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August 17, 2006
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Journal-World, school officials discuss bike regulations, KU students deal with park and ride, and moderates take aim at two conservative school board members.
Car-train collision sends one to hospital
World Online staff
06:37 a.m., August 17, 2006 Updated 11:36 a.m.
An Edwardsville woman was transported to the hospital this morning after a collision involving an Amtrak train.
Historical play explores John Brown’s motives
By Terry Rombeck
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D1
Kerry Altenbernd always saw theatrical portrayals of John Brown - the ones where the abolitionist is a larger-than-life character with a booming voice - and didn’t think they painted a complete picture.
Theater to showcase area playwrights’ work
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D2
Lawrence playwrights will be in the spotlight starting Friday as EMU Theatre and Lawrence Community Theatre host the “Citywide Festival of Playwrights.”
City’s ACT scores beat national average
By Dave Ranney
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A1
In Lawrence as in Lake Wobegon, the children are above average. Their ACT scores say so.
Former Paraguayan dictator dies
J-W Wire Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
Longtime Paraguayan dictator Alfredo Stroessner, who was the longest-ruling leader in the Western Hemisphere until he was ousted from power in 1989, died Wednesday in Brasilia at age 93 from complications related to pneumonia.
Our town sports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C7
Electronics drive college spending
By Mark Fagan
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A8
Flat screen TVs, iPods, laptop computers and other electronics are powering a surge in spending for students returning to college.
Rice sees path to lasting peace in Mideast
By Condoleezza Rice, U.S. Secretary of State - Special to The Washington Post
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B6
For the past month the United States has worked urgently to end the violence that Hezbollah and its sponsors have imposed on the people of Lebanon and Israel. At the same time, we have insisted that a truly effective cease-fire requires a decisive change from the status quo that produced this war. Last Friday we took an important step toward that goal with the unanimous passage of U.N. Resolution 1701. Now the difficult, critical task of implementation begins.
Classical band to play Merrie Melodies tunes
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D2
Fireworks, hailed as the “hottest new classical band in New York,” will perform “Cartoon” next month at the Lied Center.
Falkenstien won’t go quietly into retirement
By Gary Bedore
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C1
Max Falkenstien’s “retirement” will be an active one. The longtime Kansas University football and basketball announcer, who completed 60 years of broadcasting KU athletics last spring, will continue to have a presence on the radio network while also performing duties for the athletic department as KU’s new “special assistant to the athletic director” during the 2006-07 school year.
University to stand by center, despite grant loss
By Sophia Maines
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
Kansas University will continue to fund the Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis, though the National Science Foundation is withdrawing its grant money because of the center’s inadequate performance.
Smiling faces return for first day of school
Construction may disrupt routines
By George Diepenbrock
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A1
Rise and shine. No more lazy summer days spent splashing around the pool. Lawrence first- through seventh-graders and high school sophomores returned to classrooms Wednesday morning, ending the summer hiatus.
Clinton Lake plan meets disapproval
Many residents don’t want development
By George Diepenbrock
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A1
Not on our lake you won’t. Having spent $100,000 on a consultant’s report touting the development potential of Clinton and other Kansas lakes, state officials came to Lawrence on Wednesday to talk about their study.
City seeks to silence train horns
If approved, request would make North Lawrence quieter overnight
By Chad Lawhorn
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
A plan to win federal approval for trains to travel through North Lawrence without sounding their horns during the evening and early morning is chugging along.
LMH eyes adding medical building to campus
Plan would put more doctors near hospital
By Chad Lawhorn
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
Planning and fundraising for a nearly $50 million expansion to Lawrence Memorial Hospital is going well, but hospital leaders already are looking at options for a new building project that would add more doctors to the LMH campus.
KU to get $6 million - of needed $230 million - for repairs
By Scott Rothschild
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A1
State lawmakers released $15 million for repairs at public universities, but higher education officials said Wednesday that’s not enough to make a dent in the massive amount of needed work.
Mayor touts sales tax to merchants
Downtown Lawrence Inc. members voice concerns about Amyx’s proposal
By Chad Lawhorn
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
Mayor Mike Amyx hasn’t given up on the idea of a new 1-cent sales tax to pay for infrastructure and property tax relief.
