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Senate approves ballot question on gay marriage ban
By Scott Rothschild
May 1, 2004
(Web Posted Saturday at 6:31 p.m.) TOPEKA - The Kansas Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit gay marriages.
People
May 1, 2004
• Love pleads not guilty to charge • Lynch meets man behind rescue • Garr leads women's MS efforts
H&R Block expects to meet earnings mark
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
H&R Block Inc. said Friday its 2004 earnings could top the company's previous target despite an unexpected decline in the number of people who sought help preparing their taxes.
Summit participants to advocate for child programs
By Joel Mathis
May 1, 2004
A daylong summit designed to develop a comprehensive early-childhood plan for Douglas County ended with the conclusion that the public and decision-makers need to hear more about existing child-care efforts.
Gambling on hold
J-W Editorials
May 1, 2004
A single new casino run by two Kansas Indian tribes may be all the new gambling the state needs. A possible ban on gay marriage and civil unions still was alive in the Kansas Legislature Friday, and there was a chance a measure that would continue to allow Sunday liquor sales in some cities and counties might be revived, but the door apparently has been closed for this year on any additional gambling operations in the state.
Where did children go?
By Arly Allen
May 1, 2004
Where have all the children gone? In 1999, there were 5,595 children in elementary schools in Lawrence. Last September, there were 4,886, a loss of 709 children.
Jobs and taxes
May 1, 2004
Records speak
May 1, 2004
The Medicare drug-card maze
By Jim Shea - The Hartford Courant
May 1, 2004
The first thing seniors need to find out about the new Medicare prescription-drug discount cards is if they are eligible.
Brownback begins campaign for second term in U.S. Senate
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
May 1, 2004
Sen. Sam Brownback opened his campaign for a second full term Friday pledging to fight to overhaul or even scrap the federal income tax system.
House OKs tuition break for illegal immigrants
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
May 1, 2004
House members passed an appropriations bill Friday that includes a provision allowing illegal immigrants who meet certain qualifications to receive a one-year break on tuition at Kansas' public colleges and universities.
Former New York Times managing editor discusses media problems, future
By Margaret Stafford - Associated Press Writer
May 1, 2004
The nation's media is under assault from internal and external forces and must evolve in order to recapture a public that views it with increasing skepticism, according to Gerald Boyd, who resigned as managing editor of The New York Times after the Jayson Blair scandal.
Challenging worldviews
Atheists and agnostics group battles misconceptions
By Jim Baker
May 1, 2004
Got God? Members of the Kansas University Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics don't.
Art show used to support mission project in Jamaica
By Jim Baker
May 1, 2004
The Rev. Jonathon Jensen has come up with an artful way to raise money to support a youth mission trip to Jamaica. Jensen, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vt., has organized “Trinity — An Evening of Art,” an art show and sale at 5 p.m. today at the church that will feature the work of several artists. The event is a fund-raiser to help pay the expenses of the youth group's May 23-28 mission project in Jamaica.
Wedding
May 1, 2004
Engagements
May 1, 2004
FCE and 4-H news
May 1, 2004
Club news
May 1, 2004
4-H news
May 1, 2004
Tech selloff pulls markets lower
Nasdaq suffers worst weekly decline since October 2002
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
The plunging technology sector pulled the rest of Wall Street lower Friday, giving the stock market a dismal end to a difficult week and the Nasdaq composite index its biggest weekly decline in 1 1/2 years.
NPR host shares last ‘Morning’
By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer
May 1, 2004
Bob Edwards signed off Friday after nearly 25 years as host of National Public Radio's “Morning Edition,” thanking the “hundreds of people who have done their best to make me sound like I know what I'm talking about.”
Gay marriage amendment in works
By Scott Rothschild
May 1, 2004
Legislative negotiators Friday neared an agreement on a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriages. State Sen. John Vratil, R-Leawood, said a House-Senate conference committee probably would produce a bill today for both chambers to vote on.
Janet Louise Mayer
May 1, 2004
Edwin C. Crawford
May 1, 2004
Lesser charges stick
NBA’s Williams acquitted of manslaughter
May 1, 2004
Former NBA standout Jayson Williams was acquitted of manslaughter Friday in the shotgun slaying of a limousine driver at his mansion, but found guilty of trying to cover up the shooting.
MLB briefs
May 1, 2004
• Orioles put Segui on DL, call outfielder McDonald • Cubs promote Rusch, send Wuertz to minors • Drug testing planned for Dominican League
‘Dr. Hydrogen’ backs out of deal
Plans to purchase former Lawrence Farmland plant fall apart
By Chad Lawhorn
May 1, 2004
Not even the man known as Dr. Hydrogen could save a deal to bring Lawrence's Farmland Industries plant back to life. Missouri businessman and hydrogen researcher Roger Billings confirmed Friday that he was abandoning his plans to convert the 467-acre plant into a cutting-edge manufacturing facility for hydrogen fuel cells.
County vehicles offered on eBay
By Mark Fagan
May 1, 2004
Douglas County government is going virtual to auction off seven old sheriff's cruisers. Through Wednesday, the county will offer the police-package sedans through eBay, the online auction site.
