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County commissioners tour Dole Institute
By Mark Fagan
June 27, 2003
(Updated Friday at 12:45 p.m.) Douglas County commissioners wandered Friday through the new 28,000-square-foot Dole Institute of Politics, and found the hilltop view nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Dot-coms offer $1 billion in fraud case
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Some of the hottest Internet companies of the 1990s boom tentatively agreed Thursday to pay investors at least $1 billion to settle allegations that the dot-coms’ initial public offerings of stock were rigged to benefit favored customers.
Daily ticker
June 27, 2003
Constitution is supremely key to courts
Cal Thomas
June 27, 2003
Gregory Peck, who died earlier this month, had many roles for which he will long be remembered. The one that may have had the most influence on this country was the “voice-over” he provided in 1987 for a TV commercial falsely characterizing Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork as favoring poll taxes and literacy tests, among other horrors.
U.S. court rulings send message to world
Jim Hoagland
June 27, 2003
Race has long been an important force in American standing in world opinion, for better and for worse. In issuing its rulings about affirmative action this week, the Supreme Court spoke not just to the nation but also to the world and offered a much-needed positive message about the state of American society. What the world saw was an imperfect society continuing to wrestle in public with the demons of racism, as it has done throughout much of its history.
Watson opens fast … again
Kansas City native leads Senior Open after 66
By Rusty Miller - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 27, 2003
Another first round of an Open, another terrific day for Tom Watson.
Sorenstam, Wie share spotlight
Annika won’t be center of attention today
By John Curran - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Annika Sorenstam won’t be the only one drawing a crowd at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
Money root of all success
NASCAR teams with healthy budgets have edge
By Tom Gardner - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Winning in any form of racing requires the right combination of people, equipment and luck — and plenty of money.
Kansas sodomy law nullified
Advocates say ruling may increase civil rights for homosexuals
By Joel Mathis
June 27, 2003
Until Thursday, Kansas was one of four states with laws prohibiting homosexual sex. No more. The U.S. Supreme Court in a landmark ruling Thursday struck down a similar Texas law, also invalidating same-sex sodomy bans in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
Heppert hyped for tournament
Volleyball player excited to play with club team in U.S. Junior event in Atlanta
By Mike Miller
June 27, 2003
This was one trip Jenny Heppert couldn’t wait to take. Heppert, an incoming senior at Free State High, and her club volleyball team, Team KC, qualified for the USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championships in April. For the past two months, Heppert has been practicing with her team for the tournament, which begins today at the Atlanta Convention Center.
On the record
June 27, 2003
Gottstein services
June 27, 2003
Next step is right move for NASCAR
By Lee Spencer - The Sporting News
June 27, 2003
The NASCAR Nextel Cup? It’s got a nice ring.
Narrator vocalizes Potter world
By Anthony Breznican - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
The malevolent warlock He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named lives inside of Jim Dale.
No fate worse than ‘Dead’
Kevin McDonough
June 27, 2003
Life stinks and then you die. And then things get even worse. That roughly sums up the tone of the new supernatural drama “Dead Like Me” (9 p.m., Showtime).
Briefcase
June 27, 2003
¢ Former Enron leaders face pension charges ¢ Former KU business dean steps down at Kroger ¢ Kansas City Southern merger clears hurdle ¢ ConAgra earnings slide
Dole Institute dedication to fill city hotels
By Jeff Golimowski
June 27, 2003
In business, zero isn’t usually a number you want to see. Yet on computer screens throughout Lawrence, zeros and red negative numbers are causing smiles for hotel operators. In hotel computer systems, zero means every room is reserved; negative numbers mean the hotel’s overbooked.
Court overturns injunction against Microsoft
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned a judge’s order that would have forced Microsoft to include competitor Sun Microsystems’ Java software in its Windows operating system.
Vouchers a fresh option
Program helps seniors add produce to their diets
By Joel Mathis
June 27, 2003
Art and Dianne Lingle always have enjoyed visiting the Lawrence Farmers Market, where they wander from vendor to vendor, picking up fresh vegetables along the way. Now they have extra incentive to make the trip. The Lawrence couple are among 288 older Douglas County residents who receive state vouchers to buy their fruits and veggies at the market.