‘Superbug’ spread raising alarm
By Denise Gellene - The Los Angeles Times
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A3
Deadly drug-resistant staph infections - rarely seen in patients a decade ago - have now become the leading type of skin infections treated in emergency rooms, scientists reported Wednesday.
Contest offers couples chance to wed at state fair
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B2
Hurry, hurry, hurry! Step right up, folks - to the altar.
Topeka online sex sting nets 7 arrests
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B2
A three-day sting operation focusing on Internet chatrooms netted seven arrests of men trying to meet underage girls for sex, authorities said.
Running track closed briefly for maintenance
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B2
The running track at Lawrence High School was closed during part of Wednesday as part of its summer maintenance schedule, a school official said.
County commission approves replatting
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B2
A replatting of the Quantrill Acres subdivision east of Pleasant Grove was approved Wednesday night by the Douglas County Commission.
On the record
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B2
Lawrence datebook
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B2
Convocation brings in KU school year
By Ron Knox
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B3
Nervous. Anxious. Classes mere hours away.
Homicide ruling unlikely in burn case
By Eric Weslander
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B3
It’s unlikely that the death of an Olathe woman found in a burned-out car at Clinton Lake will be ruled a homicide, coroner Erik Mitchell said Wednesday.
Dole Institute names fellows for fall semester
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
Former U.S. Senate staffers Scott Richardson and Ed Quick will be fellows at Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics for the fall term.
Topekan withdraws rezoning request
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
A rezoning request that stirred controversy because it would have cleared the way for a new business in a neighborhood here has been withdrawn.
Autopsy in train death could take weeks
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
It could take six to eight weeks for an autopsy to be finished for Jeannie NewMoon, the Lawrence resident who was struck and killed by a train this weekend in North Lawrence.
Patrol seeks fuel deals
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.78 at Citgo, Ninth and Iowa.
A major opportunity
Ex-Eagle Bend pro aims to play to Sunday
By Seth Jones - Special to the Journal-World
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C1
Jim Kane hopes he didn’t pick the wrong Sunday to be in harmony with his golf swing.
PGA has familiar feel to it
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C1
The longest course for a major. A flap over the Ryder Cup. Tiger Woods hitting his stride.
Rookie Sharp wants to play
Mangino: Freshman RB likely won’t red-shirt
By Gary Bedore
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C1
Given a choice, Jake Sharp would rather play in games than wear a red shirt his freshman year at Kansas University.
Keegan: Fall nears; Kish picks up pace
By Tom Keegan
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C1
No need to check the calendar to remember September is two weeks away. Just listen to Bernie Kish talk. He’s up to a million words a minute from his normal 750,000, which means college football season nearly is upon us.
Suspect held in JonBenet Ramsey slaying
Ex-teacher arrested in decade-old case
By Catherine Tsai - Associated Press Writer
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A1
A former schoolteacher was arrested Wednesday in Thailand in the slaying of 6-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey - a surprise breakthrough in a lurid, decade-old murder mystery that had cast a cloud of suspicion over her parents.
Flood toll above 600, expected to rise
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
Flooding from 11 days of heavy rain has killed at least 626 people across Ethiopia, and authorities Wednesday braced for a rising death toll as overwhelmed rescuers struggled to locate missing villagers.
Alleged al-Qaida sanctuaries raided
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
U.S. and Afghan forces raided compounds suspected of being al-Qaida sanctuaries in southeastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, seizing weapons and explosives and arresting eight people, the U.S. military said.
Tests show girl died of bird flu
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
A 9-year-old girl died of bird flu earlier this week, raising the number of Indonesians killed by the H5N1 virus to 45, a senior health official said today.
Judge extends custody of jetliner plot suspects
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
A district judge granted a request by British investigators to keep 23 suspects arrested in an alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic jetliners in custody for another week without filing charges.
Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
The Israeli army began handing over positions to the U.N. early today, stepping up its withdrawal from southern Lebanon after the Lebanese government agreed to deploy troops near Israel’s border for the first time in 40 years.
Mexican drug kingpin captured on deep-sea fishing trip
By Michael J. Sniffen - Associated Press Writer
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A6
The Coast Guard caught Mexican drug lord Francisco Javier Arellano Felix deep-sea fishing off Mexico, decapitating a murderous cartel that dug smuggling tunnels under the U.S. border, officials said Wednesday.
