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Ann Evans, director of the Lawrence Arts Center, says she is
pleased and surprised that the arts industry added $33 million to
the Lawrence economy in 2000. Evans is shown in the art gallery of
the new center, 940 N.H

Ricky Craven drives across the start-finish line during qualifying
for Sunday's New England 300 at New Hampshire International
Speedway in Loudon, N.H. Craven finished ninth in Friday's session

Overall leader Lance Armstrong, center, in action with Christophe
Moreau of France, left, and U.S. Postal Service teammate Jose Luis
Rubiera, of Spain, right, during the 12th stage of the Tour de
France

Chicago pitcher Mark Prior delivers against Houston. The Cubs
defeated the Astros, 5-0, on Friday at Chicago

Phil Mickelson of the United States grimaces after playing out of
the rough on the first hole Friday

Scotland's Colin Montgomerie plays out of a bunker during the
second round of the British Open. Montgomerie fired a 7-under-par
64 Friday at Muirfield in Gullane, Scotland

Kansas City's Carlos Febles is tagged out by Cleveland shortstop
Omar Vizquel as he tries to steal second base in the fourth inning.
The Royals defeated the Indians, 8-5, Friday in Kansas City, Mo

Lawrence's Kyle McManness beats a pick-off throw back to first
during an American Legion game against Olathe East. The Raiders
pounded the Hawks, 13-3, Friday night at Free State High

Tiger woods plays an iron shot during Friday's round of the British
Open at Muirfield golf course

South Africa's Ernie Els watches as his ball comes up short of the
pin after playing from off the 14th green. Els shot a 5-under-par
66 during the second round of the British Open on Friday at
Muirfield golf course in Gullane, Scotland

The Band That Saved the World is among the bands performing at
"Breastfest: A Benefit Concert" at 3 p.m. Sunday at Abe and Jake's
Landing, 8 E. Sixth St. Also on the lineup are Autumn Dog, Vibralux
and Captain Overreact

President Bush listens to his introduction before he addressed
members of the Army's 10th Mountain Division, some of whom are seen
in the background, at Fort Drum, N.Y. Bush said Friday that he
would push Congress for a huge boost in military spending

Dan Walsh holds his head as prices fall in the Chicago Mercantile
Exchange's Dow Jones futures pit. The Dow dropped 390 points
Friday, leaving the index at its lowest point since 1998

Nigerian women occupy the ChevronTexaco oil flowstation at Abiteye,
Nigeria. Friday the women took two oil workers hostage to force the
company to negotiate

Surrounded by fans, Sharon Osbourne, attends Ozzfest in Devore,
Calif., in this, June 30, 2001 file photo

Sarah Jessica Parker, who plays Carrie, left, and Kristin Davis,
who plays Charlotte, appear in a scene from HBO's "Sex and the
City," in this undated publicity photo. The series returns Sunday
for a fifth season

