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Attorney general discusses gay marriage, school finance in online chat: World Online; March 18, 2004; (Updated Friday at 3:26 p.m.) The following is the transcript on an online chat with Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline that took place March 18 on ljworld.com.
House begins debate on school finance bill: By John Milburn, Associated Press; March 18, 2004; (Updated Thursday at 4:24 p.m.) The House Education Committee began debate Thursday on a $92 million school finance plan offered by the chamber's Republicans, who were far from united on the merits of the proposal.
Senate panel endorses gambling expansion plan: By the Associated Press; March 18, 2004; (Updated Thursday at 4:23 p.m.) TOPEKA - A Senate committee endorsed Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' gambling proposals Thursday after expanding the legislation to allow slot machines at certain bowling alleys, driving ranges and some other recreational sites.
Regents attorney expresses concern about open records bill: By the Associated Press; March 18, 2004; (Updated Thursday at 4:23 p.m.) TOPEKA - Although the state Board of Regents has taken no official position on a House-passed bill strengthening the Kansas Open Records Act, the panel's chief attorney had plenty to say about the measure during a Senate committee hearing Thursday.
Toddler struck, injured by vehicle: By Janet Reid & Eric Weslander; March 18, 2004; (Updated Thursday at 4:40 p.m.) Lawrence Police have identified the 2-year-old boy critically injured by a car shortly before noon as Logan Prothro of Bennington. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee that struck Logan near 13th and Kentucky Streets has been identified as Jennifer Holland, 23, Lawrence.
Police investigating stabbing outside bar: By Eric Weslander; March 18, 2004; (Updated Thursday at 12:26 p.m.) Lawrence police are investigating the stabbing of a 22-year-old Lawrence man early this morning outside Bubba's bar, 2228 Iowa.
Top dollar: J-W Editorials; March 18, 2004; Money clearly is the biggest player in collegiate athletics. Here's one more sign that the dollar bill is the most important factor in college sports these days.
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Haskell history reflects facts: By Marsha Goff; March 18, 2004; Any writer who attempts to report on historical events can expect some readers to disagree on the facts as recorded. Because I am the writer responsible for the text in the Lawrence 150th Anniversary Book, I knew what I wrote about Haskell might be controversial. It is, however, as accurate as my considerable research in the time allowed could make it. I relied heavily on information in old issues of the Haskell Leader, Haskell's own newspaper, and on other contemporary newspaper reports about the school.
The toothless ‘war’ on obesity: By Michael F. Jacobson; March 18, 2004; Last week, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson unleashed a blitzkrieg to reverse America's obesity epidemic. As the commanding general of the war, Secretary Thompson announced that his department would consider requiring a larger type size for the word “calories” on nutrition labels, sponsor funny public-service announcements and encourage restaurants to provide more information about their products. With bold initiatives like those, we should see obesity rates plummet about the time a man eats burgers on Mars.
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Condos aim to boost research park: High-end project to begin in late summer; By Chad Lawhorn; March 18, 2004; Construction is expected to begin late this summer on a $35 million West Lawrence project that will add condominiums to a research park near 15th Street and Wakarusa Drive. Lawrence developer David Kimbrell said Wednesday that his company, Oread West Development Co., was committed to the project.
Energy costs continue to drive up price index: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Consumer prices rose by a modest 0.3 percent in February as high energy costs continued to hit the pocketbooks of drivers filling up at the pump and people heating their homes. The increase in the Consumer Price Index, the government's most closely watched inflation measure, however, marked a slowdown from the 0.5 percent jump registered in January, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Fed chair says banking system strong: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; The U.S. banking system weathered the last recession well and is now in good shape to provide the credit needed for an expanding economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said Wednesday.
Briefcase: March 18, 2004; • Payless ShoeSource, union settle on contract • Westar issues stock to reduce debt levels • FedEx delivers increase in profits
Bombardier to cut 6,600 jobs, close plants: Company to restructure rail transportation business; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Bombardier Inc. said Wednesday it was cutting 6,600 jobs and closing seven plants in a massive restructuring of its troubled rail division in Europe.
