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Body discovered north of Lawrence
By Mike Belt
February 7, 2005
(Web Posted Monday at 8:52 p.m.) Douglas County Sheriff’s officers will be working through the night at the scene where a body was discovered this evening lying in a ditch north of Lawrence.
Light freezing drizzle tonight, snow Tuesday
By Dave Toplikar
February 7, 2005
(Updated Monday at 5:05 p.m.) It’s difficult to predict the exact amount But at this point in time, forecasters are thinking Lawrence could have ankle-deep snow by late Tuesday night, says Matt Sayers, 6News meteorologist.
KU adds youthful, cultural and national flavor to Lawrence
City offers rich mix of cultural, educational opportunities
By Dave Toplikar
February 7, 2005
First take a history-rich midwestern city in the heart of the country. Then add the Kansas University ingredients.
Briefly
February 7, 2005
¢ Prime minister’s victory may lead to mandate ¢ 18 die from gas leak in mountain hostel
Briefly
February 7, 2005
¢ Pope vows to continue serving church ¢ National assembly approves president’s son ¢ Companies may be implicated in oil scandal ¢ Government welcomed by thousands in streets
Briefly
February 7, 2005
¢ Judge to appear in court for drunken driving ¢ ‘Victims’ Day’ seeks to derail lawsuit limits ¢ Robbery suspect’s mom drove getaway car
CIA to release details of Nazi hirings
By Malia Rulon - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
The CIA has agreed to release more information about Nazi war criminals it hired during the Cold War, ending a standoff between the intelligence agency and the group seeking the documents, Sen. Mike DeWine said Sunday.
Fourth-grader’s killing may be linked to methamphetamine activity
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Hundreds of mourners paid their final respects Sunday to a 10-year-old girl who police believe was abducted and slain so she would not reveal methamphetamine activity in her neighborhood.
Maryland lawmakers to debate funding for stem cell research in state
By John Wagner - The Washington Post
February 7, 2005
The divisive national debate about embryonic stem cell research will arrive in Annapolis today, when Maryland lawmakers will introduce legislation to spend state money on science that the federal government refuses to fund.
Allegations of fraud emerging in Iraq
Criticism of election may threaten legitimacy of National Assembly
By Mariam Fam - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
Some polling stations were shuttered. Others ran out of ballots. A provincial governor’s name was left off the list of candidates. And some minorities complain it is all a plot to silence them.
People
February 7, 2005
¢ Audiences not afraid of ‘Boogeyman’ ¢ For young moms ¢ Dr. Laura’s son joining U.S. Special Forces ¢ A sensitive guy ¢ Suge Knight arrested ¢ Money isn’t everything ¢ ‘JAG’-lagged
Simplified federal tax code worth a look
George Will - Washington Post Writers Group
February 7, 2005
Asked when he was near death to name things he regretted not doing, Andrew Jackson said: “I didn’t shoot Henry Clay, and I didn’t hang John C. Calhoun.” President Bush, who seems determined to leave office with nothing undone — except, maybe, horsewhipping Harry Reid — vows to transform not only Social Security but the hydra-headed tax code.
Kansans on the hunt to counter increasing dangers posed by deer
By Mike Belt
February 7, 2005
They are the most common large mammal in the United States, and their majestic looks and graceful movements endear them to many. But to others, white-tailed deer are more nuisance than anything else.
Haskell not alone with budget shortfall frustrations
Tribal colleges struggle with chronic underfunding
By Maria Sudekum Fisher - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
Tom Dixon walks through the halls of the science department at Haskell Indian Nations University, where he has been a physics teacher for more than 30 years.
Analysis: Like New England, Fox broadcast solid, not spectacular
By Barry Horn - The Dallas Morning News
February 7, 2005
Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl XXXIX mirrored the effort of the victorious New England Patriots. Nothing flashy. Nothing memorable. No giant mistakes.
Town blasts quarry plan
Lecompton residents fight project to aid I-70 expansion
By Alicia Henrikson
February 7, 2005
A plan to build a new quarry to help expand the Kansas Turnpike has pitted a contractor against a community steeped in history.
Philly fans frustrated by Patriot act
By Mike Belt
February 7, 2005
Lawrence football fans watched Sunday’s Super Bowl with cool interest but without the fanaticism that normally accompanies a Kansas University athletic event or even a Kansas City Chiefs football game.
Clergy ready to tackle evolution
Success on gay marriage ban encourages some
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
Emboldened by their success getting a proposal to ban gay marriage before Kansas voters, some clergy leading that fight say they will tackle other issues, including the teaching of evolution in public schools.
