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Wildgen: Review shows police not at fault in fatal collision
By Jeff Golimowski
August 29, 2003
(Updated Friday at 5:06 p.m.) Lawrence City Manager Mike Wildgen said Friday that officers engaged in a high speed pursuit Tuesday followed the city's policy adequately and are not to blame for the death of 56-year-old Lawrence resident Judith Vellucci.
Governor not a fan of local sales taxes for schools
By Scott Rothschild
August 29, 2003
(Updated Friday at 2:15 p.m.) Gov. Kathleen Sebelius Friday said she would prefer that communities, such as Lawrence, not try to increase the local sales tax to enhance public school education. “I certainly would prefer that we step up to the table as a state and not have individual communities try to figure out how they are going to fund schools on their own.
Seven more cases of parasite detected
News Center staff
August 29, 2003
(Updated Friday at 6:08 p.m.) A local health official announced Friday that seven more cases of cryptosporidium have been detected in Lawrence. Kay Kent, director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, said that new cases that have been detected brings the total to 22 in the city.
People
August 29, 2003
• ‘Exorcist' director dismissed • Hayek gets friendly at festival • New Mexico courts king film • He's a music man, too
Briefly
August 29, 2003
• Infant dies in hanging by car-seat strap • Escapee child molester gets life sentence
Briefly
August 29, 2003
• American completes record coaster ride • WTO council OKs cheap drugs for countries • Power outage snarls English trains, subway • Iran to begin talks about U.N. inspections
Fix was in
August 29, 2003
Dream weavers
‘Daydream’ combines fashion, art, theater, music
By Richard Gintowt
August 29, 2003
On a freezing night last February, 500 people scurried to Raoul's Velvet Room to see “Detour: A Fashion Show.” Unfortunately, only 250 of them fit in the club. “People that didn't get in were pressed against the window watching,” said Ashlee Hall, a producer of the event. “It made us realize we needed to do another in a bigger, better place.”
‘Creepers’ sequel takes ugly turn
By Jon Niccum
August 29, 2003
It's hardly a surprise “Jeepers Creepers 2” offers little of the foreboding suspense that amped up the fear factor in the original horror flick. Like “Halloween,” “Friday the 13th” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” the series now centers on showcasing the bad guy — a bat-winged demon known as the Creeper (Jonathan Breck) — more than his anonymous victims.
Fall movie lineup ready for battle
By David Germain - Associated Press Movie Writer
August 29, 2003
They'll be fighting on land, on sea, in space, in Middle-earth. Their weapons will include cannons, flame-throwers, swords of all sorts and a guitar case full of guns.
U.S. economy picking up steam
Despite improvement, unemployment continues to rise
The Los Angeles Times
August 29, 2003
The U.S. economy is picking up speed at a faster pace than previously believed, fueled by government outlays for the war in Iraq and consumer spending on cars and home improvements, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Brownback touts bill designed to help rural America
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Small towns wanting to boost their populations — and their economies — need to put some money behind those hopes, Sen. Sam Brownback said.
Commodities
August 29, 2003
Psych units at risk
August 29, 2003
Survivor of warehouse shooting expresses remorse for victims
By Nathaniel Hernandez - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
Eduardo Sanchez had just arrived at the auto-parts warehouse where he worked and was about to put his lunch away when he heard a familiar voice behind him, offering a choice: “Do you want me to tie you up, or do you want to die?”
Past, present history on line in Mississippi vote
By Shelia Hardwell Byrd - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
Barbara Blackmon is campaigning for a prize no black person has attained in a state still wrestling with the ghosts of its segregationist past — election to statewide office in Mississippi.
Vacation rut now a habit
By David Shribman
August 29, 2003
It occurred to me, right about where the Gibbs Falls cutoff heads away to the left off the Crawford Trail, that we might be in a rut. We have tramped along this path several times. We have climbed into these hills for overnights in the remote mountain huts of the Presidential Range the past 10 summers in a row. We have “slumped, scrambled, rolled, bounced and walked, by turns, over this scraggly country” — the language is Thoreau's, but the sentiment is mine — for a quarter century.
T-shirts that speak the truth
By Lenore Skenazy - New York Daily News
August 29, 2003
As you may have noticed over the past half-century or so, T-shirts are becoming more and more interesting. Just walking down the street the other day, I saw shirts that said, “Shop naked” (but why?), “Surrender Martha!” (was that Eliot Spitzer?) and, “No, I will not fix your computer” (well, then, could you just explain how to get the mouse to … Hey! Come back here!).