Bankruptcy granted in nightclub fire case
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A3
A court has accepted a bankruptcy petition from the owners of a West Warwick nightclub where 100 people died in a 2003 fire, freeing them from potential civil liability, their attorney said.
Cancer-stricken teen wins medical battle
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A3
A 16-year-old cancer patient’s legal fight ended in victory Wednesday in Accomac when his family’s attorneys and social services officials reached an agreement that would allow him to forgo chemotherapy.
Illegal immigrant seeks sanctuary inside church
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A3
A single-mother immigration activist has invoked the ancient principle of sanctuary by taking refuge in a Chicago church rather than submit to deportation to Mexico.
Teacher quality mandate remains big challenge for states
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A3
Having missed one deadline already, states still face an enormous challenge in putting qualified teachers in all major classes, a federal review says.
Pacifica Quartet coming to Lawrence
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D2
The Pacifica Quartet, a group with a strong classical foundation and one of contemporary music’s most ardent advocates, will perform at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Lied Center.
Claustrophobic passenger triggers airline emergency
By Brooke Donald - Associated Press Writer
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A3
Two fighter jets were scrambled Wednesday to escort a London-to-Washington flight to an emergency landing in Boston after a disturbance in which passengers said a woman in a jogging suit paced up and down the aisle, peppering her incoherent mutterings with the word “Pakistan.”
Library announces musical event
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D2
Two Lawrence musicians will offer an introduction to Indian music during a session Tuesday.
Homeowners can tackle unsightly webbing
By Bruce Chladny
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D1
Most gardeners are familiar with spider webs, which are ornately designed and sticky enough to capture most unsuspecting insects. However, one group of webs commonly seen this time of year is nowhere near as sightly and hardly functional when it comes to catching a six-legged meal. The protective webbing of fall webworms can be found in many trees lining city streets and country roads. The recent and sudden appearance of these webs gives the impression that an overnight infestation has occurred. In fact, worms have been actively feeding and spinning for the past four to five weeks and are just now starting to mature. Here is what you need to know about fall web worms and what can be done to untangle their massive webs of defoliation.
Teacher’s garden yields own lessons
Variety of flowers, plants, features create storybook near Alvamar fairway
By Jennifer Oldridge
August 17, 2006 in print edition on D1
The bank sign clock reads 104 degrees as I drive to Ginny and Bob Turvey’s house to view their garden. My hair is uncontrollably frizzy from the humidity, the grass out the car window is tan, and looks like it would crackle underfoot.
Kansas University classes resume today
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A4
It’s back to school today for Jayhawks at Kansas University.
Spike Lee’s Katrina film premieres
By Stacey Plaisance - Associated Press Writer
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A2
Flashbulbs, bright lights and video cameras lined the red carpet outside the New Orleans Arena, where thousands sought to get the first look Wednesday at director Spike Lee’s documentary on Hurricane Katrina.
People in the news
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A2
¢ ABC’s Vargas gives birth ¢ Depp, Burton reunite ¢ Country singer charged with illegal bear kill ¢ Actor Bruno Kirby dies
‘Ace of Cakes’ TV’s version of empty calories
By Kevin McDonough
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A2
Does a pastry chef have the right stuff to make it in the macho world of basic cable? The world of documentary series has long belonged to testosterone-fueled outlaws like Jesse James or the tight-knit Teutels of “American Chopper” fame. Can the Einstein of icing compete?
Arkansas gets aggressive with childhood obesity
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A7
Rhonda Sanders received an eye-opening letter from her daughter’s school three years ago: At age 10, her 5-foot, 137-pound child was heavier than 98 percent of her peers.
Grudzielanek celebrates new contract
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C5
Mark Grudzielanek celebrated his new contract with a big night at the plate.
Chiefs coach returns to N.Y.
Ex-Jet makes first trip back
By Bob Glauber - Newsday
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C6
Herman Edwards insists he doesn’t read the papers, so he really doesn’t know much about his old team’s problems these days.
