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Concealed guns bill vetoed
By Scott Rothschild
April 29, 2004
(Updated Monday at 1:37 p.m.)
Kline speaks on liquor sales, gay marriage and smoking bans in online chat
World Online staff
April 29, 2004
(Updated Friday at 3:20 p.m.) The following is the transcript of an online chat with Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline, which took place Thursday, April 29.
Kline seeks abortion clinic regulations
By Scott Rothschild
April 29, 2004
(Updated Monday at 1:37 p.m.) The abortion debate erupted today as Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline presented what he said was evidence of a filthy and dangerous abortion clinic in Kansas City, Kan. “This is evidence of a system that is broken,” Kline said and he urged lawmakers to adopt legislation to regulate abortion clinics.
Congressman to visit Lawrence Friday
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2004
(Updated Thursday at 9:02 p.m.) U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore will attend a series of events in Lawrence on Friday, including a visit to Lawrence High School and a public forum.
Senate approves liquor uniformity bill without Sunday sales
By Bill Draper - Associated Press Writer
April 29, 2004
(Updated Thursday at 1:27 p.m.) The Senate defeated an attempt Thursday to allow Sunday liquor sales throughout Kansas, but the issue could be resurrected before legislators adjourn for the year. The bill is headed to the House, and the results there could mean the end of Sunday liquor sales in Lawrence and other cities.
House kills home loan program
By Scott Rothschild
April 29, 2004
(Web Posted Thursday at 12:07 p.m.) TOPEKA - A program that supporters say would help thousands of low- and middle-income Kansans purchase homes was essentially killed in the Kansas House today.
Proposed gay marriage ban resurrected
By John Hanna, Associated Press
April 29, 2004
(Updated Thursday at 2:26 p.m.) TOPEKA - Legislative negotiators agreed Thursday that a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution banning gay marriage also should prohibit civil unions and the extension of other legal benefits to same-sex couples.
Scattered thunderstorms expected
By Dave Toplikar
April 29, 2004
(Updated Thursday at 8:28 a.m.) Lawrence might get a few sprinkles this morning. But the best chances for rain comes tonight and Friday, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
Briefly
April 29, 2004
¢ Student newspaper runs ads for research service ¢ Graduating 15-year-old denied prom attendance
Somehow, Sorenstam
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Annika Sorenstam seems to be running out of goals. She’s in the Hall of Fame (twice, actually). She won 50 times on the LPGA Tour, including a career Grand Slam. She proved she can play with the guys.
KU adds Baker to slate
April 29, 2004
Kansas University baseball coach Ritch Price has added a game with Baker University. The Jayhawks will meet the Wildcats at 7 p.m. Monday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Doris Eugenia Brune Jones
April 29, 2004
Young artists reign at Dove Awards
Gospel music’s best honored
By John Gerome
April 29, 2004
A new wave of Christian artists dominated the 34th annual Gospel Music Association Awards, with MercyMe, Switchfoot, Stacie Orrico and Jeremy Camp among the big winners Wednesday night. MercyMe won a Dove Award, gospel music’s version of the Grammy, in the coveted artist of the year category, and also took home honors for top group and top pop/contemporary recorded song for “Word of God Speak.”
‘The Jesus Factor’ studies Bush’s faith
By Kenin McDonough
April 29, 2004
Schools advocates rally for funds
By Terry Rombeck
April 29, 2004
Education advocates can “seal the deal” by pressuring legislators for increased funding during the wrap-up session, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said during an education rally Wednesday at the Capitol. “Be visible and be vocal,” she said. “I want you to keep it up. They need to hear you upstairs.”
Woman convicted in missing girl hoax released from jail
April 29, 2004
A woman who gained national attention last year for impersonating a long-missing girl was expected to walk out of jail early Thursday, less than four weeks after she pleaded guilty in the hoax.
People
April 29, 2004
¢ Elton John calls ‘American Idol’ voting racist ¢ Haven of checkmates ¢ Yo-Yo Ma show to air tonight ¢ MTV asks Beastie Boys to perform at movie awards
Harvey helps K.C. win
Gobble has strong start, leaves because of cramping
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Ken Harvey’s first trip around the bases turned out to be a foul ball. He did it for real after the next pitch. Harvey’s three-run homer in the fifth inning broke a 1-1 tie, and Kansas City went on to a 5-3 victory over Texas on Wednesday night.
