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Early risers get quick start on holiday shopping: By Joel Mathis; November 29, 2002; (Web Posted Friday at 10:07 a.m.) Christmas shopping season has started in Lawrence. Hundreds of shoppers converged on South Iowa Street early - very early - Friday morning to take advantage of the sales being offered at stores that opened as early as 5 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving.
School districts plan lawsuit on sales tax: November 29, 2002; Three school districts in Wyandotte County plan to file a lawsuit challenging the legality of Johnson County votersÃ¢ÂÂ passing a quarter-cent sales tax to raise money for their public schools.
Proponents to study possible advantages of historic designation: November 29, 2002; Proponents of a Ã¢ÂÂBleeding KansasÃ¢ÂÂ national heritage area are planning a community summit in late January to kick-start the process.
Director hopes new place will increase donors: November 29, 2002; The address has changed, but the mission remains the same for LawrenceÃ¢ÂÂs primary blood supplier. Doors closed for the last time Nov. 20 at the Community Blood CenterÃ¢ÂÂs former home at 535 Gateway Drive.
Prosser services: November 29, 2002; Memorial services for Nancy Baugh Prosser, 73, Lawrence, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Plymouth Congregational Church. Mrs. Prosser died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at her home.
Concert tour buses invade downtown: November 29, 2002; TheyÃ¢ÂÂre hard to miss. Hefty luxury buses regularly line the streets of downtown Lawrence. These road-weathered machines act as a portable household for musicians and crew, who share tour quarters for months at a time.
Opera singer, alumna will reprise role for basketball tournament in Big Apple: November 29, 2002; Jayhawk basketball fans traveling to New York City for tonightÃ¢ÂÂs Preseason NIT consolation game will hear a familiar voice singing the national anthem.
Early risers get quick start on holiday shopping: November 29, 2002; (Web Posted Friday at 10:07 a.m.) Christmas shopping season has started in Lawrence. Hundreds of shoppers converged on South Iowa Street early - very early - Friday morning to take advantage of the sales being offered at stores that opened as early as 5 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving.
Ralph N. Adams: November 29, 2002; Services for Ralph N. Adams, 78, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Mr. Adams died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002, at St. LukeÃ¢ÂÂs Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., after a short illness.
Prosser services: November 29, 2002
Briefly: November 29, 2002; ¢ Toronto: Commission proposes health care changes ¢ Ivory Coast: War fears increase as troops attack rebels ¢ Venezuela: Council schedules vote on Chavez’s leadership ¢ Moscow: Putin sides with press in fight over freedoms
s club: November 29, 2002; For North Carolina coach Matt Doherty, there wasnÃ¢ÂÂt a lot of time to savor the Tar HeelsÃ¢ÂÂ stunning victory against No. 2 Kansas University in the Preseason NIT. Stanford is next - another game plan to design, another challenge to meet for the youngest team in the country.
s loss: Radar blip or omen?: November 29, 2002; Suddenly, there are doubts. Suddenly, weÃ¢ÂÂre not sure. Is Kansas UniversityÃ¢ÂÂs menÃ¢ÂÂs basketball team overrated? Are the Jayhawks really as tepid and tentative as they appeared in Wednesday nightÃ¢ÂÂs stunning loss to North Carolina in the Preseason NIT semifinals?
Kansas-Florida Notebook: Bad back still bothering Hinrich: November 29, 2002; Kansas senior guard Kirk Hinrich practiced on Thanksgiving Day in preparation for todayÃ¢ÂÂs game against Florida. However, he practiced only on a limited basis and still is experiencing back pain sustained in WednesdayÃ¢ÂÂs loss to North Carolina.
Zelpha M. Edmonds: November 29, 2002; Services are pending at Barnett Funeral Home for Zelpha M. Edmonds, 85, Oskaloosa. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa. She died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Saudi money dangerously misdirected: By Jim Hoagland, Washington Post Writers Group; November 29, 2002; Cash handouts are a way of life, and a way of survival, for Saudi Arabia’s otherwise rapacious royals. Paying protection money is how they make problems disappear. Or at least travel to someone else’s doorstep.
Muppets, Brady Bunch on tap: By Kevin McDonough, Tune In; November 29, 2002; The spirit of Frank Capra has clearly inspired two very silly holiday offerings, “It’s A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie” (7 p.m., NBC) and “The Brady Bunch in the White House” (7 p.m., Fox).
