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- Kansas No. 2 seed at Corvallis, Ore., regional
- Jayhawks to face No. 3 seed Hawaii Friday
- May 29, 2006
- Kansas University’s baseball team will travel to Corvallis, Ore., as the No. 2 seed in a four-team NCAA Baseball Tournament Regional, KU announced this afternoon.
- Thunderstorms rumbling in this morning
- Hot, steamy Memorial Day ahead
- 07:43 a.m., May 29, 2006 Updated 10:34 a.m.
- Morning storms were rolling across Kansas and were rumbling toward Douglas County, possibly bringing heavy rain and hail, according to the National Weather Service.
- Meals on Wheels sees increased load
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- Wanted: 15 drivers to bring hot meals to senior citizens. One day or more each week. Must have own vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Pays in thank-yous from grateful meal recipients and warm, fuzzy feelings of helping someone in need.
- Into the pool
- Getting kids excited about testing the waters can be whale of a challenge
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on D1
- Claire Campbell inches toward the water, hands arched above her head in her best Superman pose.
- Grieving quake survivors scavenge for food
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A1
- Tens of thousands camped out for a second night Sunday in streets, cassava fields and the paths between rice paddies as the death toll from Indonesia’s earthquake topped 4,300.
- Free fishing days loom
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C6
- You won’t need a license to fish in Kansas on Saturday and Sunday. The free fishing days are held in conjunction with National Boating and Fishing Week.
- Texas to be host for 1 of 16 regionals
- Nebraska, Oklahoma join defending national champions as sites in Big 12 country
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C2
- Defending national champion Texas was selected Sunday as one of the 16 regional tournament hosts by the NCAA Division I baseball committee.
- Frist takes FBI’s side on congressional raid
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A3
- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Sunday the FBI was within its right to search the office of a congressman accused of bribery - despite protests from House members on both sides of the aisle.
- Pope visits Auschwitz, asks why God ‘tolerated’ crimes
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- Pope Benedict XVI visited the Auschwitz concentration camp as “a son of the German people” Sunday and asked God why he remained silent during the “unprecedented mass crimes” of the Holocaust.
- iPod’s next step: Personal coach
- Nike teams up with Apple to deliver high-tech shoe for runners
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A10
- Exercise podcasts and workout music playlists? That’s so last season. Fitness fanatics soon will be able to make their shoes talk to their iPods.
- Horoscopes
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B4
- For Monday, May 29
- Basehor woman provides troops in Iraq taste of home
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- As of Monday, Capt. Jay Scrivener had not received his first “Treats for the Troops” package.
- They won’t be forgotten
- Fort Leavenworth collects oral histories to preserve memories, lessons from Iraq
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A1
- Timothy Mace had spent 26 years in the U.S. Army, climbing his way through the enlisted ranks to the status of command sergeant major - a former drill sergeant, as tough as they come.
- Keegan: Another crown for town
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C1
- It started in the autumn when Mark Mangino’s seemingly sinking football team needed to win every game, save the virtually insurmountable one against eventual national champion Texas, to play for any sort of title.
- Save the date
- Don Czyz’s final out gives KU Big 12 title
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C1
- Don Czyz gasped for breath, crushed against the turf, unable to move in near darkness. Pure delight.
- Little-known Red Cross class teaches first aid, CPR for pets
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- There may come a day when Fido needs more than a belly rub. And because emergencies happen, the Douglas County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a little-known course on Pet First Aid and CPR.
- Thousands taking it easy at area lakes
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- At this point, it doesn’t matter how long Mark Brunk and the guys have been lounging at Clinton Lake. Out here, on Memorial Day weekend, time didn’t matter much. Just ask him how long he’s been here.
- Villagers blame black magic, not bird flu, for deaths
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- The three brick-and-clapboard houses stand along the village’s muddy dirt road, empty and forlorn. A naked light bulb hangs from a wire over one door, still burning. A white pet bird cries for food from its cage.
- Families seek special honor for soldiers killed in accidents
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A3
- Richard Perez made just one request when he said goodbye to his son on a tarmac at March Air Reserve Base just east of here.
- Bonds finally passes Ruth
- Giants slugger 40 home runs behind Aaron on all-time list
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C1
- Now there’s only Hank Aaron.
- Hard-headed cyclists cut down on emergency room visits
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on D1
- With school out and children having more free time, many of them undoubtedly will be hopping aboard their bicycles this summer.
- Community Building to close for cleaning
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- The Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., will be closed this week to give city crews a chance to clean the facility.