Firestone wins ruling in tire lawsuit: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; A judge Wednesday refused to grant national class-action status to a lawsuit alleging deadly defects in a line of Firestone tires.
Aquila lowers rate request for Missouri customers: Company seeking $37 million in increases; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Aquila Inc. is seeking $37.1 million in rate increases from its Kansas City, Mo., and St. Joseph, Mo., customers — less than half of what the utility originally had sought from regulators, company spokesman Al Butkus said.
Dodge City puts deposit on third Stan Herd mural: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Dodge City has taken the first step in purchasing a mural by Kansas artist Stan Herd.
Mass. No. 1 deadbeat dad located in Kansas: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; The man who currently is No. 1 on Massachusetts' list of deadbeat dads has been arrested in Kansas and is likely to be sent back to face criminal charges, authorities said.
City considers sales of confiscated guns: March 18, 2004; In a move to generate revenue, Wichita officials are considering whether to sell confiscated weapons used in crimes.
THG banned by baseball: Selig wants to test for newly discovered steroid; March 18, 2004; Major league baseball has banned THG, the recently unmasked steroid at the center of the case against the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative.
KU running back faces two court dates: By Mike Belt; March 18, 2004; Kansas University running back John Randle is becoming a familiar sight in Lawrence Municipal Court. The former Wichita Southeast standout will have two appearances in two separate cases in the next two months.
Jayhawks to face Bradley: J-W Staff Reports; March 18, 2004; Kansas University's softball team hopes it will be able to savor today's 2 p.m. doubleheader against Bradley.
K.C. wins: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Aaron Guiel hit a two-run homer and Kansas City scored three times in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday for a 6-5 victory over Milwaukee.
Glass misses cut, James still alive: March 18, 2004; Lawrence's Bob Glass was in 111th place Wednesday and missed the cut at the PBA-World Championship.
Kansas tops K-State in women’s tennis: March 18, 2004; Kansas University defeated Kansas State, 5-2, Wednesday at the Washburn Tennis Facility.
Senate panel begins work on gambling proposal: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; A Senate panel Wednesday began work on Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' proposal to expand gambling in Kansas, considering changes designed to help the state's dog and horse racing tracks. Sebelius has proposed creating as many as five state-owned “world-class, destination casinos” in Kansas, allowing slot machines at the state's five pari-mutuel tracks and permitting up to five slot machines at each of 240 fraternal clubs across the state.
Delaware Tribe pursues Bonner Springs casino: By Caroline Boyer and Joshua Roberts - The (Bonner Springs) Chieftain; March 18, 2004; The Delaware Tribe of Indians on Wednesday announced plans to create a $225 million destination resort hotel and casino near the Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County.
Budget plan advances without school, transportation solutions: $10.2 billion proposal goes to full House; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; A House panel endorsed a $10.2 billion budget Wednesday that holds overall state spending flat in the next fiscal year and follows many of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' proposals.
Highlights from the Kansas Legislature: March 18, 2004; Highlights of Wednesday's activities at the Kansas Legislature.
Ex-KU student surrenders in arson case: Suspect in custody in California; first charges filed in 15 recent fires; By Janet Reid & Terry Rombeck; March 18, 2004; A former Kansas University student suspected of setting 15 fires — including three in Lawrence — is in custody, officials said Wednesday. David Ryan Jay, 23, surrendered Tuesday to law enforcement officials in Fontana, Calif. He was charged in Johnson County with one count of arson and one count of aggravated arson, though prosecutors expect to file more charges.
Gay marriage ban may stall in Senate: Opponents berate proposed amendment to state constitution; By Scott Rothschild; March 18, 2004; Simply put, a Lawrence woman told a Senate panel Wednesday, a vote in favor of a proposed state constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage would be a vote in favor of discrimination. And after a one-hour hearing that drew an overflow crowd to the Capitol — with more than twice the number testifying against than in favor — it appeared the idea could be on the ropes.
