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Sebelius budget solution criticized
Gambling revenues, ‘stop-gap measures’ dodge tax increase
By Scott Rothschild
March 26, 2003
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday proposed balancing her budget with $400 million in accounting maneuvers, expanded gaming and no new taxes.
‘Real Americans’
March 26, 2003
Area business leaders receive recognition from Baker University
By Chad Lawhorn
March 26, 2003
Baker University officials honored a health care professional, a couple who farms and a commercial real estate agent Tuesday during their annual Partners-In-Progress breakfast.
War making players lose focus
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Every time Travis Diener sinks a three-pointer or slings an assist, his thoughts are half a world away.
These Jayhawks no Mickey Mouse club
By Mark Fagan
March 26, 2003
Nick Collison’s mythical bird can beat up Walt Disney’s mouse.
UConn turns back TCU
Huskies rebound from halftime deficit for 81-66 triumph
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Diana Taurasi scored a career-high 35 points, leading top-seeded Connecticut to an 81-66 victory Tuesday over stubborn Texas Christian.
KU women golfers flounder at Rawls
March 26, 2003
The Kansas University women’s golf team finished 12th out of 12 teams Tuesday at the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Classic. The Jayhawks shot a three-round total of 1,013 on the par-72 Hills Country Club.
6Sports video: Firebirds take opener against Wildcats
March 26, 2003
6sports reports on the Free State Firebirds first baseball game of the season against the Washington Wildcats.
NBA Roundup: Lakers soar past Hawks
Bryant, O’Neal combine for 59 points in victory
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Fans in Atlanta are so starved for a decent NBA team that they turned to a proven winner Tuesday night. Unlike the hometown Hawks, Kobe Bryant did not disappoint.
6News video: Candidate supporting ‘growth with character’
March 26, 2003
6News profiles Lawrence city commission incumbent Mike Rundle.
Briefly
March 26, 2003
¢ New York City: 24-hour air patrols resume ¢ New York: Third terror suspect linked to al-Qaida pleads guilty ¢ Kansas City, Mo.: Mayor Kay Barnes re-elected
Old home town - 25 and 40 years ago today
Courtesy Watkins Community Museum
March 26, 2003
Pentagon to change strategy after setbacks
The Chicago Tribune
March 26, 2003
Iraqi military planes were still safely parked Tuesday near mosques and cemeteries in Baghdad, their commanders confident of surviving U.S. bombing runs.
Soldier with ties to K.C. missing
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Army Sgt. Donald Walters was looking forward to the start of the war in Iraq, his wife says, because “the sooner this war got started, the sooner he could come home and see his family.”
Sampson: We need Hollis
OU coach admits Price invaluable to Sooners
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Without a healthy Hollis Price, the Oklahoma Sooners have little chance to make the Final Four.
Women are war worriers
By Jane Eisner, Knight Ridder Newspapers
March 26, 2003
In reading through personal letters written during the Civil War, historian Drew Gilpin Faust noticed a profound difference between the preoccupations of men and women, regardless of whether they supported the conflict.
Senate halves Bush tax-cut plan
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
The Senate voted Tuesday to slash President Bush’s proposed $726 billion tax-cutting package in half, handing the president a defeat on the foundation of his plan to awaken the nation’s slumbering economy.
Space shuttle safety concerns addressed
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Unless NASA installs a crew ejection system in its space shuttles, it can expect to lose at least one more astronaut crew before 2020, a safety panel told the space agency’s top officials Tuesday.
Good old days
March 26, 2003
Gas mask discoveries suggest chemical weapons threat
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Thousands of chemical suits found at Iraqi positions, gas masks abandoned in trenches.
Bond threatens neighborhoods in East Lawrence, critics charge
By Dave Ranney
March 26, 2003
Ed Tato knows that a neighborhood with a school is more attractive than one without a school.
Open homeless shelter gets OK
By Joel Mathis
March 26, 2003
The Lawrence City Commission will create a task force to devise a comprehensive plan to offer services to the city’s homeless population.
Chat with Lawrence city commission candidate Lee Gerhard
March 26, 2003
Welcome to our online chat with Lawrence city commission candidate Lee Gerhard. The chat took place on Wednesday, March 26, at 2:00 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page
There’s much to like about LHS, FSHS swimmers
By Mike Miller
March 26, 2003
As the spring weather becomes more pleasant, don’t feel bad for the Lawrence High girls swimming and diving team.
Notre Dame stuns Kansas State
Wildcats stumble on home court in second round, 59-53
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Notre Dame did it again — another shocker on another opponent’s home court in the NCAA Tournament.
KU powers to doubleheader sweep
Kansas 9-6, Oklahoma city 3-1
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
Kansas University’s softball team pounded six home runs in a doubleheader sweep Tuesday of Oklahoma City University at Jayhawk Field.
