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Gatlin’s team breaks Relays record
Eleven records fall in final day of Relays
By Andy Samuelson
05:47 p.m., April 20, 2006 Updated 05:34 p.m.
In the end it didn’t come down to Maurice Greene and Justin Gatlin. Although both sprinters put on quite a show for the second largest crowd of 26,211 in the 79-year history of the Kansas Relays. But it was Gatlin’s Sprint Capitol team, much like their coach Trevor Graham boldly proclaimed earlier in the week, that received its greatest test from the clock.
Chat with Lawrence City Commissioner Boog Highberger
April 20, 2006
Commissioner Highberger responds to questions about the 6Wak case, the South Lawrence Trafficway, and recent personnel changes in the city administration.
Kansas Supreme Court justice steps down from school case
By Scott Rothschild
April 20, 2006
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lawton Nuss today stepped down from further proceedings in the school finance case after it was revealed that he spoke with two lawmakers about the pending litigation.
Latest KU home building project on the move
World Online staff
April 20, 2006
With the help of a crane, 20 Kansas University architecture and design students were this morning moving their latest creation - a unique modular home - from an east Lawrence warehouse to a Kansas City, Kan., neighborhood.
Earth Day fashion show, auction tonight
J-W Staff
April 20, 2006
The Earth Day Fashion Show and Silent Auction will be held tonight at Liberty Hall, 644 Mass.
City calls special executive session
Wal-Mart settlement suspected topic of discussion
J-W Staff
April 20, 2006
Lawrence city commissioners have scheduled a special meeting for 11 a.m. today to go into executive session.
Leavenworth County considered for National Bio-Defense Facility
About 400 scientists would be employed in 500,000-square-foot facility
John Taylor, Lansing Current editor
April 20, 2006
Leavenworth County is being touted as a potential site for a National Bio-Defense Facility.
Temperatures climbing into the 70s
By Dave Toplikar
April 20, 2006
Another sunny, spring day is in store for Lawrence, says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist.
KU baseball keeps focus in rout
By Jesse Newell
April 20, 2006
It’s not that Kansas’ Gus Milner doesn’t like baseball blowouts. He just realizes they’re sometimes hard to finish.
Career Day features prisoners
Inmates hope description of prison keeps students out
By Eric Weslander
April 20, 2006
“Methamphetamine dealer” was one of the jobs students had the chance to explore Wednesday at a career fair at Eudora High School.
Hudson too tough for Mets
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
The big question in the NL East early this season is whether Atlanta still has enough pitching to hold off the New York Mets.
Seabury soccer falls
April 20, 2006
Lawrence Seabury Academy suffered a 6-0 soccer setback Wednesday to Kansas City Lutheran at the Youth Sports Inc. fields. The Seahawks (0-3) will play host today to Flint Hills Christian at YSI.
Intervening on behalf of abandoned animals depends on situation
By Bruce Chladny
April 20, 2006
Spring brings new life to our landscapes: fresh flowers, green leaves and baby animals of all sorts. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to find young birds, rabbits and squirrels on their own, seemingly left to protect themselves from the evils of nature. But sometimes it is not safe to assume that these creatures are frail and alone. Here is what you need to know and what you can do when you find an abandoned animal in your area.
Our town sports
April 20, 2006
People in the news
April 20, 2006
¢ Jackson recording new album ¢ Tabloid issues apology ¢ Kennedy on ‘Daily Show’
Correction
April 20, 2006
A list of Haskell Indian Nations University students selected to the Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference scholar-athlete team was inaccurate in Wednesday’s Journal-World.
LHS duo honored again
By Scott Tittrington
April 20, 2006
Nolan Kellerman and Scott Penny played their final downs of football last November when Lawrence High fell out of the Class 6A state playoff picture.
Top stopper
KU’s Don Czyz turned himself from marginal to magnificent - one of the top closers in the country
April 20, 2006
Don Czyz is making an inspired run toward Kansas University baseball history.