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Fire at utility plant knocks out power to tens of thousands in New York City: By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; (Web Posted Saturday at 5:12 p.m.) A fire at a utility plant Saturday blacked out power for tens of thousands of people in a swath of lower Manhattan and snarled transportation around the city.
Accused priest sues Miami archdiocese for ruining his reputation: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; (Web Posted Saturday at 11:55 a.m.) A Roman Catholic priest who was accused of molesting two women sued the Archdiocese of Miami for ruining his reputation by publicizing the allegations.
Planes grounded after fire at air show: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; (Web Posted Saturday at 8:11 a.m.) Planes at an air show were grounded Saturday after a small fire broke out on a military plane when it landed on the runway, organizers said.
Israelis and Palestinians to resume talks Saturday night: By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; (Updated Saturday at 10:10 a.m.) Palestinian and Israeli officials were to meet after sundown Saturday, resuming talks that were repeatedly postponed and then canceled after the Israelis said they needed more time to prepare and because of renewed Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians.
Industry generates $33.46 million in spending: July 20, 2002; By Chad Lawhorn Lawrence’s nonprofit arts industry generated $33.46 million in spending during 2000 and attracted more than 548,000 people, according to a new national study. “We think this should open some people’s eyes to the fact that art is not just something that is nice and contributes to our quality of life, but it also has a real economic value,” said Judy Billings, director of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Storm strikes south Douglas County: July 20, 2002; By Mindie Paget A Friday afternoon thunderstorm pelted parts of southern Douglas County with baseball-sized hail and spawned winds strong enough to topple a utility pole that blocked traffic on U.S. Highway 59 for more than an hour.
District attorney weighs whether to seek death penalty in case: July 20, 2002; By Mike Belt When Christine Kenney first ran for Douglas County district attorney six years ago, she said she would be willing to seek the death penalty if a case warranted it. “I hoped that I would never be faced with that decision,” Kenney said Friday, one day after she filed a capital murder charge against a man accused of killing an elderly Lawrence couple. “However, it is a decision I was willing to make in 1996 and, now faced with it, it is a decision I will be able to make in this case.”
Taxpayer group pans Praeger: July 20, 2002; By Scott Rothschild An anti-tax group has ranked Sen. Sandy Praeger last among Kansas lawmakers in protecting taxpayers during the past legislative session. “From a taxpayer’s perspective, Sen. Praeger has been fitting in with the tax-and-spend environment in Topeka,” Karl Peterjohn, executive director of the Kansas Taxpayers Network, said Friday.
On the street: July 20, 2002; Asked at Borders The Granada has been bought and will soon re-open as a different venue. What would you like The Granada to be?
Fayenelle Stewart: July 20, 2002; Memorial services for Fayenelle Stewart, 67, Stillwater, will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at University Heights Baptist Church, Stillwater. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weleetka. Mrs. Stewart died Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at Stillwater Medical Center.
Jean Lucille Rickel: July 20, 2002; Memorial services for Jean Lucille Rickel, 86, Lawrence, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. She was cremated. Private inurnment will be at Holy Angels Cemetery, Basehor. Mrs. Rickel died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Eudora Nursing Center.
Briefly: July 20, 2002; Gay physician to lead AIDS policy office Mentally ill inmate gouges out own eyes Gas grills recalled $12 million in phony checks found on suspect
Area briefs: July 20, 2002; Activities being planned at Pendleton corn maze Health Care Access names new medical director KU journalism alums in ‘Annie Get Your Gun’
Food, fun mark weekend events: July 20, 2002; By Mindie Paget Those up for a short road trip this weekend shouldn’t have any trouble finding a festival that strikes their fancy. A handful of area communities Â north, south, east and west of Lawrence Â are staging events that have become annual traditions.
Religion briefs: July 20, 2002; Scouts to serve breakfast at St. John’s Unity Church begins world religion series Ministry candidate to speak at church Concert features rock ‘n’ rolls songs
Religion briefs: July 20, 2002; Â Scouts to serve breakfast at St. John’s Â Unity Church begins world religion series Â Ministry candidate to speak at church Â Concert features rock ‘n’ rolls songs
Author shares story of life, faith among Indians: July 20, 2002; By Jim Baker Most people just know her as Margaret Zimmerman. But to members of the Kiowa tribe, she’s “Goi-gua-kee-uah” Â which means “growing up among the Kiowas.”
Former Kansas All-American to participate in Commonwealth Games: July 20, 2002; By Gary Bedore Scott Russell won the NCAA javelin title in late May. He claimed the Canadian national outdoor crown at the end of June.