Fort Riley units ready to ship out for Iraq
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Kelly Cunningham and her two young children gathered Thursday at Fort Riley along with dozens of other families bidding farewell to 3,000 soldiers preparing for deployment.
Kansas town to consider nude dancing ban
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
A Baxter Springs councilman has proposed banning nude dancing within the city limits and has asked Cherokee County to do the same.
‘Lax’ state vehicle policy too liberal, ex-official says
No one questions car purchases, Glasscock says
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Policies regarding vehicle purchases in Kansas state government were “lax” and allowed agencies too much autonomy to spend resources, according to a former state secretary of administration
City briefs
August 29, 2003
Retired KU professor pledges $1 million fund Dogs to get last lap before pool's closing Union opens gallery recalling KU's history
Carl D. ‘Pete’ Denham
August 29, 2003
Services for Carl D. “Pete” Denham, 60, Linwood, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at West Haven Baptist Church, Tonganoxie. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Tonganoxie.
Bush to pay visit to K.C.
Missouri seen as key to 2004 presidential election
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
President Bush travels next week to three Midwestern states to talk about the sluggish economy, an issue that could be a stumbling block in his re-election campaign next year.
Phone towers one foot shy of scrutiny
99-foot structures have county officials considering a change in requirements
By Mark Fagan
August 29, 2003
AT&T Wireless is slipping three new communications towers under Douglas County's regulatory radar. The poles cleared for construction at the edges of Lawrence are tall enough to carry wireless signals for phone customers, but just short of 100-foot height limitation that would permit public comment, generate regulatory involvement and require approval from elected officials.
Area lakes expect big crowds
By Tim Carpenter
August 29, 2003
As many as 70,000 people are expected at Clinton and Perry lakes during this Labor Day weekend, officials estimated Thursday.
Lawrence briefs
August 29, 2003
• Dole protester's trial set for November • Insurance office reports $17,000 burglary • City's sales tax receipts down for August period
On the record
August 29, 2003
Offices to close for holiday
J-W Staff Reports
August 29, 2003
Government offices and public services in Lawrence will be closed Monday for Labor Day. City offices in surrounding towns, including Ottawa, Tonganoxie, Baldwin, McLouth, Oskaloosa, DeSoto and Eudora, also will be closed.
Union wins radio deal for Royals’ broadcasts
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
The Kansas City Royals awarded a four-year radio deal to Union Broadcasting Wednesday, giving Union a win over rival Entercom in the contentious Kansas City sports radio market.
N. Korea plans nuclear weapon test
By George Gedda - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
Rejecting U.S. disarmament demands, North Korea said Thursday it would prove to the world that it possesses nuclear weapons by carrying out a nuclear test, a U.S. government official said.
Britain’s Blair defends Iraqi weapon allegations
Prime minister testifies at suicide inquiry
By Thomas Wagner - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
Prime Minister Tony Blair, facing the biggest crisis of his six years in office, denied Thursday that the government “sexed up” a dossier on Iraq's weapons threat, and said he would have resigned if it had been true.
Transcripts reveal devastation after 9-11 attacks
By Sara Kugler - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
In the frenzy of phone calls that followed the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, trapped workers begged in vain for an escape route and anguished wives desperately sought lost husbands. Screams and sirens echoed in the background as bodies dropped out of the sky.
KU’s Perkins eyeing priority seating plan
By Chuck Woodling
August 29, 2003
Lew Perkins hopes to turn Kansas University men's basketball revenue from a cash cow into a cash herd as soon as possible. Perkins, who took over as KU's athletic director July 7, confirmed Thursday he planned to generate millions of dollars in additional revenue by implementing a priority seating plan for Allen Fieldhouse, starting with the 2004-05 season.
‘We have each other’s backs’
Running backs tight group
By Andy Samuelson
August 29, 2003
So much for a running back controversy for Kansas University's football team. Heck, the starter didn't even know he was starting until he was told by a member of the media a day after it was announced. Better yet, though, is how the backs bonded during two-a-day drills creating a brotherhood, not bad blood.