Patriot greatness
Brady’s squad earns place among NFL’s all-time best
By Barry Wilner - Associated Press Football Writer
February 7, 2005
Dynasty? Definitely. The New England Patriots don’t have to proclaim greatness. The NFL record book does it for them.
New drug sentencing guidelines take effect
Convicted marijuana dealer arrested in Lawrence among first defendants
By Eric Weslander
February 7, 2005
A man caught in Lawrence with 190 pounds of marijuana is among the first wave of defendants affected by a U.S. Supreme Court decision that revolutionized federal sentencing laws.
Mexico’s left-wing party wins key election
By John Rice - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
Mexico’s largest left-wing party won an important victory Sunday in the Pacific coast state of Guerrero, according to initial results, in one of three gubernatorial elections that could preview next year’s national presidential campaign.
Analysis: Few woes for road teams during weird weekend
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
February 7, 2005
That old joke, “The team hit the road, but the road hit back,” got twisted around like a hairpin curve.
Commentary: ‘Coach K’ down, but not for count
Krzyzewski throws scare into Cameron Crazies after dizzy spell during Saturday’s game
By Frank Dascenzo - Durham (N.C.) Herald Sun
February 7, 2005
Down went Mike Krzyzewski. Fifteen seconds, maybe 16.
Niang earning larger role
Self, Jayhawks praising popular player for recent solid play off bench
By Gary Bedore
February 7, 2005
Moulaye Niang always has been a good guy to have on Kansas University’s men’s basketball team, his teammates and coaches say, simply because he is a good guy.
Familiarity
A school policy to keep more youngsters together is well worth exploring.
J-W Editorials
February 7, 2005
Maybe it will work, maybe not. But it’s good news that the local school district boundary committee is discussing the possibility of sending all the graduates of a given elementary school to the same junior high.
Price too high
February 7, 2005
Discrimination
February 7, 2005
So long, fans
February 7, 2005
Mauldin misused
February 7, 2005
Theory and fact
February 7, 2005
Paid sick leave not a luxury
Ellen Goodman - Washington Post Writers Group
February 7, 2005
Not long ago, a young actor I know was doing a gig as a waiter. Faced with a truly obnoxious customer, he finally leaned over the table and said theatrically, “Sir, do you realize that I’m going to be spending time alone with your dinner?”
Democrats afraid to speak up
By Sheryl McCarthy - Newsday
February 7, 2005
I saw a cartoon of Sen. Barbara Boxer in a newspaper the other day. In it her face and body were contorted with rage as she hovered like a wild animal over a ladylike Condoleezza Rice sitting at a desk.
Company sticks with smash hit
Cherry Mash production moving into new factory
By Scott Charton - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
The packages will arrive by Valentine’s Day, full of rich confections from Missouri with the added sweetness of family nostalgia. In Denver, Wichita, Kan., and New York City, the late Gene McBee’s grown-up grandchildren will unwrap their gift boxes of Cherry Mash.
Briefcase
February 7, 2005
¢ Prices expected to surge in spring ¢ Citgo evaluating business strategy
The week ahead
February 7, 2005
Briefly - Nation
February 7, 2005
¢ Guardsman demoted after mud wrestling
Soldiers celebrate Mardi Gras in Iraq
Louisiana business donates beads, costumes for Sunday’s parade
By Chris Tomlinson - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
Louisiana soldiers donned purple, green and gold and climbed onto Army trucks transformed into floats for an early Mardi Gras celebration Sunday, parading through this base west of Baghdad and pelting troops with colorful beads, coins and candies in true New Orleans style.
All about the people
By Phil Cauthon
February 7, 2005
I can’t imagine living anywhere other than in Lawrence, Kansas. Among the things that keep me here, two stand out: The intense creative drive that such a high percentage of people here share, and the down-to-earth ease that people tend to assume with others, even complete strangers.
PBS documentary retraces the Chisholm trail
Kevin McDonough
February 7, 2005
“Chisholm ‘72: Unbought & Unbossed” on “P.O.V.” (9 p.m., PBS) recalls the quixotic 1972 presidential campaign of Brooklyn congresswoman Shirley Chisholm.
College courses focus on BTK case
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
The BTK serial killer investigation is being used as a teaching tool for college criminal justice programs around the country.
