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Colleague testifies in K-State prof’s murder hearing: By Janet Reid; December 8, 2004; (Updated Wednesday at 11:55 a.m.) A former Kansas State University professor testified this morning against a colleague charged with first-degree murder.
Officials want restrictions on sale of meth ingredients: By Scott Rothschild; December 8, 2004; (Updated Wednesday at 12:10 p.m.) Kansas law enforcement officials Wednesday said they will push for a law similar to one in Oklahoma that restricts the sale of certain over-the-counter drugs that are used in the production of methamphetamine.
Warmer, but cloudy today: By Dave Toplikar; December 8, 2004; (Updated Wednesday at 8:48 a.m.) Another gray, but relatively warm day is in store for Lawrence. The temperature will reach into the low 50s today under mostly cloudy skies, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
Briefly: December 8, 2004; ¢ Doctor: Opposition leader was poisoned ¢ IRA makes new disarmament offer ¢ Napoleon memoir, will sold at auction ¢ Framework offered for Mideast peace
Briefly: December 8, 2004; ¢ Attorney general to run for governor ¢ Dogs banned near immigration violators
Kroger’s earnings up in third quarter: By John Nolan - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; Supermarket giant Kroger Co. reported Tuesday that its third-quarter earnings increased more than 29 percent, but still fell short of Wall Street expectations. Its shares rose more than 1 percent.
Daily ticker: December 8, 2004
Lottery winnings will advance campaign to save newborns: By Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; All too often, the ring of Debi Faris-Cifelli’s cell phone means there is another abandoned newborn at the morgue, another forsaken child for her to name and bury in a shoebox-size coffin under a white cross in the California desert.
Cavs keep home streak alive: James propels Cleveland past New Jersey; The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; As usual, LeBron James made the crucial steal, the monster dunk and the perfect pass. He left the clinching shot for Lucious Harris.
Society support: December 8, 2004
Hardee’s eats up attention from Monster Thickburger: By Jim Suhr - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; At 1,420 calories and 107 grams of fat, Hardee’s Monster Thickburger couldn’t escape notice in these diet-conscious times.
Oklahoma State stings No. 4 Syracuse: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Two top-five teams known for their different styles of defense were even for 34 minutes.
Study: Space robots not good idea for effort to repair Hubble Telescope: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Trying to save the famed Hubble Space Telescope with a robot would cost $2 billion with just a 50-50 chance of success, an aerospace research group is advising NASA in the coming days.
KU’s study abroad rate is fourth highest in nation: By Terry Rombeck; December 8, 2004; Melissa Hartnett felt good about her Spanish writing and reading skills after years of studying in high school and college.
Briefly: December 8, 2004; ¢ Vaccine shows promise in reversing asthma ¢ Lithium batteries worry air regulators ¢ DNA database expansion challenged
Briefly: December 8, 2004; ¢ Third-party candidates request election recount ¢ Discarded pipe blamed for tanker’s oil spill ¢ Arson ruled cause of subdivision blaze ¢ Commanders blamed in sex assault scandal ¢ Sept. 11 charity prepares to close
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; December 8, 2004
Legislative proposal troubling: By Mike Hoeflich; December 8, 2004; Every year, the holiday season not only brings tales of reindeer and sugar plums but also of potential initiatives that occupy the minds of legislators as they prepare for the beginning of the new session in January. In recent days, two such proposals have come to light. The first is a move to authorize covenant marriage in Kansas; the second is to adopt a “Taxpayer Bill of Rights” (TABOR) modeled on the Colorado law.
Colgate’s executive officers get $11,500 in allowances: By Ellen Simon - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; Colgate-Palmolive Co., which announced Tuesday it is eliminating 4,400 jobs, disclosed in a regulatory filing that many of its top executives and officers are given allowance of up to $11,500 a year to spend on anything from pet sitters to running shoes to karate lessons to movie rentals.
France’s search for airport explosives fizzles: By Jocelyn Gecker - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; Somewhere in the world, there’s a navy blue suitcase with a small pack of explosives tucked in its side pocket.
Survivors remember losses on Pearl Harbor anniversary: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Tears ran down the wrinkled cheeks of 81-year-old Wayne Pease on Tuesday as he recalled the destruction he witnessed Dec. 7, 1941.
Memo sheds new light on Iraq prisoner abuse: By Drew Brown - Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 8, 2004; More than two months after the Abu Ghraib prison scandal in Iraq shocked the world, an official memo described how military intelligence officers witnessed further prisoner abuse in Baghdad but were threatened to prevent them from reporting it.
Briefcase: December 8, 2004; ¢ Crude oil prices drop ¢ Productivity slows, raising hopes of hiring ¢ Job-cut plans rise ¢ Dow falls triple digits ¢ Dollar hits low vs. euro
Commodities: December 8, 2004
Jury deliberations to begin in Westar fraud case: By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; The federal fraud trial for two former Westar Energy Inc. executives is now in the hands of the jurors.