Lawrence outfielder goes deep three times in win: July 20, 2002; By Andy Samuelson Derek Bailey should sleep in more often. A late start is the only explanation the Lawrence Raiders outfielder could offer after he slugged three home runs in the Raiders’ 13-3 victory against Olathe East in the American Legion regular-season finale Friday night at Free State High.
Hmiel ties mark: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Shane Hmiel matched the NASCAR Busch Series record for poles by a rookie, taking his third top qualifying spot Friday at Gateway International Raceway.
Taxpayer group pans Praeger: By Scott Rothschild; July 20, 2002; By Scott Rothschild An anti-tax group has ranked Sen. Sandy Praeger last among Kansas lawmakers in protecting taxpayers during the past legislative session. “From a taxpayer’s perspective, Sen. Praeger has been fitting in with the tax-and-spend environment in Topeka,” Karl Peterjohn, executive director of the Kansas Taxpayers Network, said Friday.
Suspect arrested in abduction, killing of 5-year-old girl: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; A factory worker acquitted of molesting two girls two years ago was arrested Friday in the kidnapping and slaying of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, whose abduction sent a chill across Southern California.
White House warns anthrax field tests are not reliable: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; The White House is warning that anthrax field tests widely used since last fall’s attacks give fast but often incorrect results, prompting authorities to shut down buildings prematurely and hand out unneeded antibiotics.
Bush rallies U.S. troops: President promises use of force as necessary; The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; After watching Army helicopters drop troops and howitzers from a steel-blue sky, President Bush answered a soldier’s shout of “Let’s get Saddam!” with a promise Friday to defeat the “mounting danger” of terrorist regimes. “We will use diplomacy when possible and force when necessary,” Bush told thousands of flag-waving members of the storied 10th Mountain Division, many of whom served in Afghanistan.
Israel eyes deporting bombers’ kin: By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; Opening the door to a tough new policy, Israel’s attorney general determined Friday that relatives of West Bank suicide bombers can be expelled to the Gaza Strip if they encouraged or were linked to terror attacks, officials said. The decision on deportation came as Israeli forces detained 21 relatives of two Palestinians suspected in back-to-back attacks this week, in which 10 Israelis and two foreign workers were killed the first deadly attacks on Israeli civilians in nearly a month.
Dow plummets: 390-point collapse grips market; J-W Wire Services; July 20, 2002; A 390-point drop in the Dow Jones industrial average Friday sent the index careening to its lowest level in four years part of a broad market collapse that, by some measures, makes the current bear market the worst since World War II. Analysts predicted further declines ahead, saying a host of economic, political and emotional forces are converging to push investors to the sidelines.
Essie Pauline Rice: July 20, 2002
Suspect accused of posing as a doctor returned to Kansas to face charges: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; A woman authorities believe posed as a pediatrician to gain access to hospital nurseries in two Kansas counties has been returned to the state after her arrest in Texas. Ronda M. Vannover, 35, was arrested last week in Pecos, Tex., and returned Thursday to Sedgwick County to face charges of probation violations. Vannover was serving probation after convictions last year for passing bad checks and theft.
Storm strikes south Douglas County: By Mindie Paget; July 20, 2002; By Mindie Paget A Friday afternoon thunderstorm pelted parts of southern Douglas County with baseball-sized hail and spawned winds strong enough to topple a utility pole that blocked traffic on U.S. Highway 59 for more than an hour.
Female protesters take workers hostage: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Unarmed women occupying at least four ChevronTexaco flowstations in southeastern Nigeria took two oil workers hostage Friday in a bid to force company officials to come to them for negotiations.
‘Sex and the City’ begins season five: Baby brings changes to show’s plot, style; By Frazier Moore - AP Television Writer; July 20, 2002; Oh, baby! The fabulous four of “Sex and the City” are back, but the click-click of their stiletto heels is being challenged by the pitter-patter of little feet.
Pastor shortage: NW Kansas churches face challenges; By Jan Katz Ackerman - The Hays Daily News; July 20, 2002; The full-time pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Oakley, the Rev. Theodore Cook, also is the vacancy pastor at a congregation 40 miles away. “Right now, it may simply be coincidence,” said Cook, one of many pastors caught in the growing trend of empty pulpits and those having to serve more than one congregation.
Lawrence faces mixed financial outlook: July 20, 2002; By Joel Mathis City finances in the first half of 2002 were mixed, reflecting a weak local economy.
Births: July 20, 2002; Terry Leonard and Donna Clark Leonard, Lecompton, a boy, Wednesday. John and Laura Hickock, Lawrence, a boy, Wednesday.
Director of St. Lawrence center receives award for campus ministry: July 20, 2002; The Rev. Vince Krische, director of the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at Kansas University, received the Rev. Charles Forsyth Award for his work in campus ministry at the Catholic Campus Ministry Assn.’s Development Institute’s dinner and award ceremony June 28 in Phoenix.
