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Independent candidate files to run against Brownback
By Scott Rothschild
August 2, 2004
(Updated Monday at 12:49 p.m.) TOPEKA — With just a few minutes to spare, Horace Edwards delivered his petition to run as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Appointees named to new state Biosciences Authority
By Scott Rothschild
August 2, 2004
(Updated Monday at 12:26 p.m.) TOPEKA — State officials today announced the appointment of a new board charged with putting Kansas at the forefront of scientific research and medical breakthroughs.
Hot afternoon ahead
By Dave Toplikar
August 2, 2004
(Web Posted Monday at 7:58 a.m.) Kansas University students who are still moving in and out of apartments today won’t get a break from the weather — afternoon heat index values will be 101 to 106.
First Person video: Napoleon Crews, part 4
By Greg Hurd
August 2, 2004
Napoleon Crews is Lawrence’s “dime novelist.” The “dime novel” became well-known in the 19th century when a market for historical, sensational fiction at a low price published weekly or monthly came into play. Crews’ publishes his novels through his Fireside Novels Press.
First Person video: Napoleon Crews, part 1
By Greg Hurd
August 2, 2004
Napoleon Crews is Lawrence’s “dime novelist.” The “dime novel” became well-known in the 19th century when a market for historical, sensational fiction at a low price published weekly or monthly came into play. Crews’ publishes his novels through his Fireside Novels Press.
First Person video: Napoleon Crews, part 3
By Greg Hurd
August 2, 2004
Napoleon Crews is Lawrence’s “dime novelist.” The “dime novel” became well-known in the 19th century when a market for historical, sensational fiction at a low price published weekly or monthly came into play. Crews’ publishes his novels through his Fireside Novels Press.
First Person video: Napoleon Crews, part 2
By Greg Hurd
August 2, 2004
Napoleon Crews is Lawrence’s “dime novelist.” The “dime novel” became well-known in the 19th century when a market for historical, sensational fiction at a low price published weekly or monthly came into play. Crews’ publishes his novels through his Fireside Novels Press.
First Person video: Napoleon Crews, part 5
August 2, 2004
Napoleon Crews is Lawrence’s “dime novelist.” The “dime novel” became well-known in the 19th century when a market for historical, sensational fiction at a low price published weekly or monthly came into play. Crews’ publishes his novels through his Fireside Novels Press.
Raiders steamroll into finals
Lawrence still undefeated at AAA Legion state
By Chuck Woodling
August 2, 2004
Not many baseball teams can surrender seven runs in one inning and still win by eight. The torrid Lawrence Raiders can.
Athens-bound Gruber stunned
By Andrew Hartsock
August 2, 2004
Somebody pinch Charlie Gruber. He must be dreaming. Gruber, a former Kansas University track and field distance standout from Denver, is headed to the Olympics — and he can hardly believe it.
Royals solve Sabathia, win 2nd straight
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
C.C. Sabathia is a big pitcher with a big problem. “It hasn’t been a typical last three or four weeks for me,” Sabathia said. “I’ve just been bad.”
KU’s Gordon just getting into swing of things
By David Mitchell
August 2, 2004
Sunday’s Ban Johnson All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium wasn’t Charles Gordon’s first baseball game on a big-league diamond.
Bandits suffer first loss at Legion regional meet
J-W Staff Reports
August 2, 2004
Lawrence’s Bandits fell to Lake Charles, La., 4-2, in the winners’ bracket final at the Mid Plains Regional American Legion baseball tournament.
Maddux denied No. 300
Garciaparra, Cubs rally for 6-3 victory over Phillies
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
The Phillies got to Greg Maddux, so did the heat. And by the time the Cubs rallied for a victory Sunday, his bid for win No. 300 already was over.
Cabrera up, down in BoSox debut
Newly acquired shortstop homers, but has costly error in 4-3 loss to Twins
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
Orlando Cabrera made a big impression on his first day in a Red Sox uniform — both good and bad.