Kansas City survives Texas, rain
Royals win, 6-5, in 11th after lengthy delay
By Steve Brisendine - Associated Press Sports Writer
August 29, 2003
Mike Sweeney singled in the winning run in the 11th inning to help Kansas City regain first place and overcome two homers by Alex Rodriguez in the Royals' 6-5 win Thursday night over Texas. A-Rod's two solo shots tied him with Barry Bonds for the major-league lead with 39.
City squads optimistic
By Ryan Wood
August 29, 2003
There's no question graduation can be a nasty word for many coaches. Free State High soccer coach Jason Pendleton was hit hard by it this year. Several impact players from last year's 9-7-2 team are gone, including goalkeeper Justin Howell and midfielders Bryan Spangler and Kayvon Sarraf.
KU striving for more success
By Andy Samuelson
August 29, 2003
The number six is a stinging reminder of last year's postseason snub for the Kansas University volleyball team. Despite the Jayhawks' best-ever sixth-place finish in the Big 12 Conference and a record number of wins (19-10) for head coach Ray Bechard, KU was not invited to the NCAA Tournament. It was the first time in Big 12 history six teams didn't make the 64-team field.
New AD targeting respectability
By Andy Samuelson
August 29, 2003
Dwight Pickering remembers when Haskell Indian Nations University was known for heroes, not being hapless.
N. Illinois tops Terps
No. 15 Maryland dumped in season opener, 20-13
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
The ball bounced off the leg of a defender, fluttered into the air and landed softly in the hands of a surprised Randee Drew — a fitting ending to a wild shocker.
Sponsor unhappy with Busch
Driver scolded for scrape with Spencer
By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Sports Writer
August 29, 2003
Kurt Busch was lectured by his sponsor for his role in an argument that led Jimmy Spencer to punch him in the face, and Newell Rubbermaid plans a mentoring program to help its young driver with his behavior.
Capriati cruises in second round
Agassi wins in straight sets
By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press Tennis Writer
August 29, 2003
All of 27, Jennifer Capriati counts as a veteran on the WTA Tour, a member of the old guard fending off the kids.
Chiefs win dull game
K.C. clips Rams as starters barely play
By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press Sports Writer
August 29, 2003
After taking most of the summer off, it was time for Orlando Pace to go to work. Unlike Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk, who didn't start for the St. Louis Rams in the final tuneup for the regular season, a 22-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the annual Governor's Cup game, Pace, a contract holdout all summer, played most of the first half.
Cowboys rip past Raiders
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Bill Parcells knows better than to get too giddy over anything that happens in the preseason. But he also recognizes that beating the Oakland Raiders 52-13 Thursday night can have residual benefits for the Dallas Cowboys — especially considering they set a franchise-record for preseason points, scored on all five drives led by newly named starting quarterback Quincy Carter and got touchdowns from the defense and special teams.
Zoeller fires 66, leads by one
Irwin one stroke back at final Champions Tour major
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Fuzzy Zoeller had a 6-under 66, including three straight birdies to open the back nine, and held a one-stroke lead over Hale Irwin Thursday in the opening round of the Jeld-Wen Tradition, the year's final major on the Champions Tour.
Romanowski a disgrace to NFL
By Steve Bisheff - The Orange County Register
August 29, 2003
The official team punishment called for an undisclosed fine and a one-day suspension. Talk about a thug getting off easy.
Pistons swap Curry for Raptors’ Hunter
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
The Detroit Pistons traded Michael Curry to the Toronto Raptors for Lindsey Hunter Thursday.
Records will be released, but likely will reveal little
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Prosecutors in the sexual assault case against Kobe Bryant said Thursday they would not appeal a judge's order to release some of the sealed court records.
U.S. routs Puerto Rico
Duncan scores 16 as Americans roll
By Chris Sheridan - Associated Press Basketball Writer
August 29, 2003
Daniel Santiago's hook shot was bouncing softly around the rim when Elton Brand reached up and knocked it off. It would have been goaltending in the NBA, but not under international rules.
6News video: Cho charged with second-degree murder
August 29, 2003
Charges were filed Thursday against Nam Ouk Cho, 19, in the death of 56-year-old Lawrence resident Judith Vellucci following a high-speed pursuit of Cho by the Lawrence police.
6News video: Outbreak spurs search for virus’ source
August 29, 2003
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are helping local authorities investigate the cause of 15 cases of cryptosporidium.