Buffalo quarter a thorny issue for former Lawrence rancher
Expert says animal’s horns pointing wrong direction
By Terry Rombeck
May 1, 2004
Don Carbaugh noticed it from the get-go. There was a depiction of a buffalo on a quarter, the design that could represent Kansas to millions of change-spending Americans, that could decide who kicks off at high school football games, that could fill soda pop dispensers and slot machines nationwide.
World reacts with disgust to Iraq prison photos
By Dana Milbank - The Washington Post
May 1, 2004
Arab countries reacted with rage and revulsion Friday after images of U.S. soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners were broadcast around the world. Bush administration and U.S. military officials scrambled to contain the furor and to assuage concerns among allies. The photos showed U.S. troops celebrating as prisoners were sexually humiliated and otherwise abused.
Senate OKs $72M schools plan
Governor labels latest GOP funding proposal ‘irresponsible’
By Scott Rothschild
May 1, 2004
The Kansas Senate on Friday adopted a $72 million funding increase for public schools that would be paid for by delaying a payment to the state employees' retirement system and using some of the state's cash reserves. The proposal was adopted 23-16 with only Republicans in support.
Annual event inspires artist
Now in its 43rd year, Art in the Park includes exhibits, activities and more
By Jim Baker
May 1, 2004
Each year, artists and art lovers crowd South Park the first weekend in May to attend a long-standing, annual event called Art in the Park. And you can bet Julie Kingsbury, a Lawrence metalsmith, will be on hand to display and sell her silver-and-gemstone jewelry, as well as chat with customers examining her work.
Mentors get thanks from teens
Southwest students share stories of kindness at school’s annual event
By Lindsay Hanson
May 1, 2004
An accent rarely creeps into Ignacio Carvajal's speech. When he walks, it's with the swagger of any ninth-grader. And his longish, wavy hair doesn't differ from most of the other boys in his class. But when Ignacio moved to the United States last year from San José, Costa Rica, the customs of American teenagers he's mastered by now were an enigma to him. He credits his success, and his sanity while learning English, to his English as a second language teacher, Kim Kreicker.
Biosciences board should take note of construction savings
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
May 1, 2004
Earlier this week, University Research and Development Corp. officials announced a construction contract had been awarded to Turner Construction of Kansas City, Mo., to build the new Biomedical Research Center at the Kansas University Medical Center.
Marine exit marks U.S. strategy shift
The Washington Post
May 1, 2004
U.S. Marines began withdrawing from this volatile city Friday, taking up positions a few miles away as commanders began to hand over responsibility for pursuing insurgents to a new Iraqi brigade led by former officers who served in Saddam Hussein's military.
Sex-crime conviction tossed after 20 years
Accusers, now adults, say they lied on the stand
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
A judge on Friday threw out the child molestation conviction of a man who spent 20 years in prison, siding with the defense after most of the alleged victims claimed the assaults never happened.
Vietnamese general cautions U.S.
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
The frail and tiny man who defeated two superpowers returned to the spotlight Friday to talk of triumphs past and deliver words of warning to the Americans at war in Iraq.
CASA playhouse drawing Sunday
By Mike Bauer - Special to the Journal-World
May 1, 2004
A Japanese-inspired playhouse is the centerpiece of this year's Douglas County Casa 4 CASA benefit.
Congressman expresses deficit worries
By Jennifer Byrd - Special to the Journal-World
May 1, 2004
Congressman Dennis Moore, in separate talks Friday in Lawrence, took issue with the growing federal deficit.
Lawrence briefs
May 1, 2004
• Teenager gets 20 years for two armed robberies • Meningitis patient still in critical condition • Rain continues
Activities spring forward into May
J-W Staff Reports
May 1, 2004
May Day! May Day! An exhibition that was set to open tonight at Ad Astra Galleria has moved. “Spacescapes and Avatars,” featuring paintings by Angela Blanchard and Leigh Ann Livingston and ceramics by Barry Coffin, will be at Harem Salon, 845 N.H. A reception will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today.
Derby should be a doozy
Run for Roses expected to be wet, wild … and wide-open
By Maryjean Wall - Knight Ridder Newspapers
May 1, 2004
Here's all you need to know about the Kentucky Derby this year: If you pick the winner, you're going to get a price. “Whoever picks the trifecta is going to be driving a new BMW,” said John Ward, trainer of the 2001 Derby winner, Monarchos. He added: “Whoever picks the superfecta will be able to buy a new home.”
Big cycling weekend kicks off
J-W Staff Reports
May 1, 2004
The largest cycling weekend in the history of the city will start today.
KU to add Div. II school to preseason schedule
By Gary Bedore
May 1, 2004
For the first time in 13 years, Kansas University's men's basketball team will not play an in-state Division Two team during the regular season. Instead, the Jayhawks — responding to Thursday's NCAA ruling that prohibits colleges from playing exhibitions against noncollegiate opponents like EA Sports and Marathon Oil — will schedule two in-state Division Two teams during the 2004-05 preseason.
