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Texas' Michael Hollimon (14) is greeted by teammates Ruben Gonzalez
(45) and Eric Sultemeier, second from right, after Hollimon's home
run. The Longhorns won their College World Series elimination game
Tuesday against Miami, 5-1, in Omaha, Neb

Sammy Sosa speaks at a news conference prior to serving the final
game of a seven-game suspension for using a corked bat. Sosa spoke
Tuesday in Cincinnati

New York's David Wells delivers against Tampa Bay. Wells pitched
New York to a 10-2 victory, giving the Yankees a split of their
doubleheader with the Devil Rays Tuesday in New York. Tampa Bay won
the opener, 11-2

Renegades baserunner Kyle McManness, left, avoids a tag by Wichita
Gators' Chad Morrison. The Renegades beat the Gators, 11-8 and
14-8, Tuesday in Eudora

Serena Williams, left, holds her trophy after defeating her sister,
Venus, right, in the 2002 Wimbledon final. The sisters were placed
on opposite sides of the draw Tuesday for the 2003 event in
Wimbledon, England

Tiger Woods waves to the gallery after putting during the second
round of the U.S. Open. Turns out the Olympia Fields Country Club
course wasn't the pushover last week in Olympia Fields, Ill., that
everyone made it out to be

San Antonio center David Robinson faces a group of reporters at the
team's practice facility. Robinson, who announced his retirement
before the season, met with the media Tuesday in San Antonio

Indy Racing League driver Gil de Ferran, who won the Indianapolis
500 earlier this season, speaks with members of the media. De
Ferran was in Kansas for time trials Tuesday at Kansas Speedway in
Kansas City, Kan

Indy Racing League driver Scott Dixon answers questions following
practice at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City Kan

Indy Racing League driver Scott Dixon stops in pit row during
practice at the Kansas Speedway Tuesday

Indy Racing League driver Tony Kanaan horses around for a TV crew.
A handful of racers tested cars Tuesday at Kansas Speedway in
Kansas City, Kan

Former Kansas University guard Kirk Hinrich talks to reporters.
Hinrich spoke at KU coach Bill Self's basketball camp Tuesday at
Horejsi Center

Former Kansas University basketball standout Kirk Hinrich, center,
and KU junior-to-be Aaron Miles shoot around for a slew of
captivated campers. Hinrich spoke to the youths Tuesday at coach
Bill Self's basketball camp at Horejsi Center

Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire, right, is ejected from the game
by umpire Larry Poncino in the sixth inning. The Royals beat the
Twins, 14-7, Tuesday in Kansas City, Mo

Kajsa Mullenix, 11, is being rewarded with a trip to Disneyland for
her love of reading, academic excellence and volunteerism.
Mullenix's family will travel to Los Angeles in July for five days
of fun

Holocaust survivor Eva Edmands hid with her family during World War
II in a rectory, where they were cared for by a French priest,
L'abbe Claudius Longeray, shown in the photograph. Edmands now
lives in Lawrence

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Polls

Should the Lawrence School District test children who might have been exposed to lead paint at school and begin a lead paint abatement program?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes. Common sense dictates the district go beyond government rules.		41%
No. The school district is in compliance with state and federal regulations regarding lead paint and the cost of a complete lead abatement program would be astronomical.		32%
The issue needs further study by the school district on what should be done and what the cost would be..		21%
Undecided.		4%
Total	355

