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Should the city of Lawrence continue its financial support of public transit (the T)?

Poll results

Response Percent
No, if the T can’t turn a profit, it shouldn’t be run.
 
 47%
Yes, public transit is important and should be given as much support as needed.
 
 42%
No, Lawrence doesn’t need a public transportation system.
 
 8%
Yes, but the city should reduce its subsidization of the T.
 
 1%
Total 7239

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6News e-Poll looks at funding for ‘The T’
August 11, 2003
(Web Posted Monday at 4:46 p.m.) “The T,” which is the city’s transit system has often been criticized as not living up to its expectations of ridership.
State champions
August 11, 2003
Area briefs
August 11, 2003
¢ Governor to appear at Kansas City events ¢ Children to learn history in mud fort workshop ¢ Tonganoxie ready for fair ¢ Lawrence schools promote worker to energy manager ¢ Army fort plans opening ceremony
Teachers encourage parents to get involved at school
By Tim Carpenter
August 11, 2003
Lawrence teachers don’t welcome idle chatter in class, but they’re in agreement that constructive communication with parents is critical to success of students at school.
Project records residents’ memories of WWII
By Mike Belt
August 11, 2003
When John Glinka and Les Hannon were trying to survive World War II, they had no idea that more that 60 years later they’d still be thinking and talking about their experiences.
Smithsonian’s American Indian museum taking shape
By Lauren Wilbert - Knight Ridder Newspapers
August 11, 2003
Tourists may soon wonder about a sudden rock formation at the end of the National Mall neighboring the U.S. Capitol. The “rock structure” is not a creation by Mother Nature, but a man-made look-alike that will house the National Museum of the American Indian.
Loaiza wins 15th for Sox
Chicago, Minnesota keep pace with Royals in Central
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Esteban Loaiza is proving his skeptics wrong. Loaiza allowed four hits over eight innings and Paul Konerko homered as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics, 5-1, Sunday.
Briefly
August 11, 2003
¢ Lebanon struck for teen’s death in Hezbollah shelling ¢ Tropical storm leaves eight dead, 12 missing ¢ Bombs raise tensions before VIP wedding
Briefly
August 11, 2003
¢ Police: Suicidal gunman kills former boss ¢ Sharpton reminds congregation to vote
People
August 11, 2003
¢ ‘S.W.A.T.’ takes custody of No. 1 ¢ Costner screens new Western ¢ Nelson toasts Texas lawmakers
On the record
August 11, 2003
Fifth Colorado resident dies of West Nile virus
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
A fifth person has died from the West Nile virus in Colorado, the state hardest hit by the disease this year.
Fuel shortage, intense heat provoke angry Iraqis
Attacks in Baghdad, Tikrit wound Americans
By Tarek Al-Issawi - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Scattered protests about fuel shortages and power cuts caused by intense heat erupted in the southern city of Basra for a second day Sunday, and an American soldier died of heat stroke as temperatures crept higher than 120.
Iraqis say U.S. troops ambushed family
By Scherezade Faramarzi - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
The night air hung like a hot wet blanket over the north Baghdad suburb of Slaykh. At 9 p.m., an electrical transformer blew up, plunging the neighborhood into darkness. American soldiers, apparently fearing a bomb attack, went on alert. Within 45 minutes, six Iraqis trying to get home before the 11 p.m. curfew were shot and killed by U.S. forces.
Indonesian terrorists suspected of targeting U.S. oil companies
By Richard Paddock - Los Angeles Times
August 11, 2003
The Jemaah Islamiyah extremist network, already accused of bombing nightclubs in Bali and the Marriott hotel in Jakarta, is suspected of planning attacks on U.S. oil companies and other targets in the Indonesian capital.
Bomber to appeal death sentence
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Lawyers for Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, who was sentenced to death last week for his role in the Bali nightclub bombings, said they will appeal the verdict today.
Driving us to distractions
By Paul Vitello - Newsday
August 11, 2003
I was driving along — eating a peach and thinking about world affairs, wondering what kind of president Jerry Springer would make, doubting whether any president could get peaches to taste like they used to, checking the back seat again (one-handed) for that darned missing relaxation tape — when something on the radio distracted me. It was a shocking report about distraction.
City commission to conduct public hearing on 2004 budget
J-W Staff Reports
August 11, 2003
The Lawrence City Commission will conduct a public hearing on recommended 2004 city budget and consider adoption of the budget ordinances.
Schwarzenegger, Reagan share similarities
By Mike Antonucci - Knight Ridder Newspapers
August 11, 2003
f Arnold Schwarzenegger seems to be the second coming of Ronald Reagan — on his way from movie actor to governor — it’s not just because of their Hollywood roots. Other similarities may be crucial between now and the Oct. 7 recall election.
