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KU baseball defeats MU, 3-2
Jayhawks can win first Big 12 series on Sunday
By Andy Samuelson
April 1, 2006
A two-run home run by Erik Morrison gave KU a 3-2 victory Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark.
Authorities responding to North Lawrence accident
6News staff
April 1, 2006
Local authorities were responding late this morning to an injury accident that occurred near Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence, just north of the Kansas River Bridge.
J-W seeks ‘Couples’ to feature
By Karrey Britt
April 1, 2006
The Journal-World will soon introduce a new feature. We’re calling it “Couples.”
School funding left up in the air
Lawmakers return for wrap-up April 26
By Scott Rothschild
April 1, 2006
The Kansas Legislature adjourned its regular session Friday having failed to reach consensus on the major issue before it: funding public schools.
Sewer rates could go up
Commission unsure how much and if increase is needed
By Chad Lawhorn
April 1, 2006
City commissioners began to caution that a rate increase may be necessary to fix the city’s sewer crisis that is slowing development in the northwest part of the city.
Society Calendar
April 1, 2006
Around and about
April 1, 2006
Scouting news
April 1, 2006
Is it important for people of different faiths to interact?
April 1, 2006
Communication needed to bond as humans and diversity in viewpoints benefits everybody.
Church briefly
April 1, 2006
Democratic tragedy
April 1, 2006
To the editor: In his response to my March 22 letter to the editor, Kevin Groenhagen correctly points out that President Clinton’s hands were bloody when it came to meddling in Iraq; certainly the hundreds of thousands of deaths attributed to the sanctions are testament to that.
Tapes of emergency calls reveal anguish, frustration
By Amy Westfeldt - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
Emergency operators listening to trapped callers’ heartbreaking pleas from the burning World Trade Center repeatedly said help was on the way while they struggled with crashing computers, utter confusion and their own emotions, several hours of 911 calls released Friday show.
Lawrence Datebook
April 1, 2006
Strong quakes kill dozens, destroy villages in Iran
By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
Three strong earthquakes and several aftershocks early Friday reduced villages to rubble in western Iran, killing at least 66 people and injuring about 1,200 others, officials said.
Cards’ Pujols connects three times
April 1, 2006
Albert Pujols would have liked it if Friday’s spring training game against the New York Mets counted in the regular-season stats.
Self likes Florida to win title
By Gary Bedore
April 1, 2006
With zero No. 1 seeds in the field for the first time in 26 years, this year’s Final Four truly is up for grabs.
Teen dreams take stage
Free State High’s variety show highlights acts that were years in the making
By George Diepenbrock
April 1, 2006
For the performers in Free State High School’s variety show, “Encore 2006,” tonight’s final show will be the culmination of months and maybe years of work.
H&R Block corrects own tax mistakes
April 1, 2006
H&R Block Inc. on Friday said that it was restating earnings for 2005 and 2004 to reflect previously reported mistakes on its own income taxes.
Drought, fire may deter killer bees
By Mike Belt
April 1, 2006
The bad news is that it has been a year of drought and raging wildfires.
Wittig, Lake have to give up $53.5M
Westar will get most
The Associated Press
April 1, 2006
Two former Westar Energy executives were ordered to forfeit a total of $53.554 million to the utility they were convicted of looting.
U.S. military deaths drop in March
Iraqi factions instead turning attacks toward one another
By Drew Brown - Knight Ridder Newspapers
April 1, 2006
U.S. military deaths in Iraq during March hit a two-year low, even as religious and ethnic violence between Iraqi factions skyrocketed.
On the record
April 1, 2006
Iran says radar-eluding missile test a success
By Ali Akbar Dareini - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
Iran’s military said Friday it successfully test-fired a missile not detectable by radar that can use multiple warheads to hit several targets simultaneously, a development that raised concerns in the United States and Israel.
Divisions linger as summit concludes
By Jennifer Loven - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
President Bush, closing a three-nation summit Friday, defended requiring secure documents from border-crossing Canadians and pushed Mexico to prevent more of its people from illegally entering America.
Lehning’s triple-double leads K-State to title
The Associated Press
April 1, 2006
Shalee Lehning had no idea she was on the verge of a triple-double in the biggest game and in front of the biggest crowd of her life.
Delphi files to void labor contracts
By Stephen Franklin, Jim Mateja and Rick Popely - Chicago Tribune
April 1, 2006
After months of tough talk, Delphi Corp. on Friday stood by its words, saying it would slash thousand of jobs, close or sell off two-thirds of its U.S. plants and ask a bankruptcy court judge for permission to throw out its union contracts.