Outlaws ousted by host Chanute, 14-4
By Chuck Woodling
August 2, 2004
A bittersweet Sunday ended on a bitter note for the Lawrence Outlaws in the losers’ bracket of the AAA American Legion state baseball tournament.
U.S. coach Brown wants to move on
Suspension of Iverson, James, Stoudemire forgotten as basketball team prepares for Games
By Roy Kammerer - Associated Press Writer
August 2, 2004
Larry Brown wants to move on. The U.S. Olympic basketball coach said Sunday that the suspension of Allen Iverson, LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire is forgotten. He would rather focus on a tough road trip against some of Europe’s top teams leading up the Athens Olympics.
Bush opens door to populism
By Harold Meyerson - Special to The Washington Post
August 2, 2004
Ever since Ronald Reagan became president, the Democrats have had a challenge: They’ve needed to reinvent populism.
Sprint adds phone service partner
Cable companies given opportunity to enter market
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
August 2, 2004
Sprint Corp. today announced its second Internet phone service partner, this time trying to establish a niche with small- and medium-sized cable companies.
Famed vigilante’s son sought in homicide probe
By Eric Bailey and William Wan - Los Angeles Times
August 2, 2004
Her story has entered the lore of this Gold Rush town: More than a decade ago, Ellie Nesler took the law into her own hands, stepping into a courtroom to gun down the man facing trial for allegedly molesting her 11-year-old son.
Memo ties Colombia’s president to drug trade
Alvaro Uribe a Bush administration ally
By T. Christian Miller - Los Angeles Times
August 2, 2004
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, one of the Bush administration’s most steadfast allies in South America, was allegedly a “close personal friend” of slain drug lord Pablo Escobar and worked for his Medellin cartel, according to a newly released U.S. military intelligence report.
The week ahead
August 2, 2004
Iraqi insurgents target Christians for first time
Bombs go off during Sunday night church services
By Liz Sly and Alex Rodriguez - Chicago Tribune
August 2, 2004
In the first targeting of Iraq’s tiny Christian community by the insurgency, 11 people died Sunday when five car bombs exploded outside churches filled with worshippers.
Analysis: Officials ask how U.S. can stay ahead of threats
By Michael Sniffen - Associated Press Writer
August 2, 2004
The government’s very public warning to financial institutions may actually deter a bombing but also raises questions about what the next step will be for both terrorists and defenders.
Briefly
August 2, 2004
¢ Clues about missing jogger redirect police to landfill ¢ First tropical storm of 2004 forming off of Charleston ¢ Kerry talks about steel jobs ¢ Ninety percent of electorate registered to vote
Self supports K.C. arena plan
By Gary Bedore
August 2, 2004
If Bill Self could, he definitely would vote “yes” Tuesday for funding for a downtown arena and College Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Mo.
People
August 2, 2004
¢ ‘The Village’ scares up No. 1 spot ¢ Survey: ‘Billie Jean’ best song ¢ May-December wedding alert ¢ Confessions of an apolitical teenage drama queen
Area briefs
August 2, 2004
¢ Primary advance voting ends at noon today ¢ Drum and bugle corps treats area to music ¢ Ottawa University expands transfer option ¢ Organ donation focus of conference
Defense under the Gun
Cunningham returns to reshape sorry squad
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
August 2, 2004
That thick gray hair that once topped Gunther Cunningham’s stern visage has turned youthfully dark. Now if Kansas City’s former defensive coordinator and head coach — who has returned to the defensive coordinator job — can pull one more miracle out of his bottle, the team that fired him three years ago could be headed to the Super Bowl.
