17, 2002; By Cal Thomas Tribune Media Services The Bush administration has announced the federal government is in the hole again after four years of “surpluses.”
Briefly: July 17, 2002; New York City: Military jets escort plane Texas: Bombs accidentally dropped in rural areas Virginia: Moussaoui indicted third time Geneva: WHO drafts tobacco treaty
Additional aid offered after KU tuition increase: By Regina Cassell; July 17, 2002; By Terry Rombeck About 3,700 Kansas University students will learn this week they will receive additional financial aid for the coming school year.
KU to play host to Campus Greens national convention: By Erwin Seba; July 17, 2002; By Scott Rothschild A student group formed from Ralph Nader’s 2000 run for the U.S. presidency will have its national convention Aug. 8-11 at the Kansas Union. The Campus Greens event is expected to draw more than 400 high school and college students from across the nation.
Marcia F. Tyler: July 17, 2002; Perry Â Graveside services for Marcia F. Tyler, 92, Oskaloosa, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. Mrs. Tyler died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at Hickory Pointe Care Center, Oskaloosa.
Daniel R. Jaimes: July 17, 2002
City softball results: 7/16: July 17, 2002; Here are the results of city softball league action from Tuesday, July 16.
Lynx coach steps down: But Agler to stay with WNBA team as general manager; July 17, 2002; Brian Agler, the only head coach in Minnesota Lynx history, resigned Tuesday but will remain as the WNBA franchise’s general manager. The Lynx promoted assistant coach Heidi VanDerveer to replace Agler, who had a 48-67 record in three-plus seasons.
Kebabs: a real meat-and-potatoes meal: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Caesar Beef Kebabs are a hearty combination of meat and potatoes lined up on skewers but not adding up to high fat content only about 10 grams per serving. The non-creamy Caesar dressing gives a pleasant finish to the dish and the grill does its usual magic to bring out flavor and aroma.
Watermelon Recipes: July 17, 2002
Short & Sweet: Tomatoes on garlic toast make savory summer fare: July 17, 2002; Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Fresh Off the Vine: Tomatoes!” Host Jayni Carey, right, will prepare several tasty recipes using tomatoes, including the recipe below.
Readers make inquiries, offer suggestions: By Gwyn Mellinger; July 17, 2002; By Gwyn Mellinger One of the great pleasures associated with writing this column is the reader response it generates. Every once in awhile, someone writes me an actual letter, but more often my readers e-mail, telephone or stop me on the street.
KU Basketball Notes: LaFrentz expected to stay with Mavs: Free agents can ink contracts today; J-W Staff and Wire Report; July 17, 2002; It appears former Kansas University forward Raef LaFrentz is going to remain with the Dallas Mavericks. The 6-foot-11 LaFrentz is close to signing with Dallas, owner Mark Cuban told the Dallas Morning News.
K-State’s Elgert sets mark: Golfer shoots 7-under at Amateur; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Kansas State’s A.J. Elgert broke the Kansas Amateur qualifying record with a 7-under-par 64 Tuesday in the opening round of the Kansas Amateur at Tallgrass Country Club.
Bordick put on DL: The Baltimore Sun; July 17, 2002; Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick rose from the ground during Monday’s game concerned about his head. He found out later that a more serious problem existed in his right leg, which will force him on the disabled list for the second time in two seasons.
UPN’s stake in ‘Vampire Slayer’ is bigger than Buffy: New York Daily News; July 17, 2002; Could UPN’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” continue, in time, without its title character? Both the series creator and UPN’s president say it’s possible. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who has starred as Buffy since the show’s 1997 inception on the WB, has a contract that runs through the end of the coming season.
Area briefs: July 17, 2002; Carillon concert announced Municipal band to present ‘Fantasy’ performance Cottonwood Inc. appeals to food lovers for funds
Old home town - 25, 40 and 100 years ago today: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; July 17, 2002
Odd treatment: July 17, 2002
Hammer used as weapon in fight; one arrested: By Mike Belt; July 17, 2002; By Mike Belt A Kansas City, Mo., man is being held on a probable cause warrant in a hammer-beating incident that put a Lawrence man in the hospital. Jimmie L. Bowser, 27, was arrested by Lawrence Police and booked Monday into the Douglas County Jail.
Vital role: July 17, 2002
Kansans in Congress report campaign fund-raising success: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Republican Sen. Pat Roberts was the only Kansas congressional candidate to out-raise Democratic Rep. Dennis Moore over the past three months, according to reports released this week.
Underlying facts: July 17, 2002
On the record: July 17, 2002
Regional Briefs: July 17, 2002; Edwardsville: Police officer fired after suspected DUI Garden City: Victim shot by deputy identified Branson, Mo.: Concrete failure may have caused collapse
Lip-synching entertainer disenchants audience: Crowd disturbance leaves 16 injured; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Thirteen people and three law enforcement officers suffered minor injuries in a disturbance during a weekend concert at an arena.