‘: July 20, 2002; By Levi Chronister With the Cleveland Indians in the middle of a youth movement, Lawrence High graduate Lee Stevens isn’t sure about his future. Stevens, who went 0-for-4 with a run scored and committed two errors for the Indians in Friday night’s 8-5 loss in the opener of a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals, was traded to Cleveland by the Montreal Expos along with three minor leaguers in a deal for pitcher Bartolo Colon on June 27.
Martin S. Hanna: July 20, 2002; Memorial services for Martin S. Hanna, 69, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Mr. Hanna died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Brandon Woods Retirement Community.
Jayhawks looking for final nonconference opponent: July 20, 2002; By Gary Bedore It may seem as if it’s taking a long time for Kansas University officials to release the 2002-03 Jayhawk men’s basketball schedule. In reality, however, the schedule figures to be announced close to the same time as a year ago Â that is, on or around July 25.
Briefcase: July 20, 2002; Trade deficit hits high Drugmaker’s shares fall on news of investigation WorldCom soon may file for bankuptcy protection Federal loan to increase state broadband services
Investors lose faith in buy-and-hold mantra: The Los Angeles Times; July 20, 2002; Invest for the long haul. Don’t try to play market swings. Keep most of your money in stocks because they’ll beat the alternatives over time.
Daily ticker: July 20, 2002
Politics as usual: J-W Editorials; July 20, 2002; J-W Editorials Negative campaigning and what voters see as ‘politics as usual’ may lessen voter loyalty to the two-party system. Even though the Kansas primary election is just over two weeks away, many perhaps most state voters have little interest in the proceedings. Many probably aren’t even aware what races are being contested and who the candidates are.
Food, fun mark weekend events: By Mindie Paget; July 20, 2002; By Mindie Paget Those up for a short road trip this weekend shouldn’t have any trouble finding a festival that strikes their fancy. A handful of area communities north, south, east and west of Lawrence are staging events that have become annual traditions.
City uses friendlier approach at retreat: Commissioners discuss hopes for community at goal-setting session; By Joel Mathis; July 20, 2002; By Joel Mathis It was a kinder, gentler meeting of the Lawrence City Commission. Commissioners sat around a table Friday afternoon at the Lawrence Country Club and putting aside the details of roundabouts, floodplains and fireworks for the moment contemplated what they wanted their work to mean for the city.
Local briefs: July 20, 2002; Peltier forum to discuss recent FBI disclosures The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee is sponsoring a forum at 7:30 p.m. today in Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt. The forum will feature activists, including Jennifer Harbury, a human rights attorney; Bruce Ellison, a founding member of the Wounded Knee Legal Defense/Offense committee; Bernard Kleinman, lead attorney in a civil suit against the FBI in Peltier’s case; and Michael Kuzma, who has directed Freedom of Information Act efforts on Peltier’s behalf. The forum will focus on thousands of pages of documents connected to Peltier’s case that were recently released by the FBI. Peltier is serving two life sentences for the 1975 execution-style murders of two FBI agents during a siege at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Advocates for Peltier’s release from the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth claim the U.S. government falsified evidence leading to Peltier’s arrest and coerced false testimony or hid exonerating evidence to obtain his conviction. __________ Baldwin: Police chief resigns Embattled Baldwin Police Chief Steve Butell resigned Friday, effective immediately, Mayor Ken Hayes said. Earlier this month, Butell’s son, Shawn, 22, pleaded guilty in Douglas County District Court to one count of burglary and one count of misdemeanor theft. That came after a series of events involving the department: In July 2001, a recently suspended officer wrecked his personal vehicle and was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. He later resigned from the Police Department. In April and May, four officers threatened lawsuits against the city because of alleged civil rights violations during disciplinary proceedings. In claims filed with the city, they sought up to $300,000 apiece. No replacement for Butell has been named; Hayes said an officer from a neighboring agency would serve as interim chief. __________ Arts: Folk concert canceled after death of performer A concert that was to have kicked off the new West Side Folk series on Aug. 4 has been canceled because of the death of one of the performers. Bob McWilliams, organizer of the folk concert series, said singer-musician Dave Carter had died of a heart attack while jogging Friday morning in Northhampton, Mass. Carter was to have appeared with singer-songwriter Tracy Grammer at the show, scheduled at Unity Church of Lawrence. Carter and Grammer were the most-often-played artists on folk radio in 2001. They recently toured with Joan Baez. Those who bought tickets at Mass Street Music for the concert can return them to West Side Folk, 1001 Parkview Road, Lawrence 66049, for a refund. McWilliams said those who bought tickets via mail order need do nothing because the checks have not been cashed. __________ Gasoline Prices: Pump Patrol seeks deal The Journal-World has found a gasoline price as low as $1.37 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.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; July 20, 2002