Capitol Briefing
News from the Kansas Statehouse
By Scott Rothschild
February 7, 2005
¢ Moran opposes Social Security proposal ¢ Closing SRS offices ¢ Lights out amendment ¢ Bipartisan appeal issued on Medicaid ¢ Quote of the week ¢ Today’s schedule
City briefs
February 7, 2005
¢ Open house planned for LMH Breast Center ¢ Horizon 2020 topic of public meeting ¢ Task force to review homeless suggestions
Jelling Celtics clip Wolves
Pierce scores 32; Boston, Minnesota move to .500
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Winning regularly requires consistent effort, a concept the Boston Celtics seem finally to have figured out.
Mickelson rolls to five-shot victory
Not all shots perfect in Lefty’s adventures at FBR Open
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Despite shots that sailed into the desert and in the water, Phil Mickelson is a winner again on a course that still feels like home.
Illini still rolling
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Deron Williams couldn’t get one shot to fall. A lot of his passes, though, were right on target.
Tulsa trips KU, 3-2
J-W Staff Reports
February 7, 2005
Tulsa scored three runs on just two hits, but it was enough to beat Kansas University’s softball squad, 3-2, on Sunday at the Arizona Pepsi Classic.
Jayhawks take pair from Hawaii-Hilo
J-W Staff Reports
February 7, 2005
Senior pitcher Mike Zagurski and two relievers combined to shut out Hawaii-Hilo, lifting the Kansas University baseball squad to a 6-0 victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader Sunday.
Nebraska shuts down Oklahoma
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Kiera Hardy scored 16 points, and Danielle Page set career highs with 15 points and four blocked shots to lead Nebraska to a 70-51 victory over Oklahoma on Sunday.
KU bowlers win at Husker Classic
J-W Staff Reports
February 7, 2005
Kansas University’s men’s bowling club won the inaugural Maverick/Husker Classic, which was held Saturday and Sunday.
MVP Branch ‘unbelievable’
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Take that, T.O. Deion Branch managed to outshine Terrell Owens on football’s biggest stage.
Brady finds a way
Both QBs struggle, but Patriots’ leader gets another title
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Tom Brady doesn’t have the strongest arm, but it was strong enough on a pivotal touchdown pass. He wasn’t perfect Sunday night, but he was awfully close.
Owens a factor in loss
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Terrell Owens was a go. The rest of the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t quite match his stellar performance.
Virtual school recruiting students from across state
Open houses planned in several cities in four-month tour of Kansas
By Sarah Fox
February 7, 2005
With an eye toward educating home-school students wherever they’re found, Lawrence Virtual School officials have begun a statewide recruiting drive.
Young cancer survivors show healthy outlook
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer
February 7, 2005
Cancer doesn’t doom youngsters to a miserable childhood, new research suggests, finding that after treatment, many are just as happy and well-adjusted as those who never had the illness — sometimes even more.
On the record
February 7, 2005
Arts Center gift shop seeks volunteers
J-W Staff Reports
February 7, 2005
The Lawrence Arts Center Gallery Gift Shop sells the artwork of local artists. The shop needs volunteers for shifts from noon until 2:30 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, or a single volunteer to cover both shifts. Volunteers will welcome shoppers, write receipts for purchases, run credit cards, make change and close the shop. Training will be provided.
Honor roll
February 7, 2005
McLouth Middle School has announced its second quarter 2004-2005 honor roll students.
City to discuss 23rd Street turn lane
Lawrence City Commission agenda highlights ¢ 6:35 p.m. Tuesday ¢ City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets ¢ Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 ¢ Meeting documents online at www.lawrenceks.org
February 7, 2005
City commissioners will consider requiring a westbound turn lane to be built on 23rd Street in eastern Lawrence to more easily allow cars to turn onto O’Connell Road.
Cuba’s public smoking ban to take effect
The Associated Press
February 7, 2005
Once a smoker’s paradise, Cuba is banning smoking in stores, theaters, meeting halls and other public places starting today.
Sharon urged to make ‘hard decisions’
By Ken Ellingwood - Los Angeles Times
February 7, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, striking a note of optimism on her first visit to the Middle East as the top U.S. diplomat, urged Israeli leaders Sunday to make the “hard decisions” needed to promote a democratic Palestinian state and put the peace process back on track.
Political prisoner list given to U.S. ahead of U.N. talks concerning China
By Philip P. Pan - The Washington Post
February 7, 2005
The Chinese government has given U.S. officials a list of 51 political prisoners who have been granted sentence reductions or are being considered for early release, a gesture that comes as the Bush administration is weighing whether to sponsor a resolution criticizing China’s human rights record at a U.N. meeting next month.
Theresa Marie ‘Terri’ Johnson, Baldwin
February 7, 2005
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
February 7, 2005
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