Tipster in Ali Kemp case gives up $40,000 reward: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; An anonymous tipster who could have received a $40,000 cash reward for information that led to an arrest in a high-profile slaying has turned it down, directing that the money go instead to an educational fund established in the victim’s name.
Hanukkah highlights: Historical facts, traditions and trivia about the Jewish Festival of Lights; By Sara Clarke and Jody Mitori, Knight Ridder/Tribune; December 8, 2004; Hanukkah is the festival of rededication in Judaism. It’s also known as the Festival of Lights.
House passes intelligence reform: Bill incorporates many of 9-11 commission’s proposals; By Jesse J. Holland - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; The House voted Tuesday to overhaul a national intelligence network that failed to prevent the Sept. 11 attacks, combining under one official control of 15 spy agencies, intensifying aviation and border security and allowing more wiretaps of suspected terrorists.
No referendum: Many opponents of the city’s new smoking ban probably are disappointed the matter won’t go to a public vote.; J-W Editorials; December 8, 2004; The 5,000 people who signed petitions seeking a referendum on the city’s new no-smoking ordinance have reason to question the organizers’ decision to set those petitions aside.
Smart move: Merging their missions was a good move for two agencies that serve Lawrence’s homeless.; J-W Editorials; December 8, 2004; The announced merger of two agencies that serve homeless people in Lawrence is a positive step.
Players misunderstand value of winning: By George Will; December 8, 2004; To understand the damage that the steroids scandal is doing to baseball, consider this: Probably sometime late in the 2005 season or early in the next one, Barry Bonds, who already has 703 career home runs, will begin a game with 754, one short of Henry Aaron’s record. Would you cross the street to see Bonds hit number 755?
Battle lines: December 8, 2004
Animal cruelty: December 8, 2004
Relative worth: December 8, 2004
Choices: December 8, 2004
Texas logic?: December 8, 2004
Going out: December 8, 2004
Kettle tradition: December 8, 2004
Lawrence company lands $50,000 contract: Owner aims to expand business, work force; By Mark Fagan; December 8, 2004; A new $50,000 contract is helping a Lawrence man’s business dreams take flight. Rick Baker, owner of Baker Aviation Services, secured a deal this month to test the airworthiness and performance of the Bombardier Q400, a regional turboprop aircraft being outfitted to handle the additional role of aerial firefighter.
Colgate to cut jobs, close factories: Stock rises on restructuring plan; By Anne D'Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; Colgate-Palmolive Co., the consumer products giant behind brands like Ajax detergent and Irish Spring soap, plans to cut its worldwide work force by about 12 percent, or about 4,400 jobs, and close one-third of its factories as part of a four-year plan aimed at boosting its sales and profits. Its stock climbed nearly 8 percent.
Sprewell suspended one game for yelling at fan: By Chris Sheridan - Associated Press Basketball Writer; December 8, 2004; Latrell Sprewell was suspended for one game by the NBA on Tuesday for yelling a sexual vulgarity at a female fan during a game, the latest episode of a player clashing with spectators.
Arkansas hands Missouri 62-52 loss: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Arkansas closed the book on its first loss and shut down Missouri on the road.
Brunner, Iowa hold on against UNI: Hawkeyes falter late but prevail; Pitt, Washington each win; The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; All Greg Brunner needed was a little nudge from coach Steve Alford at halftime. Brunner responded in the second half, scoring 12 points in a 3:22 span to help No. 17 Iowa build what seemed to be a commanding 13-point lead.
Players give OK for new testing plan: Union authorizes discussions on steroid agreement; The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Baseball players gave their lawyers the go-ahead Tuesday to reach an agreement with owners on tougher testing for steroids.
It’s time for Haas to pay his dues: Standout college golfer may be headed for Nationwide Tour after falling short at Q-school; By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer; December 8, 2004; Bill Haas never imagined playing anywhere but the PGA Tour, and he couldn’t hide his frustration after coming up two shots short of a tour card at Q-school.
Supreme Court refuses to award Kansas more money in river case: By Libby Quaid - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Kansas in its attempt to get $24 million more from Colorado in a decades-long dispute over the Arkansas River.
Campus ban on military recruiters won’t affect KU, Baker University: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; December 8, 2004; A recent court ruling has opened the door for universities to ban military recruiters from visiting campus. But don’t expect any changes at Kansas University or Baker University.
Tribe appealing KCK casino decision: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; The Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma is appealing a decision reached by the National Indian Gaming Commission that prohibits the tribe from operating a casino in the city’s downtown.
Young hunter thought killed in own prank: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; An 11-year-old boy fatally shot by his older brother while they were deer hunting in Elk County might have been a victim of his own prank, a relative and sheriff said.