6News video: Communication towers just short of regulations
August 29, 2003
Three new AT&T Wireless towers are being constructed one foot shy of the height that would require county oversight.
6News video: Shenk Intramural Fields getting ready for action
August 29, 2003
KU Recreation Services spent the past year refurbishing the West Campus fields to help avoid the drainage problems of the past.
6Sports video: Royals complete sweep of Rangers
August 29, 2003
Only one run was scored before the rain forced a delay, but KC would go on to win 6-5 in 11 innings.
6Sports video: Free State boys soccer team ready to go
August 29, 2003
Coach Jason Pendleton has high hopes for the team, which lost six seniors to graduation last year.
6Sports video: True freshman second on depth chart
August 29, 2003
Wichita's John Randle is backing up sophomore Clark Green.
6Sports video: Ansel named to awards watch list
August 29, 2003
KU punter Curtis Ansel has been named to the Ray Guy watch list.
6Sports video: ‘Hawks to open against ‘Cats
August 29, 2003
Mark Francis and his team open their season today against Northwestern.
6Sports video: Volleyball team takes on Western Kentucky
August 29, 2003
KU opens its season at 5 p.m. today without Andi Rozum, who is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Expos turn back Phillies again
Montreal’s Vazquez extends scoreless streak to 26 innings
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Javier Vazquez and the Montreal Expos had Olympic Stadium rocking one more time before heading out on the road for a couple of weeks.
Stadium upgrades continue
By David Mitchell
August 29, 2003
Kansas University completed a two-year, $26 million renovation of Memorial Stadium in 1999, and a new AstroPlay field was installed in 2000.
U.N. had Iraq security proposal in works
By D'Arcy Doran - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
Even before the fatal bombing at the United Nations headquarters in Iraq, anxiety was growing among its staff as the summer wore on and security deteriorated, U.N. officials said.
Kansas lake water to float Missouri barges
By Amy Shafer - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to use water from drought-stricken Kansas reservoirs to support barge traffic on the Missouri River.
Minister faces execution for abortion-clinic killings
By David Crary - Associated Press National Writer
August 29, 2003
Barring the unlikely possibility of a stay, a Presbyterian minister who gunned down an abortion doctor next week will become the first American executed for anti-abortion violence.
Pursuit of justice
Local law enforcement officers and prosecutors should vigorously pursue the case against the fleeing motorist involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash.
J-W Editorials
August 29, 2003
The tragic and senseless death of a Lawrence woman who died when the car she was driving was struck by a motorist fleeing from Lawrence police has saddened and angered many local residents.
Controversial Kansas City casino opens
Tribe still wants larger building near Kansas Speedway
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
After years of controversy, the Wyandotte Nation of Oklahoma quietly opened a casino Thursday on its land in downtown Kansas City, Kan., but the dispute may not be over.
Briefly
August 29, 2003
• FBI to arrest teen in Internet attack • Suburbs may fuel obesity, studies say • Pulitzer Prize winner named poet laureate • University announces new admissions policy
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
August 29, 2003
For Friday, Aug. 29, 2003.
Unbelievable
August 29, 2003
More than half-inch of rain falls in Lawrence
J-W Staff Reports
August 29, 2003
A pair of afternoon showers Thursday brought the first significant precipitation to the area in 18 days.
Lynx stun Sparks
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
Tamika Williams stole a pass and scored with seven seconds left as the Minnesota Lynx opened the WNBA playoffs by overcoming a 21-point deficit, stunning the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Sparks, 74-72, Thursday night.
Briefly
August 29, 2003
• Glickman vs. Brownback Senate race unlikely • Adult charges filed against teen in shooting
6News video: Heat takes toll on area plant life
August 29, 2003
Leaves are turning brown early as trees try to cope with the severe lack of water.
City to review fatal police chase
Lawrence official promises thorough probe of events, pursuit policy
By Eric Weslander
August 29, 2003
City Manager Mike Wildgen said Thursday the city wouldn't “gloss over” questions raised after a Tuesday night police pursuit turned deadly. Wildgen plans to meet today with Police Chief Ron Olin to review whether officers followed department rules during the chase across Lawrence. And the city manager and his staff will review whether the department's policy on pursuits is appropriate or needs to be changed.
