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City snuffs out smoking ban charges
By Chad Lawhorn
June 24, 2005
City prosecutors confirmed Friday that they have dropped charges against a Lawrence nightclub owner accused of violating the city’s smoking ban because they said the case was no longer worth their time.
Pursuit leads to arrest
June 24, 2005
Lawrence police have arrested a man at The Woods apartment complex, 630 Michigan St., who a bystander reported had jumped out of a moving police car.
Hot, sticky weekend ahead
Heat index could hit 100 in afternoon
By Dave Toplikar
June 24, 2005
Pull out the watering can and turn on the lawn sprinklers. Another hot dry day is in store for the Lawrence area, with temperatures soaring to the mid 90s again by late afternoon.
Tuition rates to rise as expected
By Terry Rombeck
June 24, 2005
As expected, tuition and fee rates at Kansas University will climb 14.3 percent for undergraduate students from the state.
KU’s new employee system almost under way
By Terry Rombeck
June 24, 2005
Details are nearly complete on a new employee system for classified employees at Kansas University. David Shulenburger, provost and executive vice chancellor, said Thursday the university was ready to move forward with the new system, which will for the first time pull KU’s 1,470 classified employees out of the state’s civil service system.
People
June 24, 2005
¢ Paris luxury store apologizes to Oprah for being closed ¢ Destiny’s Child ready for next chapter ¢ Alan Cumming to guest star on Showtime’s ‘The L World’ ¢ Birthdays
Gooden loves role with LeBron, Cavaliers
By Gary Bedore
June 24, 2005
Drew Gooden, who has played for three teams in his three-year NBA career, may have found a permanent home in Cleveland.
Kemmer repeats as champion
Wichitan holds off Overland Park’s Smell to win on first playoff hole
By Steve Schmidt
June 24, 2005
Kyle Smell might win the Kansas Golf Assn. Junior Amateur Championship - but not this year. On Thursday, Dodge Kemmer showed why he won the tournament in 2004, beating Smell in a playoff after the final round at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
Local briefs
June 24, 2005
¢ KU projects OK’d ¢ Pulitzer winner in town today ¢ Defendant in knife case denied bond reduction ¢ Two charged with rape, aggravated kidnapping ¢ Shank elected chair
Senate approves $161M for schools
By Scott Rothschild
June 24, 2005
The Kansas Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan $161 million school finance package that was quickly shredded by House Republicans.
Chinese oil company offers $18B for Unocal
By Joe McDonald - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
China’s third-biggest oil producer launched an $18.5 billion bid for U.S. oil company Unocal Corp., setting up a possible contest with rival bidder Chevron Corp.
This Weekend’s Highlights
June 24, 2005
 
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
June 24, 2005
 
Spurs grind out third NBA title
By David Aldridge - The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 24, 2005
The San Antonio Spurs fell back on their outstanding defense to win another world championship Thursday night. The Spurs wouldn’t let the Detroit Pistons anywhere near their basket in the fourth quarter of Game 7, grinding out an 81-74 victory at the SBC Center to capture their third NBA title in seven seasons.
Child’s death puts focus on abuse
As defendant faces murder charge, expert looks at causes of violence
By Eric Weslander
June 24, 2005
It could be that the child is sick and not acting up to expectations. It could be that the caregiver has financial problems, is emotionally immature, had a bad day at work or grew up with child abuse. Any of these factors alone might not be enough to cause the caregiver to strike a child.
‘The Pacifer’: A Vin sin
By Jen Chaney - The Washington Post
June 24, 2005
After muddling through the series of increasingly goofy special features on Disney’s “The Pacifier,” I was left with one nagging question: Did this movie really need a commentary track?
‘Soft hit’ harmless to credit score
David W. Myers
June 24, 2005
The way credit inquiries are categorized by lenders can have a big impact on a loan applicant’s chances of getting the best mortgage possible.
Horoscopes
Jacqueline Bigar
June 24, 2005
 