Buehrle baffles Twins
White Sox hurler spins five-hitter in 5-1 victory
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Mark Buehrle took another step toward getting his season back on track, and the Chicago White Sox did the same.
Cubs waste Prior’s 16 strikeouts
Jenkins’ three-run homer in ninth boosts Brewers to 5-3 triumph
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
After all those strikeouts, Mark Prior was worn out. Moments later, his Chicago Cubs were cooked, too.
Hinrich, Collison find new homes
Bulls select ex-KU guard with seventh overall pick
By David Mitchell
June 27, 2003
Kirk Hinrich was selected sooner than expected Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The wait still was as bad as Kansas University’s former All-American guard had imagined.
Coaches proud of draftees; Dooley the man
By Gary Bedore
June 27, 2003
Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich are walking advertisements for staying in school.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
June 27, 2003
Lawyers did too little to avoid death penalty
June 27, 2003
In an important test of legal standards for death penalty cases, the Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the sentence of a Maryland inmate, saying his lawyers had not adequately investigated his history as a victim of childhood abuse.
Collison lands ‘good spot’ in Seattle
By Chuck Woodling
June 27, 2003
Nick Collison isn’t prescient, but the former Kansas University basketball standout had a darned good premonition the day before the NBA draft. Asked Wednesday about his thoughts on the draft, Collison said he figured he wouldn’t go any lower than 12th and said Seattle, which owned the No. 12 pick, “would be a good spot.”
No surprise: LeBron picked No. 1 by Cavs
By Chris Sheridan - Associated Press Basketball Writer
June 27, 2003
LeBron James strode onstage wearing an all-white suit, appropriate garb for a player expected to be the savior of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sparks stifle Silver Stars
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Kansas University product Tamecka Dixon scored 13 of her 19 points in the second half, helping the Los Angeles Sparks rally to defeat San Antonio, 67-58, Thursday.
Hy-Vee fueling up for station
June 27, 2003
Documentary captures spelling bee spectacle
By Jon Niccum
June 27, 2003
“Hellebore.” “Cephalalgia.”
Woods to play in Buick Open
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Tiger Woods will defend his title at the Buick Open and try to become the first player in more than 35 years to win the event in consecutive years.
Doctor says victim had 18 gunshot wounds
June 27, 2003
Quincy M. Sanders died March 14 of “multiple gunshot wounds” — 18 to be exact, though some of them were grazes.
Anniversary
June 27, 2003
Briefly
June 27, 2003
¢ Police recover gear taken from trooper’s car ¢ 13-year-old hospitalized after accidental shooting ¢ University names new ombudsman
Believe in ‘Lima Time,’ baby: K.C. retains first place in AL Central - Royals 4, Indians 1
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Jose Lima is making the most of this opportunity.
Pink House makes landlord see red
By Jon Niccum
June 27, 2003
When Scott Horn and Peter Berard decided to host concerts in their living rooms, many Lawrence music fans thought it was a great idea. The owners of the property didn’t see it that way.
Hoping for the last word
‘Spellbound’ star Angela Arenivar reflects on being queen of the bee
By Jon Niccum
June 27, 2003
“As an eighth-grader, I never realized I was living the American dream,” says Angela Arenivar, one of the stars of the documentary “Spellbound.” “The movie really put that into perspective for me. My parents did come over here from Mexico to provide a better way of life for their children. We’ve all taken advantages of the educational opportunities that they wanted us to have.”
Channel 6’s ‘Fusion’ takes detour onto ‘Turnpike’
By Jon Niccum
June 27, 2003
Call it a facelift, an artistic revision or an outright radical overhaul. Whatever the description, Lawrence’s “Fusion” transforms into “The Turnpike” this week.
Natural gas prices, shortages concern Bush administration
Crisis ‘will touch virtually every American’
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham warned Thursday that severe gas shortages and high prices are “a national concern that will touch virtually every American.” Abraham, opening an industry summit on natural gas, acknowledged there are few steps that can be taken to increase natural gas supplies. But he said the Bush administration sees the emerging crisis as a top priority and will try to mitigate any effects.