Virginia’s new terrorism law applies to sniper case, legal experts say: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; When the Virginia Legislature passed a bill this year authorizing the death penalty for acts of terrorism, lawmakers hoped their work would be a mere precaution that never had to be implemented.
Troops make their own Thanksgiving in Kuwait: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; It was approaching noon in the deserts of Kuwait. The sand was not blowing much and it was just about time for Thanksgiving dinner.
After somber ‘01 event, crowd enjoys traditional Plaza lighting ceremony: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; The annual Thanksgiving night lighting of the Country Club Plaza attracted hundreds of thousands of people to the upscale shopping center, with a return to its traditional style after last year’s more somber, patriotic event.
People: November 29, 2002; ¢ A prince, a pub and a poet ¢ Elton John trashes 007 theme ¢ Kline enjoys ‘juggling act’ ¢ Britney backs out of restaurant
Baseball alienating fans Expos have left: Moving 22 of Montreal’s ‘home’ games to Puerto Rico will make dollars, not sense; By Ken Daley, The Dallas Morning News; November 29, 2002; A recent vacation provided an opportunity to hop this city’s Metro to the Pie IX station that stops underneath Olympic Stadium.
Lavin to blame for Bruins’ shame: By Steve Bisheff, The Orange County Register; November 29, 2002; They used to gather at the start of every basketball season to raise banners at Pauley Pavilion. Now they just gather to raise doubts.
Corrections: November 29, 2002; The Journal-WorldÃ¢ÂÂs policy is to correct all significant errors that are brought to the editorsÃ¢ÂÂ attention, usually in this space. If you believe we have made such an error, call (785) 832-7154, or e-mail news@ljworld.com.
guitar music: November 29, 2002; While most rock musicians are scrambling to fit rap and digital samples into their repertoire, Joe Satriani has stuck with what he knows best: guitar. And thereÃ¢ÂÂs no argument that the man truly knows it.
When presidents hide truth: By Jane Eisner, Knight Ridder Newspapers; November 29, 2002; Josiah Bartlet is only the latest American president to hide a serious medical condition from the public, and the fact that his administration exists only on the small screen and in the viewers’ imagination makes the issue no less compelling.
Denial colors global politics: By Cal Thomas, Tribune Media Services; November 29, 2002; Raise your right hand if you believe the official Saudi Arabian explanation for how money supposedly sent to an Islamic charity in this country by the wife of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States “unwittingly” wound up in the hands of two of the 9-11 terrorists.
Sears seeks to revive glory: 116-year-old firm aims to regain market share with makeover; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Donna Lucy strolled past a colorful display of Lands’ End sweaters just inside Sears’ main entrance and surveyed the other changes at a retail chain where she has shopped for years.
Zelpha M. Edmonds: November 29, 2002
Concert tour buses invade downtown: By Jon Niccum; November 29, 2002; They’re hard to miss. Hefty luxury buses regularly line the streets of downtown Lawrence. These road-weathered machines act as a portable household for musicians and crew, who share tour quarters for months at a time.
KU’s loss: Radar blip or omen?: By Chuck Woodling; November 29, 2002; Suddenly, there are doubts. Suddenly, we’re not sure. Is Kansas University’s men’s basketball team overrated? Are the Jayhawks really as tepid and tentative as they appeared in Wednesday night’s stunning loss to North Carolina in the Preseason NIT semifinals?
Briefly: November 29, 2002; ¢ Washington, D.C.: Jets deployed in attempt to intercept reported contrail ¢ Tokyo: Japan’s unemployment rate climbs again to record high ¢ Florida: Astronauts take NASA’s first Thanksgiving Day spacewalk
Briefly: November 29, 2002; ¢ London: Officials ban export of Michelangelo work ¢ Saudi Arabia: Carcinogens found at Saudi air base ¢ Pakistan: Troops begin retreat from border with India
Arizona developer considering golf community in Reno County: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; The U.S. Women’s Open golf championship could continue to pay economic dividends for the area, with an Arizona developer considering a 600-acre planned community in eastern Reno County.
Don’t be hardheaded this holiday: By Michelle Singletary, The Color of Money; November 29, 2002; My grandmother had one word for me when I wouldn’t take her astute advice: hardheaded. Big Mama used that word often to describe people who just wouldn’t do what they knew was right.
More cruise passengers fall victim to virus: November 29, 2002; Forty people aboard the Disney cruise liner Magic reported feeling sick Thursday, pushing the number of reported illnesses on the current voyage to 160, Disney officials said.