U.S. lines up flu vaccine: Germany to supply 4 million doses; Canada opts not to part with surplus; The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; More flu vaccine, this time from Germany, will be available to help alleviate the U.S. crunch, but that still will leave the country with just two-thirds of what was initially expected.
On the record: December 8, 2004
More volunteers needed for flu clinic Sunday at KU: By Alicia Henrikson; December 8, 2004; The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department could use a shot in the arm when it comes to volunteers.
Civil rights nominee’s commitment questioned: Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 8, 2004; A Kansas City attorney long at odds with the civil rights establishment is President Bush’s choice to chair the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Afghan inauguration a milestone: Huge challenges confront Karzai as first president; By Stephen Graham - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; President Hamid Karzai took the helm Tuesday of a country whose revival is threatened by a surging opium trade and a persistent Taliban insurgency, pledging to bring stability and prosperity to Afghanistan even as rebels staged attacks near the Pakistani border.
Bush calls for sacrifices to show support for troops: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Standing before thousands of Marines, President Bush asked other Americans on Tuesday to make the war their own by helping battle-weary troops and their families.
Businesses, groups give less to schools: By Sarah Fox; December 8, 2004; An alliance of businesses and community groups gave about 12,280 fewer volunteer hours and $36,615 less in products to Lawrence public schools in 2003-2004 than it did the previous school year.
Ronald Wallace Johnson: December 8, 2004
Letha Wade: December 8, 2004
Regina Louise Davis: December 8, 2004
James Berry Carl Alder: December 8, 2004
Killer gets life term: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; A Wyandotte County jury on Tuesday spared the life of a man convicted of killing five people in a spree that began as retaliation for a crime committed against his mother.
Winemakers can almost taste Internet sales: Court ruling could open up market for Kansas vineyards; By Scott Rothschild; December 8, 2004; Greg Shipe, owner of Davenport Orchard, Vineyard and Winery in Eudora, recently got a call from a New York restaurant wanting to buy 10 cases of his wine. “I had to tell them, ‘Sorry, our state law doesn’t allow it,’” Shipe said.
Murder suspect’s behavior revisited: Baby sitter testifies about events around Carmin Ross’ death; By Eric Weslander; December 8, 2004; One by one, a group of Kansas State University English students took the stand in a Douglas County courtroom Tuesday and described their former professor, Thomas E. Murray, as level-headed and brilliant — a calm, engaging teacher who always had the answers.
Agencies plan for parents in need to play Santa, too: Families must sign up for Toy Shop by Friday; By Dave Ranney; December 8, 2004; Santa Claus won’t be in town for another 17 days, but his helpers spent much of Tuesday sorting toys at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Attack in Saudi Arabia targeted Americans: U.S. vulnerability abroad reflected in shootout; By Faiza Saleh Ambah - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; The militants stormed into the compound’s inner courtyard, firing their guns from behind trees, bursting into offices and shouting: “Where are the Americans? Where are the Americans?”
CIA chief in Iraq warns more needed to stop violence: By John Lumpkin - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; In a farewell assessment of Iraq’s security and political situation, the CIA’s senior officer there wrote that a stronger government and economy were necessary to avoid descent into wider violence, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
Heritage designation will have to wait: Congress won’t get to request; By Chad Lawhorn; December 8, 2004; A group of residents hoping to give the nation a lesson in Kansas’ role in the Civil War is getting a lesson about how the federal legislative process works: slowly.
Charity worker dies at 53: Barbara Reavis was key to county’s United Way, colleagues remember; By Alicia Henrikson; December 8, 2004; Barbara Reavis wasn’t known for resting on her laurels. She will be remembered for her determination and humor.
City briefs: December 8, 2004; ¢ Sentencing delayed in murder conviction ¢ Whooping cough cases sharply increase ¢ Woodcarver, eagles on ‘River City Weekly’
Traditional foods from modern era form Hanukkah menu: By Phyllis Glazer - Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Jewish people all over the world are now celebrating Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, commemorating a miracle that occurred in Jerusalem in the winter of 165 B.C.
Confit of duck perfect for holidays: By Gwyn Mellinger; December 8, 2004; For the highly organized, plan-ahead type cook, I have the perfect recipe for an elegant holiday meal. Do this now and you will be able to serve a glamorous dinner, seemingly without effort, for the winter holidays.
‘Law & Order’ gets into family business: Kevin McDonough; December 8, 2004; Is Christopher Moltisanti going straight? The “Sopranos” character may have misgivings after the murder of his longtime love, Adriana. Don’t worry, though — “Chris-ta-fuh” remains in the bosom of Tony’s crime family. But Michael Imperioli, the actor who plays him, will join the cast of “Law & Order” for a short run while Jesse L. Martin appears in the movie version of the Broadway musical “Rent.”