Fire in Paraguay kills at least 250
By Hector Tobar and Luis Maria Paredes - Los Angeles Times
August 2, 2004
At least 256 people were killed after a propane gas tank exploded inside a crowded supermarket here, igniting a fast-moving fire that left a crowd of Sunday shoppers trapped behind doors that may have been locked to prevent looting.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
August 2, 2004
Briefly
August 2, 2004
¢ 32-year-old to sell all he owns on eBay ¢ Second Californian dies from West Nile
Area briefs
August 2, 2004
¢ Eudoran charged with aiding felon ¢ Budget hearing on tap at De Soto school board ¢ Oskaloosa felon admits to gun charge
Virtual success
Lawrence Virtual School’s enrollment figures are an important first step in a new district endeavor.
J-W Editorials
August 2, 2004
Congratulations are in order for Principal Gary Lewis and the fledgling Lawrence Virtual School.
In others’ words
August 2, 2004
The following editorial appeared in the Wichita Eagle on Friday, July 30.
Segmentation hits nation’s political market
By George Will
August 2, 2004
The Democrats in Boston did much to justify two much-disparaged things — party conventions and platforms. The convention performed a vital legitimizing function, and the platform, particularly in its tactical evasions and silences, indicated how a senator who has represented a liberal state for 20 years adjusts to courting the country.
Why hide it?
August 2, 2004
A few facts
August 2, 2004
No comparison
August 2, 2004
Dems’ encore
August 2, 2004
Poorest of the poor still happy
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
August 2, 2004
Wherever we go, a parade follows. It strings out behind us, a march of gangly 10-year-old boys, dusty toddlers clad only in panties, shy girls with watchful eyes, all laughing and reaching and chattering at once. Makes it harder for us to work, for photographer Sarah Glover to frame her pictures, for me to conduct my interviews.
Briefcase
August 2, 2004
¢ Farmers markets on the rise ¢ Business schools reporting fewer MBA applicants
Arafat loyalists disrupt Fatah reformists’ meeting
By Ali Daraghmeh - Associated Press Writer
August 2, 2004
Masked gunmen loyal to Yasser Arafat broke up a conference of reformers from his Fatah movement who were calling for a “revolution,” as the veteran Palestinian leader faced new divisions among his people.
Junction City assesses potential housing needs
Fort Riley to bring in 3,400 more soldiers, families
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
An announcement last week that the Army is adding a new brigade at Fort Riley has Junction City officials wondering if the city has enough housing for 3,400 more soldiers.
Boeing to add hundreds of jobs in Wichita
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
Boeing Co. is planning to hire hundreds of engineers at its Wichita plant to work on the company’s new 7E7 jetliner and on a Navy program to adapt 737 aircraft for use as reconnaissance planes, according to an internal memo obtained by The Wichita Eagle.
University of Colorado may consider beer ban
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
Eight years after banning beer in most of Folsom Stadium for football games, the University of Colorado could begin discussing a halt to beer sales during basketball games.
New principals on duty at two elementary schools
By Alicia Henrikson
August 2, 2004
They may not remember all the names and faces, but Nancy DeGarmo and Angelique Kobler made some acquaintances last week during elementary school enrollment.
Voting ad blitz down to wire
GOP expects special interests to campaign until last minute
By Scott Rothschild
August 2, 2004
Anticipating a last-minute blitz by single-issue, special interest groups before Tuesday’s primary, Kansas Republican Party Chairman Dennis Jones urged GOP voters to disregard the attacks.
Chinese rewrite ‘My Life’
Copyright thieves make own versions of Bill Clinton book
By Elaine Kurtenbach - Associated Press Writer
August 2, 2004
The first hint that the Chinese version of Bill Clinton’s memoir might not be quite right is that for most of the book, he’s not even telling the story.
Show lacking in both art, entertainment
Kevin McDonough
August 2, 2004
When A&E was founded as the “Arts & Entertainment” network, I wonder whether “Growing Up Gotti” (8:30 p.m., A&E) was what they had in mind. Clearly inspired by “The Osbournes,” the show offers viewers a glance at the daily travails of Victoria Gotti, a working single mother who just happens to be the daughter of John Gotti, allegedly the head of a New York crime family. It would never cross my mind to visit the sins of the father on Victoria, but the woman keeps pictures of the man all over her mansion. There’s even a copy of a tabloid in her bathroom reporting the news of his demise with the blaring headline “Dapper Don Dead.”