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Douglas County wheat harvest under way: By Chad Lawhorn; June 18, 2003; (Updated Wednesday at 10:52 a.m.) Wheat harvest has begun in Douglas County, and early reports are that the crop may be well-above average.
People: June 18, 2003; ¢ Thurmond first-time grandfather ¢ 9-11 author wins Peace Prize ¢ ‘CSI’ star weds ¢ Ventura to be honored for integrity
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; June 18, 2003; For Wednesday, June 18, 2003.
United to expand e-mail services: Passengers would be able to send, receive messages; The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; United Airlines, hoping for an edge in the competition for business travelers, plans to be the first airline to offer two-way e-mail capability aboard all its domestic flights.
Â¡Fiesta Mexicana!: Volunteers use family recipes for celebration; By Jim Baker; June 18, 2003; People who happen to pass by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church these days are likely to linger there, lured by an aroma hanging in the air.
Children bored? Try these easy-to-make snacks: By Susan Krumm; June 18, 2003; Do you have some quick and nutritious snacks that my children can make this summer?
‘Dora’ show charms with bilingual touch: By John Rogers - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; In a little more than two years, Nickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer” has vaulted past “Blues Clues” to become the most popular show on cable or commercial broadcast television among preschoolers. And with a national tour under way, it could get bigger still.
K.C. Post 83 trips Raiders: J-W Staff Reports; June 18, 2003; Kansas City Post 83 scored two runs in the ninth and one in the 10th, defeating Lawrence’s Raiders, 7-6, Tuesday at Eisenhower Park.
On the record: June 18, 2003
Huge inning carries Royals: Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 18, 2003; Once the Kansas City Royals finally started hitting, there was no stopping them. The Royals turned a 3-1 deficit into a 13-3 bulge with a team-record 12-run inning Tuesday night en route to a 14-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
NASCAR goes from Winston to wireless: Nextel lined up to replace R.J. Reynolds as title sponsor next season; By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 18, 2003; NASCAR is trading cigarettes for cell phones. Wireless communications giant Nextel has reached a deal to replace R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as the title sponsor of NASCAR’s premier series, the Winston Cup.
Briefly: June 18, 2003; ¢ Guilty plea entered in drug-tampering case ¢ Heart attack ruled cause of lake death ¢ Truck-tractor collision leaves one dead
Hinrich a Jayhawk jet setter: Ex-KU guard speaks at camp amid NBA team workouts; By Gary Bedore; June 18, 2003; Waiting for the NBA draft is wearing out former Kansas University guard Kirk Hinrich. “I’m just real anxious for it all to be over,” the 6-foot-3 ex-Jayhawk said Tuesday, catching his breath at Bill Self’s KU basketball camp a day before resuming his whirlwind schedule of one-on-one workouts for NBA squads.
IRL’s Kanaan buoyant at Speedway: By Andy Samuelson; June 18, 2003; Maybe there is something in Brazil’s water. Indy Racing League points leader Tony Kanaan, who often has joked that the best drivers came from Brazil because of its water, was drinking American H20 during Tuesday’s media session at the Kansas Speedway.
Steps to save calories: June 18, 2003
Canada to allow homosexual marriage: By Colin McClelland - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; Canada will change its law to allow homosexual marriage, joining Belgium and the Netherlands as the only countries where same-sex couples can legally wed, Prime Minister Jean Chretien announced Tuesday.
Ready to read: Local readers are expected to line up to read about the latest Harry Potter adventure.; J-W Editorials; June 18, 2003; It’s “Late Night with Harry.” You don’t have to be a Harry Potter fan to get excited about any book for young people that inspires a party to celebrate its midnight release.
KU opposes proposed zoning: By Mike Belt & Terry Rombeck; June 18, 2003; Kansas University and Lawrence officials say they want a joint city-university study group to discuss a zoning proposal that has become contentious in recent weeks.
Three Mets combine for one-hitter: Seo earns victory as New York faces minimum 27 Marlins in 5-0 win; The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; It wasn’t perfect, but it’s as close as the New York Mets have ever come in their 42-year history.
Local briefs: June 18, 2003; ¢ City band concert has dance theme ¢ Board’s denial may stop housing developments ¢ Congressman hires Lawrence resident
Wells gives Yankees split: New York divides doubleheader with Devil Rays; The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; David Wells showed foundering teammate Jeff Weaver how it’s done.
Briefly: June 18, 2003; ¢ Window mark thought to resemble Virgin Mary ¢ Cab driver arrested in serial slayings ¢ Grenade-deaths suspect feared harm to Muslims ¢ Suspect sentenced for ‘66 racial slaying
