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Afghan official: Al-Qaida rising again
By Paul Haven - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida network is regrouping and preparing to bring Iraq-style bloodshed to Afghanistan, the defense minister said Friday, warning his country may face intense violence ahead of key legislative elections this fall.
Bird dog business takes flight
Kansas couple enjoy training puppies for hunting
By Stacie R. Sandall - The Hays Daily News
June 18, 2005
With tails wagging and ears twitching, the residents at Outback Kennel bark with excitement. Whose turn is it to hit the field and chase birds?
U.S., Iraqi troops launch strike near Syria
By Patrick J. McDonnell - Los Angeles Times
June 18, 2005
About 1,000 U.S. and Iraqi troops, backed by aircraft, tanks and amphibious vehicles, fanned out in a coordinated strike near the Syrian border Friday in search of insurgents.
People
June 18, 2005
¢ Wonder to pay for funerals of children killed in house fire ¢ Destiny’s Child, Linkin Park added to Live 8 in Philly ¢ Lewis divorce settled ¢ Bice happy he’s not ‘American Idol’ ¢ Birthdays
Dazzling Pistons defense doing job on Duncan
Rasheed Wallace winning inside battle between former college foes
By Greg Beacham - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 18, 2005
The battles between Tim Duncan and Rasheed Wallace date to their days on opposite ends of Tobacco Road, when Wake Forest played North Carolina and the two young big men were just starting down the path that has led them to these NBA Finals.
Yankees rally past Cubs
Matsui’s homer keys New York’s 9-6 victory
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
Once Hideki Matsui was injured, he really started hurting - opposing pitchers, that is. Still in the designated-hitter role because of a twisted right ankle, Matsui hit a go-ahead homer and drove in five runs as New York rallied late to keep the Chicago Cubs winless at Yankee Stadium with a 9-6 victory Friday night.
Faith forum
June 18, 2005
What is the final destination for our souls?
Lawrence Datebook
June 18, 2005
 
Make sure your trust complies with laws
Next Steps
Jan Warner & Jan Collins
June 18, 2005
My wife and I signed living trusts in 1999 that contained what are called “A-B” trusts to avoid estate taxes. Since that time, our assets have decreased due to the stock market decline. We are in our mid-70s and have tried to keep up, but have been told by some planners that our trusts are fine, while others have told us we should consider getting rid of the trusts. Our total assets now are less than $1 million. Please help.
Stocks, consumer confidence rise
By Ellen Simon - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Stocks capped a week of gains with yet another advance Friday as investors, setting aside a record high price for oil, focused instead on a surge in consumer confidence. The major indexes all closed the week higher.
Poor coverage
June 18, 2005
 
Reform at stake in Iran vote
By Evan Osnos - Chicago Tribune
June 18, 2005
Iranians voted Friday in a presidential election that could determine the pace of reform and the prospects for rebuilding relations with the United States, issues at the center of the most competitive campaign since Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution.
Briefly - World
June 18, 2005
¢ U.S., others temporarily close consulates ¢ EU summit ends ‘in a deep crisis’ ¢ Crackdown on border town continues
Monarchs stop Lynx
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
Nicole Powell scored 18 points, leading the Sacramento Monarchs to a 67-50 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night. The Western Conference-leading Monarchs (8-2) are off to the best start in history.
Goosen’s steady play setting standard at Pinehurst
By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer
June 18, 2005
One by one, Pinehurst No. 2 picked off anyone who tried to get hold of this U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson tumbled out of contention with a 41 on his first nine holes. Tiger Woods was so angry he scuffed up a green with his putter. David Toms was alone in the lead until he dropped five shots in two holes, falling 16 spots down the leaderboard faster than he could say Donald Ross.
Mayer: Morningstar perfect for KU
By Bill Mayer
June 18, 2005
There’s decent evidence that Free State High’s Brady Morningstar will spend a year at a New Hampshire prep school, then return to where I’m convinced he belongs - on the Kansas University basketball roster.
Religion briefs
June 18, 2005
 