Around and about: July 20, 2002
Scouting news: July 20, 2002
6Sports video reports: The Lawrence Raiders end their regular season with a win: July 20, 2002; Derek Bailey helps the Raiders overwhelm the Olathe East Hawks with three homers.
Cubs’ rookie blanks Astros: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; No way Mark Prior was letting the Houston Astros beat him again.
Oklahoma basketball now ‘cool’: Final Four appearances help schools in men’s basketball recruiting; By Michael Marot - Associated Press Sports Writer; July 20, 2002; Oklahoma lacked tradition. Indiana had too many recent postseason failures. Maryland couldn’t win a national championship. And Kansas hadn’t played on the season’s final weekend in nearly a decade.
SEC needs new leader: By Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn - United Feature Syndicate; July 20, 2002; By Jack Anderson and Douglas Cohn United Feature Syndicate Should a mafia attorney be appointed director of the FBI? Should Arthur Andersen’s attorney be retained as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission? President George W. Bush says, yes.
Festival honors Earhart’s legacy: Country singer Paisley to take stage at Lakefest; J-W Staff Reports; July 20, 2002; Aviation enthusiasts might want to attend the Amelia Earhart Festival today in Atchison. The festival includes demonstrations, music and fireworks.
Homeland security may inspire snooping: Ellen Goodman; July 20, 2002; By Ellen Goodman Washington Post Writers Group In Washington, a new International Spy Museum has opened just in the nick of time. Among the artifacts of hot and cold war on display is an overcoat with a camera lens hidden in a button and a pistol-lipstick called “the kiss of death.” But best of all is a gift shop with disguises for sale. May I suggest that you get ‘em while they’re hot? If all goes according to government plan, they’ll make great Christmas presents for the cable guy and the UPS gal, for the meter reader and electrical worker. After all, these are the folks invited to volunteer in the newest branch of the war against terrorism: a civilian spy corps.
Bush gains Homeland Security point: Committee approves president’s plan; airport screening postponed; The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; A divided House committee voted Friday to create the giant Homeland Security Department sought by President Bush, but not before a contentious debate that led to a one-year extension of a looming deadline for airports to begin screening airline bags for explosives.
‘For the People’ hardly matches title: Kevin McDonough; July 20, 2002
People: July 20, 2002; Diana fountain in official hands Music mogul still loves Martha Osbourne offspring jumps off pier Collins taking talents to daytime
On the record: July 20, 2002
Essie Pauline Rice: July 20, 2002; Graveside services for Essie Pauline Rice, 72, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Clinton Cemetery. Mrs. Rice died Thursday, July 18, 2002, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.
Martinez stifles New York: Oakland’s Lidle tosses one-hitter against Texas; The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Pedro Martinez outpitched Mike Mussina in a marquee matchup that lived up to its billing, sending the Boston Red Sox over the New York Yankees, 4-2, Friday night in the opener of a big three-game series.
Briefly: July 20, 2002; Terrorism suspect charged in murders U.S. official confirms remains are reporter’s Frail pope prepares for strenuous trip Planes in collision attempted evasion
Journey in two cultures: Author shares story of life, faith among Indians; By Jim Baker; July 20, 2002; By Jim Baker Most people just know her as Margaret Zimmerman. But to members of the Kiowa tribe, she’s “Goi-gua-kee-uah” which means “growing up among the Kiowas.”
Sound off: July 20, 2002; When is the Jaybowl going to reopen? The bowling alley in the basement of the Kansas Union has been closed the past year for renovations. It is scheduled to reopen Aug. 18 for Hawk Week activities and to the public Aug. 19.
Commissioners discuss hopes for community at goal-setting session: July 20, 2002; By Joel Mathis It was a kinder, gentler meeting of the Lawrence City Commission. Commissioners sat around a table Friday afternoon at the Lawrence Country Club and Â putting aside the details of roundabouts, floodplains and fireworks for the moment Â contemplated what they wanted their work to mean for the city.
Politics as usual: July 20, 2002; J-W Editorials Negative campaigning and what voters see as ‘politics as usual’ may lessen voter loyalty to the two-party system. Even though the Kansas primary election is just over two weeks away, many Â perhaps most Â state voters have little interest in the proceedings. Many probably aren’t even aware what races are being contested and who the candidates are.
Jayhawks looking for final nonconference opponent: By Jim Baker; July 20, 2002; By Gary Bedore It may seem as if it’s taking a long time for Kansas University officials to release the 2002-03 Jayhawk men’s basketball schedule. In reality, however, the schedule figures to be announced close to the same time as a year ago that is, on or around July 25.