Animal bills in governor’s hands
Measures focus on dangerous animals and intentional cruelty
The Associated Press
April 1, 2006
A bill increasing oversight for owners of dangerous creatures and another measure strengthening penalties for intentional cruelty to animals went Friday to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Tuition interest bill goes to governor
By Scott Rothschild
April 1, 2006
Public universities will be able to keep the interest earned on tuition under legislation sent to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Friday.
Army-banned body armor failed Air Force testing
By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
A brand of body armor banned by the Army also failed Air Force tests and some of the vests were recalled, Army officials said Friday in defending their decision to require that soldiers wear only protective gear issued by the military.
FCE and 4-H news
April 1, 2006
Researchers find signs of severe Caribbean coral bleaching, death
By Seth Borenstein - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
A one-two punch of bleaching from record hot water followed by disease has killed ancient and delicate coral in the biggest loss of reefs scientists have ever seen in Caribbean waters.
Nonprofits merge, expand services for disabled
By Mark Fagan
April 1, 2006
Full Citizenship Inc., a provider of job services for people with disabilities, is merging with another Lawrence-based organization with hopes for expanding programs for clients and businesses.
Professors receive right to exhume body in 127-year-old unmarked grave
By Eric Weslander
April 1, 2006
Ideally, it will be an intact skull. “Hopefully, we’ll expose a beautiful face - a skull, that’s what we’re hoping for,” anthropologist Dennis Van Gerven said Friday after a judge approved his request to dig up a 127-year-old grave in Lawrence to determine the identity of the remains inside. “It could be dust … (or) it could be a very well-preserved skeleton.”
Young and old treated to reception, concert
School celebrates generations with Grandparents Day, tales of then and now
April 1, 2006
Students at Prairie Park School had special guests in class on Friday.
Higher ed, higher calling
Students tread broad spiritual paths at schools with church ties
By Terry Rombeck
April 1, 2006
Emilee Merry came to Baker University as a member of the United Methodist Church, which has an affiliation with the university. She’ll leave in May as a Methodist.
MU pitcher nearly unhittable
Tigers’ Culp shuts down Jayhawks in CG win
By Jesse Newell
April 1, 2006
Missouri’s Nathan Culp might not have the name, but he sure brought the game Friday night against Kansas University’s baseball squad.
Listmaker gets a read on famous
By Glenn Adams - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
Gregg Allman acknowledges that he doesn’t read as much as he should. But when a friend gave him a copy of “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” the rocker couldn’t put it down.
Watch group members take pride in protecting their neighborhoods
By Mariam Fam - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
As the sun goes down and most Baghdad residents take refuge in their homes, Maamoun Abdul Wahab takes to the streets - a pistol tucked in his clothes.
Bill requiring ‘move over’ goes to governor
April 1, 2006
Motorists soon could be breaking the law if they don’t move over when they see an emergency vehicle or road work crew parked on the shoulder of a four-lane highway. A bill to that effect cleared the Legislature on Friday and was sent to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Sebelius to consider sex-signs bill
April 1, 2006
Legislation banning signs and other outdoor advertising for a sexually oriented business within a mile of any highway or interstate is on its way to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Biofuel-powered truck to be on display today
April 1, 2006
A fire truck that runs on biofuel - cashews, corn, pumpkin seeds, you name it - is scheduled to be on display today in Lawrence.
Carroll set to arrive in Germany today
April 1, 2006
Jill Carroll, described as “emotionally fragile,” went reluctantly to Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone - the place her captors had warned her was infiltrated with insurgents - and spent Friday in seclusion, recovering from 82 days of captivity.
Car explosion kills Palestinian militant
April 1, 2006
A Palestinian militant with ties to Hamas was killed in a car bomb Friday, unleashing factional unrest that left three others dead and 35 wounded, in the first direct threat to the Islamic group’s new government.
Survivors recount capsizing of ship
April 1, 2006
Some crowded the dance floor on the upper deck while others dined on the deck below when the cruise boat, the Al-Dana, began a sharp turn and suddenly swayed.
Campaign aims to boost nation’s image
April 1, 2006
Denmark will launch a “massive” campaign to improve its global image, which was tattered after a Danish newspaper published caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, the prime minister said Friday.
Bomb kills one
April 1, 2006
A bomb hidden in a garbage can exploded near an Istanbul bus stop Friday, killing a street vendor and injuring 13 people, officials said.