Lawrence’s streets run green for sunny St. Pat’s parade: By Eric Weslander; March 18, 2004; As Chuck Bartz rolled down Massachusetts Street on Wednesday wearing a white beard, waving a scepter and shouting “Happy St. Patrick's Day,” he had more than just a holiday to celebrate. “This is a celebration for me,” he said. “That's why I'm St. Patrick.”
Iraq car bomb kills 28: By Sewell Chan - The Washington Post; March 18, 2004; A powerful car bomb ripped through a five-story hotel filled with foreign guests Wednesday evening, killing at least 28 people and destroying nearby apartment houses days before the anniversary of the start of the Iraq war. The 8:09 p.m. explosion at the Mount Lebanon Hotel, near Firdaus Square in central Baghdad, created a 20-foot-wide crater, ignited buildings, cars and trees, and sheared the window panes off a hospital across the street. It was the latest and bloodiest in a wave of recent attacks on foreign civilians, eight of whom had been killed in the previous eight days.
Haskell loses Internet access: Interior Department cuts service after system deemed vulnerable to hackers; By Dave Ranney; March 18, 2004; Don't bother sending an e-mail to Haskell Indian Nations University. It won't get through. The university's Web site is down, too.
County industrial park rejected: Developer plans to rework proposal; By Mark Fagan; March 18, 2004; An intersection near the Kansas Turnpike and South Lawrence Trafficway will not be opened for development of an industrial park. At least not yet.
Volunteer spotters are eyes, ears of storm forecasting: By John Domoney - Special to the Journal-World; March 18, 2004; At age 14, Floyd Craig watched a tornado rip through his parents' farm west of Lawrence. And since that day in April 1964, the Lawrence man knew he wanted to be a storm spotter.
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Boyd Institute honors rural Lawrence couple: March 18, 2004; Two Lawrence residents are among the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development's “Leaders of the Year.”
Trial date set in records case: Journal-World suing city, county to set rules on disclosures; By Eric Weslander; March 18, 2004; A judge Wednesday set a trial for Sept. 24 in the Journal-World's lawsuit against the city and county for public records from a deadly high-speed chase.
Planning commission OKs floodplain guides: By Joel Mathis; March 18, 2004; Regulations to control development in easily flooded rural areas around Lawrence got the go-ahead Wednesday from the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission.
St. Joseph’s eager to put loss behind: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Phil Martelli is finished stewing about the loss and answering questions from the doubters.
Foust, Lavender carry Sooners past LSU; Iowa State edges Georgia; WSU falls: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Freshmen Brandon Foust and Drew Lavender combined for 34 points, and Johnnie Gilbert added 11 to lead Oklahoma past LSU, 70-61, in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night.
Wizards halt seven-game slide: Despite loss, Kings clinch berth in playoffs; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Perhaps Michael Jordan was right about Kwame Brown.
NBA briefs: March 18, 2004; • Cuban fined $10,000 for inappropriate remarks • O'Neal, Garnett invited to play for U.S. team • McGrady to miss remainder of trip
Report: College president plagiarized: Connecticut official had work published in Hartford Courant; By Diane Scarponi - Associated Press Writer; March 18, 2004; The president of Central Connecticut State University plagiarized from three sources in an opinion piece published in The Hartford Courant, according to an investigative report obtained by The Associated Press. “This is a clear, unacceptable case of plagiarism,” Connecticut State University Chancellor William Cibes said in his report on Richard Judd's Feb. 26 commentary. “About half of Dr. Judd's commentary is taken substantially from the original sources.”
GOP panel embraces deficit reduction, tax cut: By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer; March 18, 2004; Congressional Republicans are engaged in a complicated political two-step, pursuing both tax cuts and deficit reduction in an election year when record federal shortfalls are starting to draw the public's attention. Ignoring Democrats and deficit hawks who said the two policies were contradictory, the GOP-run House Budget Committee embraced both goals Wednesday by approving a pair of measures.
Kerry, Cheney defend stances on Iraq: By Mike Glover - Associated Press Writer; March 18, 2004; Democrat John Kerry assailed President Bush on Wednesday for clinging to a failed policy that leaves Americans mired in Iraq “with the target squarely on their backs” while Vice President Dick Cheney argued that his boss' rival lacked the judgment to be commander in chief.
