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Child’s death ruled homicide
June 21, 2005
Lawrence Police announced late Tuesday that a Lawrence man had been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of a 3-year-old girl.
Family escapes from North Lawrence blaze
By Doug Donahoo
04:52 p.m., June 21, 2005 Updated 04:52 p.m.
A man and two children escaped from their smoke-filled North Lawrence home this afternoon after a fire started in the kitchen.
Temperatures to soar into the 90s
By Dave Toplikar
03:17 p.m., June 21, 2005 Updated 03:17 p.m.
Break out the beach towels, grab the sun screen and pour the ice-cold lemonade — the first day of summer is going to be hot and mostly sunny.
School district project list
June 21, 2005
The following is a list of projects being planned this summer for Lawrence’s public schools.
Missing festival-goer has been found
By Dave Toplikar
June 21, 2005
A Connecticut man reported missing by friends after they attended the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, is alive and in another location, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced tonight.
Judge reverses ruling prohibiting sketches
By Eric Weslander
June 21, 2005
A judge on Monday reversed her earlier ruling that prohibited the Lawrence Journal-World from publishing sketches of two adult witnesses in a first-degree murder trial.
Horoscopes
June 21, 2005
For Tuesday, June 21, 2005
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June 21, 2005
‘Preppie killer’ subpoenaed Government rules that teen must be deported Students battle to receive scholarships
Briefly
June 21, 2005
¢ Survey: Tokyo, Osaka world’s costliest cities ¢ China says it will stop misuse of antiviral drug ¢ Coalition vows to use majority to bring unity
FBI director unwilling to require terror expertise
By John Solomon - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
FBI supervisors in the war on terror have acknowledged they lacked expertise, but Director Robert Mueller says he is unwilling to require such managers to have backgrounds in Arabic, the Middle East or international issues.
Proposed broadcasting cuts could affect area public stations
By Dave Ranney
June 21, 2005
A congressional plan to pull the plug on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would force Kansas stations to either spend less on programming or increase fundraising efforts, a station manager warned Monday.
KU hopes to create birth control for men
National Institutes of Health issuing grant for $7.9 million
By Terry Rombeck
June 21, 2005
Kansas University researchers think they’re on the verge of creating the first oral contraceptive for men.
Briefly
June 21, 2005
¢ Terri Schiavo’s remains buried in cemetery ¢ Search scaled back for missing Scout ¢ Inmates allege jailers mishandled Quran
City golfers absent from KGA Amateur
By Steve Schmidt
June 21, 2005
So much for a home-course advantage.
Jackson still mourning tragedy
By Gary Bedore
June 21, 2005
Darnell Jackson has relished every minute spent on the basketball court the past several weeks.
Woodling: Writer belongs in Hall
By Chuck Woodling
June 21, 2005
Bob Hentzen broke the barrier. Now, it’s time for another wall to topple.
Campers dig Self, KU
Young hoopsters quick to laud Jayhawk experience
By Jesse Newell - Journal-World Sports Writer
June 21, 2005
Seventeen-year-old Corey Bowen was exhausted before he even set foot on campus this week for Kansas University coach Bill Self’s basketball camp.
Plot to assassinate ambassador thwarted
By Paul Haven - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
Afghan intelligence agents scuttled a plot to assassinate outspoken U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, swooping down on a station wagon carrying three Pakistanis armed with Kalashnikovs and rocket-propelled grenades, officials said Monday.
Big 12 stays alive at World Series
Texas, Baylor win Monday, keeping all three Big 12 Conference teams in hunt for national title
The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
Baseball is a passion at Texas and the Longhorns have long been a powerhouse at the college level, well before heralded coach Augie Garrido arrived eight years ago.
Briefly
June 21, 2005
¢ Families oppose museum at Sept. 11 memorial ¢ Therapies help prevent ‘gunk’ linked to disease ¢ Workers with fake papers entered weapons plant ¢ Judge to decide where Marine will be buried
Pennsylvania faces intelligent design debate
By Martha Raffaele - The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
Experts on both sides of the debate over whether public schools should teach “intelligent design” as an alternative to evolution - a question already before a federal court - sparred in front of a state legislative panel Monday.
