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What do you think of the city's tax abatement policy?

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Response Percent
Do away with it entirely.
 
 41%
It needs some tweaking.
 
 35%
It’s perfect the way it is.
 
 13%
Undecided.
 
 10%
Total 263

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Blacklist a badge of honor
Ellen Goodman
October 31, 2003
I rarely whine about being left out. Life is not middle school, and if you don’t make the A-list, hey, get over it. I mean, I didn’t even protest when I was left off the Nixon enemies list. I was young. The future stretched in front of me.
Miniseries unfair to Reagan
Cal Thomas
October 31, 2003
When he was at full ideological and political strength, liberals couldn’t lay a glove on Ronald Wilson Reagan. Now that he is in “the sunset of my life,” as he poignantly wrote in his final letter to the American people on Nov. 5, 1994, the left is unleashing a distorted and inaccurate attack on Reagan in an attempt to rewrite history and smear a good man.
Blues Revue helps benefit Toys for Tots
Fund-raising event packs six bands into Saturday show
By Chelsea O'Neal
October 31, 2003
Imagine being able to simultaneously enjoy live music from six bands, drink a beer and aid Douglas County children who are less fortunate. It may sound like an impossibility, but the 10th annual Blues Revue has made it a reality.
Book reports
J-W Editorials
October 31, 2003
Youngsters getting excited about books is a refreshing change. It’s always kind of exciting to see young people get excited about a book.
KU graduate teaching assistants protest ‘terrible’ health insurance
By Terry Rombeck
October 31, 2003
Joy Wrolson didn’t know much about her health insurance coverage until she landed in the hospital last year with a blood clot in her leg. She ended up paying $2,500 in out-of-pocket expenses — for blood tests, co-pays and other hospital costs not covered in the insurance she is provided as a graduate teaching assistant at Kansas University.
Johnson County, De Soto sparring over water plant
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
De Soto officials are ready to take ownership of a water treatment facility at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, which the city has been operating since 1998, although it had no written agreement or license to do so.
Briefly
October 31, 2003
¢ Authorities seek help in finding guitar thief ¢ KU hospital to offer free flu shots Saturday
Briefly
October 31, 2003
¢ Army’s top brass visits Kansas outpost ¢ William Jewell College to break with church
Briefly
October 31, 2003
¢ ‘Dog Days’ paperwork taken in car burglary ¢ KDOT adds features for U.S. 59 safety
Sutton full of advice
By Gary Bedore
October 31, 2003
Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton had one piece of advice for former OSU assistant Bill Self the day the 40-year-old Self was named head coach at Kansas University.
Ethel A. Butell
October 31, 2003
Candy is king for trick-or-treating
By Dave Toplikar
October 31, 2003
Well-known Lawrence residents were asked earlier this week what they’re handing out to the horde of hobgoblins that will hit city streets at dusk. Most — from coaches to local officials to TV anchors — said they were ready with the goodies.
Chilly Halloween evening forecasted
By Beth Lawton
October 31, 2003
Witches and werewolves may want to wear layers tonight. Temperatures will dip into the mid- to lower-40s Friday evening, said 6News Meteorologist Matt Jabobs.
Stringing it along
Folk group celebrates 25 years entertaining
By Richard Gintowt
October 31, 2003
The Packer name may be synonymous with survival. From the flesh-eating resourcefulness of 19th-century cannibal Alferd Packer to the fourth-quarter comebacks of Brett Favre’s football squad, Packers have a way of thriving in the most adverse of conditions.
Democrats need to adjust their strategy
David Shribman
October 31, 2003
Former Gov. Howard Dean has an advertisement on the air characterizing his Democratic presidential rivals as failed politicians and captives of the Washington whirl. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman is criticizing retired Gen. Wesley K. Clark for being indecisive. Sen. John F. Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran, is questioning whether candidates who haven’t been under fire in wartime can understand “the experience of being one of those troops on the frontlines when the policy has gone wrong.”
Halloween highlights hit new heights
Kevin McDonough
October 31, 2003
Next to Christmas, no holiday inspires more “special episodes” than Halloween. I guess this makes some kind of sense. It’s like a day off for gag writers. Halloween episodes give characters an excuse to dress up in silly costumes and act frightened, two activities that don’t require original thought or writing.