Kitten killed by grill burns: Resident charged with animal cruelty; Legal reprimand unlikely for bystanders; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; A Liberty man was charged Tuesday with animal cruelty for allegedly burning a 7-week-old kitten on a barbecue grill as several other people stood and watched.
Daily Ticker: July 17, 2002
Intel cites weak demand for 4,000 job cuts: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Intel Corp., the chip-making giant that has managed to avoid mass layoffs during the technology downturn, said Tuesday it is cutting 4,000 jobs, or nearly 5 percent of its work force.
FCC extends deadline for cell phone companies: Keeping same numbers won’t be option until ‘03; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Cell phone users who want to keep their numbers after switching wireless companies will have to wait until late next year for that option, regulators said Tuesday.
A big June for building: New construction in Lawrence on pace to top $100 million for seventh straight year; By Chad Lawhorn; July 17, 2002; By Chad Lawhorn Boosted by a big apartment project, June checked in as the busiest month yet in 2002 for Lawrence builders. Builders took out permits for construction projects valued at $20.34 million in June, according to a new city report. More than half that total $11.94 million was a 200-unit apartment complex in southwest Lawrence.
Greenspan’s economic report doesn’t soothe investors: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Wall Street wobbled again Tuesday, dropping sharply at the opening, stabilizing on soothing words from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and then falling sharply again in late afternoon amid investors’ continuing anxiety about the market’s own dynamics.
Wall Street holds America hostage: By David Broder; July 17, 2002; By David Broder Washington Post Writers Group If the Bush administration has seemed exceptionally concerned about the long and sometimes sickeningly steep slump in the stock market, there is good reason.
Computer security standards set: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Creating a “Good Housekeeping” approval seal of sorts, the government is releasing standards and a software program that will help computer users configure their systems for maximum security against hackers and thieves.
Citizenship applications up sharply since 9-11: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The number of people seeking U.S. citizenship has soared since the Sept. 11 attacks, but the government placing a greater effort on weeding out potential terrorists is taking longer to approve applicants.
Youth-oriented alcohol ads criticized: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Slick commercials for fruit-flavored alcohol drinks are luring millions of teenagers proof that the liquor industry’s voluntary advertising guidelines aren’t working, consumer advocates said Tuesday.
Report: Teens most likely to become crime victims: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Teenagers are twice as likely as any other people to be shot, stabbed, sexually assaulted, beaten or otherwise attacked, according to a report released Tuesday by two advocacy groups.
City Briefs: July 17, 2002; City approves funds for operating depot Stormwater projects win commission’s OK
Former principal called tough, caring: By Michelle Burhenn; July 17, 2002; By Michelle Burhenn A poster on the wall behind Dan Jaimes’ desk while he was principal at Central Junior High School told students his take on whose opinions counted. And it was that poster which read “When I want your opinion I’ll give it to you” that friends and co-workers recalled after Mr. Jaimes, 66, died Monday.
Marcia F. Tyler: July 17, 2002
Harvey E. ‘Pete’ Wissler: July 17, 2002
Study refines breast cancer treatment advice: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Chemotherapy offers no benefit for post-menopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer that has not spread to the lymph nodes, a new study finds. Researchers say in such women, after surgery, the estrogen-blocking drug tamoxifen by itself protects against the disease.
Romania warms to ‘Cold Mountain’: Hollywood production brings much-needed income, chance to glimpse stars; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The mayor of this drought-stricken village has never seen a movie with Nicole Kidman, but he’d like to make her an honorary citizen.
Burglaries reported near slayings: Police search Learnard Avenue for clues in probe, pursue leads; By Mike Belt; July 17, 2002; By Mike Belt More reports of burglaries are surfacing in the Lawrence neighborhood where an elderly couple was slain last week. As Lawrence Police recruits Tuesday combed a four-block stretch of Learnard Avenue looking for clues in the case, detectives and victims were trying to determine whether earlier burglaries might be related to the double homicide.
Pay-to-ride busing presses parent to start petition for a safer 31st Street: By Mindie Paget; July 17, 2002; By Mindie Paget Betty Ray wouldn’t be caught dead riding a bicycle or walking on 31st Street. And she certainly doesn’t want her 14-year-old son getting to school that way, either. But because of a Lawrence school district decision to tighten the list of those who qualify for free bus rides, that’s what’s going to happen.
The attorney general’s race: Adkins fits moderates’ mold for AG: By Mike Shields; July 17, 2002; By Mike Shields Recently, when the moderate “establishment” wing of the Kansas Republican was casting about for a gubernatorial candidate, Pete McGill, a mover and shaker in the party the past 40 years, tried to convince David Adkins he should seek the office.
Audit reforms hit GOP obstacles: House Republican leaders to fight restrictions in Senate-passed bill; The Washington Post; July 17, 2002; House GOP leaders, risking a backlash from a disgruntled public and even some of their own members, will fight several of the Senate’s proposed restrictions on fraudulent accounting practices that have rocked Wall Street and frightened investors, key legislators said Tuesday.