Jury convicts suspect of trying to rape nonexistent 10-year-old: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; The 10-year-old girl never existed. The important thing, prosecutors said, was that Steven Peterman believed she was real - and was preparing to rape her.
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized after accident: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor remained hospitalized Thursday, a day after a car she was riding in struck a light pole on Sunset Boulevard, family members said.
Calendars an undressed success: Regular folks cast aside modesty in name of fund-raising; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Forget the rummage sales and pancake breakfasts. For serious fund-raising, posing in the buff for calendars seems to be the ticket.
Local Briefs: November 29, 2002; ¢ Offices closed for holiday ¢ Banks will be open today. ¢ Charity: Tree auction to raise funds for The Shelter Inc. ¢ Community outreach: Holiday party planned with ‘Today’ show gifts
Cowboys shock ‘Skins: Spurrier’s squad sinks in ninth straight loss to Dallas; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Steve Spurrier stirred up most of the Dallas Cowboys with a comment he made 10 months ago. For Emmitt Smith, the motivation to beat the Washington Redskins’ coach began in 1989, when he was a junior at Florida.
Heisman winner still anybody’s guess: At least nine college football players could make strong case for national-award winner; By Vahe Gregorian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; November 29, 2002; At least for now, at least at the summit, the Bowl Championship Series process is all tranquility and transparency.
The Saudi role: November 29, 2002; A new U.S. task force is needed to check on Saudi Arabian activities. The Bush administration has set up a task force whose goal is solicit more help from Saudi Arabia in the war on terrorism.
Special deliveries treat local families to delicious Thanksgiving feasts: November 29, 2002; Minnie Pearl Thomas gasped when the box placed next to her dining room chair was opened. Ã¢ÂÂThis is a grand delight,Ã¢ÂÂ the 81-year-old east Lawrence woman said when she saw the food that would later become her Thanksgiving Day dinner. Ã¢ÂÂI thank the Lord.Ã¢ÂÂ
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; November 29, 2002
Jayhawks eager for second chance: November 29, 2002; Kansas UniversityÃ¢ÂÂs menÃ¢ÂÂs basketball players had a lot to be thankful for on Thursday. The JayhawksÃ¢ÂÂ blessings included turkey and dressing and an up-close look at the festive MacyÃ¢ÂÂs Thanksgiving Day Parade from team headquarters at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Special deliveries treat local families to delicious Thanksgiving feasts: By Mike Belt; November 29, 2002; Minnie Pearl Thomas gasped when the box placed next to her dining room chair was opened. “This is a grand delight,” the 81-year-old east Lawrence woman said when she saw the food that would later become her Thanksgiving Day dinner. “I thank the Lord.”
180 pounds of cocaine found in motor home: November 29, 2002; When a Winfield man bought a recreational vehicle at a sale in Oklahoma, he wasn’t expecting to find recreational drugs inside.
Sharon defends seat amid deadly violence: The Los Angeles Times; November 29, 2002; Prime Minister Ariel Sharon crushed Benjamin Netanyahu in a contest Thursday for the leadership of their rightist Likud Party, setting the Israeli leader on the path to probable victory in January’s general elections.
Rivalry caps tough season for Slocum: Embattled Texas A&M coach suffered losses, disgruntled fans, player’s death; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum thought he had been through the worst of an already difficult season. His defense was crumbling, his team was losing at home and disgruntled fans were calling for his job.
NBA Roundup: Pacers end Mavs’ run: Dallas’ winning streak ends at 14 after 110-98 loss; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Mavericks owner Mark Cuban bit his lower lip as he walked off the court, wearing a look of dejection and disappointment for the first time since last spring.
Company hopes Jayhawk caskets will attract faithful alumni: November 29, 2002; People arenÃ¢ÂÂt dying to buy Jayhawk caskets - at least not yet. But the president of Collegiate Memorials is trying to change that. The Macon, Ga., company, which builds caskets featuring the logos of 50 universities, is set to begin marketing its Kansas University model next year, President Scott Walston said.
Briefly: November 29, 2002; ¢ Houston: Texas man charged in $7 million fraud case ¢ Michigan: Judge says school violated student’s rights ¢ Seattle: Suit seeks to bar deportations to Somalia
School districts plan lawsuit on sales tax: By Dave Ranney; November 29, 2002; Three school districts in Wyandotte County plan to file a lawsuit challenging the legality of Johnson County voters’ passing a quarter-cent sales tax to raise money for their public schools.