Battle has football past, but career on track
By Gary Bedore
April 20, 2006
On crisp, fall Saturdays when Kansas University’s football team takes the field, Sheldon Battle gets the urge to put on the pads and hit somebody.
Patrol seeks fuel deals
April 20, 2006
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.76 at Phillips 66 at Ninth and Indiana streets. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Is your money secure?
Don’t bank on protection: There are limits
By Michelle Singletary
April 20, 2006
If you have amassed a significant amount of money and it’s in an institution insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, do you really know how much of it is protected?
Settlemier’s slam lifts Jayhawks
By Chuck Woodling
April 20, 2006
Serena Settlemier very well may be softball’s Queen of the Salami. Nobody really knows.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
April 20, 2006
For Thursday, April 20
Garb for the globe
Fashion show has designs on saving the planet
By Terry Rombeck
April 20, 2006
Loni Hosking would like to sell you her recycled rubber bra.
Keegan: Mile’s ahead of rest
By Tom Keegan
April 20, 2006
At last check, Kansas Relays meet director tireless Tim “Dream” Weaver had lined up approximately six billion Olympians and advised spectators to bring roughly two million rolls of film to capture shots of the stars.
Democrat Boyda says Iraq war was mistake, announces House seat rematch
By Scott Rothschild
April 20, 2006
Democrat Nancy Boyda said Wednesday that she had figured out how to beat U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, a five-term Republican incumbent.
As cemetery fell into disarray, state officials waited to act
By Joel Mathis
April 20, 2006
Kansas officials waited four years to take action after owners of a Lawrence cemetery broke the law by failing to file financial disclosure forms that could have revealed widespread problems.
Schilling chills Rays, wins fourth
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
Curt Schilling opened a season with four straight winning starts for the first time in his career.
Into the desert
Phoenix kicks off stretch of races that will make or break seasons
By David Poole - Knight Ridder Newspapers
April 20, 2006
When the Nextel Cup Series returns to action Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway, its teams begin a stretch of 13 points races in 14 weeks.
Reeling Royals shut out by Sox
Cheap single ends no-no bid, but Chicago rolls, 4-0
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
Javier Vazquez watched the ball roll down the third-base line, his bid for a no-hitter riding on where it ended up. Third baseman Joe Crede had no play, either. He was too far back.
Commentary: On hair affair, Gamble’s the expert
By Rick Morrissey - Chicago Tribune
April 20, 2006
“Disappointed” doesn’t begin to describe my feelings about having to deliver the following sad news: Oscar Gamble believes it’s OK for teams to have regulations about grooming.
Greinke takes first step back
Royals hurler reports to extended spring training
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke, who left the team in spring training to go home where reports say he was seeing a sports psychologist, has reported to the team’s extended spring training in Surprise, Ariz.
KU hoops eyes series with B.C.
By Gary Bedore
April 20, 2006
Boston College and Kansas are expected to begin a home-and-home series in men’s basketball next season at Allen Fieldhouse.
Man convicted in 2 Great Bend deaths
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
A Lyons man was convicted Wednesday of capital murder for helping to kill a Great Bend couple because he feared one of the victims might tell police about a previous crime.
On the record
April 20, 2006
Lawrence datebook
April 20, 2006
Author: ID backers aim to be in all aspects of life
By Ron Knox
April 20, 2006
Intelligent design proponents plan to drive a wedge into all aspects of cultural and academic life, a prominent philosophy professor and ID proponent said Wednesday.
Farmers oppose approved subdivision regulations
By Mike Belt
April 20, 2006
Building rural subdivisions away from the outskirts of Lawrence’s city limits is getting a big thumbs down by a few county residents and organizations speaking out on the issue.
City commissioner to chat online today
April 20, 2006
Lawrence City Commissioner Boog Highberger will take part in an online chat this afternoon on the Journal-World’s Web site.