Big 12 cross country championships today
J-W Staff Reports
October 31, 2003
Kansas University’s cross country teams will be hoping for upper-half finishes in the team standings at today’s Big 12 Conference championships.
No takers likely for Ramirez
Red Sox place their high-salaried all-star left fielder on waivers
By Howard Ulman - Associated Press Sports Writer
October 31, 2003
Manny Ramirez makes so much money that even the biggest spenders in baseball don’t want him.
Winter on its way
October 31, 2003
Revamped ‘Alien’ returns to theater
By David Germain - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
Before Steven Spielberg made extraterrestrials cute and cuddly, Ridley Scott made them slimy and savage. One of Hollywood’s all-time fear-jerkers, “Alien” returns to theaters this week in an updated version nearly 25 years after its debut.
Deputy suspected in basketball thefts
Sheriff won’t release name, asks KBI to investigate crime
By Eric Weslander
October 31, 2003
A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy suspected of stealing a set of autographed basketballs earlier this month is being investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Sheriff Rick Trapp confirmed Thursday that he had asked the KBI to investigate the alleged theft from a rural Lawrence home. He said he couldn’t identify the deputy or give any more details of the allegations because the matter remained under investigation.
Sniper victim’s husband recalls shooting
By Sonja Barisic - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
As William Franklin loaded a shelf into his car outside a Home Depot, his wife, Linda, stood by the open trunk to make sure their shopping cart did not roll away.
Eudora completes sweep of district
––— Turnovers doom Mill Valley to 20-13 loss; Baldwin up next for Cardinals
By Steve Schmidt
October 31, 2003
Turnovers can end scoring drives. They also can end seasons.
State landmark basks in northern lights
October 31, 2003
Briefly
October 31, 2003
¢ Police shut down House after reports of intruder ¢ U.N. agency won’t act as Iran deadline passes ¢ China plans shopping spree to cool U.S. trade tensions ¢ House-passed aviation bill doesn’t protect controllers
People
October 31, 2003
¢ It’s a girl for McCartney, Mills ¢ Douglas, wife come as package ¢ Travolta celebrates first flight ¢ No Doubt diva now designing
Donohoe doesn’t regret forgoing red-shirt season at KU
By Chuck Woodling
October 31, 2003
If, as expected, Adam Barmann makes his debut as a Kansas University quarterback Saturday, he won’t be one up on Kelly Donohoe. Donohoe has been there, done that.
Amarr likely to get tax abatement
City to revisit policy issues
By Joel Mathis
October 31, 2003
Amarr Garage Door’s tax abatement request is on track. The city’s tax abatement policy appears less secure. The city’s Public Incentives Review Committee on Thursday voted 5-1 to recommend approval of Amarr’s request for a 55 percent tax abatement on a proposed $17.39 million, 80-job expansion of its factory at East Hills Business Park.
Police defend dispatch tapes’ privacy
New court filing responds to open records request in fatal chase
By Eric Weslander
October 31, 2003
The city renewed its claim Thursday that police dispatch tapes can be kept from the public — a position, the Journal-World alleges, that violates the state’s open records law.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
October 31, 2003
Daily ticker
October 31, 2003
Spooky fun abounds in Lawrence
J-W Staff Reports
October 31, 2003
Lawrence’s traditional Beggars’ Night trick-or-treating is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today, but other events geared more to adult revelers will go into the night.
Friday Halloween a frightfully big hit
By Katie Nelson
October 31, 2003
Better buy the jumbo bag of treats this Halloween. With the holiday on a Friday and fair weather forecast for tonight’s Beggar’s Night, it looks like throngs will be trick-or-treating, visiting a haunted house or celebrating at a party or bar.
School funding in crisis, Ortiz says
No Child Left Behind law needs financial backing, board member claims
By Tim Carpenter
October 31, 2003
Lawrence school board member Leonard Ortiz said Thursday the financial crisis in public education — exacerbated by mandates of the federal No Child Left Behind law — should stir people to action.
James hype justified if debut is indication
By Tom Withers - Associated Press Sports Writer
October 31, 2003
Kick off your sneakers for good, relax and enjoy retirement, Michael. Looks like this LeBron James kid just might be able to handle it from here.