Daily ticker
April 29, 2004
Briefly
April 29, 2004
¢ Resolution adopted to keep WMDs from terrorists ¢ Gore giving $6 million from campaign to Democrats ¢ House passes tax cuts for married couples
Firebirds burning opponents
Free State sweeps two games at home to win eighth straight
By Ryan Wood
April 29, 2004
It was just another in a long line of miserable days for the opponents of Free State High’s baseball team. In a pair of games added to the schedule after rain washed out most of the River City Baseball Festival last weekend, the Firebirds outscored their two opponents 30-1 on Wednesday at FSHS, beating Emporia 11-1 and Leavenworth 19-0.
Woodling: Making changes status quo for Kansas
By Chuck Woodling
April 29, 2004
Thousands upon thousands of people have watched basketball games in Allen Fieldhouse, yet only a relative few ever have been privileged to go through the second-story breezeway that leads to the Naismith Lounge. Most people, in fact, don’t even know what the Naismith Lounge is.
All in a day’s work
April 29, 2004
Water rush
April 29, 2004
Briefly
April 29, 2004
¢ ACLU suing FBI on Internet privacy ¢ U.S. won’t pursue China trade cases ¢ Road deaths hit 13-year high ¢ WWII memorial opens today
Powerful images of war
By Jim Hoagland
April 29, 2004
It is not surprising that a Middle Eastern television station would air film of three frightened, haggard Italian hostages provided by their captors. What is surprising is that one, the Qatar-based satellite station al-Jazeera, passed up the chance to air the gory details of the assassination on camera of a fourth Italian captive.
What would God do in Iraq?
By Jane Eisner
April 29, 2004
Some time ago, as I was struggling through a difficult professional decision, I sought advice from a friend who I knew was spiritually sensitive. When I’m in these situations, she offered, I sometimes ask myself: What would God want me to do?
Briefly
April 29, 2004
¢ KU student contracts bacterial meningitis ¢ Early tax deadline nears ¢ Attorney general to join online chat ¢ Police find suspects in shoplifting probe ¢ Pump Patrol seeks deals
Parents offended that couple chose to upgrade gift trip
April 29, 2004
Probe of Iraqi prisoner abuse expands
By David Crary
April 29, 2004
U.S. military police stacked Iraqi prisoners’ bodies in a pyramid and attached wires to one detainee to convince him he might be electrocuted, according to photographs obtained by CBS News that led to criminal charges against six American soldiers.
Area briefs
April 29, 2004
¢ Suspect arrested in check forgery case ¢ Appeals court rules in police critic’s suit ¢ Five people injured in bus-car wreck ¢ Tree-plantings to mark territorial anniversary
Interest rate fears spur home sales
Douglas County reports increase in housing prices
By Chad Lawhorn
April 29, 2004
The threat of higher interest rates shifted Douglas County home buying into high gear. The number of houses sold during March was up nearly 25 percent from the same period a year ago and more than twice the number sold in February. According to a report released Wednesday by the Douglas County Appraiser’s Office, 150 houses were sold countywide in March, up from 121 in March 2003 and 74 in February.
Boeing reports $623M profit
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Boeing Co. swung to a $623 million profit in the first quarter and raised estimates Wednesday for revenue and earnings into 2005, citing signs of stabilization in the long-shaky commercial jet market and impressive sales from its military business.
Students welcome
The city should continue its efforts to attract more Kansas University students to the T.
April 29, 2004
Just about anything that brings more riders to the T is a good idea — including the sale of stickers that allow Kansas University students to utilize the city’s transit system. Lawrence city commissioners Tuesday authorized the extension of the program, which accounted for more than 15,000 rides on the T between August and March.
Leaders in action
Members of the 2004 Leadership Lawrence class are turning their learning into action.
April 29, 2004
A project currently under way at the Lawrence Alternative High School is a great example of leadership at work in our community. As part of the Leadership Lawrence program, class members are split into groups that complete community projects that benefit children and youth. One of the projects undertaken by this year’s class was an outdoor classroom and lunchroom for LAHS featured in Wednesday’s Journal-World.