Rural retail: July 20, 2002; To the editor: Your editorial 7/17 about losing our roots should encourage residents of Kansas to study this problem and search for an answer.
Jean Lucille Rickel: July 20, 2002
Fayenelle Stewart: July 20, 2002
Briefly: July 20, 2002; House Speaker suggests congressman should resign Heavy firefighting tankers grounded after 2nd crash Investigation ordered of leak about possible Iraq attack
Area briefs: July 20, 2002; Â Activities being planned at Pendleton corn maze Â Health Care Access names new medical director Â KU journalism alums in ‘Annie Get Your Gun’
Cold, driving rain and stiff winds send scores soaring at British Open: By Stephen Wade, Associated Press Sports Writer; July 20, 2002; Cold, driving rain and stiff wind coming in off Scotland’s Firth of Forth sent scores soaring in Saturday’s third round of the British Open.
Millar wins 13th stage, Armstrong retains overall lead: By Michael McDonough, Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; Britain’s David Millar sprinted to victory in Saturday’s 13th stage of the Tour de France, taking his first stage win in two years.
What’s Online: Election 2002 site informs voters: July 20, 2002; The primaries and candidate infromation can all be found at election.ljworld.com.
6News video reports: Baldwin City’s police chief resigns: July 20, 2002; Many believe that the chief’s resignation is due to a year-long dispute within the department.
EU delays ruling on retaliation in steel dispute: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Welcoming “significant” concessions by Washington in the trans-Atlantic confrontation over steel trade, the European Union on Friday delayed until Sept. 30 any decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports of American goods.
Study: Arts play key role in Lawrence economy: Industry generates $33.46 million in spending; By Chad Lawhorn; July 20, 2002; By Chad Lawhorn Lawrence’s nonprofit arts industry generated $33.46 million in spending during 2000 and attracted more than 548,000 people, according to a new national study. “We think this should open some people’s eyes to the fact that art is not just something that is nice and contributes to our quality of life, but it also has a real economic value,” said Judy Billings, director of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Dry spell causing hardships for cattlemen: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Dighton rancher Don Hineman and his neighbors are doing everything they can to resist selling off their cows. The drought, however, may leave them with no choice. “Pastures are brown, the grass is gone and the cows are wondering what is coming next,” he said.
Party feud dictating Rudd’s future: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; The ongoing saga over Ricky Rudd’s future took a bizarre twist Friday, when his car owner revealed that the driver and his crew chief are embroiled in an argument about Rudd’s absence from a team victory party.
Boat sails to pole record: New engine powers driver past 2001 time; The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Billy Boat’s new Infiniti-powered engine carried him to a new the track record at Nashville Superspeedway in qualifying Friday night for the Firestone Indy 200.
Busch Series driver killed in crash: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Busch Series driver Andy Kirby was killed when the motorcycle he was driving ran off a road and hit a tree, police said Friday.
Elliott’s the man in qualifying: Driver locks up sixth top-five effort in last eight sessions; By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Sports Writer; July 20, 2002; While his teammates have struggled, Bill Elliott and his crew have locked into something at least when it comes to qualifying.
Sting stifle Monarchs, 70-51: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Kelly Miller scored 16 points and the Charlotte Sting limited the Sacramento Monarchs to 29 percent shooting in a 70-51 victory Friday night.
Armstrong pulling away from field: Three-time defending champion more than doubles his overall lead; By Michael McDonough - Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; Lance Armstrong was so far ahead and so relaxed after a grueling final climb Friday that he even had time to zip up the bright yellow jersey worn by the leader of the Tour de France.
Clarification: July 20, 2002; Lawrence resident Nathaniel Spencer was listed as playing in the Kansas Amateur Golf Championships in Wichita in Friday’s Journal-World.
Top seed reaches semis: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Top-seeded Jesse Schulte advanced Friday to the semifinals of the Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship.
Russell competing on international stage: Former Kansas All-American to participate in Commonwealth Games; By Gary Bedore; July 20, 2002; By Gary Bedore Scott Russell won the NCAA javelin title in late May. He claimed the Canadian national outdoor crown at the end of June.
Baseball briefs: July 20, 2002; Carter volunteers to mediate labor dispute Indians deal Finley to depleted Cardinals Rockies reliever fined
AL Briefs: July 20, 2002; Hunter suspended Hernandez suspended Clemens back on mound Mondesi leaves hospital
Mickelson struggles, barely survives: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Phil Mickelson was up to his knees in hay and down on his knees as he tried to play out of a pot bunker. At the end of a disappointing day in the British Open, he was thankful to still be standing.