Europe comes to its senses
By James P. Pinkerton - Special to Newsday
June 24, 2005
This is a great place to observe the workings - and unworkings - of the European Union, because the Swiss were never dumb enough to get caught up in the politico-bureaucratic trap of the EU.
No magic in ‘Bewitched’ remake
By Jon Niccum
June 24, 2005
“Bewitched” proves a story’s true magic lies in its simplicity. In this convoluted update of the breezy 1960s TV series, the filmmakers do everything in their power to take away the pure premise of the show: mortal guy marries a witch.
Wakarusa officials reflect on event
By Jon Niccum
June 24, 2005
It’s a miracle the second Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival happened at all. “We lost our tail financially last year,” says festival co-organizer Brett Mosiman.
The summer movie factory
By Jon Niccum
June 24, 2005
“There is no place I know to compare with pure imagination. So go there and be free if you truly wish to be.” The lyrics to 1971’s “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” serve as a perfect description of the summer movie season. It’s a world of comic book heroes, fairy tale villains, aliens, bears and blondes in Daisy Duke shorts.
Topekan who helped BTK suspect with biography ordered to testify
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
The man suspected of being the BTK strangler was collaborating with a Topeka woman on a book about his life before court officials found out and cut off all of his contact with her.
Studies examine regenerative potential of stem cells
By Blythe Bernhard - The Orange County Register
June 24, 2005
In separate studies released today, researchers have identified the potential for adult stem cells in the nervous system to regenerate and possibly repair damaged areas of the retina and brain.
Brownback holds hearing on Roe v. Wade
By Sam Hananel - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
The women behind the Supreme Court cases that led to legalized abortion told a Senate panel Thursday they never intended to help the abortion rights movement and claimed they were duped by lawyers representing them more than three decades ago.
5th arrest made in missing teen case
Aruban police detain father; son changes his story
By Peter Prengaman - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
Aruban police arrested the father of a young Dutch teen already in custody in connection with the disappearance of a young Alabama woman, and said Thursday that he was considered a suspect in the 3-week-old case.
Florida slugs its way into finals
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
When a fan interfered on a foul ball and the call went against Florida, the Gators were steamed. They responded with a display of power Thursday night, hitting three homers and winning their way into the championship round of the College World Series.
Silver Stars snap skid
June 24, 2005
Marie Ferdinand scored 18 points, and rookie Katie Feenstra added 14 points and 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Silver Stars ended a four-game losing streak with a 64-49 victory over the Charlotte Sting on Thursday.
Pistons’ Brown has no regrets
Coach content with career if Game 7 was finale
By Larry Lage - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 24, 2005
Larry Brown’s coat and tie were off and his white dress shirt was unbuttoned at the collar when he walked into a locker room as a coach for perhaps the last time.
AL dominating interleague play
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 24, 2005
While building the best record in the major leagues, the Chicago White Sox have thrived in interleague play. And so have the surprising Cleveland Indians and most other American League teams.
A’s Saarloos gives bullpen day off
Starter tosses four-hitter for second career shutout in 5-0 victory over Seattle
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
Kirk Saarloos gave the Oakland Athletics’ tired bullpen a day off, pitching a four-hitter for his second career shutout and leading Oakland over the Seattle Mariners, 5-0, Thursday.
Willis, Marlins blank Braves
Cabrera belts pair of homers in Florida’s 8-0 rout
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
Dontrelle Willis extended one scoreless streak. Miguel Cabrera took care of another. Willis pitched a five-hitter to become the NL’s first 12-game winner, and Cabrera snapped Florida out of an offensive slump by hitting two homers and driving in a career-high six runs, leading the Marlins over the Atlanta Braves, 8-0, Thursday night.
Study shows brain cells respond to celebrities
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
Halle Berry? Jennifer Aniston? Everybody knows them. And now a surprising study finds that even individual cells in your brain act as if they recognize them.
Flashy Nadal falls in second round
Nineteen-year-old Spaniard loses to 69th-ranked Muller; Serena, Sharapova each advance
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
By the end, the joy was gone from Rafael Nadal’s game. All those uppercuts, hops and yells of “Vamos!” he normally displays were replaced by the serious look of someone taking mental notes.
Baylor receives major punishment
Bears will play no nonconference games this season
June 24, 2005
Baylor’s men’s basketball team was banned from playing nonconference games for one season and placed on five years’ probation by the NCAA on Thursday for numerous rules violations found after a former player murdered a teammate in 2003.
Lawrence’s Glass falls in Senior round of 16
June 24, 2005
Lawrence’s Bob Glass lost to Ron Winger, 3-2, in the round of 16 on Thursday at the PGA Senior Northern California Classic at Harvest Park Bowl.
Raiders offense still solid
Squad earns 8-0 rout in Woodbat first round
By Ryan Greene
June 24, 2005
Wood bats, schmood bats. Despite the absence of aluminum sticks, the Lawrence Raiders opened the Al Ice Memorial Woodbat Classic quickly and cleanly, putting away Arkansas City, 8-0, in five innings Thursday night at Hoglund Ballpark.
Hinrich learning on the job
Point guard helping Bulls again earn NBA respect
By Jesse Newell
June 24, 2005
Kirk Hinrich is not one to revel in his successes. Instead, the former Kansas University guard appreciates his resiliency. “I’ve had some bumps and bruises, but you shake them off and learn,” Hinrich said. “That’s what it’s all about.”
Pump patrol
June 24, 2005
The Journal-World has found a gas price as low as $2.06 at Presto Phillips 66, 602 W. Ninth St. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
‘Serious deficiencies’ found at nursing home
By Dave Ranney
June 24, 2005
A Eudora nursing home has been fined $7,000 after state inspectors confirmed reports that a diabetic resident had been taken earlier this month to Lawrence Memorial Hospital in a comatose state.
Three regents say goodbye to board
Former state senator may be in running as replacement
By Terry Rombeck
June 24, 2005
Thursday marked the last meeting for three members of the Kansas Board of Regents, and it appears a former state senator will replace one of them.
Freemasons hope new center will spark membership surge
Lawrence-area Masonic orders leave downtown, focus on recruiting young men
By Mike Belt
June 24, 2005
The Lawrence-area Freemasons have said their last goodbyes to the 94-year-old building that was the Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Lawrence.
City to expand homeless services budget
Funding to fall far short of task force’s $919,000 suggested increase
By Chad Lawhorn
June 24, 2005
The city’s homeless will receive a boost in the city budget next year but not nearly as much as the $919,000 in new money that a city task force had recommended.
Broken car windows greet a dozen drivers
By Jay Senter
June 24, 2005
Shawn Cole climbed into the cab of his pickup with a broom and began sweeping the remnants of his driver’s side window off the upholstery.
River search ends; no missing person reported
By Alicia Henrikson
June 24, 2005
The search for a body in the Kansas River near Eudora ended Thursday.
On the record
June 24, 2005
 
