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House damaged in fire: By Mike Belt; December 21, 2004; (Web Posted Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.) A two-alarm fire that damaged a house in southern Lawrence this afternoon also killed an Amazon parrot and several other birds, according to the owner, Marie Gibbon.
Ceremony marking demobilization scheduled for Thursday afternoon: December 21, 2004; (Updated Wednesday at 3:50 p.m.) The return of the 824th Quartermaster detachment will be marked by a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23rd. The event will take place at the U.S. Army Reserve armory in Lawrence.
Returning soldiers retool as repairmen: By David Pitt - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; Former soldiers, including those returning from Iraq or Afghanistan with disabilities, are finding that their military background can help them get jobs in civilian companies.
Company adds Music Choice: J-W Staff Reports; December 21, 2004; Sprint Corp.'s musical offerings are expanding beyond ring tones.
Tragedy again strikes lottery jackpot winner: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; The 17-year-old granddaughter of Jack Whittaker, winner of the nation's biggest undivided lottery jackpot, was found dead Monday near her boyfriend's home, more than two weeks after she disappeared.
Holocaust survivors, U.S. near deal on stolen riches: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; The U.S. government has agreed to settle claims of Holocaust survivors that U.S. Army officers in World War II plundered a trainload of family treasures that had been seized by Nazis, both sides told a judge Monday.
Spirit of the times in America is spiritual: David Shribman; December 21, 2004; In the past quarter-century, the American presidency has become more obsessed with public-opinion polling, more preoccupied with fund raising and more tailored to the production values of the mass media. All of those things have reshaped and reoriented the modern White House. But the most distinctive feature of the American presidency in this period may well be the increased spirituality of the men who occupied it.
Be reasonable: December 21, 2004
Equal treatment: December 21, 2004
Clinic a success: December 21, 2004
New approach: December 21, 2004
Intelligence requires imagination: By Anthony Clark Arend and Sarah E. Kreps; December 21, 2004; In the waning days of its legislative session and with much arm-twisting, Congress has finally adopted an intelligence reform bill, and President Bush signed it Friday. But even though the bill may seem to address a variety of concerns raised by the 9-11 commission, it still ignores a central failure of intelligence highlighted by the commission report: the failure of imagination.
Daily ticker: December 21, 2004
Home sales on pace to beat record ‘03: By Mark Fagan; December 21, 2004; Rising sales in Eudora, Baldwin and rural Douglas County helped boost home sales in November, as the county's market continues to hover above last year's record-setting pace.
Sprint reaffirms guidance: Overland Park-based firm expects revenues to grow next year; The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Sprint Corp. said Monday that it expected its 2004 financial performance to meet expectations and revenues to grow slightly in 2005, but the company's forecast does not include any effects from Sprint's planned merger with Nextel Communications Inc.
Longtime downtown sheet metal shop on move: By Mark Fagan; December 21, 2004; Another longtime business in downtown Lawrence is leaving the central business district.
Briefcase: December 21, 2004; • Pfizer Inc. to halt Celebrex advertising • Edward Jones faces suit, despite deal • Williams Cos. backs out of pipeline pact • Indicators reverse five-month decline
Wacky and tacky: Music provided best jawdroppers of 2004; By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; Maybe 2004 seemed more scandalous than past years because we had double the ingredients: Two scandalous Jacksons! Two ditsy Simpsons! Two Britney weddings!!
Double take: Anorexic sister needs intervention: Jenny Kane; December 21, 2004; Dear Dr. Wes and Jenny: My sister “M” has decided that she is fat. She is less than 100 pounds, 5 feet 1 inch tall and 100 percent muscle. Six out of seven days a week she is either working out, at the gym for gymnastics or at the gym for cheerleading. Her idea of losing weight is to 1) take laxatives; 2) take water pills; 3) eat less than 300 calories a day; or 4) exercise excessively (as if she doesn't already?). She has taken herself off her depression medication and lies to her dietitian, doctor, family and therapist.
Books for cookie bakers: Knight Ridder Newspapers; December 21, 2004; Here are some books for Christmas cookie bakers.
In the halls: December 21, 2004; What is your favorite holiday treat?
Movie admissions decrease, but Hollywood’s not worried: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; The ogre, the superheroes, the savior and the wizard led Hollywood's 2004 hit parade, with strong performances from a handful of films helping to offset a whole lot of duds.