Democrats unlikely to win back House
By Juliet Eilperin - The Washington Post
August 11, 2003
Numerous Democratic strategists have become convinced in recent months that their party is unlikely to pick up the dozen seats it needs to retake the House, even in the face of a sluggish economy and mounting questions about Iraq that could be issues to use against the Republican-dominated administration.
Pilot whales released to sea
By Coralie Carlson - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Five pilot whales, nursed to health by human rescuers, were released Sunday into the Atlantic Ocean nearly four months after they stranded themselves in shallow water off the Florida Keys.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
August 11, 2003
For Monday, Aug. 11, 2003
Parents of murder victims discuss whether to forgive
By Tim Potter - The Wichita Eagle
August 11, 2003
For about one hour, 50 relatives of murdered people sat in a workshop discussing a touchy question: “Do I have to forgive?” The question, easy for some to answer, complex for others, brought emotions to the surface. Lips trembled and voices rose, at times straining to contain anger and old pain. Opinions varied.
Leavenworth County Fair kicks off
By Mike Belt
August 11, 2003
After months of hard work, 4-H and FFA members put all their efforts on the line this week at the 77th annual Leavenworth County Fair.
Furcal turns triple play
Brave 12th to accomplish feat
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
It all happened so quickly, even Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal wasn’t sure what he accomplished.
Niners’ WR Lloyd tickled at Kansas City homecoming
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
August 11, 2003
Unable to get drafted by his hometown team, Brandon Lloyd did the next best thing. He came home to score his first touchdown in the NFL.
College football nuggets popping up everywhere
By Chuck Woodling
August 11, 2003
College football notes and quotes while wondering if Kansas University will ever be mentioned in the same breath with the BCS …
Husband-to-wife liver transplant succeeds
By Jim Fitzgerald - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Teddy Mocibob gave up smoking and drinking, and then he did a little gambling. He surrendered 60 percent of his liver to his wife, Elena, despite doctors’ warnings of the possible risks to his health and even his life — and having to cast aside his longtime vices.
Kitchen seeks volunteers
J-W Staff Reports
August 11, 2003
LINK, a nonprofit organization that serves free, hot meals to the community, needs volunteers to serve lunch on Aug. 16 and 23.
Kansas Sampler Foundation promotes state’s rural culture
By Amy Shafer - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Marci Penner loves small Kansas towns. She’s thrilled to talk about them. She formed a foundation to help them. And now she’s touring the state — visiting all of its 626 incorporated towns.
Wine outlook mostly rosy for state’s grape growers
Restrictions on sales are industry’s only trace of sour taste
By Mike Belt
August 11, 2003
Kansas, the grape state? The state’s sprawling wheatfields aren’t likely to be replaced by fields of grapevines. But there is increasing interest in growing grapes — and making wine — across the state.
Iverson sticking up for flawed Americans
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Allen Iverson plopped himself down, covered his cornrows with a red, white and blue doo rag and pronounced himself proud to be representing all Americans — especially the troubled ones with whom he has something in common.
Russian cosmonaut marries bride from space station
By Juan Lozano - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
The bride blew the groom a kiss. He blew one back — from about 240 miles above terra firma. Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko didn’t let the fact that he’s living aboard the International Space Station stop him from marrying his earthbound bride, Ekaterina Dmitriev, in the first wedding ever conducted from space.
Briefly
August 11, 2003
¢ Koreans to meet with Russia before talks ¢ Parish welcomes return of elected gay bishop ¢ U.N. says repatriation of Iraqi refugees delayed
Briefly
August 11, 2003
¢ Protesters assemble at nuclear power plant ¢ Blair apology sought for dead weapons expert ¢ Cult’s headquarters raided after fatality
New runway to open
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
A new runway scheduled to open next month is expected to help the city’s economy while improving airfield safety.
Britain endures record heat
August 11, 2003
Briefly
August 11, 2003
¢ Eight soldiers, police killed in Chechnya ¢ Nation’s gas prices rise about 4 cents per gallon
Competitive edge
Pooling research resources is just one example of how Kansas universities can better serve the state by working together.
J-W Editorials
August 11, 2003
Reducing some of the competition between state universities in Kansas may be the key to increasing their ability to compete in the national arena.
Not funny
August 11, 2003
Safe medications?
August 11, 2003
A question of manhood?
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
August 11, 2003