Mailboxes on rural roads may be removed
J-W Staff Reports
April 20, 2006
County and township residents may have their roadside mailboxes removed if the boxes pose a real danger to passing traffic, the Douglas County Commission and county staff said Wednesday.
Linwood resident dies in motorcycle accident
J-W Staff Reports
April 20, 2006
A Eudora High School graduate died early Wednesday when he crashed his motorcycle near Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Counties to receive free mumps vaccines
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
State health officials will make 10,000 doses of mumps vaccine available at no cost to local health departments in counties where mumps cases have been reported.
Kline: Appeal likely on juvenile sex ruling
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
April 20, 2006
An appeal of a federal judge’s order against requiring physicians and other professionals in Kansas to report consensual sex among teenagers is highly likely, Atty. Gen. Phill Kline said Wednesday.
Prairie Patches owner wins awards
J-W Staff Reports
April 20, 2006
Cinda Garrison, Prairie Patches owner and floral designer, and Laurel Fisher, shop designer, recently attended the Kansas State Florists’ Association Spring Show. The theme was “Becoming A Wedding Expert.”
Lawrencian named foundation director
J-W Staff Reports
April 20, 2006
A Lawrence resident is the new executive director for KSHS Inc., a private, not-for-profit foundation that provides financing for the Kansas State Historical Society in Topeka.
Commodities
April 20, 2006
Former KU chancellor joins REIT board
By Mark Fagan
April 20, 2006
A former Kansas University chancellor is adding to his leadership responsibilities.
Daily ticker
April 20, 2006
Electoral review confirms new premier
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
A top Italian court has confirmed the slim electoral victory of Romano Prodi in the lower house of parliament, prompting the center-left leader to proclaim anew that he had won the overall election.
Snowstorm closes highways on Plains
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
A powerful spring storm swept through the northwestern Plains on Wednesday, dumping up to 2 feet of snow that closed major highways, cut power to hundreds and was blamed for at least four deaths.
Suspicious device shuts down airport
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
Officials shut down all security checkpoints at the nation’s busiest airport for about two hours after a “suspicious image” was detected in a screening machine.
84-year-old hits $10 million jackpot
The Associated Press
April 20, 2006
Josephine Crawford just got lucky. The 84-year-old widow hit a $10 million jackpot - the biggest in the history of casino gambling in Atlantic City.
Decrease in deaths largest in 70 years
By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer
April 20, 2006
In what appears to be an amazing success for American medicine, preliminary government figures released Wednesday showed that the annual number of deaths in the U.S. dropped by nearly 50,000 in 2004 - the biggest decline in nearly 70 years.
Iraqis to try again to open parliament, form government
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra - Associated Press Writer
April 20, 2006
Under U.S. pressure, Iraqi leaders decided Wednesday to convene parliament in a bid to jump-start formation of a new unity government, stalled for months over the choice of a prime minister.
Fossil find suggests snakes evolved on land, not sea
By Malcolm Ritter - Associated Press Writer
April 20, 2006
A fossil find in Argentina has revealed a two-legged creature that’s the most primitive snake known, a discovery that promises to fire up the scientific debate about whether snakes evolved on land or in the sea.
Report: Big-box stores best for budget
Giant retailers add most new tax dollars, but critics point to flaws
By Chad Lawhorn
April 20, 2006
Wal-Mart to the rescue? City commissioners weren’t quite ready to buy that idea on Wednesday, but a long-awaited report that measures what types of developments do the best at paying for themselves found that big-box retailers like Wal-Mart did the most to add new tax dollars to the city’s budget.
Adam Arkin rises through the ranks
By Kevin McDonough
April 20, 2006
Adam Arkin guest stars on “Commander in Chief” (9 p.m., ABC) as Carl Brantley, Mac’s choice for attorney general. Nothing comes easily for the first female president, particularly when House Speaker Nathan Templeton (Donald Sutherland) has his way. Brantley faces a cold reception in Congress and takes a beating for being “soft on crime.”