Kennedy Center to present honors: Kevin McDonough; December 21, 2004; Americans don't hand out knighthoods or believe in titled aristocracy, and that's a good thing. Can you imagine Sir P. Diddy? Or the Baron Bill Gates? We tend to hand out honorariums.
MTV reaches milestone with 100th global network: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Dreams of world domination must be hard for MTV executives to avoid when they are host to a party at the Kremlin, with a Russian diva and Queen dueting on “We Will Rock You” and Russian soldiers performing a hip-hop dance routine.
Court issues stay of death penalty: Kansas sentence holds for convicts, but Kline unsure of appeal’s chances; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; The Kansas Supreme Court agreed Monday to stay its ruling that the state's death penalty law was unconstitutional.
Athletes seek help with fund-raiser: Wheelhawks to salvage Salina gym equipment; By Dave Ranney; December 21, 2004; An advocate for wheelchair athletics has an odd request. He's looking for some quick help in tearing down an old gymnasium in Salina.
Incoming D.A. retains all staff who re-applied for jobs: By Eric Weslander; December 21, 2004; Democrat Charles Branson ousted the county's top prosecutor, but he's not ousting anyone else for now.
Enrollment drop forces budget cuts at WSU: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Wichita State University may have to cut back on hiring new professors and teaching assistants because of a decline in enrollment.
University of Nebraska meets ‘report card’ goals: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has met or exceeded several self-imposed goals on student diversity and quality and increased research funding, according to its own annual “report card.”
Commissioners split on proposed Extension merger: Douglas, Shawnee county officials ponder plan to combine program; By Alicia Henrikson; December 21, 2004; Three county commissioners spoke favorably Monday of a plan to merge the K-State Research & Extension offices in Douglas and Shawnee counties.
Ga. Tech must curb ‘Cuse running game: By Mike Branom - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; Syracuse ended its season with a rush, winning three of four behind a surging running game.
Ohio State suspends starting quarterback: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith was suspended on Monday for violating team and NCAA rules and will not play in next week's Alamo Bowl. Coach Jim Tressel would not say what Smith did or when the violation occurred, but said the university became aware of the problem Thursday.
Texas RB Hardeman suspended indefinitely: December 21, 2004; Texas reserve running back Erik Hardeman, who had not played this season because of academic problems, has been suspended indefinitely from the team after a felony arrest on a drug charge.
Freshman leads Cowgirls: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Oklahoma State freshman Taleesha Conder recorded her first double-double, and the Cowgirls defeated Texas Southern, 55-39, Monday at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
LSU still No. 1 in poll: December 21, 2004; LSU remained a unanimous No. 1 Monday in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. LSU (10-0) beat No. 13 Minnesota and Southwest Missouri State and received all 45 first-place votes from a national media panel. It was the fourth straight No. 1 ranking for the Tigers and the third consecutive time they've been unanimous.
P.M. warns Iraqis of civil war: By Dusan Stojanovic - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; Iraq's interim prime minister warned Monday that insurgents are trying to foment sectarian civil war as well as derail elections, while thousands of mourners turned out for funerals in the Shiite holy cities of Najaf and Karbala a day after car bombs killed 67 people.
Study: Russia declines to ‘not free’ status: By Judith Ingram - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; Russia has restricted rights to such an extent that it has joined the countries that are not free for the first time since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, Freedom House said Monday, marking Moscow's march away from the Western democracies it has embraced as diplomatic partners.
Ukrainian candidates stage debate: By Anna Melnichuk - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; Ukraine's rivals for the presidency jabbed fingers at one another and traded accusations in a heated televised debate Monday, as opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko charged his rival with stealing the November runoff election and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych urged the formation of a unity government.
Settler leaders urge Gaza resistance: By Gavin Rabinowitz - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; The leaders of Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip and West Bank urged their followers Monday to resist a government plan to withdraw from parts of the occupied territories, edging closer to open revolt against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to pull out next summer.
Opening arguments made in Blake murder case: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Robert Blake's prosecutor and defense attorney differed Monday over whether the actor killed wife Bonny Lee Bakley, but agreed that the couple's marriage was not a Hollywood-style love match.