Briefly
October 31, 2003
¢ 80 more lawsuits filed for music downloads ¢ Snowstorm blankets northern Rockies ¢ Infant twins found dead in car engulfed in flood
Woodling: Texas Tech seemingly makes time stand still
By Chuck Woodling
October 31, 2003
One of the lures of baseball, purists say, is that the national pastime is timeless, that it is measured by outs and innings, not a scoreboard clock. Baseball games, in theory, can last forever. Then again, so can Texas Tech football games. Or at least it seems like some of them go on and on and on.
Thomas will remain with White Sox
Cubs’ Sosa apparently will decline to test free agency; announcement could come today
By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Sports Writer
October 31, 2003
Frank Thomas decided to remain with the Chicago White Sox, and it looks as if Sammy Sosa will stay with the Cubs.
Italian premier hits music scene
By Aidan Lewis - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
Long before his days as billionaire head of state, Silvio Berlusconi used to croon on a cruise ship. Now, Italy’s premier has co-written an album of love songs.
Friends and neighbors
October 31, 2003
Bush failings
October 31, 2003
Circular rules
October 31, 2003
Care at home
October 31, 2003
Creature features available on DVD
By Susan King - Los Angeles Times
October 31, 2003
This year’s crop of creature features, horror flicks and chillers available on DVD for Halloween run the gamut from an offbeat Western to a tale of a beloved little ghost to a shocker about a group of feral cannibals. The only question is — are you brave enough to watch?
Economic growth soars in third quarter
Experts say blistering pace hasn’t been felt here yet
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
October 31, 2003
The U.S. economy during the third quarter grew at its fastest pace in nearly two decades, but area leaders said that doesn’t necessarily translate into a booming Lawrence economy. Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of the economy’s performance, grew at a breakneck 7.2 percent annual rate during the July-September period, more than double the 3.3 percent rate in the previous quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. Both consumers and businesses helped power the gains, fresh evidence the national rebound is on firmer footing.
Insurance fraud unit to prosecute county case
By Scott Rothschild
October 31, 2003
State and Douglas County prosecutors have filed charges that allege a woman bilked residents in connection with the sale of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of annuities, officials announced Thursday. In a joint news conference, Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger and Atty. Gen. Phill Kline said the case represented the first charges brought by a revamped and strengthened fraud unit in the Kansas Department of Insurance.
Halloween scares up business
‘Friday the 31st’ creates more revenues for nation’s retailers
By Elizabeth Sanger - Newsday
October 31, 2003
When Tony Greco started selling theatrical costumes 30 years ago, he didn’t bother stocking cheap children’s outfits and plastic masks, so he did very little Halloween business. Now the country’s spookiest holiday accounts for 60 percent of his annual revenue — and most of the customers are only children at heart.
Briefcase
October 31, 2003
¢ Smithfield promises no Farmland layoffs ¢ Martha Stewart scandal produces quarterly loss ¢ Exxon earnings fall short ¢ Oneok results tumble
Rosie O’Donnell, publisher in court battle over magazine
By Samuel Maull - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
Lawyers for Rosie O’Donnell and the publisher of her now-defunct magazine, Rosie, squared off Thursday in court, each charging the other with destroying the publication by seeking complete control.
More blacks migrate to South, reversing trend
By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
A strong economy and vastly improved race relations are luring record numbers of black Americans to the South, a region that many deserted early in the 20th century.
Transplant medication has fewer side effects
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
Scientists mimicked a powerful immune-system disease in creating a pill that may block the rejection of transplanted organs without as many of the side effects that patients now face, researchers reported Thursday.
President Putin replaces Yeltsin-era chief of staff
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
President Vladimir Putin tightened his grip on the Kremlin on Thursday by relieving chief of staff Alexander Voloshin from duty, Russian news agencies reported, a move likely to deepen political and economic turmoil after the arrest of Russia’s richest tycoon.
6News video: Great Pumpkin Carving Contest
October 31, 2003
Pumpkin carvers can bring their works of art to the News Center between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Halloween.
6News video: Downtown Lawrence will sponsor trick-or-treating
October 31, 2003
Dozens of merchants will have goodies from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
6Sports video: Tonganoxie rolls over Lansing
October 31, 2003
The Chieftans shut out the Lions to make it into the district playoffs.