Colleagues mourn former dean
By Mike Belt
March 26, 2003
Opinionated, humorous and visionary were some of many adjectives friends and colleagues used to describe George Baxter Smith, a former Kansas University dean and vice chancellor.
Daily Ticker
March 26, 2003
Chat with Lawrence school board candidate Sue Morgan
March 26, 2003
Welcome to our online chat with Lawrence school board candidate Sue Morgan.The chat took place on Wednesday, March 26, at 4:00 PM and is now closed, but you can read the full transcript on this page.
Briefly
March 26, 2003
¢ Washington, D.C.: Web sites suggest ways to support the troops ¢ Washington, D.C.: Turkey, Israel in line for billions in aid ¢ Qatar: Al-Jazeera TV sets up Web site in English ¢ New York City: Media groups outraged Arab reporters banned
6News video: Candidate defends views on bond issue
March 26, 2003
6News reports on an online chat held Tuesday with school board candidate Mary Loveland.
Batys help Jayhawks trip Baker
By Ryan Wood
March 26, 2003
It helps when one of your biggest fans is two spots behind you in the batting order.
Lawrence ¢ Area Briefs
March 26, 2003
¢ Four students from KU seek Udall scholarships ¢ Veterans groups sell signs backing troops ¢ Baldwin Police seek tips on missing equipment ¢ Minivan hits bus of Baldwin students
Here’s some advice on picking asparagus
March 26, 2003
You don’t need to look at the calendar to know it’s spring. Just check out your grocery store’s produce aisle and you’ll find that, like the robins, California asparagus has returned.
Sooner state booming with recruits
By Gary Bedore
March 26, 2003
Oklahoma, a state usually dominated by football, has churned out three Top 25-rated national basketball recruits in the past two years.
Notes from the Pond
By Chuck Woodling
March 26, 2003
Several years have passed since the wife and I fulfilled our parental obligation by taking our two daughters to Disneyland. What kind of parents would we have been if we hadn’t shepherded our children through the Magic Kingdom?
Chiefs’ RB Holmes has hip surgery
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
March 26, 2003
Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes had arthroscopic surgery Tuesday as part of his rehabilitation from a hip injury that caused him to miss the last two games of the 2002 season.
NFL to scrap all-star crews
Highest-rated officiating teams will work playoffs
March 26, 2003
The officiating gaffes in last January’s playoffs have produced a dramatic change in NFL policy.
Spring Training Roundup: Arizona, not Japan, site of slugfest
Oakland hammers Mariners, 25-10, in exhibition game instead of season opener
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
The Japanese fans missed quite a show when the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners played Tuesday.
Commission rejects Wal-Mart plans
But retailer could bypass rejection, build store with current zoning on site
By Joel Mathis
March 26, 2003
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday rejected rezonings and plans for a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive by a 4-1 vote.
U.S. fights off attack
Iraqi troops face uprising in Basra
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
American infantry troops fought off a desert attack by Iraqis on Tuesday, inflicting heavy casualties in a clash less than 100 miles from Baghdad. British forces battled for control of Basra, a city of 1.3 million sliding toward chaos.
Goodell sees self in center of divided commission race
By Joel Mathis
March 26, 2003
In a Lawrence City Commission campaign firmly divided between “them” and “us,” Lynn Goodell has done his best to be “thus.”
Local Briefs
March 26, 2003
¢ Police: Department tries to lure more female officers ¢ Douglas County: Commissioners to study road improvement plans
Gasoline: Pump Patrol tracks down lowest prices in Lawrence
March 26, 2003
The Journal-World has found a Lawrence-area gasoline price as low as $1.57 a gallon at Texaco, 23rd and Harper streets.
Dramatic dishes
Lawrence caterer stresses complex flavors, presentation
By Jim Baker
March 26, 2003
The meals that Robert Krause specializes in aren’t the kind of dishes you’d throw together for company at the last moment, nor could they qualify as mere comfort food.
Farmers pool produce to meet needs of growing customer base
By Gwyn Mellinger
March 26, 2003
For the past 10 years, a collective of diehard vegetable gardeners has been pooling their harvests to provide paid subscribers with a weekly bag of organically grown produce.
Short & Sweet
March 26, 2003
Here’s some nutty ways to add protein to diet:
Polanski wins new respect
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Roman Polanski’s surprise Oscar win for directing “The Pianist” has returned Hollywood’s attention to a filmmaking career that includes at least two films considered cinematic classics, “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown.”
Discover roots of anti-U.S. sentiment
Kevin McDonough
March 26, 2003
In “Spotlight: Searching for the Roots of 9-11” (9 p.m., Discovery), New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman travels throughout the Muslim world asking students, clerics and intellectuals about the origins of anti-American sentiments.