K.C., American leaders discuss overhaul operations
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
American Airlines Inc. expects to decide the fate of three overhaul bases, including one at Kansas City International Airport, by the end of the summer, Mayor Kay Barnes said.
Government to launch do-not-call list
Federal Trade Commission expects registry to halt 80 percent of telemarketing calls
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Promising the gift of silence for people bedeviled by telemarketers, the government will launch a national do-not-call list today intended to block phone sales pitches from nearly all sources.
‘Worst of layoffs may be behind us,’ economist predicts
Labor Department announces new claims for jobless benefits fell for third consecutive week
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
The number of American workers filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped for a third straight week, suggesting the pace of layoffs is stabilizing. Another report showed the economy was more sluggish at the beginning of 2003 than previously thought, but analysts still predicted a rebound later this year.
Problem?
J-W Editorials
June 27, 2003
Consider what the Dole Institute events will do for the community at a traditionally slow time of year. What a terrific “problem” for Lawrence and Kansas University to have! We’re talking about the traffic control and parking arrangements that will be necessary for the reunion and dedication ceremonies for the Dole Institute of Politics in late July.
U.S. ill-prepared for war’s aftermath
By Trudy Rubin - Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 27, 2003
Whoever was responsible at top levels in the Pentagon for postwar planning should be fired. But then no one would be fired. Three weeks in Iraq makes very clear that no one in the Bush administration made serious postwar plans before the start of the Iraq war.
Transit services
June 27, 2003
Conservatism wins
June 27, 2003
PETA message
June 27, 2003
Miami mulls counterproposals
Hurricanes must decide between Big East, ACC
June 27, 2003
The Big East is making it difficult for Miami to decide which conference to play in.
ACC score: 2 invitations, 1 big mess
By Scott Fowler - The Charlotte Observer
June 27, 2003
In theory, I’ve long liked the idea of ACC expansion.
Former driver Johansson relishing role as owner
By Andrew Hinkelman - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Even casual fans of auto racing can reel off the names of families with two or more generations of drivers: Andretti. Foyt. Petty. Earnhardt.
Villeneuve unsure about future in F1
By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 27, 2003
Jacques Villeneuve’s cars aren’t very reliable, his status as a Formula One star is plummeting, and his fat paycheck is severely weighing down his free agency options.
Clarification
June 27, 2003
The list of spring 2003 honor roll members at Free State High School that appeared in Sunday’s Journal-World should have included senior Dominique Duncan.
New regents chairwoman eager to fine-tune system
By Terry Rombeck
June 27, 2003
Janice DeBauge has been elected chairwoman of the Kansas Board of Regents for the coming year. DeBauge, of Emporia, was elected Thursday. She has been on the regents since 1999 and recently was reappointed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. Meanwhile, a Sebelius spokeswoman said the governor was close to appointing successors for regents Fred Kerr of Pratt and Jack Wempe of Lyons. Both are leaving the board after four years and attended their last meeting on Thursday.
Audit: Prenatal care failure harms babies, taxpayers
By Dave Ranney
June 27, 2003
Kansas taxpayers could be saved millions of dollars if the state did a better job providing pregnant, low-income women with prenatal care that prevents low birth-weight babies, a new audit concludes. Each year, a third of the births in Kansas are Medicaid-related, meaning the mother or baby is a Medicaid recipient. Of these babies, about one in 10 has a low birth weight, is premature or both.
Agency urges removal of Westar directors
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Three directors should be removed from Westar Energy Inc.’s corporate board for participating in past company mismanagement, attorneys representing consumers said Thursday. The Citizens’ Utility Ratepayers Board identified board Chairman Charles Q. Chandler IV and directors R.A. Edwards and John C. Nettels Jr.
Haas, Stiles tied at top
By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 27, 2003
Jay Haas and Darron Stiles shot 7-under-par 64s Thursday and shared a one-stroke lead in the suspended first round of the rainy St. Jude Classic.
Governor reviews flood damage
Sebelius expects federal disaster aid for Republic County
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
After touring areas hit by flooding in Republic County, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Thursday that she believed the damage was great enough for residents to receive federal disaster assistance.
West Nile virus makes return to state official
Health Department says situation is no cause for panic
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
It’s back. Heath officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes from Crawford County.