Simien sidelined again: KU senior out 4-6 weeks after surgery on thumb; By Gary Bedore; December 21, 2004; Wayne Simien's senior season at Kansas University will not be injury free.
Woodling: Scorers need help dishing assists: By Chuck Woodling; December 21, 2004; For a couple of years now, it has been obvious that, barring injury, Aaron Miles would leave Jacque Vaughn in the dust.
Jayhawks still adding players for 2005: By Ryan Wood; December 21, 2004; Kansas University continued to solidify its 2005 football recruiting class Monday, receiving two more commitments and signing two junior-college players to national letters of intent.
Five Jayhawks named to All-Region team: December 21, 2004; Five members of Kansas University's soccer team have been selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA)/adidas All-Central Region team.
City players honored: December 21, 2004; Four city football players earned honorable mention on The Kansas City Star's All-Metro Team during the weekend. Three Lawrence High seniors — defensive back Jeff Colter, linebacker Ian Handshy and lineman Aaron Kie — were honored along with Free State High senior defensive lineman Philip Weinmaster.
Agreement reached on D.C. stadium: Washington council to vote on financing package today; December 21, 2004; District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Council Chairman Linda W. Cropp reached agreement Monday night on a stadium financing package that they said will satisfy Major League Baseball by guaranteeing construction of a permanent home for the Washington Nationals.
Cabrera agrees to deal with Angels: By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 21, 2004; Anaheim gave shortstop Orlando Cabrera a $32 million, four-year deal on Monday night, and the Houston Astros cut Wade Miller when they refused to offer the injured pitcher a 2005 contract.
Johnson, Parker could fit in K.C. future: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 21, 2004; Nearing the end of a disappointing season, not all is gloomy for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dolphins rally to shock Patriots: By Steven Wine - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 21, 2004; Tom Brady threw a dumb pass and A.J. Feeley threw a beauty, finally giving the Miami Dolphins something to savor in this long, miserable season: a victory over the New England Patriots.
NFL briefs: December 21, 2004; • Dolphins interview Shell; Bates next on list • Bills RB McGahee nursing knee woe • Two Raiders arrested for public intoxication • Packers' Ferguson to stay in hospital
Jayhawks ready to move on: KU expects freshmen to fill void left by Simien; By Gary Bedore; December 21, 2004; Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self was 30 minutes late for his live radio show Monday night at Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe.
Computer provided trail to suspect: Officials trace pregnant victim’s online messages to Melvern home; By Matt Sedensky - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; In the end, it wasn't a fingerprint or a blood spatter that led authorities to the woman suspected of strangling a mother-to-be and cutting the baby from her womb. It was an 11-digit computer code.
Soldiers to make holiday return: Lawrence-area unit expected to arrive home on Thursday; By Dave Ranney; December 21, 2004; Eleven Lawrence-area soldiers who've spent several months in Iraq are expected home in time for Christmas.
Bush admits Iraqi bombers shaking U.S. resolve: By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; In a sobering assessment of the Iraq war, President Bush acknowledged Monday that Americans' resolve has been shaken by grisly scenes of death and destruction, and he pointedly criticized the performance of U.S.-trained Iraqi troops. “No question about it,” he said. “The bombers are having an effect.”
Poll shows losses of confidence: The Washington Post; December 21, 2004; President Bush heads into his second term amid deep and growing public skepticism about the Iraq war, with a solid majority saying for the first time that the war was a mistake and most people believing Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld should lose his job, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Datebook: December 21, 2004
Jean Lucille Harper: December 21, 2004
Henry A. Martens: December 21, 2004
G. ‘Kyle’ Anderson: December 21, 2004; Services for G. “Kyle” Anderson, 93, Topeka, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Cathedral in Salina. Inurnment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Salina.
Ida Rose Hathaway: December 21, 2004
Former mayor files for City Commission race: By Chad Lawhorn; December 21, 2004; Mike Amyx is tired of frequently being asked the way it used to be but seldom queried on how it should be.
On the record: December 21, 2004
Report measures gap between wages, housing: By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; In only four of the nation's 3,066 counties can someone working full-time and earning federal minimum wage afford to pay rent and utilities on a one-bedroom apartment, an advocacy group on low-income housing reported Monday.