On the record
March 26, 2003
Recipes
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
Robert Krause, Lawrence, provided the following recipes:
New disease may spread more easily than thought
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Adding to fears that a deadly flu-like illness is being spread by air travelers, Hong Kong officials said Tuesday nine tourists apparently came down with the deadly disease after another passenger infected them on a flight to Beijing.
Scientists say new telescope likely to ‘rewrite astronomy textbooks’
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
A new space telescope to be launched in mid-April should open another window on the universe, pulling into focus objects too cold, distant or clouded by dust for other observatories to see, NASA said Tuesday.
Mildred Lucille Daniel-Smith
March 26, 2003
William Russell Davis
March 26, 2003
Evelyn A. Perrill
March 26, 2003
Forum fields questions about bond
By Mike Belt
March 26, 2003
How do you justify spending nearly $7 million to improve and add to Lawrence Alternative High School?
Ordinances prohibit ‘Tent City’
March 26, 2003
Here are the city ordinances that govern the antiwar “Tent City” at South Park, according to Fred DeVictor, director of parks and recreation:
Campaign finance reports all filed
March 26, 2003
Although Lynn Goodell, Lee Gerhard and Greg DiVilbiss finished fourth, fifth and sixth in the February primary election for Lawrence City Commission, they’ve since finished second, first and third respectively for campaign fund-raising.
Cherry blossom forecast cheers capital
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Turns out Washington’s famed cherry trees will hit their stride during the festival in their honor — a bit of upbeat news for a city looking to woo tourists and dispel some of the wartime gloom from the nation’s capital.
KU closes in on filling Strong Hall, fine arts openings
Kentucky, Arkansas State administrators among finalists in search for dean
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
The deans of the fine arts colleges at the University of Kentucky and Arkansas State University are finalists to lead the Kansas University School of Fine Arts.
Vice provost candidate to visit campus
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
An administrator at Southwest Missouri State University this week will be at Kansas University as a finalist for the vice provost for student success position.
State summit proposed
By Scott Rothschild
March 26, 2003
The former chief House budget writer said Tuesday that Kansas’ fiscal problems were so huge that an unprecedented attempt to reform and revitalize the state was needed.
KU loses friend
J-W Editorials
March 26, 2003
Even after his retirement, George Baxter Smith remained an important adviser and confidant for Kansas University leaders.
Free Iraqi society will be difficult to achieve
By George Will, Washington Post Writers Group
March 26, 2003
Now, when the country needs the chastening sobriety that should be conservatism’s contribution to the national conversation, it has been getting a whiff of something oxymoronic — conservative triumphalism.
More figures
March 26, 2003
Champagne taste?
March 26, 2003
Head Start move
March 26, 2003
Harmful growth
March 26, 2003
Ignored majority
March 26, 2003
Cohort fills vacated spot in tree
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
Nearly a week after she climbed the remains of an elm tree in downtown Lawrence, a woman calling herself Sikha came down Monday night, but the effort to save the tree continues.
Quail Run teacher garners award
District taps longtime educator as Elementary Teacher of the Year
By Tim Carpenter
March 26, 2003
Brenda Meyers is at the head of the class among Lawrence elementary school teachers.
Panel seeks Sunday liquor sales ban
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
A House committee has endorsed a bill to ban Sunday sales of packaged liquor statewide, a move intended to close what a court said was a loophole in the state’s existing prohibition.
Nearby water park resort to open in May
Kansas City lodge to employ 325 workers
By Chad Lawhorn
March 26, 2003
A $51.5 million lodge and water park, about 20 miles east of Lawrence, is expected to make a big splash before summer.
Lawrence group bids $5 million for K-10 land
By Chad Lawhorn
March 26, 2003
A Lawrence development group wants to redevelop 179 acres of vacant Farmland Industries property into homes, industrial sites and a commercial center that could include a grocery store for the east side of Lawrence.
Raytheon may face $1.75 billion cut in orders
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Raytheon Co. said in a filing it may be forced to reduce its backlog of aircraft orders by $1.75 billion because of a down market and delays in the introduction of its new aircraft.
Business Briefcase
March 26, 2003
¢ Forsee on job at Sprint ¢ Input: J-W seeks comment on stock listings
U.S. declines Saudi offer to broker Iraq peace deal
Knight Ridder Newspapers
March 26, 2003
Saudi Arabia offered Tuesday to broker a quick peace pact between the United States and Iraq. Its foreign minister warned that the conflict could turn into bloody trench warfare like that of World War I.
Dolphins to clear mines from port
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
You’ve heard of bomb-sniffing dogs, but mine-sniffing dolphins?