Briefly: June 18, 2003; ¢ Police investigate death at Toughman fight ¢ U.S. soldier killed during weapons hunt ¢ President says he’ll step down for cease-fire ¢ Iranian opposition group raided; 159 detained ¢ House of Commons says cheers to 24-hour pubs
Ratepayers seek Westar audit: Group worried about health of utility operations, aircraft costs; By Chad Lawhorn; June 18, 2003; A ratepayers group is seeking a new investigation of Westar Energy to insure the company’s bread-and-butter utility business was not damaged by former CEO David Wittig.
Campaign promotes lightning awareness: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has proclaimed next week as Lightning Awareness Week.
Fans’ double standard a sham: With good guys like Duncan, Robinson playing, NBA Finals supposedly too boring; By Mike Bianchi - The Orlando Sentinel; June 18, 2003; Hypocrites. We’re all a bunch of hypocrites. We say we want our pro athletes to be clean-cut and classy. We say we like our superstars to be humble and hard-working. We say we like our champions to be devoid of small minds and big mouths.
Sosa hopes fans forgive: Cubs’ slugger concludes seven-game suspension; By Joe Kay - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 18, 2003; Sammy Sosa spent the final day of his suspension asking fans to forgive and forget that he used a corked bat. His manager knows it won’t be that simple.
Daily ticker: June 18, 2003
Pizza company hires homeless to hold ads: Businesses get creative when selling products; The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Instead of going Dumpster-diving for maybe a half-eaten sandwich and some cold fries, Peter Schoeff, a 20-year-old homeless man, was served a slice of hot pizza dripping with cheese.
Alice I. Madsen: June 18, 2003; Services for Alice I. Madsen, 93, Eudora, will be at a later date at United Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Neb.
Lou Ann George: June 18, 2003; Services for Lou Ann George, 60, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Woodling: Popovich’s KU connections still paying off: By Chuck Woodling; June 18, 2003; I had to smile the other day when I read a story about Gregg Popovich, the bland, low-profile head coach of the newly crowned NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. The story intimated that Popovich, who avoids the spotlight like an albino, would like nothing more now than to become the Invisible Man.
Briefly: June 18, 2003; ¢ Ex-ministers: Government exaggerated Iraqi threat ¢ WHO chief says SARS under control for now ¢ Palestinians kill 7-year-old; peace talks still faltering
Local briefs: June 18, 2003; ¢ Lethal carbon monoxide found in fire victims ¢ Cell phone tower gets board’s OK to grow
Tolerance is community job: By Dorothy E. Nary, Michael L. Wehmeyer and Glen W. White; June 18, 2003; The recent incident in Lawrence in which a young man with disabilities was beaten by a group of teens as he walked home alone has wounded many people in our community. For the young man, Josh Graves, it is a cruel lesson that having a disability can provoke a physical assault. It was also a physically and emotionally painful way to begin his summer vacation.
Israel must resist reprisals: By Stanley Crouch - New York Daily News; June 18, 2003; Once again, the blood is flowing hot and sticky in the Middle East. One act of violence is responded to by another. It is a terrible, terrible time. Tragic.
Op-ed throws down gauntlet on taxes: By David Broder; June 18, 2003; Without intending to, Grover Norquist has done the Democrats a huge favor. The president of Americans for Tax Reform and influential presiding officer at a famous weekly strategy session of conservative organizations honored The Washington Post last week with an op-ed article modestly headlined “Step-by-Step Tax Reform.”
Pledge optional: June 18, 2003
Tax gaps: June 18, 2003
Fan of the T: June 18, 2003
Model father: June 18, 2003
Old Glory shines on west campus: Giant stained-glass U.S. flag installed at KU’s Dole Institute; By Terry Rombeck; June 18, 2003; It’s a 960-piece, 1-ton tribute to America. A 36-foot-high stained-glass American flag — believed to be the largest in the world — was installed Tuesday at the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University.
Court upholds secret jailings: National security cited in ruling involving 9-11 detainees; The Los Angeles Times; June 18, 2003; A divided federal appellate court ruled Tuesday that the Bush administration was justified in refusing to identify hundreds of foreigners charged with immigration violations after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Attorney: Senator ‘hit lottery’ after DUI: Lawmaker denies motor vehicles division gave special treatment; By Dave Ranney; June 18, 2003; Questions are being raised about the handling of a drunken-driving charge filed against a state senator. Under state law, most people convicted of the charge lodged against Sen. Ed Pugh would have their driver’s licenses suspended for 30 days and restricted an additional 330 days.
Survey: Lawrence employers’ hiring outlook bleak: By Chad Lawhorn; June 18, 2003; Lawrence employers are less optimistic about their hiring plans than they were a year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday.