Insect damage worries wheat farmers
Test weights in western Kansas running around 60 pounds an acre
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
This year, the success of the winter wheat harvest in much of western Kansas may depend not so much on the weather, but how much insect damage milling companies will tolerate in flour.
‘Golden Girls’ reruns a hit with younger TV viewers
Knight Ridder Newspapers
June 27, 2003
Pass the cheesecake — “The “Golden Girls” are hot again.
6Sports video: Royals in first place by a game
June 27, 2003
The Royals sweep the Indians to secure their top spot in the division.
6Sports video: Hinrich and Collison fulfill their dreams
June 27, 2003
Kirk Hinrich, the #7 pick, is going to Chicago. Nick Collison, the #12 pick, is heading to Seattle.
Lottery numbers lucky for Hinrich, Collison
First-round KU picks set to make millions
By Gary Bedore
June 27, 2003
Former Kansas University basketball players Kirk Hinrich and Nick Collison have hit the lottery— NBA-style.
6News video: Tuition at KU will increase again
June 27, 2003
The Kansas Board of Regents approved a 20% tution increase.
6Sports video: KU fans celebrate Hinrich and Collison’s NBA draft
June 27, 2003
The fans are happy both Jayhawks went high in the draft.
6News video: The Dole Institute’s opening may make area hotels happy
June 27, 2003
While the retail businesses in the area don’t expect the opening to matter, the hospitality industry believes the Institute’s opening to bring in a lot of customers.
6News video: Farmer’s Market helps feed senior citizens
June 27, 2003
The program gives qualifying seniors vouchers for fresh vegetables at the Farmer’s Market.
6News video: Alleged attackers of Josh Graves make court appearances
June 27, 2003
The boys’ court appearances have taken place behind closed doors.
Wildfire victims return to homes
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Residents returned to their homes along the Rio Grande Thursday as firefighters tried to stamp out the remnants of a smoldering blaze that transformed a riverside forest into a patchwork of black and gray.
X-rays reveal naked truth
U.S. officials still testing new security technology
By Leslie Miller - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Susan Hallowell steps into a metal booth that bounces X-rays off her skin, producing a black-and-white image that reveals enough to produce a world-class blush.
Low-cost methods could save 6 million children
By Emma Ross - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
The lives of 6 million children under 5 could be saved every year if flu shots and other low-cost measures to prevent or treat disease were more widely used, global health experts say.
Solar plane crashes on test flight
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
An unmanned plane that set an altitude record two years ago broke apart during a test flight Thursday and crashed into the Pacific Ocean, NASA officials said.
Bradley and Brenda Umholtz
June 27, 2003
George James ‘Chief’ Allen Jr.
June 27, 2003
Viola M. ‘Vi’ Cusack
June 27, 2003
Former Sen. Strom Thurmond dies at 100
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Former Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, a one-time Democratic segregationist who helped fuel the rise of the modern conservative Republican Party in the South, died Thursday. He was 100 and had been the longest-serving senator in history. Thurmond died at 9:45 p.m. after having been in poor health in recent weeks, his son Strom Thurmond Jr. said. He had been living in a newly renovated wing of a hospital in his hometown of Edgefield, S.C., since he returned to the state from Washington earlier this year.
Medicare bills stagger toward final votes
By David Espo - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
Legislation to remake Medicare advanced in the House and Senate early today as key lawmakers struggled to pass bills offering prescription drug coverage to seniors while giving private insurance companies a broad new role in the program. The Senate’s march toward passage hit an unexpected roadblock at midnight, when a provision to charge affluent seniors higher premiums for doctor and nonhospital services under traditional Medicare survived a test vote, 59-38.
U.S. soldiers apparently abducted in Iraq
By Steven Gutkin and Nadia Abou El-Magd - Associated Press Writers
June 27, 2003
American troops and helicopters scoured the desert Thursday for two U.S. soldiers who were apparently abducted from an observation post in Baghdad. Ambushes and hostile fire elsewhere killed two U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi civilians and wounded eight other Americans.
Driver guilty of murder in windshield death
By Angela K. Brown - Associated Press Writer
June 27, 2003
A jury took less than an hour Thursday to convict a former nurse’s aide of murder for hitting a homeless man with her car, driving home with his mangled body jammed in the windshield and leaving him to die in her garage.