Old Home Town
April 29, 2004
From the Lawrence Daily World of April 29, 1904: “Men prominent in electric railway work that would involve Kansas City, Olathe, Lawrence and Topeka have organized and there may soon be a needed rail line. Capital stock is one million dollars.
Action disappoints
April 29, 2004
Paying respects
April 29, 2004
Get to work
April 29, 2004
Flag fury
Are rules of caution causing confusion?
By David Poole
April 29, 2004
When NASCAR announced last year that it was changing the rules governing caution flags, Nextel Cup Series Director John Darby warned it might take time to get everything figured out. “I can assure you it is a work in progress,” Darby said in September at Dover, a week after Dale Jarrett spun and was in the middle of the track at New Hampshire as cars sped toward him racing toward the yellow flag.
Grandstand garbage tossing at Talladega quite a mess
By David Poole
April 29, 2004
How dare you, race fans. Let’s be clear before I get wound up here. I am not talking about all race fans. I am not talking about all of the fans who were at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday. I’m not even talking to all of the fans who hurled beer cans and other debris onto the track after the controversial finish of the Aaron’s 499.
Horoscopes
April 29, 2004
Priest describes horrors of Sierra Leone civil war
Missionary to share personal experiences with child soldiers during speech, movie
By Carlos Centeno
April 29, 2004
He was kidnapped twice by Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front, but the Rev. Victor Mosele says he still wants to go back to the African nation to help in its reconstruction. “I pray for them to send me back. I hope they do,” Mosele said.
Briefly
April 29, 2004
¢ Airlines expect losses because of fuel prices ¢ Strangling suspect must be tried as juvenile ¢ U.S. charges four under new spam law ¢ Ex-wife’s wedding dress modeled, sold on eBay
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April 29, 2004
¢ Cubs’ Wood, Baker draw suspensions ¢ Marlins’ Gonzalez, Phils’ Pratt suspended
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April 29, 2004
¢ Classics professor new KU honors director
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April 29, 2004
¢ Delegates discuss surge in anti-Semitism ¢ Fighting blamed on Iraq war stance ¢ Judiciary chief bans torture in interrogations ¢ PM wins election; opponent declares fraud ¢ School bus crushed, killing at least 21 ¢ Large bomb explodes at police chief’s house
Marines continue Fallujah air strikes
By Jeffrey Fleishman and Tony Perry
April 29, 2004
Marines surrounding this war-battered city called in air strikes for a second day Wednesday, saying they were provoked by insurgents who launched attacks with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. Intensive fighting moved from a train station to a mosque to the edges of neighborhoods. Air strikes from an AC-130 gunship destroyed a flat-bed truck Tuesday night that was believed to be ferrying guerrillas and ammunition through the streets.
Don’t blame Manning for draft dodge
By Dan Pompei
April 29, 2004
Judging from the reaction from front offices, Madison Square Garden and cyberspace, it seemed as if Eli Manning had been given the lead role in the NFL’s version of “The Passion of the Christ.” Verbally, he was scourged, beaten, flogged and crucified.
The Cliff’s Edge favored at Derby
Smarty Jones second choice for Saturday’s race
April 29, 2004
The Cliff’s Edge was made the slight 4-1 favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby and drew the No. 11 post Wednesday. A field of 20 3-year-olds was entered for the 11/4-mile race, with undefeated Arkansas Derby winner Smarty Jones the second choice at 9-2. Tapit was the third choice at 8-1.
NCAA to settle future of 5-and-8 rule
Fate of scholarship issue to be decided today in Indianapolis
By Gary Bedore
April 29, 2004
Kansas University Chancellor Robert Hemenway knows what his school’s men’s basketball coach, and other coaches throughout the country, think of the NCAA’s 5-and-8 rule. They hate it.
Piracy net snares 2 from KU
Recording industry lawsuits allege illegal music downloads by students
By Terry Rombeck
April 29, 2004
Two Kansas University students — one with an affinity for rock, the other a fan of country and ‘80s music — are among the latest targets of lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Association of America. The students, who are identified only as “Doe 1” and “Doe 2” and by their computer IP addresses, are among the 477 new defendants in the RIAA’s effort to crack down on downloaders of illegal music.