Briefly
June 21, 2005
¢ Recycling center to reopen at Wal-Mart ¢ Lindley Annex to be torn down Wednesday ¢ Lawrence resident indicted in fraud probe ¢ Patrol seeks fuel deals
AFI picks most notable sound bites
Kevin McDonough
June 21, 2005
Fans of popcorn television are in luck: “AFI’s 100 Years … 100 Movie Quotes: America’s Favorite Quips, Catchphrases and Comebacks” (7 p.m., CBS) offers three hours of clips as it celebrates Hollywood’s most memorable lines of dialogue. “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.”
Losing the golden touch?
HBO may be financially better off, but the network is a prisoner of its own success
By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
As a business, HBO is more successful than ever. As a TV network, it has lost something off its fastball.
Hard, dangerous work
Youngsters learn life of ‘powder monkeys’ aboard ship
By Fern Shen - The Washington Post
June 21, 2005
For a moment it seemed as if 8-year-old Adam Patula wanted to flee.
Lost in the middle
Security leak reveals weaknesses in credit card processing system
By Brian Bergstein - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
The criminal exploit that exposed 40 million credit card accounts to possible fraud is shedding light on an arcane but sensitive piece of the financial industry: the hundreds of companies that process transactions between merchants and card issuers.
Innovation spurs conservation
David Broder
June 21, 2005
When summer visitors come to the viewing platform to see Snoqualmie Falls, one of Washington’s main tourist attractions, few of them realize they also are looking at an example of a unique and successful land management and planning exercise.
As Wakarusa festival-goers roll out of town, recyclers step in
By Mike Belt
June 21, 2005
It had been more than 12 hours since the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival had concluded, but Vincent Scerbo and Laurie Marshall were in no hurry to pack up and leave.
Arts notes
June 21, 2005
¢ Summer Youth Theatre to stage ‘Les Miserables’ ¢ Pulitzer Prize-honored drama opens in Topeka
Sales lifts Sun, 90-70
The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
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Red Sox end Indians’ win streak
Ramirez homers, drives in four as Boston holds on for 10-9 victory
The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
It took the World Series champs to slow down the surging Cleveland Indians, and it took them until the final out to do it.
Pettitte delivers for Astros
Sleepy pitcher blanks Rocks; Maddux gets 311th win
The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
It didn’t matter that Andy Pettitte had little sleep heading into his start against the Colorado Rockies.
Restrictive laws overwhelm some released sex offenders
By Michael Hill - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
The clamps are coming down on released sex offenders like never before.
Firefighters reviewing safety issues
By Joel Mathis
June 21, 2005
Mike Hochard is an “extraboard” firefighter with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical - a rookie of about six months who hasn’t yet made it to full-time status.
Local sports briefs
June 21, 2005
Glass 10th in California Stanclift honored
Chicago outslugs Kansas City
Royals’ four-run rally foiled by late ChiSox charge
The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
On a night when the Chicago White Sox hit three homers, A.J. Pierzynski’s two-run bloop single to center was the difference.
Briefly
June 21, 2005
Lawrence man bilks company of $687,000 Guard unit alerted Lawrence students leaving for Great Race
Neighbors favor closure of Kasold for repairs
By Mike Belt
June 21, 2005
Several residents living south of Bob Billings Parkway expressed their support Monday night for closing Kasold Drive when the city of Lawrence launches a lengthy reconstruction effort.
On the record
June 21, 2005
Law enforcement report
Datebook
June 21, 2005
What’s coming up
Surge of violence on eve of Abbas, Sharon meeting doesn’t bode well for talks
By Laura King - Los Angeles Times
June 21, 2005
Violence flared Monday on the eve of a planned meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, dampening what had already been low expectations for their first face-to-face encounter in more than four months.