Soyuz capsule docks with space station
April 1, 2006
A Soyuz capsule docked with the international space station today, bringing Brazil’s first astronaut, a new Russian-American crew and a fresh load of supplies, equipment and experiments.
Chirac offers compromises on jobs law
By Christine Ollivier - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
President Jacques Chirac offered to soften a labor law that makes it easier to fire young workers, but the student and labor leaders who have organized nationwide strikes rejected his compromise Friday and repeated calls for the measure’s repeal.
Royals blast Backe in victory over Astros
The Associated Press
April 1, 2006
Despite a shaky spring, Brandon Backe is confident he can fill his significant role in the Houston Astros’ rotation.
Fans, prepare for slogfest
Tigers, Bruins concentrate on defense foremost
By Eddie Pells - Associated Press National Writer
April 1, 2006
Baby blue is their color. Black and blue is their attitude. At some point early in coach Ben Howland’s tenure on the West Coast, the UCLA Bruins woke up and realized they looked more like bruisers than a bunch of SoCal softies.
Oklahoma St. up next as KU tries to recover
J-W Staff Reports
April 1, 2006
After two gut-wrenching losses last weekend at Texas A&M, Kansas University’s softball team will try to bounce back in Big 12 Conference competition this weekend at Arrocha Ballpark.
Victories all around for Lions, Firebirds
J-W Staff Reports
April 1, 2006
Robby Price pitched a three-hit shutout, and Brett Lisher delivered a two-run single in a six-run first inning as Free State blanked Springfield (Mo.) Kickapoo, 6-0, on Friday in high school baseball.
NCAA tourney has room for more
Sixty-five teams not enough in today’s era of competitive balance in college basketball
By Skip Myslenski - Chicago Tribune
April 1, 2006
He is not calling for a revolution or even suggesting major surgery. He is not asking for an all-comers free skate or even proposing a major increase in the number of participants. But Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim does want the NCAA Tournament field expanded.
Williams AP national coach of year
Self fourth in voting; Duke’s Redick tapped top player
April 1, 2006
North Carolina and Duke can get along. Roy Williams, the coach of the Tar Heels, and J.J. Redick, the star guard of the Blue Devils, had good things to say about each other Friday when they received awards from the Associated Press as the national coach and player of the year.
Slipper time
Cinderella Geo. Mason set to battle red-hot UF
By Tom Withers - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 1, 2006
Before the madness began, before the world came calling to their campus, hardly anyone outside of Fairfax, Va., knew anything about George Mason’s Patriots.
Keegan: Top 10 awaits Kansas
By Tom Keegan
April 1, 2006
Among the 20 starters for the Final Four teams, just six are seniors, and one is a junior. Nine sophomores and four freshmen start for Final Four teams.
New trial ordered in sexual predator case
By Eric Weslander
April 1, 2006
The Kansas Court of Appeals on Friday ordered a new trial for a man who complained he was being held illegally in the state’s sexual predator treatment program at Larned State Hospital.
Search for student to include landfills
April 1, 2006
Authorities planned to search two Pennsylvania landfills today for a missing college student after his blood was found in and around a trash bin outside his dormitory.
Students stage new immigration protests
April 1, 2006
Thousands of students protesting tough immigration bills being debated in Congress marched Friday in California, Texas, Nevada and other states. Most demonstrations were peaceful, but there was a stabbing during a protest in Virginia.
Key Harris staffers leaving campaign
April 1, 2006
The last of U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris’ key staffers appear ready to abandon her campaign for the U.S. Senate in a wave of resignations expected to start this weekend.
New Medicare phase brings new worries
April 1, 2006
A safeguard designed to ease elderly patients’ transition into the Medicare drug program ended Friday, and that means some people will find they have to pay for their medicine out-of-pocket.
Former DeLay aide pleads guilty in lobbyist probe
Rudy agrees to help federal investigators
By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
A former top aide to Rep. Tom DeLay pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy and promised to help with an investigation of bribery and lobbying fraud that already has netted three convictions and sparked calls for ethics reform in Congress.
Human smuggling trade booming across nation
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
Federal prosecutors say smugglers facing stiff penalties if caught transporting drugs are increasingly turning to still-lucrative cargo that is less likely to lead to their capture or result in punishment that’s as severe: illegal immigrants.
People in the news
April 1, 2006
Not a couple, but still friends: LeBlanc files for divorce
‘Mr. Wuhl’ puts spin on history
April 1, 2006
Can a history seminar be funny? Entertaining? Filmed before real students in an NYU classroom, “Assume the Position With Mr. Wuhl” (9 p.m. today, HBO) offers a light take on American history while imparting the lesson that what we believe to be fact is often shaped by prevailing popular culture.