‘Idol’ gives established stars big boost
By Sandy Cohen - Associated Press Writer
April 20, 2006
It turns unknowns into icons overnight - but “American Idol” isn’t just for aspiring singers.
Company in trouble in other states
By Joel Mathis
April 20, 2006
The Houston company accused of looting maintenance funds at Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery has run into trouble in at least a half-dozen states.
Karl Rove gives up role, press secretary resigns in White House shake-up
By Terence Hunt - Associated Press writer
April 20, 2006
White House political mastermind Karl Rove surrendered a key policy role Wednesday and press secretary Scott McClellan resigned in an escalation of a Bush administration shake-up driven by Republican anxieties.
Muslim students battle prejudice
‘I’ve never done anything to anybody’
By Sophia Maines
April 20, 2006
It was just two days ago that Kansas University student Bazigha Tufail was taunted for being Muslim.
Good container gardens more than pot luck
By Jennifer Oldridge
April 20, 2006
There’s almost nothing better in the spring than sitting down with a few bags of potting soil, some time-release fertilizer, a slew of pots and a bounty of colorful plants to create a container garden.
Many pioneers also flouted law
By Eduardo Moises Penalver - Special to The Washington Post
April 20, 2006
A number of the politicians calling for the criminalization of illegal immigrants may not be aware that they and a good many of their constituents could themselves be direct descendants of people who did some illegal migrating of their own many years ago. Much of the territory of the United States was settled by people - hundreds of thousands of them - who disregarded the law by squatting on public lands.
Colo. Democrats need focus
By George Will
April 20, 2006
Rick O’Donnell looks 25 but is 35 - old enough to know better. Nevertheless, he is running for Congress as a Republican in a daunting year.
Old home town - 100 years ago today
April 20, 2006
From the Lawrence Weekly World for April 20, 1906: “The cornerstone of the $3 million office structure for members of the U.S. House was laid April 14 in the presence of a distinguished audience, including some from Kansas and Lawrence.”
Old home town - 25 years ago today
April 20, 2006
Student fee hikes and aid cutbacks could trim Kansas University enrollment, officials warned. The Kansas Board of Regents had approved 22 percent fee hikes for the coming fall and there was evidence that some federal supplies of student loan money were shrinking. Acting Chancellor Del Shankel said the combination could prove quite costly to KU.
Provost praise
April 20, 2006
To the editor: I would like to jump on the band wagon started by former Dean Mike Hoeflich thanking and admiring Provost David Shulenburger and his wife for the many years of service to Kansas University and the state of Kansas
Congress slackers
April 20, 2006
To the editor: This is about a lack of leadership, laxity and ineptitude on the part of the U.S. Congress last Friday as both parties failed to “come together” on a comprehensive immigration bill.
Healthy eating
April 20, 2006
To the editor: Regarding the proposed ban on junk food in schools: Our concern about the quality of food being not only allowed, but served and promoted in the public schools was THE reason our family initially considered home schooling our children.
Sex ed concern
April 20, 2006
To the editor: An important question that is repeatedly asked by the Kansas Board of Education concerning the topic of sex education in public schools has me concerned.
Street names
April 20, 2006
To the editor: I enjoyed reading Mr. Brewer’s remarks in Friday’s paper about using state names for streets.
Are we ready for new energy sources?
By Anne Applebaum - The Washington Post
April 20, 2006
To my eye, they are lovely: Graceful, delicate, white against green grass and a blue sky. Last summer my children and I stopped specially to watch a group of them, wheels turning in the breeze.
Sad situation
Kansans have a duty to monitor and demand a high standard of care in nursing homes around the state.
J-W Editorials
April 20, 2006
It’s probably no surprise that the owners of Lake View Manor nursing home in Lawrence will fight a state and federal order that would terminate the home’s Medicaid payments and force its closure.
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