Iranian presidential runoff beginning to heat up
By Kathy Gannon - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
Iran’s first runoff race for president was shaping up as a slugfest Monday as reformists lined up behind a front-running pragmatic statesman and Islamic clerics who back Tehran’s hard-line mayor halted publication of a liberal newspaper.
Historic designation for Burroughs’ home sought
Beat writer brought unique element of fame to city
By Chad Lawhorn
June 21, 2005
It is easy to forget that the unassuming bungalow at 1927 Learnard Ave. helped put Lawrence on the world map.
Judge OKs deportation for alleged former Nazi
June 21, 2005
The nation’s chief immigration judge has ruled that an Ohio man who lost his citizenship because he allegedly served as a Nazi guard can be removed from the United States.
People
June 21, 2005
¢ Splashy comments lead to arrest at ‘War’ premiere ¢ London auction to feature Lennon memorabilia ¢ Singer returns to road ¢ Live Aid organizer gives into pressure for sequel
Schools work out plans to get tough on bullying
By Sophia Maines
June 21, 2005
For 8-year-old Trevaun Ross, the bullies are the big kids, a group of fifth- and sixth-graders at his school.
Lecompton Bridge may close for deck repairs
Lengthy detour ahead?
By Alicia Henrikson
June 21, 2005
Douglas and Jefferson county commissioners are eyeing a $4 million project to replace the roadway of the Lecompton Bridge over the Kansas River.
Miller guilty of murder
By Eric Weslander
June 21, 2005
A jury deliberated about six hours Monday before finding a local carpenter and former Christian-school leader guilty of strangling his wife.
Nothing new: Sweeney back on DL
Fragile KC first baseman out again with another injury
Chicago
June 21, 2005
The Kansas City Royals placed first baseman Mike Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained left wrist and elbow before Monday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
Senate filibuster on Bolton continues
By Charles Babington and Jim VandeHei - The Washington Post
June 21, 2005
The Senate on Monday refused for a second time to confirm John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, prompting his supporters to urge President Bush to bypass Congress and give the controversial nominee a recess appointment, which would last 18 months.
‘Frequent’ courthouse visitor killed after entering with grenade
By Curt Woodward - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
A man carrying a hand grenade and shouting threats was shot dead by police Monday in the lobby of the federal courthouse.
The power of the Surveyor’s Stone
Stone that helped shape two states to be commemorated Friday
The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
Most people don’t even know what the First Guide Meridian East stone is, Nebraska and Kansas surveyors say.
Kline requests money
Funds needed for Supreme Court cases
By John Hanna - The Associated Press
June 21, 2005
Attorney General Phill Kline’s office needs an additional $200,000 to cover expenses associated with taking a death penalty case and another appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, a top aide told legislators Monday.
‘Madagascar’ is fun for everyone, especially kids
By Monty Phan - Newsday
June 21, 2005
First thing’s first: Marty the zebra in the Madagascar video game may sound like Chris Rock, but it’s not. Next: The “Everyone 10+” rating may say this game is for everyone 10 or older, but it’s not.
Legislators gear up for historic special session
Lawmaker: ‘It’s Johnson County versus the world’
By Scott Rothschild
June 21, 2005
State senators on Monday returned to the Capitol to get school finance and gambling bills teed up for Wednesday, the start of the first legislative special session in 16 years.
Picasso’s mistress auctions sketches showing his tender side
By Angela Doland - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
Most of Pablo Picasso’s loves had tortured lives and tragic ends: Marie-Therese Walter hanged herself; Jacqueline Roque shot herself in the temple; Dora Maar became a recluse, dying poor and alone.
Teen poetry
June 21, 2005
¢ The Emperor’s Children ¢ The Touch
Boy finds cicada that slept through 17-year party
The Washington Post
June 21, 2005
Daniel Jacobson got an early, very weird birthday present a couple of weeks ago.