Nixon adviser: Censure president
By Craig Gilbert - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 1, 2006
In his first appearance before Congress since the Watergate hearings of the 1970s, former White House Counsel John Dean drew a parallel between President Bush and the man Dean once worked for, Richard M. Nixon, saying, “We have entered a period where a president is pushing the envelope (and) is actually defying the Congress.”
Mumps reported in county
By Mike Belt
April 1, 2006
It appears the mumps have struck in Douglas County.
Retired detective to speak on legalizing drugs
April 1, 2006
A former undercover narcotics officer will speak in Lawrence this weekend about why he thinks the war on drugs should end.
Two arrested in robbery of pizza delivery driver
April 1, 2006
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in mid-December in southern Lawrence.
Lawmakers pass $11.7 billion budget
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
An $11.7 billion budget went Friday to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, but legislators haven’t determined how much they want to cut taxes or how many additional dollars they’ll pour into public schools.
House clears bill allowing abortion teaching in schools
By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
High school students could get a more graphic explanation about abortion procedures, including whether a fetus would feel any pain during the procedure, under a bill that passed the House.
Club news
April 1, 2006
Military news
April 1, 2006
Ad coalition wants to limit drug ad warnings
April 1, 2006
Saying “less is more,” a coalition of advertising and public relations groups wants to strip most of the warnings from prescription drug ads aimed at consumers.
Eight Gambino family members plead guilty
April 1, 2006
Eight members and associates of the Gambino organized crime family, including an acting underboss, have pleaded guilty to racketeering charges, authorities said Friday.
U.S. Mint settles sex-bias case for $9M
April 1, 2006
The U.S. Mint agreed Friday to pay $9 million to female workers at its Denver plant who alleged their bosses demanded sex in exchange for promotions, harassed them and retaliated when they complained.
Injuries prompt recall of magnetic toy sets
April 1, 2006
One child died and four others suffered serious injuries after swallowing tiny magnets found in building sets sold nationwide, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said this week in announcing a recall of 3.8 million of the toy kits.
Board to ask county to take over museum
The Associated Press
April 1, 2006
With Sedgwick County bailing out Old Cowtown again, the museum board plans to ask that it take over the struggling living history museum within the next 30 days.
High oil prices may trigger slowdown
By Brad Foss - Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
Oil prices appear headed back toward $70 a barrel, economists say.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
April 1, 2006
From the Lawrence Daily World for April 1, 1906: “The roads in Douglas County just now are about the most eloquent sermon that can be preached on the need of good roads. Mud has been hub deep in many places for a week or longer and much needs to be done to help farmers get to and from town.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
April 1, 2006
The local swimming pool committee appointed by the board of education and city commission recommended that the board and city combine to construct a public indoor-outdoor pool at Lawrence High.
Old Home Town- 25 years ago
April 1, 2006
The city commission was to delay for four more weeks the hiring of a consultant to produce a storm water drainage plan.
Signs not enough
April 1, 2006
To the editor: The county commissioners’ suggestion of “signage” as a way to make County Road 1 safe is ludicrous.
Unfair restriction
April 1, 2006
To the editor: In regard to the March 23 business page article, “Kansas meat packer seeks OK to test,” about testing for mad cow disease: Did the large meat packing industry lobby the agriculture department to not allow Creekstone Farms Premium Beef to test for the disease?
Change at heart of immigration fears
Leonard Pitts Jr.
April 1, 2006
By chance, I happened to be in Los Angeles last week on the day of the big immigration rally. Half a million people marching against a proposed federal crackdown on illegal aliens. Somehow, I managed not to see any of it.
Internal obstacles
A KU speaker reminds us of the importance of taking a positive approach to life’s challenges.
April 1, 2006
Former U.S. congressman and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Jack Kemp was the speaker this past week for the Vickers Memorial Lecture Series at Kansas University.
Horoscopes
Jacqueline Bigar
April 1, 2006
Simons: Contract extension would aid Mangino’s recruiting efforts
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
April 1, 2006
There’s been a lot of news in recent days about university coaches, some being terminated and some getting new jobs in and out of the Big 12 Conference. Kansas State has new football and basketball coaches. Missouri has a new basketball coach. Oklahoma State may or may not have a new basketball coach depending on the status of long-time basketball coach Eddie Sutton. Iowa State has a new basketball coach, Colorado has a new football coach, and Oklahoma will have a new basketball coach.
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