Montgomerie wows hometown fans: Scowling Scot two shots back after 7-under-par 64 during second round; By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Writer; July 20, 2002; Monty wowed the home fans just when they least expected it. All they can hope now is he wasn’t just setting them up for yet another weekend of disappointment.
Rams’ coach lands extension: Martz now under contract through 2006 season; July 20, 2002; Mike Martz, who built the high-flying St. Louis Rams offense and helped the once-downtrodden team become a Super Bowl contender, has agreed to a contract extension through the 2006 season.
Gonzalez leaves Heat: July 20, 2002; Tony Gonzalez’s NBA experiment is over at least with the Miami Heat.
Steele revises biography: July 20, 2002; Biographies of Baylor football coach Kevin Steele have been revised to correct information about his college playing career.
Carter suspended by NFL: July 20, 2002; New Orleans Saints cornerback Dale Carter has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for failing a test for alcohol.
Lloyd wants to void trade: July 20, 2002; Reliever Graeme Lloyd, appalled by the prospect of pitching again for Florida owner Jeffrey Loria, has asked an arbitrator to reverse the eight-player trade that sent him to the Marlins from the Montreal Expos.
Georgia likely to lose entire recruiting class: July 20, 2002; Unless Wayne Arnold gets his high school diploma before classes start at Georgia on Aug. 19, all four of Jim Harrick’s recruits for this year will have failed to meet qualifying standards.
Kansas City sizz soars to 8 straight - Royals 8, Indians 5: Winning streak longest since 1994; The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Kansas City won its eighth straight game, the Royals’ best streak since 1994, as Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer Friday night in an 8-5 victory against the Cleveland Indians. Chuck Finley, scratched from his start for the Indians, was traded to St. Louis for minor league first baseman Luis Garcia and a player to be named. The deal was announced before the game ended.
LHS product Stevens ‘playing for a job’: By Levi Chronister; July 20, 2002; By Levi Chronister With the Cleveland Indians in the middle of a youth movement, Lawrence High graduate Lee Stevens isn’t sure about his future. Stevens, who went 0-for-4 with a run scored and committed two errors for the Indians in Friday night’s 8-5 loss in the opener of a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals, was traded to Cleveland by the Montreal Expos along with three minor leaguers in a deal for pitcher Bartolo Colon on June 27.
Bailey’s blasts power Raiders, 13-3: Lawrence outfielder goes deep three times in win; By Andy Samuelson; July 20, 2002; By Andy Samuelson Derek Bailey should sleep in more often. A late start is the only explanation the Lawrence Raiders outfielder could offer after he slugged three home runs in the Raiders’ 13-3 victory against Olathe East in the American Legion regular-season finale Friday night at Free State High.
Els among five tied at top: The Big Easy cards 66 at Muirfield; Woods two strokes back; By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer; July 20, 2002; The complaint all year was that Tiger Woods has no challengers. Halfway through the British Open, he has about three dozen of them. Some of them are familiar.
Martin S. Hanna: July 20, 2002
Congressional candidates’ tempers flare after debate: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; A debate between two Kansas congressional candidates at a TV studio escalated after the taping ended Friday, participants said. Accounts of the exchange involving Jeff Colyer, Adam Taff and their aides varied, especially over whose voice if anyone’s was raised.
ConAgra recalls tons of beef: Return of 19 million pounds of hamburger sought; The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; In the second-largest meat recall in U.S. history, a Colorado company asked Americans nationwide Friday to check their refrigerators, stores and backyard grills and destroy 19 million pounds of hamburger meat because of E. coli concerns. Seventeen people in Colorado already have gotten sick from beef provided by ConAgra Beef Co. of Greeley, Colo. At least six other cases of E. coli-caused illnesses have been reported in California, Michigan, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming, but none of those cases have been linked yet to the ConAgra beef.
Lawrence faces mixed financial outlook: By Joel Mathis; July 20, 2002; By Joel Mathis City finances in the first half of 2002 were mixed, reflecting a weak local economy.
Murder charge blazes new trail: District attorney weighs whether to seek death penalty in case; By Mike Belt; July 20, 2002; By Mike Belt When Christine Kenney first ran for Douglas County district attorney six years ago, she said she would be willing to seek the death penalty if a case warranted it. “I hoped that I would never be faced with that decision,” Kenney said Friday, one day after she filed a capital murder charge against a man accused of killing an elderly Lawrence couple. “However, it is a decision I was willing to make in 1996 and, now faced with it, it is a decision I will be able to make in this case.”
Seattle musicians organize 9-11 ‘Requiem’ concerts: - Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; A group of Seattle singers organizing a series of worldwide performances of Mozart’s “Requiem” for Sept. 11 say they have gotten thousands of e-mails in support of the idea.