National prospects reach lowest level in decade: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Three out of four employers expect to cut jobs or hold off on hiring this summer, contributing to the worst employment market since the early 1990s, a new survey said Tuesday.
Wichita plant among candidates for Boeing work: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; The Boeing plant in Wichita was the company’s only site specifically identified Monday as a candidate for airframe work on the new 7E7 aircrafts, but officials at the plant cautioned that final 7E7 production decisions won’t come until later this year.
Westar seeks to fill vacancies on board of directors: J-W Staff Reports; June 18, 2003; Westar officials have hired an Overland Park-based consulting firm to find two new members to serve on the company’s board of directors.
Commodities: June 18, 2003
Mexican food recipies: J-W Staff Reports; June 18, 2003; These recipes were provided by Loretta Chavez, one of the original Fiesta Mexicana organizers.
Smith Services: June 18, 2003; Services for Dennis Joseph Smith, 48, Lawrence, will be at 4 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mary L. Graves: June 18, 2003
Cleo May Metzger Moore Shuck: June 18, 2003; Services for Cleo May Metzger Moore Shuck, 75, rural Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Willow Springs Old German Baptist Meeting House. Burial will be Saturday at Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester, Ind.
Donald Duane Fiehler: June 18, 2003; ervices for Donald Duane Fiehler, 70, Wellsville, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Wilson’s Funeral Home, Wellsville. Inurnment will be at Wellsville Cemetery.
McCleery Services: June 18, 2003; Graveside services for Eris “Misty” McCleery, 55, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
James A. Pierce: June 18, 2003; Services for James A. Pierce, 59, Lyndon, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lyndon United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Stull Cemetery.
Edythe Lorraine Nightingale: June 18, 2003; Services for Edythe Lorraine Nightingale, 74, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Debbie Flessner Powell: June 18, 2003; Graveside services for Debbie Flessner Powell, 47, Teague, Texas, will be at 11 a.m. today at Upchurch Cemetery, Norwich.
Thousands of new Harry Potter books stolen in England: By Jane Wardell - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; Thousands of copies of the new Harry Potter book were stolen from outside a warehouse just days before the latest installment in the popular series was to go on sale around the world, police said Tuesday.
The WB features tame surfer reality show: Kevin McDonough; June 18, 2003; Alone among the desperate networks, the WB has kept its “reality” quotient to a minimum this season. That’s interesting and surprising, considering the genre’s reported appeal to the WB’s youthful demographic. With the garish (and often deliciously cheesy) exception of “The Surreal Life,” the WB has earned its audience the old-fashioned way, with earnest and angst-ridden dramas, including the thoughtful newcomer “Everwood.”
State lab confirms monkeypox case: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Health officials confirmed Tuesday that a northeast Kansas woman has the state’s first case of monekypox and the first case west of the Mississippi River.
Fourth suspect in rape arrested: Three adults, juvenile accused of having sex with 13-year-old; By Eric Weslander; June 18, 2003; A judge set unusually low bonds Tuesday for two of the four suspects accused in the rape of a 13-year-old Lawrence girl.
AMA endorses cloning for research: By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; The American Medical Assn. endorsed cloning for research purposes Tuesday, putting the nation’s largest organization of doctors officially at odds with the Bush administration.
N. Korea threatens war in event of blockade: By Barbara Demick and Robin Wright - Los Angeles Times; June 18, 2003; In an unusually explicit threat, North Korea warned Tuesday it would take “an immediate physical retaliatory step” against the United States if Washington imposed a blockade in the ongoing standoff over Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
Roe v. Wade plaintiff seeks case’s reversal: By Lisa Falkenberg - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; The former plaintiff known as “Jane Roe” in the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion sought to have the case overturned in a motion filed Tuesday that asks the courts to consider new evidence that abortion hurts women.
GOP pushes Medicare drug plan past first House hurdle: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; Republicans eased their Medicare prescription drug bill over its first House hurdle Tuesday night, rejecting Democratic claims it would leave seniors worse off and erode the foundation of the 38-year-old health care program.
Governor dismisses idea of selling Kansas Turnpike: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is not considering selling the Kansas Turnpike to a private group, her spokeswoman says.