This summer, denim is white hot
By Joseph V. Amodio - Special to Newsday
June 21, 2005
It’s a rock star thing. Just about any red-blooded American (at least those born after Bing and Dino, and even some of them) have a center-stage, live-in-concert fantasy.
In the halls
June 21, 2005
Do you have summer travel plans?
Double Take: It’s the thrill that makes good girls fall for bad boys
Wes Crenshaw & Jenny Kane
June 21, 2005
Dear Wes and Jenny: Why are nice girls so attracted to bad boys?
True love for travel drives teacher-led journeys abroad
Teens taking once-in-a-lifetime trips
By Janette Crawford
June 21, 2005
Lord, he was born a ramblin’ man.
Briefcase
June 21, 2005
¢ Heinz buys sauces ¢ ‘Google Wallet’ may challenge eBay ¢ Adelphia founder, son sentenced to prison ¢ Cablevision offers to go private
Oil prices climb to new intraday high
By Brad Foss - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
Oil prices marched to new heights, hitting a new intraday high near $60 a barrel even as the president of OPEC said Monday the group would consider raising its output ceiling by half a million barrels as early as this week.
County home sales slump during May despite low rates
By Mark Fagan
June 21, 2005
Douglas County home sales took a tumble in May, despite mortgage interest rates near record lows and plenty of homes lingering on the market.
Take time before buying timeshare
Michelle Singletary
June 21, 2005
One of the things many people can expect when they take their vacations is a pitch to buy a timeshare.
Daily ticker
June 21, 2005
Today’s stocks
Christians hold the true power
Cal Thomas
June 21, 2005
Former senator and U.N. Ambassador John Danforth has performed a valuable service between elections by writing about a Christian’s role in contemporary American society. In an op-ed for The New York Times last Friday, Danforth, an ordained minister, observed: “Many conservative Christians approach politics with a certainty that they know God’s truth, and that they can advance the kingdom of God through governmental action.”
Other proposals
June 21, 2005
To the editor
Growth costs
June 21, 2005
To the editor
Oil leadership
June 21, 2005
To the editor
32nd Street is best choice for SLT and wetlands
By Roger Boyd
June 21, 2005
I have a dream, a vision. It requires understanding, compromise and, for some, sacrifice. But the end result can be positive for everyone involved. I have a dream of the South Lawrence Trafficway being built on 32nd Street. This is right on top of the boardwalk my son and I and many of his fellow Scouts as well as others around the community built more than 10 years ago.
No courage shown in lynching apology
Leonard Pitts Jr.
June 21, 2005
Ordinarily, I am not conflicted about apologies. I’m for them.
School focus
June 21, 2005
State officials need to remember what the school finance debate is really about.
Defense attorney all but concedes client’s guilt in death penalty case
By Wilson Ring - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
A lawyer for a man on trial in Vermont’s first death penalty case in four decades all but conceded his client’s guilt on Monday, prompting prosecutors to ask why they were bothering with a trial.
Former Klansman awaits jury’s decision in murder trial
By Emily Wagster Pettus - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
The murder case against a former Klansman charged in the slayings of three civil rights workers went to the jury Monday after prosecutors made an impassioned plea for a conviction, saying the victims’ families have waited a long 41 years for someone to be brought to justice.
Bush acknowledges dangers facing soldiers
June 21, 2005
Launching a new effort to rally support for the war in Iraq, President Bush on Monday acknowledged the dangers that U.S. troops face and vowed that their sacrifices wouldn’t be in vain.
Iraqi police headquarters target of suicide bomber
By Yahya Barzanji - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
A suicide car bomber wearing a police uniform killed at least 15 traffic policemen and wounded 100 others Monday during morning roll call at a police headquarters in this oil-rich northern Kurdish city, the second such attack in as many days.
Better equipment, surveillance needed at Iraq-Syria border
By Donna Abu-Nasr - Associated Press Writer
June 21, 2005
On a bleak hill overlooking Iraq, Syrian officials on Monday pointed out enlarged sand berms and other security measures they say they have taken to hinder foreign fighters from crossing the border.
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