- Upkeep of roads, sewers a concern
- Improvements sought in planning and funding of infrastructure work
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A1
- It is kind of like buying your groceries on a credit card. The bill lasts a lot longer than the food does.
- City Commission won’t meet Tuesday
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- The Lawrence City Commission meets only four Tuesdays each month. Because the fifth Tuesday is this week, commissioners will not meet.
- Seniors win prizes at Project Graduation
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- Several Lawrence High and Free State High graduating seniors took home valuable prizes at Project Graduation 2006 on May 21.
- Fire destroys trailer in East Lawrence
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- A fire in a trailer home late Sunday forced three generations of residents out of their residence.
- Patrol seeks fuel deals
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B1
- The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.56 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
- Got a minute? Survey finds a nation in a hurry
- Waiting in grocery stores and on the phone draws American’s ire
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A1
- We’ll make this quick. We know you’re busy. An Associated Press poll has found an impatient nation. To get to the point without further ado, it’s a nation that gets antsy after five minutes on hold on the phone and 15 minutes max in a line. So say people in the survey.
- On the record
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B2
- Lawrence datebook
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B2
- I-70 manhunt fails
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B3
- A broken-down car along Interstate 70 in Douglas County Sunday led Kansas police to a wanted man - who then led them on an unsuccessful foot chase through nearby fields.
- K.C. comeback falls short
- After dismal first inning, Royals stage ill-fated rally
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C3
- The New York Yankees seemed poised for a perfect day.
- Hunting accidents down from 2004 to ‘05
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C6
- The number of reported hunting accidents in Kansas dropped to 20 in 2005, down from 26 reported in 2004, according to Wildlife and Parks.
- Fishing report
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C6
- Now is time to catch walleye
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C6
- As table fare, walleye are at the top of most anglers’ lists. They are not only tasty, but they grow large enough that a few can provide a family meal.
- The future of mapping
- TOPO! software full of promise - and bugs
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C6
- I’ll be the first to admit I’m a bit of a computer geek. And a gadget freak. And a natural-born quantifier: I like to know how far, how fast, how high I have run, biked, hiked or climbed.
- Hornish takes 500
- Pole winner holds off Andrettis
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C8
- Maybe, just maybe, the 90th Indianapolis 500 could have had a more exciting ending Sunday.
- Scrappy Mavs prevail
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C8
- The first two games of the Western Conference finals between Dallas and Phoenix were all about grace and style.
- What Spurs a great time at poker? Tony and Eva
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C8
- I was attending Game 1 of the Dallas Mavericks/San Antonio Spurs series in San Antonio. Being there with one of the minority owners, Ken Kamp, allowed me access to the owners’ lounge for a snack at halftime. While Ken and I walked back to the lounge, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker of the Spurs came rushing out of the locker room, headed back to the court. As Parker whizzed by, he threw us a quick “Hi.” That was Sunday.
- Letting go of the past
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C8
- Isn’t it time to let go of the painful past?
- Sharapova limps into second round
- Foot injury slows former Wimbledon champ in France
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C2
- The French Open started on a Sunday for the first time and nearly ended quickly for Maria Sharapova.
- Braves blast eight
- May 29, 2006
- Even the windiest days at Wrigley Field hadn’t produced a power display like this.
- BoSox nip Rays at the plate
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C7
- Tim Wakefield pitched eight shutout innings, and Willie Harris threw out the tying run at the plate to end the game in the Boston Red Sox’s 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Sunday.
- Kahne dethrones Johnson
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on C9
- The 42 drivers chasing Jimmie Johnson heard the plea from the fans and saw it on the T-shirts that begged for “Anybody But Jimmie” to win the Coca-Cola 600. Kasey Kahne was the only one up for the challenge.
- People in the news
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A2
- ¢ ‘Wind That Shakes the Barley’ earns top prize at Cannes ¢ ‘X-Men’ has record opening ¢ Strait receives doctorate ¢ Tribute to veterans ¢ Film festival sequel planned
- Couric has only a couple more ‘Today’s
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A2
- Millions of Americans can scarcely remember a weekday where Katie Couric wasn’t a part of their morning routine.
- 2 stranded climbers rescued from peak
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A3
- Two Korean climbers were rescued from a mountain after being stranded near its summit for more than a day without food or shelter, officials said.
- Toll from Katrina continues to grow
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A3
- Eight months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, the body of one more victim has turned up.