Sacred spaces
Seeking solitude, Lawrence residents create sanctuaries in homes, nature
By Jim Baker
June 18, 2005
Superman has the Fortress of Solitude. Batman has his Batcave. And Lawrence Police Capt. Ed Brunt has his backyard. “When you get there, you let everything go. You’re surrounded by color, you’re surrounded by the smell of the flowers, and there’s just a dropping of the cares and responsibilities of the world,” says Brunt, 49.
Pump patrol
June 18, 2005
The Journal-World has found a gas price as low as $2.02 at the Presto Phillips 66, 602 W. Ninth St. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
First Dole Scholars honored for community involvement
‘It makes you a better person’
By Sophia Maines
June 18, 2005
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Friday recognized its inaugural class of Dole Scholars.
Husband changes story
Miller says he ‘panicked’ after wife’s death
By Eric Weslander
June 18, 2005
A Lawrence man charged with strangling his wife testified Friday that he was in the bedroom with her when their children heard her making wheezing noises - a fact he didn’t admit to police last summer despite at least four opportunities.
Local briefs
June 18, 2005
¢ Shoe quilt auctioned for $1,775 for charity ¢ New Kaw access point to be dedicated ¢ KU cardiologist receives fellowship ¢ Bachelor auction raises $6,200
Tillman still being exploited
By Robert Scheer - Special to the Los Angeles Times
June 18, 2005
Last Saturday, Mary Tillman went to a graduation party, corrected essays written by her junior high school students and got the house ready for a visit from her mother. Life goes on, even though the “friendly fire” death in Afghanistan of her famous football-playing son never leaves her thoughts.
One too many
June 18, 2005
 
Society Calendar
June 18, 2005
 
Seen & heard at the Wakarusa Festival
June 18, 2005
 
N. Korea leader says country will return to nuclear talks
Pledge comes day after Rice calls for commitment
By Joohee Cho - The Washington Post
June 18, 2005
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il said Friday he will return to six-party talks focused on his country’s nuclear program next month “if it is certain that the United States is respecting the North as a partner,” according to South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong Young.
Fourth man detained in missing teen case
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
A disc jockey on an Aruban tourist party boat was detained Friday in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, making him the fourth person held by police since the honors student vanished last month.
In new video, al-Qaida disparages U.S. reform attempt in Mideast
Militant group’s No. 2 leader says jihad is only option for change in the Middle East
By Mariam Fam - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader released a new video, broadcast on Al-Jazeera television Friday, in which he disparaged the U.S. concept of reform in the Middle East and said armed jihad is the only way to bring change in the Arab world.
Witness: Killen ordered attack on three civil rights workers
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
A former Ku Klux Klansman accused in the 1964 killings of three civil rights workers ordered fellow Klansmen to attack the three men and then went to a funeral home to create an alibi for himself, according to testimony read in court Friday.
Soldier suing Pentagon
MP says he was beaten by comrades at Guantanamo Bay
By David Zucchino - Los Angeles Times
June 18, 2005
A U.S. military policeman who was beaten by fellow MPs during a botched training drill at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, prison for detainees has sued the Pentagon for $15 million, alleging that the incident violated his constitutional rights.
House passes ultimatum for U.N.
By Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
House Republicans are famously loyal to President Bush. But it was no contest Friday when they had to choose between the wishes of the president and one of the chamber’s most venerated members - coupled with a chance to beat up on the U.N.
Gov. Bush calls for Schiavo investigation over 911 call
By Jackie Hallifax - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Gov. Jeb Bush said Friday that a prosecutor has agreed to investigate why Terri Schiavo collapsed 15 years ago, citing an alleged time gap between when her husband found her and when he called 911.
Cruise announces his engagement to Holmes
By Sophie Nicholson - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Actor Tom Cruise said he and girlfriend Katie Holmes are engaged, after he popped the question early Friday morning atop the Eiffel Tower.
4-H and FCE News
June 18, 2005
 