Osbourne’s cancer spreads: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; After having a foot of her colon surgically removed this month, Sharon Osbourne has learned that her cancer has spread.
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Democrats play blame game: Cal Thomas; July 20, 2002; By Cal Thomas Tribune Media Services Questions are being raised by Democrats and the big media (but I repeat myself) about Dick Cheney’s large profit from the sale of Halliburton stock options in August 2000. Cheney divested himself of Halliburton shares as he left the energy company to run for vice president. The fact that editorials in The New York Times and other papers called on Cheney to sell his stock to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest apparently has been forgotten. The suggestion now is that Cheney did something wrong. Does anyone wish to compare this vice president’s integrity with his predecessor, Mr. “no controlling legal authority”?
Former hostage to meet Bush: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; President Bush has asked to meet with a missionary who was held hostage in the Philippines for more than a year by Muslim extremists.
Tribe files lawsuit for KCK land: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; An Indian tribe is moving forward with its lawsuit seeking more than 1,900 acres of now-developed land it claims was seized improperly after an 1855 treaty that moved the tribe to Oklahoma.
Child-care provider convicted of murder: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; A child-care worker was convicted Friday of second-degree murder in the death of an infant who was one of 19 children in her Blue Springs home when the fatal injury occurred.
Candidates rank education their top economic priority: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Questions about the state budget crisis and its impact on taxpayers and state agencies dominated a forum featuring five candidates for governor. About 300 people at the Thursday night event sponsored by the Kansas Women Attorneys’ Assn. heard comments from Republicans Dave Kerr, Tim Shallenburger, Bob Knight and Dan Bloom, who face an Aug. 6 primary, and unopposed Democrat Kathleen Sebelius.
Gov. Bush’s daughter gets out of jail: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Noelle Bush, Gov. Jeb Bush’s 24-year-old daughter, was released from jail and allowed to return to a drug rehab center Friday, two days after being locked up for allegedly taking prescription pills from a nurse’s cabinet.
Doctor killed 215 of his patients, court report finds: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Dr. Harold Shipman, the once-beloved family doctor who is serving 15 life sentences for killing patients, murdered at least 200 more, a judge announced Friday, after a yearlong investigation to try to determine how many of the people who died in his care were killed.
Rosa Parks’ lawyer first black leader of Alabama bar: The Associated Press; July 20, 2002; Fred Gray Sr., who defended Rosa Parks in her landmark bus segregation case and represented victims of the infamous Tuskegee syphilis experiment, has broken another racial barrier at 71: He has become the first black president of the Alabama bar.
Blue Cross won’t get expedited hearing: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; The state’s largest health insurance company won’t have its case heard as quickly as it wants by the state’s highest court. The Supreme Court is reviewing an order issued in February by Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius rejecting the proposed sale of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas to Anthem Insurance Cos., of Indianapolis.
Senate aide raises concerns about Kline’s qualifications: By John Hanna and Libby Quaid - Associated Press Writer; July 20, 2002; The White House said Friday it had been “pleased” to have Phill Kline’s name submitted as a potential U.S. attorney for Kansas, even though an aide to one of the state’s two Republican senators said the Bush administration had found his qualifications lacking. Leroy Towns, longtime chief of staff for Sen. Pat Roberts, said the Bush administration had questions about Kline’s qualifications to be the top federal prosecutor in Kansas and asked the state’s senators to recommend two other candidates.
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Director of St. Lawrence center receives award for campus ministry: J-W Staff Reports; July 20, 2002; The Rev. Vince Krische, director of the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at Kansas University, received the Rev. Charles Forsyth Award for his work in campus ministry at the Catholic Campus Ministry Assn.’s Development Institute’s dinner and award ceremony June 28 in Phoenix.
Students and parents benefit from school choice: James Dobson; July 20, 2002; A great deal is being made about something called “school choice” these days. Could you explain this concept and tell me whether or not you are in favor of it?
Bishops face implementing policy on clerical sex abuse: By Rachel Zoll - Associated Press Religion Writer; July 20, 2002; A month after their historic meeting on sex abuse, some of America’s Roman Catholic bishops have been struggling to implement their sweeping new policy to keep priests who molest children away from parishioners.
Sprituality: July 20, 2002; Archbishop’s successor being considered Brownback converts to Catholicism Methodist agency reduces staff Liquor panel drafts new definition of church
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