Buffalo is pick at LHS, FSHS
April 29, 2004
The buffalo will roam on the Kansas quarter, if high school students in Lawrence get their way. Students at Lawrence High School and Free State High School picked a design with the state animal over three other candidates during voting for the official state quarter Wednesday.
Date set for Clinton speech
ormer president
By Terry Rombeck
April 29, 2004
Bob Dole and Bill Clinton were once fierce political rivals. Now, Clinton is headed to Lawrence to inaugurate a lecture series named for Dole. The former president will speak at 2:15 p.m. May 21 at the Lied Center as the first Robert J. Dole Lecture, part of the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University.
Indictment links Madrid bombings, 9-11 attacks
J-W Wire Services
April 29, 2004
Spain’s top terrorism judge has issued an indictment that links last month’s Madrid train bombings with the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. Judge Baltasar Garzon filed an indictment Wednesday alleging that Amer Azizi, a Moroccan national, helped organize a July 2001 meeting in Spain that gathered key plotters in the 9-11 attacks, including ringleader Mohamed Atta.
Wind wreaks havoc in area
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2004
High winds Wednesday downed power lines, snapped tree limbs and left as many as 1,000 homes in Lawrence without power for a time, utility and fire officials said.
Former Navy secretary unleashes tide of Iraq criticism
By Eric Weslander
April 29, 2004
A critical question for citizens and journalists to ask the U.S. government right now is this: “Under what circumstances will the United States military withdraw from Iraq?” That’s according to James Webb, the novelist, decorated Vietnam veteran and Reagan-administration secretary of the Navy, who spoke Wednesday night at Kansas University.
KU honors longtime employees
By Terry Rombeck
April 29, 2004
Kansas University faculty was a more tight-knit community when Richard De George was hired in 1959. “For a couple of years, I knew almost all the faculty,” he said. “Now that’s impossible. It’s hard to know people outside your department.”
Rural housing plan faces opposition
By Joel Mathis
April 29, 2004
A proposed 219-acre housing development for rural Douglas County was dealt a setback Wednesday night by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission. Commissioners noted the project, slated for 837 E. 675 Road, south of Clinton Lake, sits outside the urban growth area surrounding Lawrence.
ECO2 committee seeks more funds for project
By Mark Fagan
April 29, 2004
Nearly four years into their consensus-building effort, members of a committee tasked with blending preservation of open space and locating room for business parks continue their search for money. Jim Roberts, chairman of the ECO2 committee, asked Douglas County commissioners Wednesday night to kick in $6,000 toward the $16,800 the committee needs to complete its work during the coming year.
Wrap-up session opening
By Scott Rothschild
April 29, 2004
The three-week break in the legislative session didn’t bring lawmakers any closer to agreeing on school funding, but it did spark new life into a proposal to ban gay marriages. Wednesday, the first day of the wrap-up session, was marked by rallies, rhetoric and raw politics.
Bryant’s blitz powers Lakers
Guard has 31 points as L.A. eliminates Houston
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Kobe Bryant arrived home just in time to lead the Los Angeles Lakers into the dream matchup of the NBA playoffs. After spending most of the last three days in a Colorado courtroom, Bryant had 31 points, six rebounds and 10 assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Houston Rockets, 97-78, to win their first-round series 4-1.
Lavinia McEndree
April 29, 2004
Open Records suit against KU transferred to different judge
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2004
Citing a potential conflict, Judge Paula Martin turned over to another Douglas County district judge The World Company’s lawsuit seeking employment records for Kansas University athletic director Lew Perkins. In a Wednesday afternoon conference with representatives of both sides, Judge Jack Murphy took the case, then set deadlines for attorneys to file motions and responses.
Barbara J. Lown
April 29, 2004
Edith May Baldwin
April 29, 2004
Justin J. ‘Judd’ Spence
April 29, 2004
Internet worm disables many computers at KU
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2004
The residents of five Daisy Hill residence halls, Jayhawker Towers and Stouffer Place apartments lost Internet access this week, and Kansas University officials are trying to prevent the computer worm that caused the problem from spreading through the university’s system.
On the record
April 29, 2004
City to be ‘epicenter of cycling’
Lawrence site of pair of races this weekend
By Andy Samuelson
April 29, 2004
Cycling supporters around Lawrence should strap on their helmets and prepare for what will be the biggest race weekend in the history of the city. “We will be at the epicenter of cycling,” longtime racer and promoter Jim Whittaker said. “It’s going to be an exciting weekend for Lawrence.”