6Sports video: Eudora takes down Mill Valley
October 31, 2003
6Sports video: High School Scholar Athlete of the Month
October 31, 2003
Tonganoxie’s Katie Jeannin keeps busy with several sports, extracurricular activities, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
6News video: The story of Virginia, ghost of Sigma Nu
October 31, 2003
Legend has it that Virginia’s unexplained death occured when the Sigma Nu house was the governor’s mansion. Residents of the house have several stories about strange events that they attribute to Virginia’s ghost.
6News video: KU graduate assistants protest on campus
October 31, 2003
The graduate teaching assistants want better health coverage.
6News video: Amarr expansion receives abatement
October 31, 2003
The committee did not discuss the abatement in terms of the Living Wage ordinance.
6News video: QuestionableDoctors.org allows patients to check out their doctors
October 31, 2003
The website, www.questionabledoctors.org, will examine the professional history of a doctor for a small fee.
6News video: Sherrif’s deputy is a suspect in memorabilia theft
October 31, 2003
Autographed basketballs were taken from a home in South Lawrence earlier in the month.
Study: Bush political allies land war deals
By Richard Whittle - The Dallas Morning News
October 31, 2003
Political connections and campaign donations have played a role in Bush administration awards of contracts to U.S. companies for work in Iraq and Afghanistan, a watchdog group alleged Thursday. “There is a stench of political favoritism and cronyism surrounding the contracting process in both Iraq and Afghanistan,” Charles Lewis, director of the Center for Public Integrity, declared in releasing a study of about $8 billion in contracts won by more than 70 companies and individuals.
N. Korea, China agree to resume talks
No timeframe set for future negotiations
By Audra Ang - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
China and North Korea agreed “in principle” Thursday to convene a second round of six-nation talks on Pyongyang’s nuclear program, further evidence of an increased diplomatic role for Beijing in the yearlong dispute.
Parking garage collapses on workers; three dead, one missing
By John Curran - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
The top five stories of a parking garage under construction at a casino collapsed Thursday, sending concrete slabs and metal beams crashing down as workers ran for cover. Three people were killed and one was missing, officials said.
Doris Jeanne Foster
October 31, 2003
Anti-U.S. violence increases sharply in Iraq
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
Saboteurs brought a trainload of U.S. Army supplies to a fiery halt west of Baghdad on Thursday, as a Ramadan campaign of terror bombs and escalating attacks spurred a new Iraq pullout by international aid groups.
House OKs Afghanistan, Iraq funding
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
The House, putting aside questions about the mission in Iraq, early today passed an $87.5 billion package to sustain U.S. military forces and rebuild war-shattered Iraq and Afghanistan.
Teens arrested for break-ins at two schools
1 LHS, 2 South Junior High students face 10-day suspensions
By Tim Carpenter
October 31, 2003
Three Lawrence teenagers Thursday were suspended from school for 10 days after their arrest for allegedly breaking in and vandalizing two schools in the district.
Symposium offers peek at college life
Annual KU event encourages black teens to set lofty post-high school goals
By Terry Rombeck
October 31, 2003
Kamesha Moore was bursting with confidence Thursday as Kansas University’s Black Leadership Symposium came to a close.
Lua Elizabeth Buening
October 31, 2003
On the record
October 31, 2003
Jack Greenbaum
October 31, 2003
Utility rate study to cast eye toward new sewage plant
By Joel Mathis
October 31, 2003
City officials soon will take a fresh look at the water and sewer fees paid by Lawrence residents — with an eye toward financing a $64 million wastewater treatment plant on the Wakarusa River by the end of the decade.
Spokesman for A.G. to leave Topeka for federal post
By Scott Rothschild
October 31, 2003
Chad Bettes, the spokesman for Atty. Gen. Phill Kline, is leaving for a job in Washington, D.C., where he will serve as the public affairs officer for a federal office charged with trying to stop the modern slave trade.
Speaker explores climate changes’ effects
By Laura Kinch
October 31, 2003
Global warming has been a hot topic in recent times, but climate changes over the past 5 million years were the basis of a lecture Thursday at Kansas University.
Nebraska senator spoofs Kansan for Halloween
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts got to celebrate Halloween a day early Thursday.
Firebirds keep fighting for postseason berth
By Ryan Wood
October 31, 2003
Free State High football coach Bob Lisher recently stressed that his Firebirds only are guaranteed nine games this season. If they want more, they have to earn them. Tonight is game No. 9. Whether a 10th is on the horizon solely depends on whether Free State wins or loses.