Parasite outbreak strikes more victims
Source still a mystery; city believes water safe
By Joel Mathis
August 29, 2003
Health authorities said Thursday they still were seeking the source of a parasitic outbreak in Lawrence as the number of cases continues to rise.
Peruvian panel releases report on civil war, blaming both sides
By Monte Hayes - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
A final report on Peru's brutal 20-year war against the Shining Path insurgency concluded that nearly 70,000 people were killed, and that military officers responsible for many of those deaths committed massive human rights abuses, an official said Thursday.
Ruling keeps Missouri from raising minimum age for strippers
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
A Missouri law raising the minimum age for nude dancers from 18 to 19 appears to be a violation of the First Amendment right to free expression, a federal judge ruled in barring enforcement of the law.
Material Girl flashback leads MTV awards show antics
By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
Just like her first time, Madonna made jaws drop and cheeks blush at the 20th annual MTV Video Music Awards — only she had help Thursday night from the latest generation of video divas, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Prime-time ‘Peanuts’ falls short
Kevin McDonough
August 29, 2003
The Peanuts gang returns in the new animated special “Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown” (8 p.m., ABC). “Traded” is set in Charlie Brown's field of nightmares — the baseball diamond.
Daily ticker
August 29, 2003
Judge can’t hold religion above the law
By Ellen Goodman
August 29, 2003
Earlier this summer a young Iraqi went to one of the Islamic courts springing up in the holy city of Najaf to confess to the judge that he'd killed his mother. She'd dishonored the family by committing adultery, he said to the cleric-turned-judge. The son later explained that he'd chosen to make his case to the self-proclaimed Islamic court because it would “rule according to our Shiite traditions. This is the true court. This is the ruling of God.”
Dental services
August 29, 2003
Gasoline prices: Pump Patrol seeks deals
August 29, 2003
The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.65 at Citgo in North Lawrence. Three other Lawrence stations — Citgo, 2005 W. Ninth St., Zarco Phillips 66, 900 Iowa; and Site Service Station, 946 E. 23rd St. — were selling at $1.66.
U.S. still seeks world peacekeeping help
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
The Bush administration is making little progress in its new efforts to draw other nations into contributing peacekeeping troops to Iraq by having the United Nations endorse the operation.
Jayhawks whack ‘Cats to begin ‘03 season
By Chuck Woodling
August 29, 2003
This just in: Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr has asked fans to stop the tradition of throwing marshmallows because they'll melt and stick to Michigan Stadium's new artificial playing surface. Apparently those are the marshmallows you buy at the store and not Kansas State's nonconference opponents.
Yankees avoid sweep
White Sox absorb 7-5 setback in series finale
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
The White Sox had scored two quick runs in the first inning, and another blowout in the Bronx seemed possible.
Laughing matter?
August 29, 2003
Briefcase
August 29, 2003
• Ingersoll-Rand sells Baxter Springs plant • Goodyear plans to cut another 500 positions • Deadline is Sunday for first do-not-call list • TeleTech Holdings to add jobs in Topeka
Ten Commandments supporters continue Alabama prayer vigil
By Kyle Wingfield - Associated Press Writer
August 29, 2003
More than 1,000 supporters of suspended Chief Justice Roy Moore rallied Thursday at the state judicial building to pray for the return of the justice's Ten Commandments monument to the building's rotunda.
Weather withers trees
By Jeff Golimowski
August 29, 2003
Falling leaves are an autumn fixture. This year they're falling in summer. “It's really gotten bad in the last week,” said Bruce Chladny, a horticulturist with K-State Extension. “We're seeing a lot of trees with drought stress and heat stress.”
Three more West Nile cases reported in state
The Associated Press
August 29, 2003
State health officials have confirmed three new human cases of West Nile virus, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Thursday.
Jayhawks boast abundant talent
By Chuck Woodling
August 29, 2003
Mark Francis has been doing a lot of head scratching. In his fifth season as Kansas University's soccer coach, Francis still isn't sure who to put on the field when the Jayhawks open at 5 p.m. today against Northwestern at SuperTarget Field.
Safety concerns surface at lakes
By Mike Belt
August 29, 2003
Ed Bradney has been a recreational boater for nearly 30 years. This weekend he will be out on Clinton Lake in his speedy power boat, enjoying the last holiday weekend of the summer. And thousands of others will be doing the same at other lakes across Kansas and the nation.
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