Self sings team’s praises at picnic
By Arne Green - Special to the Journal-World
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C2
As Bill Self waited to tee off Wednesday morning at Salina Country Club, part of his mind was a couple of hours away in Lawrence.
Hinrich tapped for final U.S. roster
Bulls guard picked for 12-man World Championship squad
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C2
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich, a Kansas University product, has survived the final cut for the U.S. basketball team, which begins play in the World Championships in Japan on Saturday.
Cub blanks Astros in debut
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C4
Shortly after his impressive major-league debut, Chicago Cubs’ Ryan O’Malley was drenched with beer and splattered with shaving cream.
Packers release former Jayhawk Bookman
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C8
Leo Bookman, a former Kansas University track standout, was released Monday by the Green Bay Packers.
Every point counts: Teams weigh value of victories, points
By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers
August 17, 2006 in print edition on C7
No matter what anybody tries to tell you, it’s points season in NASCAR’s Nextel Cup Series.
TherapyWorks adds therapy assistant
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A8
Dee Pietzsch recently joined TherapyWorks, Lawrence, as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
Architect wins greek award
J-W Staff Reports
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A8
Steve Malin, a principal for Treanor Architects, Lawrence, received a Vision Award from Delta Delta Delta Fraternity at the organization’s national convention last month in Hollywood, Calif.
Daily ticker
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A8
Commodities
August 17, 2006 in print edition on A8
Fort Leavenworth could land project
Homeland Security considering town for $451 million biosecurity labs
By Mark Fagan
August 17, 2006
A site near Fort Leavenworth remains in the running for a new $451 million National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, and optimism for landing the project is spreading into Lawrence.
Olathe approves smoking ban
The Associated Press
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B8
The Olathe City Council has voted to outlaw smoking in most public places, making the Johnson County seat the largest Kansas community so far to adopt a ban and pushing Kansas City, Mo., closer to restricting smoking in bars and restaurants.
Privilege abused
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B7
To the editor: After reading a recent article bad-mouthing Rep. Jim Ryun’s use of the franking privilege, I was stunned by the lack of Journal-World coverage regarding Rep. Dennis Moore’s abuse of the franking privilege.
Tough talk
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B7
To the editor: This is about President Bush continuing to talk tough on terror while failing to follow through with appropriate measures.
Strong rights
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B7
To the editor: The Saturday Column presents its readers with a false dilemma: Either we must allow illegal wiretaps of American citizens, or we must severely weaken our defense against the threat posed by international terrorism.
Republicans have reason to worry
By David Broder
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B6
When The Columbus Dispatch’s respected poll recently reported that Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell was trailing Democratic Rep. Ted Strickland by 20 points in the race for governor of Ohio, there was dismay but no shock among his fellow Republicans. Those I interviewed during a recent visit here said they had seen it coming for a long time.
Live with it
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B7
To the editor: I’ve been driving for over 40 years and I have never known bicyclists to follow traffic laws.
Fighting the ‘war of the flea’
By John Bersia
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B7
If miscreants had succeeded in decimating 10 aircraft as they flew to the United States from Britain, the most ardent U.S. ally in the struggle against terrorism, some would have hailed it an escalation in the war of the flea.
Clarification
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B6
As noted in Wednesday’s editorial, the budget approved for publication by the Lawrence school board Monday uses the maximum local option budget authority the district is allowed from the state. However, the budget uses only about half of the maximum cost-of-living increase allowed by the state. The district could have added a COLA adjustment of up to 4.37 percent of its general fund; the budget proposal adds a COLA of 2.16 percent.
Old home town - 100 years ago today
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B6
From the Lawrence Daily World for Aug. 17, 1906: “Another dog suspected of rabies was killed yesterday, at 512 Louisiana, the fifth such case this summer.
School safety
With the excitement of a new school year comes the need for drivers to show extra caution.
J-W Editorials
August 17, 2006
The start of school no longer coincides with changing fall colors and falling leaves, but increased traffic and safety concerns still come with the territory, especially in Lawrence.
Enforcement effort
Special drunken driving patrols are a good reminder to students and others that drinking and driving just don’t mix.
J-W Editorials
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B6
Local police are planning a well-timed reminder that drunken driving in Lawrence can and should have consequences.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
August 17, 2006 in print edition on B5
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