Lions want to finish regular season strong
By Andy Samuelson
October 31, 2003
Lawrence High’s football team already has the home-field advantage locked up for next week’s first round of the Class 6A state playoffs. The Lions not only are coming off a big win over Free State in last week’s city showdown, but tonight they play their last regular-season game against winless Topeka High.
Jayhawks still gelling
Self, players adjusting to each other
By Gary Bedore
October 31, 2003
It likely will take some time for Kansas University’s men’s basketball team to establish its own identity this season. How much time is anybody’s guess.
Howell leads Chrysler golf
Forsman trails by one, Singh by four
October 31, 2003
Charles Howell III decided to play Innisbrook two weeks ago to prepare, then made it pay off Thursday with a 5-under 66 for a one-stroke lead in the Chrysler Championship.
KU soccer seeking NCAA bid
By Chris Wristen
October 31, 2003
When Kansas University’s soccer team lost to lowly Texas Tech five weeks ago, some of the Jayhawks identified that as the game that would keep them out of the NCAA Tournament.
Defense disappears in Ottawa’s loss to Trojans
By Ryan Wood
October 31, 2003
With defensive breakdowns haunting the Ottawa High football team, it was only a matter of time before Osawatomie — and, more specifically, running back Daniel Rose — crept back into the contest.
Walker lifts Tongie past Lansing; Wellsville, Baldwin win
J-W Staff Reports
October 31, 2003
Justin Walker rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns off 17 carries and threw for 126 yards as Tonganoxie High finished district play with a 41-0 shutout of Lansing
Athletes of the week
October 31, 2003
Late block saves Hornets’ win
New Orleans rallies against Orlando, 100-98
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
New Orleans was composed after falling behind by five points with the clock winding down, and the Hornets stayed calm when Orlando’s Tracy McGrady took off toward the basket trying to force overtime.
NBA briefs
October 31, 2003
¢ Philly guard Iverson injured in practice ¢ Clippers lose Brand for four to six weeks
Tagliabue says Billick’s comments out of line
NFL commissioner takes Ravens’ coach to task for replay remarks
By Rick Gano - Associated Press Sports Writer
October 31, 2003
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue lashed back at Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick for criticizing instant replay, saying Thursday his comments were “intolerable.”
Colts should be fresh for game at Miami
Dolphins present matchup problem for Indy
By Dave Goldberg - Associated Press Football Writer
October 31, 2003
The Miami Dolphins are coming off a Monday night game for which they had to fly to San Diego, then to Arizona, and jet back home early the next morning.
Gordon looking to end winless streak at Phoenix track
By Mike Harris - Associated Press Motorsports Writer
October 31, 2003
Phoenix International Raceway brings out the fiery side of Jeff Gordon.
Kansas failing to punish doctors, group says
Advocates claim patients at risk
By Scott Rothschild
October 31, 2003
Physicians in Kansas who commit offenses against patients get off with hardly a slap on the wrist, the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen charged Thursday. “For a number of the offenses committed by Kansas doctors, the disciplinary actions have been quite lenient,” said Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group.
Some bunny’s gotta wear it
October 31, 2003
KPERS bailout
October 31, 2003
New Kansas law replaces prison with treatment for drug offenders
The Associated Press
October 31, 2003
A new law requiring treatment rather than prison for some drug offenders takes effect Saturday amid misgivings in some communities about whether treatment programs are equipped to handle a possible influx of offenders.
Lawrence soldier wounded in bombing
By Eric Weslander
October 31, 2003
A Kansas University graduate student wasn’t the only soldier with ties to Lawrence injured in a recent explosion in Iraq.
Rain, fog a relief for weary firefighters
California wildfires still far from under control
By Brian Skoloff - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
Fog and drizzle Thursday came to the rescue of firefighters laboring to save resort towns in Southern California from the raging wildfires that have killed at least 20 people.
Israel ready to negotiate at any time, Sharon says
By Gavin Rabinowitz - Associated Press Writer
October 31, 2003
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Thursday he was ready to negotiate with the new Palestinian prime minister at any time, but U.S. officials took a tougher stance, saying the Palestinians first must dismantle terror organizations.
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