‘Manchurian’ role likened to Hillary Clinton
Knight Ridder Newspapers
August 2, 2004
The biggest question surrounding Paramount’s remake of the 1962 classic “The Manchurian Candidate” — besides “Why remake a classic?” — is whether Meryl Streep is channeling Hillary Clinton in her performance as power-hungry Sen. Eleanor Shaw.
Napoleon Crews draws on Lawrence’s history
By Greg Hurd
August 2, 2004
Napoleon Crews is Lawrence’s own “dime novelist.” His novels, based on historical figures or events in the 19th century, are “short, historical stories” or “sensational fiction” meant for an inexpensive, quick read. They’re published monthly by his Fireside Novels Press.
To-do list
August 2, 2004
¢ Evanescence at Verizon ¢ ‘Vacillations of the Art’ to open at Olive Gallery ¢ Head to the ballot box ¢ 10K supports LHS, FSHS running programs
New terror alert singles out three East Coast cities
Al-Qaida aims at financial districts
By Tony Pugh - Knight Ridder Newspapers
August 2, 2004
Homeland Security Chief Tom Ridge placed the major financial services districts in Washington, New York and Newark, N.J., on heightened terrorism alert Sunday, citing “new and unusually specific information” about possible al-Qaida plans to attack banks and other financial institutions with car or truck bombs.
Proposal protects nursing mothers
Ordinance under study would guarantee right to breast-feed in public
By Joel Mathis
August 2, 2004
Amy Swan wasn’t trying to expose herself. She just wanted to feed her 9-month-old daughter. A stranger in the nursery of a Lawrence fitness club, where Swan was breast-feeding the infant in November, thought differently.
On the record
August 2, 2004
Hospital volunteers needed
J-W Staff Reports
August 2, 2004
Lawrence Memorial Hospital needs volunteers interested in being a part of the health-care team in several areas. Oncology volunteers pamper patients, support the staff, and must be caring and consistent. Available shifts include Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon or Monday, Wednesday or Friday afternoons. Surgery waiting room volunteers act as a liaison between patients and their families. These volunteers should enjoy being with people, and available to volunteer every other Tuesday morning or every other Friday morning.
Decision on shingle issue unlikely
Agenda highlights ¢ 6:45 p.m. Tuesday ¢ City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets ¢ Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 ¢ Meeting documents online at www.lawrenceks.org
August 2, 2004
The Lawrence City Commission will consider regulations regarding wood shingles on Lawrence rooftops.
Livestock auction closes fair
By Mike Belt
August 2, 2004
There were times during the past 16 months when Wyatt Schumann had his doubts about Hawk. That’s how long the 10-year-old, 80-pound Lecompton boy has been working with his 1,268-pound steer, Hawk. Sunday all the hard work paid off to the sum of $3,177.80.
Stupples wins first LPGA major
Teske finishes five shots back at British Open
The Associated Press
August 2, 2004
Karen Stupples began the final round of the Women’s British Open eagle-double eagle. It was the kind of start Annika Sorenstam needed.
Teachers moonlight to stretch dollars
By Alicia Henrikson
August 2, 2004
Ron Callaway has worked for about a year to open a coffee kiosk known as the Java Junction. The Lawrence High School math teacher managed to open the place last week, at least temporarily, in the parking lot of Checkers Foods, 2300 La.
Schools get summer makeovers
By Alicia Henrikson
August 2, 2004
Central Junior High School staff members will have to be somewhat flexible when they report to work Aug. 9.
Sesquicentennial Point’s first open house empty
By Mike Belt
August 2, 2004
What if you gave an “open house” and nobody came? Well, if it’s at Sesquicentennial Point near Clinton Lake, you plan another one. In fact, Lawrence and area residents have six more Sunday afternoons to visit the point and see what one day could be a special place for amphitheater concerts, outdoor art shows and numerous other events.
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