Lawrence Datebook
June 24, 2005
 
Hemenway returns from trip to Asia
KU chancellor signs exchange agreement with Taiwanese university
By Terry Rombeck
June 24, 2005
Chancellor Robert Hemenway has returned from a trip to Asia with a new exchange partner for Kansas University. Hemenway returned Sunday from the 10-day trip, which included stops in China, Taiwan and South Korea.
State’s law firm claiming victory in funding debate
Attorneys list case on Web site as a win
By Scott Rothschild
June 24, 2005
The Kansas Supreme Court has found the school finance system unconstitutional and ordered the Legislature to increase school funding, possibly as much as $850 million.
Lawrence would get $4.6M under new plan
By Sophia Maines
June 24, 2005
The $161 million school finance package approved by the Kansas Senate Thursday would deliver an added $4.6 million to Lawrence schools.
Kline, conservatives take aim at Kansas Supreme Court
By Scott Rothschild
June 24, 2005
Urged on by the state’s top lawyer, some lawmakers are taking aim at the Kansas Supreme Court because of its order in the school finance case.
Court: Cities can seize homes for developers
Connecticut town cites Kansas Speedway in eminent domain case
By Hope Yen - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
Cities may bulldoze people’s homes to make way for shopping malls or other private development, a divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday, giving local governments broad power to seize private property to generate tax revenue.
Lawrence congregation celebrates 150th year
By Joel Mathis
June 24, 2005
It might have been a log cabin or a crude dwelling. No one knows for sure where they first met. But it was June 25, 1855, when the four men and three women who were the original seven members of Lawrence’s First Baptist Church gathered at the call of the Rev. William Hall.
‘Land of Dead’ needs awakening
By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel
June 24, 2005
“We don’t negotiate with terrorists!” The words of the villain, played by Dennis Hopper, in George A. Romero’s “Land of the Dead.” He’s a capitalist-fascist who protects the richest of the rich in a high-rise city tower in a world gone to the zombies.
Use of car bombs surges in Iraq
By Patrick Quinn - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
Thursday’s scene of 38 killed by car bomb attacks over a 12-hour period is becoming more prevalent, based on reports gathered in Baghdad from police, military and hospital officials and tracked by AP’s News Research Center.
Top general disputes claim insurgency in last throes
By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
The top American commander in the Persian Gulf told Congress on Thursday that the Iraqi insurgency has not grown weaker over the past six months, despite a claim by Vice President Dick Cheney that it was in its “last throes.”
U.S. global image tattered; China is more popular
By Will Lester - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
The United States’ popularity in many countries - including longtime allies in Europe - is lagging behind even communist China. The image of the U.S. slipped sharply in 2003, after its invasion of Iraq, and two years later has shown few signs of rebounding either in Western Europe or the Muslim world, an international poll found.
Oil jitters rattle investors
Dow loses 166 points as crude passes $60 a barrel
By Michael J. Martinez - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
Stocks plunged Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrials down 166 points as oil prices briefly moved past the psychologically important $60 per barrel level for the first time.
Sprint wins name game
Overland Park firm, Nextel unveil unified logo
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. said Thursday that Sprint will remain the lead brand name if the companies successfully merge later this year.
Palestinians close to deal on disarming militants
By Ali Daraghmeh - Associated Press Writer
June 24, 2005
Palestinian officials said Thursday they reached a tentative agreement to absorb about 700 gunmen in this West Bank city into the Palestinian security services, pushing forward with a campaign aimed at disarming rogue militants.
White House faults China on N. Korea
Bush administration says Beijing not doing enough to further nuclear talks