Area briefs: March 18, 2004; • Ottawa Democrat files for Senate seat • Abortion rights group camping out at KU • Ex-Jayhawk to teach basketball to children • KU expands program for gifted students
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‘Grease’ could use more polish: By Chelsea O'Neal - Special to the Journal-World; March 18, 2004; “Grease” was definitely the word Tuesday night at the Lied Center, though parts of the Phoenix Productions touring show could have used a little more oil.
Political writer hopes for issue-driven campaign: By Jennifer Byrd - Special to the Journal-World; March 18, 2004; Nationally syndicated columnist David Broder still remembers the first time he interviewed George W. Bush. It was during Bush's campaign for governor in Texas in 1994. The interview took place in a small office in Dallas.
Oakland’s Chavez in line for big deal: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Eric Chavez had a big afternoon at the plate, a day ahead of his big day at the bank.
Shareholders OK merger creating third-largest bank: FleetBoston, Bank of America deal to cost jobs; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; FleetBoston Financial Corp. and Bank of America Corp. shareholders approved a $47 billion merger Wednesday that would create the nation's No. 3 bank — and reportedly result in up to 13,000 job cuts. More than 67 percent of Bank of America shareholders approved the deal in a meeting that lasted less than an hour. At a FleetBoston meeting held at the same time, 98 percent of shareholders gave their blessing to the merger, which is expected to be completed in April.
Water confirmed at Mars’ south pole: European probe contributes to findings; By Guy Gugliotta - The Washington Post; March 18, 2004; Instruments aboard a European satellite orbiting Mars have confirmed the presence of a vast expanse of water ice at the planet's south pole, overlaid in a small area by a veneer of frozen carbon dioxide, scientists reported Wednesday.
Briefly: March 18, 2004; • Rec camps offered for spring break week • Vietnam veteran's wife to speak at museum
Briefly: March 18, 2004; • Stewart seeks letters to send to judge • Claremont hate crime a hoax, police say
Briefly: March 18, 2004; • Fraternity responds to pedestrian's death • Brownback to discuss national historic area • Gas prices still rising
Briefly: March 18, 2004; • Dole fund-raiser pleads guilty to fraud • Eight injured in parade car crash • Study touts benefits of bone-saving drug • Gates giving millions to Oakland schools
Keep an eye on seniors … and freshmen: By Jim O'Connell - Associated Press Basketball Writer; March 18, 2004; Every team has been broken down and every matchup has been analyzed. Still, there might be some things about the first round of the NCAA Tournament that have been overlooked.
Flames’ depth key against Jayhawks: By Bill Jauss - Chicago Tribune; March 18, 2004; Before the season began, some fans looked at Illinois-Chicago's 20-man roster and asked coach Jimmy Collins, “What do you need all those guys for, Jimmy? You can only play five at a time.”
Cowboys motivated by snub: Oklahoma State players feel they’re not getting enough respect; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; While Oklahoma State was finishing off its impressive run to the Big 12 tournament title, the NCAA selection committee wasn't even paying attention.
Officials say composite not so helpful: By Terry Rombeck; March 18, 2004; A composite sketch developed at Kansas University didn't help much with the
Ethnic Albanian, Serb clashes leave eight dead: By Fisnik Abrashi - Associated Press Writer; March 18, 2004; Ethnic Albanians traded gunfire with Serbs on Wednesday after blaming them for the drownings of two boys. The clashes left eight dead and more than 300 injured in one of the worst days of Serb-Albanian bloodshed since the end of the Kosovo war in 1999.
Iran’s president concedes reforms defeated: By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer; March 18, 2004; Iran's beleaguered president conceded defeat Wednesday in his long struggle to reform a system stacked in favor of hard-line Islamic clerics, saying he was abandoning efforts to salvage two key bills that sought to expand presidential powers and limit the authority of an unelected conservative body.