Let’s agree on one thing right from the top: The arm is not an erogenous zone. Not for most of us, anyway. I mean, if you turn to pudding when somebody touches you there, more power to you. For the rest of us, though, it’s not a particularly personal area. But apparently, it is for David Lewis.
Consumers give tech support dismal rating
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
One in three consumers who contacts a software maker for technical support goes away with the problem unresolved, according to Consumer Reports magazine.
Briefcase
August 11, 2003
¢ Product turns windows into sound generators ¢ Young adults lacking financial education
Atty. Gen. offers self for ‘roast’ to raise campaign money
By Scott Rothschild
August 11, 2003
High-powered lobbyists and corporations are helping sponsor a fund-raiser for Atty. Gen. Phill Kline this week. Friday’s fund-raiser is being touted as a “roast” of Kline at his home in Topeka “for an evening recounting the fun, follies and foibles of Phill.
Analysis: Insurance decision affirms authority of commissioner
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Executives’ dreams of exploring new markets and tapping new sources of capital died when the Kansas Supreme Court blocked the sale of the state’s largest health insurance company to an Indiana firm.
Tornado cleanup not on whirlwind pace
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
More than three months after tornadoes slashed through the Kansas City metro area, some residents and cities are still waiting for help from insurance companies or the federal government.
Jon Leroy Blandin
August 11, 2003
Sharon K. (Mayhugh) Coup
August 11, 2003
Jane A. DeYoung Marschand
August 11, 2003
Services for Jane A. DeYoung Marschand, 57, Mission, formerly of Topeka, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnett Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. Cremation will follow.
Emma Helen Doran
August 11, 2003
Services for Emma Helen Doran, 86, Macksville, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church, Macksville. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery, Macksville.
Candidate list comprises varied names
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
By the 5 p.m. Saturday deadline, as many as 193 candidates had filed to run for governor in the Oct. 7 recall election of Democrat Gray Davis.
Raiders trip Blue Springs, 8-6
J-W Staff Reports
August 11, 2003
Tommy Mangino’s two-run, two-out home run in the top of the ninth inning lifted the Lawrence Raiders to an 8-6 American Legion baseball victory Sunday over Blue Springs, Mo. The game was added to give the teams game action during a layoff between state tournaments and regionals.
Board to listen to public comment on budget
J-W Staff Reports
August 11, 2003
The Lawrence school board will seek public comment on a draft of a $106.8 million budget for 2003-2004 school year.
Gordon wins at Glen
Robby, not Jeff, prevails in road race
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Robby Gordon was doing everything he could to preserve fuel, and his timing was perfect because those in pursuit of him were in the same predicament.
Nolan’s late three helps Shock slip past Liberty in OT
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Deanna Nolan’s three-pointer with 4.2 seconds left in overtime gave the Detroit Shock a 90-87 win over the Liberty Sunday.
Bengals bungle in debut
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Marvin Lewis and Carson Palmer made forgettable NFL debuts Sunday.
Love completes wire-to-wire win
International victory pushes veteran to top of PGA money list
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Davis Love III took all of the suspense out of The International Sunday, birdieing three of the first four holes and cruising to his fourth victory of the season.
Bliss never lived up to reputation
By Skip Bayless - Knight Ridder Newspapers
August 11, 2003
Having Dave Bliss as your coach appeared to be such, well, bliss. Church-going family man. Clean-cut community pillar. Former All-Ivy League guard at Cornell. Bob Knight disciple. Two-time Big Eight Conference coach of the year at Oklahoma. Dedicated teacher, who could be so warm and witty with school officials and players’ parents.
Pena miffed after Royals’ victory
Kansas City manager vows ‘somebody’s going to get it’ after Tampa throws behind Guiel late in 7-3 win
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
An angry Tony Pena vowed revenge against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He won’t have a chance to get it until next season. The Royals manager was steamed after Tampa Bay reliever Jesus Colome threw behind Aaron Guiel in the ninth inning of Kansas City’s 7-3 victory Sunday
All Jayhawks great and small
Kids Day attracts throng to watch KU practice
By David Mitchell
August 11, 2003
In his effort to build Kansas University’s fan base, football coach Mark Mangino hasn’t forgotten the little guys. About 200 children watched the final 30 minutes of Sunday’s practice, then mingled with players and coaches while collecting autographs on the field south of Anschutz Pavilion. Including parents, more than 300 fans braved the heat for Kids Day.
Internet history project expands