Lawrence briefs
June 27, 2003
¢ Charges filed in assault on Hy-Vee grocery clerk ¢ Regents approve names for new buildings at KU ¢ KU sets final exam
Westar, Midwest deal partly approved
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
State regulators have approved Westar Energy Inc.’s sale of its central Kansas territories to Midwest Energy Inc., but also rejected part of the two companies’ deal. Westar had planned to sell the territory and the related assets for $33 million, or $12.5 million more than the value of the property. The territory includes about 10,000 customers in Ellsworth, Rice, Pratt, Reno, Barton, Stafford, Edwards and Pawnee counties.
Fourth Jayhawk vandalized
By Eric Weslander
June 27, 2003
Police are investigating the vandalism of “Merhawk on the Kaw,” one of the 30 fiberglass Jayhawk statues scattered throughout Lawrence as part of the “Jayhawks on Parade” exhibit.
GED recipients value self-reliance
By Tim Carpenter
June 27, 2003
Misty Evans’ freshman year at Highland Park High School was her last.
Wang places third at USTA junior event
By Mike Miller
June 27, 2003
Give Emily Wang credit. She knows her game.
Sweeney put on DL because of bad back
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
All-Star first baseman Mike Sweeney was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday by the Kansas City Royals.
Gonzalez won’t rush decision
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
Texas slugger Juan Gonzalez will likely take until the last minute before deciding whether to accept or reject a trade to the Montreal Expos, he said Thursday.
Baseball briefs
June 27, 2003
¢ Wilson accepts penalty; Casey, Guillen appealing ¢ Indians’ Boyd suspended for bumping umpire
Third congressman distances himself from Westar funds
Republican from North Carolina to return money, remove ‘cloud’
The Associated Press
June 27, 2003
A House member is the third Republican in Congress to return or give to charity political contributions from a Kansas utility enmeshed in a campaign fund-raising controversy.
People
June 27, 2003
¢ Costner headed for wedlock ¢ Buddy Ebsen admitted to hospital ¢ Osbourne mom feels guilt ¢ Big screen heralds ‘Yankees’
20 percent tuition increase approved at KU
By Terry Rombeck
June 27, 2003
As expected, the Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday put its seal of approval on steep tuition increases at state universities, including a 20.7 percent boost for state residents at Kansas University. And as expected, members bashed Kansas legislators for putting regents in a position to require the increases.
Friends and neighbors
June 27, 2003
Henman Britain’s only title hope
By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press Tennis Writer
June 27, 2003
The fans rose right on cue, clapping, yelling and waving Union Jack flags as the Centre Court scoreboard flashed a five-set victory for the Briton. Now the question is: Will life imitate art in 11/2 weeks?
Briefly
June 27, 2003
¢ Al-Qaida operative arrested ¢ Second-ranking EPA official resigns from position ¢ Israel, Palestinians carry out attacks despite cease-fire
Hearings closed for boys charged in attack
By Eric Weslander
June 27, 2003
The four boys charged with beating a physically disabled teen in a city park made court appearances behind closed doors Thursday. Juvenile criminal cases are a matter of public record in Kansas, but Judge Pro Tem Peggy Kittel ordered the proceedings closed based on a law that allows judges to keep the public out if they decide an open hearing “is not in the best interest” of the juvenile.
Briefly
June 27, 2003
¢ Chicken in prank now up for adoption ¢ More wealthy people avoid paying taxes ¢ Maker of Kaopectate will reduce lead levels ¢ Freighter grounded off coast freed from reef
Briefly
June 27, 2003
¢ Court strikes down law that revived sex cases ¢ Retirement notice teases court watchers ¢ Court won’t rule in case about Nike campaign ¢ More consideration ordered for political map
Donation augments chancellor salary
Hemenway set to earn $272,711 next year
By Terry Rombeck
June 27, 2003
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway will receive a 24 percent raise next year, thanks in large part to a donation from a KU graduate. Hemenway’s salary — which will go from $219,420 this year to about $272,711 next year — was approved Thursday by the Kansas Board of Regents.
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