By Dafna Linzer - The Washington Post
June 24, 2005
The Bush administration blamed China on Thursday for not doing enough to cajole North Korea back to nuclear talks but gave no indication it is willing to revise its own strategy, which has so far failed to roll back the North’s advancing nuclear program.
Blair says modernizing key to a stronger EU
By Janet Stobart - Los Angeles Times
June 24, 2005
In a speech to the European Parliament, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Thursday that the European Union must modernize or face failure.
Briefly - World
June 24, 2005
¢ U.N. cites Gitmo torture reports, urge inspections ¢ 11 die in ship fire ¢ Canada eyes restrictions for online pharmacies ¢ Death toll in summer flooding surpasses 500
Gates funding could expand to Kansas City, Kan.
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
Funding from the foundation established by Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates could help boost education reform efforts on both sides of the state line in Kansas City.
Lawyer sentenced to probation for voting in Kansas and Missouri
Says he had no political agenda in participating in both states
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
A lawyer has been sentenced to probation for voting in both Missouri and Kansas in four elections in 2000 and 2002.
Neighbors help ailing farmer with harvest
Helping out not uncommon in farm communities
The Associated Press
June 24, 2005
It’s the type of thing that happens often in farm communities, with friends and neighbors pitching in to help out in a time of need. For Bernie Albers, that help came Wednesday when a couple dozen combines converged on his wheat fields to bring in the harvest.
Briefcase
June 24, 2005
¢ Payless pact hints at New York move ¢ Interstate Bakeries to slice sales force ¢ Jobless claims, home sales decline
Commodities
June 24, 2005
 
Briefly - Nation
June 24, 2005
¢ Police, relatives search for three missing boys ¢ Assembly passes ban on cloning of embryos ¢ Ex-Klansman gets 60 years for manslaughter ¢ Privacy groups protest recruiting database ¢ Men in ski caps break into home, steal monkey
Brokaw gives ‘Dateline’ special on war
Kevin McDonough
June 24, 2005
Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw returns to primetime with a special report on the war on terrorism on “Dateline” (7 p.m., NBC). Long in the making, this “Dateline” piece took Brokaw to Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, France and Washington, D.C., to interview political leaders and intelligence analysts to determine the status of the war on terror, the efforts to capture Osama bin Laden and neutralize Al Qaeda, and to prevent future terror attacks by building bridges to the Muslim world.
Best Bets
June 24, 2005
 
Museum can be teaching tool
By Anne Applebaum - The Washington Post
June 24, 2005
According to its director, the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History needs new plumbing, new wiring and better lighting. So desperately does the building require renovation, in fact, that there is talk of shutting the whole place down for a year or two, of bringing in some fresher architecture, even of designing a “museum for the 21st century.”
Open the door
Any discussion of altering the balance of power in Kansas government surely demands a full and open public hearing.
June 24, 2005
It’s always good to see someone learn from his mistakes. Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline apparently learned something from the outcry that followed closed meetings he held earlier this year with selected members of the Kansas State Board of Education.
Embarrassment as an educational tool
George Will - Washington Post Writers Group
June 24, 2005
It is enough to give any observer of American politics intellectual vertigo. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings heads a department that, 10 years ago, many Republicans vowed to abolish in order to limit federal intrusion into a state responsibility. Yet George W. Bush’s administration has increased the department’s budget by 40 percent - more than the Defense budget.
Store needed
June 24, 2005
 
Final authority
June 24, 2005
 
Planning failure
June 24, 2005
 
Wrong for U.N.
June 24, 2005
 
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