KU site’s creator ready to cover all of state’s past
By Terry Rombeck
August 11, 2003
After completing a Web site on Kansas University history, Henry Fortunato is ready to tackle a bigger topic — the history of the entire state. Fortunato, a graduate student at KU, is partnering with the Kansas State Historical Society and KU’s Hall Center for the Humanities for a new Web site, “This Day in Kansas History,” which is set to launch early next year.
Army Corps’ new plan doesn’t alter Missouri River flow
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Under court order to lower Missouri River water levels this summer for endangered species, the Army Corps of Engineers proposes a new river-management plan it says will protect wildlife without altering the Missouri’s flow.
Growing arrests of women linked to increased drug use
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Prison authorities say a surge in the number of women in prison in the last few years is linked mostly to an increase in drug use. The drug of choice is methamphetamine, a highly toxic and addictive drug used for everything from weight loss to a long-term high.
Lifetime tackles Max Factor heir story
Kevin McDonough
August 11, 2003
Based on court transcripts and news accounts, “A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster” (8 p.m., Lifetime) stars Jason Gedrick as the handsome heir to the Max Factor fortune who used the drug GHB to sedate women so that he could repeatedly rape them. And he videotaped them, too.
Tony-winner Gregory Hines dies of cancer
By Tim Molloy - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Gregory Hines, the greatest tap dancer of his generation who transcended the stage with a successful screen career that included starring roles in “White Nights” and “The Cotton Club,” has died at 57.
Afghans blame U.S. for mysterious ‘tiger’ attacks
Resentment toward troops bolsters legends
By Robyn Dixon - Los Angeles Times
August 11, 2003
To hunt the ferocious ‘tiger cat’ on the Shomali plains north of Kabul, the capital, you must move through a maze of walled dirt alleys and dip into the icy fear that chills entire villages. Along the way, you must interrogate bombastic heroes who claim to have wrestled and killed these beasts single-handed, and sift conflicting descriptions of something like a big dog, or a fox or a cat.
Afghanistan’s leaders welcome NATO takeover of peacekeepers
By Todd Pitman - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
Afghanistan welcomed the impending NATO takeover of the 5,000-strong multinational peacekeeping force Sunday and urged that it be expanded beyond Kabul.
Liberia leader leaves today
President bitter toward U.S. in final message
J-W Wire Reports
August 11, 2003
President Charles Taylor delivered a farewell address Sunday to a nation bloodied by 14 years of war, declaring himself “the sacrificial lamb” to end what he said was a U.S.-backed rebel war against his besieged regime.
Tonganoxie growth creates boom town
By Joel Mathis
August 11, 2003
Jerry Daskoski watches every year as more children walk through the entrance to Tonganoxie Elementary School. Make that entrances. There are now so many students in Tonganoxie that school administrators have them enter the building at different locations.
‘We are crazy, and we love it,’ Californians say
By Peter Larsen - The Orange County Register
August 11, 2003
It was a week of daunting decisions, the kind that separate the men and women from the boys and girls. “It’s the most difficult decision I ever made in my entire life,” Arnold Schwarzenegger told Jay Leno — and the nation — as he announced Wednesday he would run for governor of California. “Except for the one in 1978 when I decided to get a bikini wax.”
Sosa goes deep twice in Cubs’ win
Chicago slugger drives in all three runs to support Prior in 3-1 win over Los Angeles
The Associated Press
August 11, 2003
Only one player could have overshadowed Mark Prior Sunday, and that was Sammy Sosa.
Vivian B. Watson
August 11, 2003
Software tracks social connections
Companies aim to strengthen relations in work force using computers
By Brian Bergstein - Associated Press Writer
August 11, 2003
The notion that we wander the planet with no more than six degrees of separation from one another is more than just urbane trivia to Antony Brydon. It’s the basis for his new company.
Cash reserve tops author’s guide to financial independence
By Michelle Singletary
August 11, 2003
“What should I do with my money in this troubled economy?” This is a question I am often asked by readers, friends, family members and people I meet at parties. Usually the first question is followed by: “What stocks are a good buy?”
Gadhafi seeks to rehabilitate his image
By Jim Hoagland
August 11, 2003
Dealing with the devil is an old and at times necessary diplomatic tactic. But dealing with the devil’s public relations advisers and international lawyers to help him protect his image? That has to go beyond the pale.
Briefly
August 11, 2003
¢ Autopsy: 4-year-old died of malnutrition ¢ Lutherans hope to avoid gay controversy ¢ Bush visit to promote forest-thinning plan ¢ Police: Suspect shoots deputy, daughter, self
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