Texas tops Arkansas, extends streak to 15
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Stacy Stephens leads Texas in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots. She had a typical performance Tuesday night.
Tech takes 72-68 victory
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Spurred by coach Marsha Sharp, Texas Tech looked a lot more energetic Tuesday night in beating UC Santa Barbara, 72-68, for a fifth straight trip to the round of 16.
6News video: Officials keeping eye on anti-war protesters
March 26, 2003
6News reports on the reaction of Lawrence City officials to the anti-war protesters that have set up tents in South Park.
6News video: Elm tree gets a different protestor
March 26, 2003
6News reports on the new woman protesting the removal of an elm tree in downtown Lawrence.
FSHS baseball opens with win
By Andy Samuelson
March 26, 2003
Free State High baseball coach Mike Hill thought his team’s pitchers might be a bit sharper than his batters heading into Tuesday’s season opener at FSHS field.
Kansas City rallies for win - Royals 2, White sox 1
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Chris George and three Kansas City relievers limited the Chicago White Sox to six hits and the Royals rallied for two runs in the ninth to win, 2-1, Tuesday.
6News video: Portables, library part of planned upgrades at LAHS if bond passes
March 26, 2003
6News reports on the upgrades that would be made at Lawrence Alternative High School if the April 1st bond issue passes.
KU grad Thomas named NBDL sportsman of year
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
Billy Thomas of the Greenville Groove has been selected by the eight coaches in the National Basketball Development League as the recipient of the league sportsmanship award.
6News video: Minder, Ortiz share views in online chats
March 26, 2003
6News reports on comments made by Lawrence school board candidates Rich Minder and Leonard Ortiz in an online chat.
Kansas men’s golf 12th at Stevinson
March 26, 2003
The Kansas University men’s golf team finished 12th out of 14 teams Tuesday at the Stevinson Ranch Invitational. The Jayhawks shot a three-round score of 895 on the par-72 Stevinson Ranch Golf Club.
Retiring Robinson lauded in San Antonio
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
David Robinson, retiring at the end of this season, received an outpouring of appreciation Tuesday from fans in San Antonio, where he has played all 13-plus years of his stellar career.
6Sports video: ‘Hawks excited about facing Blue Devils
March 26, 2003
6Sports reports on the upcoming KU men’s basketball game against the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA sweet 16.
6Sports video: KU softball gets six homeruns in double header
March 26, 2003
6Sports reports on the KU softball teams double header against the Oklahoma City Stars.
Pasta can provide quick meal
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
This pasta sauce is something you can put together at lightning speed. Another advantage: The ingredients providing its substance as well as its flavor could all be on your pantry shelves, within arm’s reach.
‘Jayni’s Kitchen’ features author’s secret recipes
J-W Staff Reports
March 26, 2003
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “Top Secret Recipes With Todd Wilbur.”
Wonder Woman gets makeover
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Her bullet-deflecting bracelets are gone, her golden tiara has disappeared, and her long, flowing locks have been shorn.
City avoids conflict with protesters
Antiwar encampment in South Park, although breaking rules, causing no trouble
By Terry Rombeck
March 26, 2003
City officials say they’re concerned with an antiwar encampment at South Park, but they’re stopping short of saying the group must leave.
Yellow ribbons reappear as war effort intensifies
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Sales are booming for yellow ribbons as people across the nation are reviving the traditional show of hope for American combat troops’ safe return, retailers and manufacturers said Tuesday.
Recipe uses asparagus to make main course
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Asparagus is coming into peak season and cooks can happily plan to rehearse favorite ways of preparing it. There are many delectable choices.
Free State rolls in opener
Firebird girls soccer team trounces Highland Park, 10-0
By Steve Schmidt
March 26, 2003
It’s possible to have a better start to the season, but the Free State High girls soccer team would be hard pressed to outdo its opening-day performance Tuesday.
UT’s Barnes facing tourney-tested pros
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Rick Barnes will be the only coach at the Alamodome this weekend who hasn’t won a national championship.
Job-friendly
March 26, 2003
Air Force Academy shake-up ordered
The Associated Press
March 26, 2003
Four top officers at the Air Force Academy will be replaced — at least two of them by women — after a series of rape reports and allegations by female cadets of an academy culture that blames victims for assaults.
People
March 26, 2003
¢ CNN drops ‘Connie Chung Tonight’ ¢ Dixie Chicks in new squawk ¢ Kravitz has song for peace ¢ MTV shows restraint
Morgan: $59 million bond ‘best bargain we’ll ever get’
By Leita Walker
March 26, 2003
Sue Morgan understands why the Lawrence school bond issue might be a bitter pill for some to swallow.
Not recruiting Langford could haunt Duke
By Ryan Wood
March 26, 2003
Keith Langford laughs at the thought of being recruited by Duke University.
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