Pain-reliever study halted as health risks noted: By Paul Recer - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; A study testing whether Celebrex or naproxen would reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease was halted Monday after researchers noted an increase in heart attack and stroke among participants who were taking naproxen, an over-the-counter pain reliever on the market for nearly 30 years.
Social Security to be key topic for new term: J-W Wire Reports; December 21, 2004; President Bush says Social Security's future financial shortfall is a crisis that Congress must tackle now, repeating Monday his demand for action but refusing to provide details of his top domestic priority that will cost trillions of dollars to implement.
Judge declares mistrial in Westar officials’ case: Wittig, Lake could face retrial on looting charges; By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; December 21, 2004; The federal fraud trial of former Westar Energy Inc. chief executive David Wittig and his top deputy, accused of trying to loot the company, ended Monday in a mistrial after jurors could not reach a verdict on more than half the charges.
Cowboys focused on Alamo Bowl: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Oklahoma State on Monday held its final practice before leaving town to continue preparations for the Alamo Bowl.
Tough lesson on mortality: Leonard Pitts Jr.; December 21, 2004; Torrie was buried on a Friday.
Briefly: December 21, 2004; • Gold coin boosts red kettle campaign • Baby believed to be world's smallest thrives • Former gang leader sentenced to life • 96-year-old mayor may be nation's oldest
Briefly: December 21, 2004; • Local blues CD sales to aid Toys for Tots • Funding sought for homeless services • Trial to start today for robbery at KU • Patrol seeks fuel deals
Eagles’ T.O. likely KO’d: Owens out at least 5 weeks with sprained ankle; The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Long-suffering Eagles fans never would be so foolish to think a trip to the Super Bowl was a lock, even though their team clearly was the best in the NFC this season.
Mangino chat on tap: December 21, 2004; Kansas University football fans can spend a part of their Christmas Eve with coach Mark Mangino.
Murder appeal conflict for attorney who aided Branson during election: By Joel Mathis & Eric Weslander; December 21, 2004; An outside prosecutor may be needed in the appeal of a decade-old murder conviction, because the defense attorney helped lead the election campaign of incoming Douglas County Dist. Atty. Charles Branson.
Jayni to celebrate holiday season with hors d’oeuvres: J-W Staff Reports; December 21, 2004; Join “Jayni's Kitchen” this week for “Celebrate the Holiday Season with Hors d'oeuvres by Ted Applegate.”
Michael Warren Mersmann: December 21, 2004
50 points not the answer: 76ers lose despite another big game from Iverson; The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; Another 50-point game by Allen Iverson wasn't enough for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Briefly: December 21, 2004; • Air travelers reminded of security measures • Two more arrested in arson investigation • Lung cancer link to Gulf War probed • Ex-congressman pleads no contest in accident
Syracuse survives Cornell’s shooters: The Associated Press; December 21, 2004; While Cornell was hitting from long range, Syracuse simply stole the game.
Briefly: December 21, 2004; • State senator promotes KU alumna • KPR show wins industry awards • Environmental literature course to be offered • Drug discount card deadline approaches
Teens tout Holiday treats: December 21, 2004; Several members of the Journal-World Teen Advisory Board spent the past week preparing their favorite holiday treats.
People: December 21, 2004; • Brolin cited for battery • Jackson case still on • Get your reality here • Harry Potter book finished
High-flying Bluejays next for KU: J-W Staff Reports; December 21, 2004; Creighton likes to crank it up. Kansas University likes to shut 'em down.
Out of whack: J-W Editorials; December 21, 2004; News about two popular arthritis drugs raise questions about how drugs are monitored and marketed in the United States.
City Commission to weigh Eagle Bend’s highest fee increase yet: By Chad Lawhorn; December 21, 2004; Duffers at Lawrence's Eagle Bend Golf Course will find out tonight whether it soon will cost them more green to hit the links at the city-owned facility.
Majerus apologizes for backing out at USC: Former Utah coach cites health problems, plans to return to ESPN job; By Ken Peters - Associated Press Sports Writer; December 21, 2004; Rick Majerus took a long look in the mirror and didn't see a guy ready to become the USC coach.
Horoscopes: December 21, 2004
Briefly: December 21, 2004; • Court upholds Pinochet indictment • Human rights abuses in Iran condemned • New smoking ban meets resistance • Beatification approved for nun who aided lepers

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