The Saudi role: J-W Editorials; November 29, 2002; A new U.S. task force is needed to check on Saudi Arabian activities. The Bush administration has set up a task force whose goal is solicit more help from Saudi Arabia in the war on terrorism.
Briefly: November 29, 2002; ¢ Tokyo: Dignitaries gather for prince’s funeral ¢ London: Miss World contestants rehearse in London
Jayhawks eager for second chance: By Jim Baker; November 29, 2002; Kansas University’s men’s basketball players had a lot to be thankful for on Thursday. The Jayhawks’ blessings included turkey and dressing and an up-close look at the festive Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from team headquarters at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
Kansas-Florida Notebook: Bad back still bothering Hinrich: By Jim Baker; November 29, 2002; Kansas senior guard Kirk Hinrich practiced on Thanksgiving Day in preparation for today’s game against Florida. However, he practiced only on a limited basis and still is experiencing back pain sustained in Wednesday’s loss to North Carolina.
Company hopes Jayhawk caskets will attract faithful alumni: By Regina Cassell; November 29, 2002; People aren’t dying to buy Jayhawk caskets - at least not yet. But the president of Collegiate Memorials is trying to change that. The Macon, Ga., company, which builds caskets featuring the logos of 50 universities, is set to begin marketing its Kansas University model next year, President Scott Walston said.
Gators chomp Jayhawks, 83-73: By Chris Cottrell; November 29, 2002; Roy Williams warned everyone that he thought his team did not deserve all the preseason accolades heaped on them. This week the team proved him right. Before this week, Williams had never lost a preseason NIT game. Now he has lost two in a row. Despite a furious second-half comeback that whittled Florida’s lead from 19 down to two points, Kansas could not overcome 14-for-31 three-point UF shooting. Overall, Kansas turned in a worse performance than Wednesday’s loss to North Carolina, hitting just 38 percent from the floor, and only 22-of-36 free throws.
6Sports video: Hinrich questionable, Simien likely to play in NIT game: November 29, 2002; 6Sports reports on Jayhawk senior Kirk Hinrich’s back injury and sophomore Wayne Simien’s ankle sprain.
6Sports video: Jayme Lisher, Free State Senior High School Scholar Athlete of the Month: November 29, 2002; 6Sports presents the November High School Scholar Athlete of the Month.
6News video: LINK kitchen has large Thanksgiving turnout: November 29, 2002; 6News reports on the Thanksgiving day happenings at the LINK kitchen.
6News video: Ottawa man hits one million miles: November 29, 2002; 6News reports on an Ottawa resident who has travelled over one million miles in his 1993 Honda Accord.
Chanute to be honored in namesake town: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Octave Chanute was a man of many interests. He played an important role in Kansas City’s development, and a town in eastern Kansas is named for him.
Old home town - 25, 40 and 100 years ago today: Courtesy Watkins Community Museum; November 29, 2002
Real problem: November 29, 2002
McDonald’s to start accepting plastic: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; McDonald’s wants to make your fast food even faster by letting you put a burger on your credit card.
Networks duel over sweeps numbers: By Verne Gay, Newsday; November 29, 2002; Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but … CBS Tuesday claimed a crucial November sweeps just minutes after NBC claimed victory.
Colo. forest fire suspect expected to change plea: By Bill McKeown, The Gazette; November 29, 2002; A former U.S. Forest Service employee accused of starting a forest fire that devoured 137,000 acres and more than 130 homes last summer is expected to change her plea from innocent to guilty, a spokesman for prosecutors has confirmed.
Honor Roll: McLouth Middle School: J-W Staff Reports; November 29, 2002; McLouth Middle School recently announced its first-quarter honor roll:
Americans take a day to give thanks: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Americans marked Thanksgiving on Thursday with parades full of music and color, a helping hand for the poor and the comfort and joy of gathering with family and friends.
U.N. monitors revisit Iraqi sites: Weapons inspectors are off to ‘a good start’ after four-year break; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; The U.N. weapons hunters, sweeping Thursday through a disused bio-warfare installation, spotted a disconnected refrigerator. They moved in, threw open the door and recoiled in disgust.
Ralph N. Adams: November 29, 2002
Baker University plans two holiday parties: November 29, 2002; Baker University plans holiday gatherings in Topeka and the Kansas City area for alumni and friends.