Two arrested in student’s slaying: By Mindie Paget; July 17, 2002; By Mindie Paget News of two more arrests in the case of slain Kansas University student Shannon Martin left her mother at once relieved and disgusted. “It just horrifies me to think that three people carried my girl off, screaming, to kill her,” Jeanette Stauffer of Topeka said Tuesday.
City considers referendum on fireworks ban: Discussion of outright prohibition in Lawrence stirs emotions during commission meeting; By Joel Mathis; July 17, 2002; By Joel Mathis Lawrence voters may be asked to decide if fireworks will be banned in the city. During a hearing on the issue Tuesday, Commissioner Marty Kennedy asked city staffers to determine conditions for putting the issue to a citywide vote.
Air conditioning hits 100 today: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The time is 10:13 p.m., the temperature is 93 degrees, and the humidity is somewhere between rain forest and gumbo. But step out of the sultry Texas night and into the Circle K, and suddenly it’s not summer.
Ivy damaged at Wrigley Field: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The Wrigley Field Vandal left no fingerprints and no clues. He left behind only the result of his crimea hideous gap in the lush ivy that adorns the outfield wall at Wrigley Field.
Indians’ trainer dies: Warfield spent 32 years with Cleveland; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Jim Warfield, a popular trainer for more than 30 years with the Cleveland Indians, died Tuesday after suffering a brain hemorrhage Monday at Jacobs Field. He was 60. Warfield, who started with the ballclub in 1969, became ill after arriving at the ballpark on Monday morning. He was taken to the Cleveland Clinic, where he underwent surgery.
National League Briefs: July 17, 2002; Lower back sidelines Mets’ Piazza again Trachsel to rejoin Mets Mets sign new Alfonzo, finish trade with Expos Beckett activated; pitcher sent to minors
Irabu out with blood clots: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Texas Rangers closer Hideki Irabu remained hospitalized in Kansas City after his team flew home Tuesday night, a day after he was diagnosed with a series of small blood clots in his lungs.
National League Roundup: D’backs regain first place with win: Arizona’s 5-3 victory over San Francisco gives them half-game lead; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; With the score tied in the eighth inning and a left-hander on the mound, Mark Grace was expecting a call back from the dugout. It never came. Instead, Grace hit a tiebreaking two-run double Tuesday to lead Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants, 5-3, Tuesday at Pac Bell Park.
Thorpe rips Irwin: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; When it comes to playing golf, Jim Thorpe thinks Hale Irwin has few equals. When dealing with fans, Thorpe believes Irwin has a lot of work to do. Speaking at the media day for the Allianz Championship, Thorpe took a number of his Senior PGA Tour counterparts to task and teed off on Irwin.
Royals rally past Rangers - Kansas City 6, Texas 5: Mayne’s homer in 11th gives KC fifth straight win; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Brent Mayne led off the 11th inning with his first home run in more than a year, giving the Kansas City Royals a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. The Royals won their season-high fifth straight game. Texas was swept in the three-game series and dropped its fourth in a row overall.
Iverson free after arraignment: All-Star released on $10,000 bond; The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Allen Iverson was arraigned Tuesday on charges he stormed into a cousin’s apartment with a gun and threatened two men while looking for his wife. He was released on $10,000 bond after 11 hours in custody.
College Hall makes TV deal: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; The College Football Hall of Fame reached a five-year TV agreement with The Football Network to provide content from its museum and archives for programming.
Cavaliers sign Wagner: The Associated Press; July 17, 2002; Just before taking the floor for his first NBA summer league practice, rookie guard Dajuan Wagner signed his contract with Cleveland on Tuesday. Wagner, the No. 6 overall pick in last month’s NBA draft, will make $2.3 million next season and $10.7 million over four years per terms of the league’s collective bargaining agreement.
Billups expected to sign with Pistons: Knight Ridder Newspapers; July 17, 2002; Last summer, the Detroit Pistons could have gutted their roster, and fans probably wouldn’t have minded. Now the team has so many quality players that it might keep 15 next season, two more than Detroit president Joe Dumars said he wanted.
Defending champ Duval hopes to revive game: New York Daily News; July 17, 2002; The reminders are there for David Duval at Muirfield: the big yellow scoreboards, the long grandstands, the stiff wind from the water and the fescue grass that frames the straight, narrow fairways.
Media fooled by player’s decoy: Knight Ridder Newspapers; July 17, 2002; Allen Iverson may not practice much with his 76ers teammates, but Tuesday morning he pulled off a pick-and-roll that would have made coach Larry Brown proud.
Sixers’ options: pay Iverson or waive him: Conviction of felony wouldn’t void All-Star guard’s contract; Knight Ridder Newspapers; July 17, 2002; Whatever else happens in the continuing saga of Allen Iverson, one thing is virtually certain: At some point, he faces a meeting with NBA commissioner David Stern.

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