Jayhawks’ Bacchus sixth
May 1, 2004
Kansas University's Charisse Bacchus earned All-Big 12 Conference honors with a sixth-place finish in the long jump, and five KU athletes qualified Friday for today's finals at the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
KU travels to league
May 1, 2004
Texas, Kansas University and Kansas State — the only Big 12 Conference schools that sponsor rowing — will collide in the league championships today at Tuttle Creek Lake.
KU tennis falls to UT, 4-0
May 1, 2004
Texas blanked Kansas, 4-0, in a second-round Big 12 Conference tennis tournament match Friday at Woodlake Racquet Club.
City preps washed out
May 1, 2004
Several city high school sporting events were rained out Friday.
Cards send Hart to minors
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
Second baseman Bo Hart was sent back to the minors by the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, having gone from rookie sensation last year to reserve player this season.
Royals flail at Yanks’ Vazquez in 5-2 loss
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
Javier Vazquez appeared to be on his way to a perfect night. After trying to sneak a curveball past Ken Harvey, Vazquez, the New York Yankees right-hander, settled for a mostly dominant outing.
Society calendar
May 1, 2004
Who can bring stability, democracy to Iraq?
Trudy Rubin
May 1, 2004
As the political season heats up, it's time for a rundown of the candidates — in Iraq.
Briefly
May 1, 2004
• At sentencing, convict admits to his crimes • Shooting probe continues • Pump Patrol seeks deals
Ibanez blast denies Detroit, 3-1
Seattle slugger belts 11th career home run against Tigers in 10th inning
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
Raul Ibanez doesn't know why he's had so much success against the Tigers.
People and places
May 1, 2004
On the record
May 1, 2004
Convict in disputed abuse case released
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
A former day care worker was released from prison on parole Friday, 18 years after his conviction in one of the country's most bizarre and bitterly disputed child molestation cases.
Briefly
May 1, 2004
• Vice principal arrested in killings of wife, kids • Inmate gets 7 life terms for role in standoff • Crocodile delights city • Governor faces impeachment
Historical May Day event planned
May 1, 2004
The Jefferson County Historical Society will have a May Day celebration this afternoon at Old Jefferson Town in Oskaloosa.
Daily ticker
May 1, 2004
Briefcase
May 1, 2004
• Consumers continue to boost economy • Winn-Dixie to slash 10,000 jobs, close stores • Pepsi-Cola, Frito-Lay facing civil charges • Parade of homes continues this weekend
Jackson pleads not guilty to molestation, conspiracy
By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press Writer
May 1, 2004
With a nod of his head, Michael Jackson pleaded not guilty Friday to a grand jury indictment that expanded the child molestation case against him to include a conspiracy count involving allegations of child abduction, false imprisonment and extortion.
‘Ruth’ makes for miserable family viewing
Kevin McDonough
May 1, 2004
Nothing says domestic violence like an opening shot of a foot crushing a birdhouse. Welcome to “The Book of Ruth” (8 p.m. Sunday, CBS). This drama of family dysfunction is based on a best-selling book of the same name, a novel that was also enshrined as an Oprah Book Club selection, our contemporary pantheon of misery literature.
Google vows to do no ‘evil’ with IPO
Analysts question company’s approach to initial public offering
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
When Google Inc. began its explosive rise nearly six years ago, it was unconventional in its stark layout, absence of annoying banner ads and unprecedented usefulness.
Faith forum
May 1, 2004
Do you think it's necessary to believe in God to be a good, moral person?
Lions Ricks, Cochrane to sign letters of intent
May 1, 2004
Lawrence High seniors Cherrale Ricks and Jodie Cochrane will sign letters of intent to play college basketball Wednesday.
LHS soccer tumbles, 4-2
Pembroke Hill finds ways to finish in victory over Lions
By Chris Wristen
May 1, 2004
Lawrence High's soccer match against Kansas City (Mo.) Pembroke Hill was a display of fantastic forwards and aggressive offensive attacks by both squads.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
May 1, 2004
KU-Tech pushed back
May 1, 2004
Friday night's scheduled Kansas-Texas Tech baseball game at Hoglund Ballpark was postponed because of wet grounds and was rescheduled as part of a Sunday doubleheader.
Hot-hitting ‘Horns visit KU softball
By Chuck Woodling
May 1, 2004
Texas is bashing the softball this spring. The Longhorns have slugged 36 home runs, and their team batting average is a glossy .285.
Philly’s Wolf won’t ‘be a hero’
Starter sits down after 106 pitches in 4-0 win
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
Randy Wolf decided rest was more important than consecutive shutouts.
Koch completes acquisition of Invista textile business
The Associated Press
May 1, 2004
DuPont Co. has finalized the $4.2 billion sale of its Invista textile business to subsidiaries of Koch Industries Inc., the companies said Friday.
Briefly
May 1, 2004
• Appeals court: autoworker was a guard in Nazi camps • Court rejects ouster appeal of ‘Commandments' justice • Electronic voting scrapped
Around and about
May 1, 2004
Religion briefs
May 1, 2004
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