Biologist keeps waterways clear of zebra mussels: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Kansas waterways are clear of zebra mussels, and Lynn Davignon wants them to stay that way.
Lawrence Datebook: June 18, 2003
Sidelines: June 18, 2003; ¢ Texas avoids elimination ¢ McGovern headed to Hays ¢ Madrid acquires Beckham
Williamses could clash in final: Venus, Serena placed in opposite brackets at Wimbledon; The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; After an all-Belgian French Open final broke the streak, Wimbledon could be another all-in-the family affair.
All-Star athletes begin practice: High school players gather in Lawrence for Saturday’s Native American game; By Chuck Woodling; June 18, 2003; Nearly 50 of the nation’s best Native American high school football seniors came to town Tuesday. They’re here for the second annual Native American All-Star football game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Haskell Stadium.
Glass 14th in Oregon: J-W Staff Reports; June 18, 2003; Lawrence’s Bob Glass is in 14th place after the second round of the PBA Senior Epicenter Classic Tuesday at Epicenter Bowling Complex in Klamath Falls, Ore. Glass has a 16-game total of 3,292 heading into today’s final rounds. Mike Pullin of Rochelle, Ill., is in first place at 3,646.
Cubs’ first baseman resumes workouts: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Hee Seop Choi rejoined the Chicago Cubs and resumed workouts Tuesday, 10 days after a collision at Wrigley Field knocked him unconscious.
6News video: Eudora readies for a busy fireworks season: June 18, 2003; The town is one of the few in the area to allow the purchase of fireworks.
6News video: Glass flag flies at Dole Institute: June 18, 2003; The 960-piece banner is believed to be the largest stained-glass flag in the world.
6News video: KU memorial gets $30,000 boost: June 18, 2003; A Leawood businessman who grew up watching the Korean War in his homeland is making a donation toward a Korean War memorial on campus.
6News video: KDHE officials discuss lead paint in Lawrence schools: June 18, 2003; The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a limited scope to deal with the paint in the schools, and although they have talked with Lawrence schools, officials have not visited the buildings.
6Sports video: Royals set team record in defeating Twins: June 18, 2003; KC racked up a record 12 runs in one inning on its way to defeating Minnesota 14-7.
6Sports video: Renegades win two more: June 18, 2003; Lawrence improves to 8-6 with a sweep of a doubleheader with the Wichita Gators.
6Sports video: Self prepares for summer evaluation periods: June 18, 2003; Kansas is getting ready to make up some lost ground in the recruiting race at the Adidas and Nike camps this July.
6Sports video: Hinrich works through busy summer: June 18, 2003; Cross-country trips, NBA workouts and an appearance at Bill Self’s camp keep the former ‘Hawk hopping.
Spurs looking to future: Possible free-agent additions include Malone, Kidd; By T.A. Badger - Associated Press Writer; June 18, 2003; The San Antonio Spurs have the NBA championship trophy and a considerable amount of money to spend trying to make themselves even stronger next season.
U.S. Open offers perspective: Olympia Fields course wasn’t pushover; Woods isn’t washed up; By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer; June 18, 2003; By the end of the week, Olympia Fields wasn’t the pushover everyone thought it was. By the end of the year, Tiger Woods might not be in the slump everyone thinks he is.
Shock end record sizz with win over Sparks: The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Swin Cash scored 20 points as Detroit beat the Los Angeles Sparks, 87-78 in overtime, Tuesday night, snapping at 18 games the longest winning streak in the seven-year history of the WNBA.
Texas ousts Miami, 5-1: Longhorns advance; Stanford knocks off South Carolina, 13-6; The Associated Press; June 18, 2003; Texas’ Sam LeCure responded to one of the toughest situations a freshman pitcher could face.
Renegades sweep twinbill: By Steve Schmidt - Journal-World Sports Writer; June 18, 2003; Tuesday’s doubleheader matchup between the Lawrence Renegades and Wichita Gators pitted a 6-6 squad against an 11-1 team.
Sixth-grader wins national contest: By Tim Carpenter; June 18, 2003; The rewards will be sweet for Kajsa Mullenix’s good deeds and love of reading.
KU pursues memorial to ‘Forgotten War’: South Korea native donates $30,000 toward proposed plaza to honor veterans of 1950s conflict; By Terry Rombeck; June 18, 2003; Yong Kim still vividly remembers the invasion of his hometown by North Korean troops.
Holocaust scholar examines ‘hidden childhoods’: Jews who concealed heritage often faced identity crises later; By Jim Baker; June 18, 2003; Even decades later, after her family had found a safe home in the United States, the mental scars of Eva Edmands’ “hidden childhood” lingered.
Briefcase: June 18, 2003; ¢ Abercrombie & Fitch sued for discrimination ¢ Former Rite Aid leader faces prison sentence ¢ Payless cuts outlook ¢ Lawrence resident to lead state program

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