On the record: November 29, 2002
Blood center relocates: Director hopes new place will increase donors; By Dan Smith; November 29, 2002; The address has changed, but the mission remains the same for Lawrence’s primary blood supplier. Doors closed for the last time Nov. 20 at the Community Blood Center’s former home at 535 Gateway Drive.
‘Bleeding Kansas’ summit planned: Proponents to study possible advantages of historic designation; By Joel Mathis; November 29, 2002; Proponents of a “Bleeding Kansas” national heritage area are planning a community summit in late January to kick-start the process.
Anthem singer proudly hails from KU: Opera singer, alumna will reprise role for basketball tournament in Big Apple; By Terry Rombeck; November 29, 2002; Jayhawk basketball fans traveling to New York City for tonight’s Preseason NIT consolation game will hear a familiar voice singing the national anthem.
Kenya suicide attack kills 12: Terrorists also fire missiles at airliner; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; In a twin attack reminiscent of al-Qaida’s well-coordinated 1998 assault on the U.S. embassies in East Africa, suicide bombers Thursday in Kenya killed 12 people at an Israeli-owned beach hotel, and two missiles narrowly missed an airliner carrying home Israeli holidaymakers.
Shoppers rejoice; season in full swing: Retailers pull out stops to attract spenders; By Leslie Earnest, Los Angeles Times; November 29, 2002; Hoping sex, cheap champagne, discounted diamonds and other gimmicks sell, retailers are trotting out bold new tactics and dusting off tried-and-true ones to jolt consumers out of the shopping doldrums and into stores this holiday season.
Mets owe New York $1 million in back rent: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; The Mets might owe the city $1 million in back rent for Shea Stadium, the New York Post reported. “It’s a projection based on an initial audit,” Megan Sheekey, a spokeswoman for the Parks Department, told the Post.
Cards pick firm to build stadium: St. Louis hopes to play in new facility in 2006; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; An Indianapolis firm that has built eight of the last 11 major league ballparks has been selected to build the St. Louis Cardinals’ new stadium.
Running game gives OU new look: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; It’s a safe bet Oklahoma will have more success running the ball Saturday against Oklahoma State than it did a year ago.
Magic worried about Hill’s health: Standout has regained some of his excellence, but there continue to be ‘rough spots’; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; When Grant Hill sprints down the floor and finishes a fast break with a dunk, he gives the Orlando Magic every reason to believe he can lead them on a big playoff run. But when Hill’s surgically repaired left ankle aches, he watches from the sideline.
Jordan to retire again at season’s end: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Michael Jordan said Thursday he would retire for the third and final time after this season and resume his role as partial owner of the Washington Wizards.
Cowboys hammer Seawolves: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Janavor Weatherspoon and Tony Allen each scored 17 points as Oklahoma State beat Alaska Anchorage 98-69 late Wednesday night in the first round of the Great Alaska Shootout.
NFL Briefs: November 29, 2002; ¢ Buccaneers sign ex-Jayhawk Warner ¢ Dolphins’ Fiedler slowly improving
Pats good enough to stop Lions: The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Getting a punt blocked, throwing an interception in the red zone and racking up nine penalties usually is a recipe for defeat. Unless the opponent is the Detroit Lions.
Pair lead at Nedbank: Goosen, DiMarco tied at elite golf tourney; November 29, 2002; Retief Goosen and Chris DiMarco each shot 4-under-par 68 Thursday to share the first-round lead at the $4.06 million Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Huskers hoping to salvage season with victory against Buffaloes: Colorado defeated Nebraska 62-36 last season; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; Nebraska is looking to salvage something from its worst season in 41 years. The Cornhuskers wrap up the regular season against No. 13 Colorado today, and a win against the Buffaloes would be their first against a Top 25 opponent this year.
Carolina won’t rest on heels: Stanford up next for Doherty’s club; The Associated Press; November 29, 2002; For North Carolina coach Matt Doherty, there wasn’t a lot of time to savor the Tar Heels’ stunning victory against No. 2 Kansas University in the Preseason NIT. Stanford is next - another game plan to design, another challenge to meet for the youngest team in the country.
Satriani continues to make ‘Strange’ guitar music: By Jon Niccum; November 29, 2002; While most rock musicians are scrambling to fit rap and digital samples into their repertoire, Joe Satriani has stuck with what he knows best: guitar. And there’s no argument that the man truly knows it.

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