Jayhawks hitting road for Big 12 championships
April 29, 2004
Kansas University’s tennis team will take a No. 9 seed into the Big 12 Conference championships that start today and will run through Sunday on the Oklahoma University campus.
OKKids offers events
April 29, 2004
Two Outdoor Kansas for Kids events administered by Lawrence-based Kansas Wildscape Foundation are on tap Saturday.
Sox stun Indians in ninth
Five-run rally propels Chicago to 9-8 victory
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Ozzie Guillen’s first month as a major-league manager has given him reason to fidget. The Chicago White Sox’s success has been anything but a breeze. Chicago rallied for five runs in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday, beating the Cleveland Indians, 9-8, on Sandy Alomar Jr.’s sacrifice fly.
Cincinnati wastes nine-run lead
Milwaukee comes back to claim 10-9 triumph in 10 innings
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
The Milwaukee Brewers’ biggest comeback in franchise history came at the expense of the Cincinnati Reds’ biggest collapse since 1930. Bill Hall’s squeeze bunt in the 10th inning scored Trent Durrington from third, completing Milwaukee’s rally from a nine-run deficit to beat Cincinnati, 10-9, Wednesday night.
K.C.’s May to miss today’s start
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
The beleaguered Kansas City Royals’ pitching staff, which already has four starters on the disabled list, will be without Darrell May for at least one start. May, who left his Saturday start because of a strained muscle in the groin area, was scratched from his start today. Dennys Reyes will take May’s spot in the rotation and start against the Texas Rangers.
Nicklaus considering retirement
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
It turns out Jack Nicklaus might be finished with more than just the Masters. He spoke Wednesday about giving up a game he once dominated, winning 73 PGA Tour events and 18 major titles. “I’m about done playing golf,” the 64-year-old Nicklaus said at the Nationwide Tour’s BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. He’s competing here with his four sons: Jackie, Gary, Steve and Michael.
Drivers acclimating to new IRL engines
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Gephardt, Edwards undergo background checks for V.P. slot
By Ron Fournier
April 29, 2004
Supreme Court hears enemy detainee cases
By David Savage
April 29, 2004
The Supreme Court gave a skeptical hearing Wednesday to the Bush administration’s claim that the president and his military commanders may detain American citizens indefinitely, and without a hearing, during the war on terrorism. The cases of two U.S. citizens, Yaser Esam Hamdi and Jose Padilla, who have been deemed “enemy combatants” and are at a military jail in South Carolina, pose the starkest test yet of how the war on terrorism could rewrite America’s legal rules.
Jayhawks shock NU
J-W Staff Reports
April 29, 2004
Kansas University’s softball team plated three runs in the top of the fifth inning in a shocking 3-0 victory over No. 13-ranked Nebraska on Wednesday.
Self weighs options for assistant slot
By Gary Bedore
April 29, 2004
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, who has received more than 60 applications for his vacant assistant coach position, hopes to fill the opening by “mid-May or the first of June,” Self said Wednesday.
Elections are key to U.S. exit from Iraq
April 29, 2004
When a student said he had consulted the great philosophers without finding evidence of God, Benjamin Jowett, master of Oxford’s Balliol College from 1870 to 1893, replied, “If you don’t find a God by 5 o’clock this afternoon, you must leave the college.” Deadlines can be useful spurs.
Upbeat earnings unable to boost market
The Associated Press
April 29, 2004
Rising concern about violence in the Middle East gave investors another reason to sell Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down 135 points despite another batch of solid earnings reports. With the growing possibility of higher interest rates, an ongoing concern on Wall Street, analysts said investors already inclined to pull money out of the market were further unnerved by developments in the Middle East.
Briefcase
April 29, 2004
• Comcast withdraws offer to buy Disney • Nortel fires executives • Sunflower Bank buys Liberal-based company • Westar, Capitol Federal announce dividends
Minnesota teens die while exploring cave
By Patrick Howe
April 29, 2004
A labyrinth of caves left by 1800s sandstone miners along the Mississippi River has long been a forbidden and sometimes deadly thrill for teenagers, who ignore the keep-out signs and thwart the city’s efforts to seal the passages.
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