Club News
June 18, 2005
 
Billy Graham assumes next revival is his last
By Richard N. Ostlin - AP Religion Writer
June 18, 2005
Now 86 and in frail health, the Rev. Billy Graham is all but certain that his revival meeting in New York City next week will be the last he ever leads in the United States - and probably the last that the famed evangelist does anywhere.
Rookie Johnson powers Braves
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
The pregame message to Atlanta’s hitters focused on aggressiveness. Kelly Johnson was listening. The rookie hit a grand slam and a two-run homer for a career-high six RBIs, and Andruw Jones also homered twice to lead the Braves to a 10-5 victory Friday over the Cincinnati Reds.
Nebraska stings Arizona State, 5-3
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
Even Arizona State coach Pat Murphy got caught up in the excitement of Nebraska’s first College World Series victory.
Laurie family plans to sell Blues
NHL lockout, loss of tens of millions of dollars cited
June 18, 2005
The owners of the St. Louis Blues announced their plans to sell the franchise on Friday, citing tens of millions of dollars in red ink as the National Hockey League struggles to regain its footing after a lockout canceled last season.
Raiders resurrect Manhattan mettle
Lawrence Legion squad rallies again, 8-7
By Jesse Newell
June 18, 2005
There’s just something about Manhattan - something that brings the rally out of the Lawrence Raiders. Just three days earlier, Lawrence scrapped out three runs in the eighth inning to eke out an 8-7, come-from-behind victory over the 17ers.
Hull comes through for Outlaws
By Jesse Newell
June 18, 2005
After a morning loss Friday, the Lawrence Outlaws put their hopes of reaching Sunday’s semifinals on the right arm of soft-spoken Jack Hull. Lucky for them he hadn’t shaved.
Critics pick top weekend shows at Wakarusa festival
J-W Staff Reports
June 18, 2005
It’s easy to feel a little lost in the ocean of people, bands and hysteria that populates Wakarusa. In case you’re worried about swimming with the musical minnows, here are a few of the big fish to stick by:
Clemens clips K.C. yet again
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
Roger Clemens always will have a soft spot in his heart for Kansas City. Clemens earned his 333rd victory with his 500th decision, dominating the Royals once again in leading the Houston Astros to a 7-0 victory Friday night.
Giddens’ role still murky
By Gary Bedore
June 18, 2005
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self hasn’t seen the police report on the May 19 stabbing incident involving Jayhawk junior J.R. Giddens outside the Moon Bar.
Self’s tourney a ball for all
Laughs easy to come by at golf event
By Andy Samuelson
June 18, 2005
The basketball coach was looking quite official Friday at Eagle Bend Golf Course, donning sunglasses and a polo shirt emblazoned with a Jayhawk logo on one side and a patch of new athletic sponsor adidas on the other. But it wasn’t Kansas University’s Bill Self.
Area briefs
June 18, 2005
¢ Finalists announced for ed commissioner ¢ Onex, union to resume talks
County wheat lags state production
By Alicia Henrikson
June 18, 2005
A wet fall and some late frost are to blame for a smaller wheat harvest this year in the Lawrence region.
Thousands find bliss at Wakarusa music fest
By Jay Senter
June 18, 2005
The silver bus sat parked along Wakarusa Way near Camp Zenith, deep into the temporary tent city that has sprung up on the grounds of Clinton Lake State Park for the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival.
Weseman may get a deputy
By Sophia Maines
June 18, 2005
The Lawrence school district may soon have a deputy superintendent.
City considering panhandling ordinance
By Chad Lawhorn
June 18, 2005
Just say no. That should be all downtown pedestrians have to do to fend off panhandlers, under an ordinance up for Lawrence City Commission approval Tuesday night. Panhandlers who get in people’s faces, repeatedly ask for money or touch people would be subject to fines and even jail time if the ordinance is approved.
Supreme Court asked to weigh court sketches
Journal-World seeking expedited ruling for coverage of Martin K. Miller case
By Eric Weslander
June 18, 2005
The Journal-World on Friday asked the Kansas Supreme Court to overrule a local judge’s decision to prohibit the newspaper from publishing a sketch artist’s drawings of witnesses in a first-degree murder trial.
Mad cow defenses fall short
By Libby Quaid - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
American cattle are eating chicken litter, cattle blood and restaurant leftovers that could help transmit mad cow disease - a gap in the U.S. defense that the Bush administration promised to close nearly 18 months ago.
Legislators propose school finance plans
By Scott Rothschild
June 18, 2005
Two weeks after the Kansas Supreme Court ordered lawmakers to increase school funding, and days before a special session, legislators Friday were tripping over themselves to get their plans front and center. “I guess that’s encouraging,” Lawrence school Supt. Randy Weseman said.
On the record
June 18, 2005
 
40 Dole Scholars named in inaugural class
J-W Staff Reports
June 18, 2005
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Friday recognized its inaugural class of Dole Scholars.
Alamo Scouts reunite
WWII vets recall secret Pacific missions
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
A small and dwindling group of old soldiers whose crucial role in World War II remained obscure for years is gathered - perhaps for the last time - in Kansas City.
Former TYCO execs guilty
Kozlowski, CFO stole more than $600 million
By Samuel Maull - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Former Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski and a second executive were convicted Friday of looting their company of more than $600 million to fund extravagant lifestyles featuring expensive jewelry, an opulent Manhattan apartment and a gaudy, $2 million Mediterranean birthday party.
Drivers get some relief after years of insurance increases
By Mike Colias - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
Melissa Senatore watched helplessly as the insurance premium for her family’s five vehicles - including a 2003 Jaguar and her teenage son’s 1999 Ford Mustang - climbed by a few thousand dollars in recent years.
Disney World death raises calls for theme park oversight
By Mike Schneider - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
If state inspectors who regulate Florida’s thrill rides want to look into why a 4-year-old boy died this week after going on “Mission: Space” at Walt Disney World, they are going to need permission from the theme park. That is because Disney World and the state’s other big theme parks are exempt from most Florida laws governing carnival and amusement park rides.
Getting it started
Black Eyed Peas vault into mainstream with catchy pop melodies and sexy singer
By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
The Black Eyed Peas spent years languishing in hip-hop’s underground before they found the formula to vault them into the mainstream - accessible pop melodies, star collaborations, marketing tie-ins and a sexy young thing to belt out catchy choruses.
Society brief
June 18, 2005
¢ A dish come true
People and places
June 18, 2005
 