‘80s glam metal band Mtley CrÃ¼e to reunite: By Alex Veiga - Associated Press Writer; December 8, 2004; The original members of 1980s glam metal band Mtley CrÃ¼e, which made hard living and wild sexcapades a centerpiece of their music and their lives, on Monday announced a world reunion tour.
Review: Lawrence garage-rock fans get contagious dose of Hives: By Jon Niccum; December 8, 2004; It’s fitting that The Hives’ tour itinerary listed the group’s show in Lawrence as taking place at “The Grenada.”
At home at Arrowhead: Jayhawks excited about playing OU game in K.C.; By Ryan Wood; December 8, 2004; Heated debate began long before any aspect was finalized — when it was just a possibility, maybe even a pipe dream. It’s official now, though. Kansas University’s football team will move a Big 12 Conference home game across the state line into Missouri. Arrowhead Stadium — capacity 79,451 — will be the site of the Kansas-Oklahoma football game Oct. 15, 2005.
Mangino content at Kansas: By Ryan Wood; December 8, 2004; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino took a break from recruiting Tuesday in western Kansas to clear up what quickly snowballed into national news.
Kansas adds linebacker: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2004; Eric Washington, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker from Minnesota West Community College, orally has committed to Kansas University’s football program.
Woodling: KU coach to Irish? Are you kidding?: By Chuck Woodling; December 8, 2004; Midweek meandering while wondering if Kansas University and North Carolina will meet in March during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. … Mark Mangino linked to the Notre Dame football vacancy? Are you kidding me?
Cold-shooting Cardinals fall in semis: By Andy Samuelson; December 8, 2004; At least Eudora High coach Cara Kimberlin chose to look at the bright side after the Cardinals’ 33-28 loss to Topeka Highland Park on Tuesday during the semifinals of the Cardinal Invitational at EHS.
Jayhawks’ Hawkins had way last year versus Horned Frogs: KU junior guard tallied career-high 19 points against TCU; By Gary Bedore; December 8, 2004; Jeff Hawkins has scored in double figures in exactly one game during his Kansas University basketball career.
Baldwin boys bounced: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2004; Aaron Hannon scored 13 points, and Chris Irick 11 for Baldwin High in a 51-48 boys basketball loss to Belton (Mo.) on Tuesday night at the Paola Tournament.
Seabury boys, girls split pair with KSD: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2004; Kansas School for the Deaf built a 13-point halftime lead and never looked back en route to a 46-28 high school boys basketball victory over Lawrence Seabury on Tuesday night.
Lions divide at wrestling dual: J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2004; Lawrence High’s wrestling squad split a double dual Tuesday at Olathe North, beating host O-North, 37-35, but falling to Blue Valley, 54-22.
THS girls club Trojans: Tonganoxie boys fall to Osawatomie; J-W Staff Reports; December 8, 2004; Ali Pistora scored 17 points, Madison Weller had 12 and Abbie Heim 10 in Tonganoxie High’s 59-22 victory over Osawatomie on Tuesday in the Central Heights Invitational.
Athletes, youngsters share life lessons: KU course sends sports heroes to school; By Sarah Fox; December 8, 2004; Even when asked by a Jayhawk basketball player, 9-year-old Anthony Hurtado said he didn’t know whether Kansas University would be his top choice for college someday.
Governor appoints new state librarian: By Scott Rothschild; December 8, 2004; Christie Brandau, the state librarian of Michigan, has been appointed state librarian of Kansas, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday.
KU has tough task in Western Illinois: By Chuck Woodling; December 8, 2004; Her name is Zane Teilane, and the native of Latvia is not an ordinary basketball player.
Barbara Reavis: December 8, 2004
Safety reforms save lives in high-rise fire: The Associated Press; December 8, 2004; Lessons learned in a deadly 2003 high-rise fire may have saved lives this week when a fire broke out on the 29th floor of a downtown skyscraper, fire officials said Tuesday.
People: December 8, 2004; ¢ Kanye West leads Grammy pack ¢ Hilton in Top 10 ¢ Charges won’t stick ¢ Kilborn’s replacement named ¢ Singer ordered to rest
Great weekend: December 8, 2004
6Sports video: Cardinals end tournament run: December 8, 2004; Baldwin and Eudora’s high school girls basketball teams fell in the semifinals of the Cardinal Invitational on Tuesday at EHS. The Cardinals scored just one point total in the first and fourth quarters and lost, 33-28, to Topeka Highland Park. The Bulldogs were defeated by top-seeded Paola, 58-33.
6Sports video: Eudora to host wrestlers: December 8, 2004; Two dozen teams will be in attendance this weekend at the EHS wrestling tournament, which runs through Saturday.

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