- Alligators abound in Florida census
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A3
- To the unaided eye, the swamp seems to sleep at night. But hit it with a spotlight and alligators suddenly appear everywhere, their bulbous red eyes glowing on the water’s black surface.
- House Republican calls immigrant ‘amnesty’ a deal-breaker
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A3
- The Senate plan to provide illegal immigrants with a shot at citizenship probably is a deal-breaker that will prevent passage of a compromise on immigration overhaul, the House’s lead negotiator said Sunday.
- Ariel Sharon moved to new care facility
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was moved Sunday to a long-term care facility, a sign that his medical team does not believe he will awaken from an extended coma.
- President is first to win re-election
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- President Alvaro Uribe swept to a re-election victory Sunday as voters gave him a resounding vote of confidence for having reduced violence, re-ignited the economy, and for restored confidence in a nation that four years ago seemed on the verge of disintegration.
- Army targets bases in Lebanon
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- Israeli jets and artillery pounded Palestinian and Lebanese guerrilla targets in Lebanon on Sunday after rockets hit an army base in northern Israel. It was the harshest military response by Israel since it withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon six years ago, the military said.
- Gang violence sends thousands fleeing
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- Tens of thousands of East Timorese fled their burning capital or sought refuge in churches, embassies and the airport Sunday as gangs terrorized neighborhoods virtually at will. The United Nations evacuated hundreds of employees.
- Sunni ally of U.S. killed
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A6
- A tribal chief who challenged Iraq’s most feared terrorist and sent fighters to help U.S. troops battle al-Qaida in western Iraq died in a hail of bullets Sunday - the latest victim of an apparent insurgent campaign against Sunni Arabs who work with Americans.
- Pulse calendar
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on D2
- ‘Frontline’ chronicles history of AIDS
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on D2
- “Frontline” (8 p.m., PBS) presents “The Age of AIDS,” a four-hour, two-night look at one of the worst pandemics in recent history - the medical, social and political ramifications of the disease, and its discovery, spread and treatment.
- Chiropractic office reports certification
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A10
- Tracey Smith became certified as a chiropractic assistant during The Masters Circle’s SpringFest National Seminar, May 4 in Dallas.
- Counseling workers attend conferences
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A10
- Three employees of Headquarters Counseling Center, Lawrence, recently participated in national conferences.
- On the money
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A10
- Sell or stay put? That’s a question often on the minds of homeowners.
- Tips on how to advance in career after 25 years
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on A10
- I’m getting discouraged. I have been at my current job for 25 years and have moved as far as I can.
- Best lessons stand test of time
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B7
- When I was in first grade, the nuns still wore heavy black habits with flowing skirts and long head coverings accented by a starched white piece across the forehead.
- ‘Chicks’ show their courage
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B7
- They could have just shut up.
- Many offices closed for holiday
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B8
- Government offices and public services in Lawrence and Douglas County will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
- Thank a veteran for your freedom
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B6
- I watched the HBO documentary “Baghdad ER,” not only to see whether it lived down to the expectations of some conservatives who claimed, without seeing it, that the film would be an anti-war propaganda screed; I also wanted to be reminded of the cost of freedom.
- Campaign finance reform isn’t working
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B6
- John McCain’s undeclared but ubiquitous presidential campaign will produce a delicious moment when he announces, as he surely will, that he will not participate in the public funding system for presidential primaries. And if he is nominated, he and his Democratic opponent probably will be the first nominees since 1972 to rely on private money in the general election campaign.
- Old home town - 100 years ago today
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B6
- From the Lawrence Daily World for May 29, 1906: “Charles Achning’s hardware store at 822 Mass. was entered by burglars early today and a large number of rifles, shots guns, cutlery, shells and pistols were secured.”
- Old home town - 40 years ago today
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B6
- Three Lawrence High seniors were being graduated with all-A grade records throughout high school - Woody Wright, Kathy Binns and Richard Whitley Jr.
- Old home town - 25 years ago today
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B6
- The development arm of the Union Pacific Railroad was considering whether to create a new industrial park north of Lawrence, company and local officials confirmed. Efforts had been under way for more than a year to bring about the project to get industrial sites to the north of the city.
- Never forget
- We all have a duty to remember and honor the bravery and ideals of those who fight and die on behalf of America.
- May 29, 2006 in print edition on B6
- Sometimes, we just forget what’s important. On Memorial Day, when we focus on those who’ve gone before us and, especially, on those who fought on behalf of America, we get a chance to remember.
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