Scouting News
June 18, 2005
 
Around and about
June 18, 2005
 
Weekend programssurvey all things fatherly
Kevin McDonough
June 18, 2005
Popular culture offers wildly divergent images of dear old Papa. Fathers are either a source of anger, angst and resentment, or uncomplicated hammock-loving nap-takers obsessed with gadgets and backyard chores. And Fathers’ Day television offers plenty to confirm both stereotypes.
Die-hard fans spot trims in ‘uncut’ DVDs
By Diane Werts - Newsday
June 18, 2005
When does complete-and-uncut mean chopped-and-trimmed? Fans of TV DVD are finding out. As the genre mushrooms, it seems more series sets include not episodes as they originally aired, but shorter versions cut for rights issues, content concerns or, more often, increased commercial time.
Best Bets
June 18, 2005
 
Not 6 months into 2005, K.C. sees 50th homicide of the year
Mayor says city working to deal with ‘unacceptable’ increase
By Steve Brisendine - Associated Press Writer
June 18, 2005
The homicide rate here is on pace to break 100 for the first time in four years. “It’s been a while since we’ve done that,” Capt. Vince Cannon, commander of the Police Department’s Murder Squad, said Friday. “We’re quite concerned with the growing rate.”
Abortion doctor plans to appeal license revocation
Claims lack of time to correct deficiencies, no previous complaints from patients
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
A physician who formerly operated an abortion clinic in Kansas City, Kan., plans to appeal the state’s revocation of his medical license.
Search for teenagers’ remains delayed
Man confessed to throwing girls into a pit
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
Kansas authorities want to delay a search planned next week for the remains of two Welch teenagers, the Craig County sheriff said Friday.
Kansas guardsman wins Purple Heart medal
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
A Kansas National Guard soldier who received the Purple Heart medal for combat wounds in Iraq is grateful to his fellow soldiers for taking care of him.
Briefly - Nation
June 18, 2005
¢ Helicopter crashes in water near U.N. building ¢ Murder charges dropped after results of DNA test ¢ Patriarch convicted of slaying nine children ¢ Reports show possible conflict for DeLay
Security breach could affect cardholders
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
A security breach of customer information at a credit card-processing company could put at risk 40 million cardholders of all brands, MasterCard International Inc. said Friday.
Briefcase
June 18, 2005
¢ Guidant recalls heart defibrillators ¢ Yellow Roadway buys into Chinese company ¢ Jobless rate inches up in May
Commodities
June 18, 2005
 
‘Bob Dole Bypass’ remains unmarked
The Associated Press
June 18, 2005
Bob Dole certainly doesn’t lack for recognition in his native state, but, more than a year after a highway bypass was named for the former U.S. senator, no signs designating the honor have gone up.
Wrong ruling
Restrictions placed on a courtroom sketch artist in a high-profile Lawrence trial are an infringement on the First Amendment.
J-W Editorials
June 18, 2005
It took less than a day to illustrate the damage to First Amendment rights caused by Douglas County Judge Paula Martin’s decision to prohibit the publication of courtroom sketches of a teenage witness.
Jackson not guilty but also not innocent
Leonard Pitts Jr.- Miami Herald
June 18, 2005
Michael Jackson needed to be innocent like Richard Kimble. Instead, he’s “not guilty” like O.J. Simpson. The key to the distinction lies in what a juror said after Monday’s acquittal. Raymond Hultman told reporters he believes Jackson might have molested boys in the past, but that the prosecution did not prove its contention that he molested the specific boy at the center of this case.
Fix streets first
June 18, 2005
 
Music lover
June 18, 2005
 
A second look
June 18, 2005
 
Horoscopes
Jacqueline Bigar
June 18, 2005
 
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