Mangino’s goal: develop depth at QB: Candidates include Barmann, who started three games as a freshman, and junior-college transfer Swanson; By David Mitchell; March 18, 2004; Mark Mangino might not name a starting quarterback during spring drills, but Kansas University's football coach wants to make sure he has plenty of choices. “We'd like to know we have three dependable guys when we leave spring,” said Mangino, whose team went through its second workout Wednesday afternoon. “I hope we can do that. That's our goal for spring.”
Going to Kansas City: KU to enter tournament on wave of success; By Gary Bedore; March 18, 2004; No men's basketball team in the country enters the NCAA Tournament with more recent postseason success than Kansas University. The Jayhawks have advanced to the Final Four the past two years, something no other program can boast.
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Well, not exactly: By David Poole - Knight Ridder Newspapers; March 18, 2004; Overreact? The media?
Negotiators agree on enhanced 911 bill: The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Legislative negotiators agreed Wednesday on the final version of a bill imposing a new, 50-cent monthly fee on wireless phones to finance improvements in county 911 systems.
Our town sports: March 18, 2004
AARP credibility tied to Medicare plan: David Broder; March 18, 2004; “No good deed goes unpunished.” That ironic aphorism has become the opening line for Bill Novelli, the embattled chief executive of AARP, the 35 million-member behemoth of Washington interest groups. Many Democrats would bitterly dispute whether it was “a good deed” when Novelli swung the giant senior citizens organization, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, behind the Bush administration's Medicare reform/prescription drug bill, just before the critical House vote on the measure last autumn.
Safety has its costs: SAFER barriers at Darlington take up valuable track space; By David Newton - Knight Ridder Newspapers; March 18, 2004; Kurt Busch wheeled his red Ford Expedition onto the track at Darlington Raceway and immediately headed for the new SAFER barriers on the wall in the middle of turns 1 and 2.
In Tornado Alley, weather radios not a hit: Forecasters say public relies too heavily on storm sirens, televised coverage; The Associated Press; March 18, 2004; Despite years of pleas by the National Weather Service and only 10 months since the biggest tornado outbreak in history, weather radios still haven't caught on in Tornado Alley.
Famous wills available online: Read Shakespeare’s final wishes; By Jane Wardell - Associated Press Writer; March 18, 2004; When William Shakespeare bequeathed his “second-best bed” to his wife almost 400 years ago, a scribe scratched out his last wishes on parchment with a quill pen dipped in ink.
‘Apprentice’ losers fired all over again: Kevin McDonough; March 18, 2004; Folks who haven't seen the first 10 weeks of “The Apprentice” (8 p.m., NBC) have a chance to catch up on the drama, the boardroom trauma and the eliminations with tonight's recap show. Fans who have been following the show should enjoy the chance to hear The Donald utter “you're fired” over and over again. Some firings (Sam, Ereka and Omarosa come to mind) are well worth savoring for the second time.
People: March 18, 2004; • Florida child porn charges dropped against R. Kelly • Presley clarifies comments about marriage with Jackson • ‘Will & Grace': The soundtrack • Oscar winner dies at 85
Briefly: March 18, 2004; • Church trial begins for lesbian minister • National Zoo granted full accreditation • Police arrest suspect in Ohio sniper shootings
Briefly: March 18, 2004; • Report: Group claiming attack calls truce with Spain • Minorities will rise to half the population in U.S. in 50 years • Pentagon to investigate Halliburton billing • Questions remain about artificial heart
Kansas’ Self would like to win plane trip: By Gary Bedore; March 18, 2004; Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self, who boarded a roomy charter bus at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, is used to highway travel this time of year.
Woodling: Illinois-Chicago coach played NCAA game at fieldhouse: By Chuck Woodling; March 18, 2004; Funny thing about memories. I can't remember what I had for dinner last week, but I do remember Jimmy Collins playing basketball in Allen Fieldhouse. And that was 34 years ago.
Lions’ questions to be answered early: By Ryan Wood; March 18, 2004; Lawrence High track coach Jerry Skakal is more than pleased the Topeka West Relays are scheduled today. With so many questions about this year's squad, Skakal wants his athletes competing as quickly as possible.

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