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Cast creates funny, poignant moments in ‘Golden Pond’
By Terry Rombeck
April 14, 2007
Is it a funny play with serious undertones? Or a serious play with comic relief? It’s really tough to tell with “On Golden Pond.” One thing’s for sure — both the comedy and the serious story line rely entirely on the relationships among the play’s six characters.
Area sex offender caught in Arizona
By Janet Reid
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B3
A convicted child molester who fled before he could be sentenced in Douglas County District Court was caught Friday afternoon in Arizona.
Police arrest ice cream robbery suspect
By Jonathan Kealing
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B3
Lawrence police arrested a 23-year-old Topeka man Friday afternoon on charges of aggravated robbery in connection with a reported armed robbery at the Baskin-Robbins ice cream store, 721 Wakarusa Drive.
Raikkonen on top at Bahrain practices
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C6
There’s a new rivalry heating up in Formula One — between Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton.
Bourdais hoping to get back on track
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C6
It’s going to take more than one bad race to shake the confidence that three straight Champ Car World Series titles have given Sebastien Bourdais.
Jacquelin out front in China
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C7
France’s Raphael Jacquelin set a blistering pace on his way to a 4-under 67 and a two-stroke lead after the second round of the China Open on Friday.
Sox spoil Indians’ home opener
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C4
Juan Uribe hit a three-run homer, Jermaine Dye added a two-run shot off Fausto Carmona (0-1), and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland, 6-4, on Friday, spoiling the Indians’ 107th home opener, which took seven days to get completed.
Spring storm dumps snow on Kansas
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B2
Heavy snow fell over parts of western Kansas on Friday, reducing visibility for motorists and forcing some schools to close early.
New student government elected
By Erin Castaneda - ecastaneda@ljworld.com
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B5
The United Students coalition at Kansas University won Student Senate elections this week with 51 percent of the vote.
Neighbors mourn fallen bridge
By Suhail Ahmad and Tina Susman - Los Angeles Times
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A9
An elderly man sat on a chair in front of his house, lamenting the loss of yet another piece of his past. A short distance away, the skeletal remains of the bombed-out Sarafiya bridge dangled over the Tigris River.
Murderer gets life in prison for deaths of six K.C. women
Victims’ families testify at sentencing hearing: ‘It’s been a life we’ve had to endure’
By Heather Hollingsworth - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A4
A serial killer twice changed Timothy Barry’s life. His wife was killed two decades ago, and one of his sons committed suicide three months after the killer’s April 2004 arrest.
Baghdad civilian deaths down during offensive
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A9
Iraqi civilian deaths have fallen in Baghdad in the two months since the Feb. 14 start of the U.S.-led offensive, according to an Associated Press tally.
IRS says scam targets Free File program
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A5
The Internal Revenue Service on Friday warned of Internet scam artists trying to obtain people’s bank account numbers and other information by posing as a participant in a program offering free tax preparation software to low- and middle-income taxpayers.
Tax deadline set for Tuesday
Downtown post office to close at 7 p.m. with band welcoming last-minute filers
By Jonathan Kealing
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B4
There’s an extra reprieve for everyone still waiting to file their 2007 income taxes: You have until the end of Tuesday to get either the paperwork in the mail or electronic forms transmitted online.
Living history
Lawrence residents are getting an outstanding opportunity to learn about history from those who have been involved in it.
J-W Editorials
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B6
The Dole Institute of Politics is in the midst of another string of outstanding speakers who offer Lawrence audiences a first-hand view of the nation’s political history, along with informed perspectives on current events.
Team work
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: I have to admit I am a great fan of Julian Wright. And while everyone is sad he is leaving, no one can blame him on making his decision to jump to the NBA. It is a lifelong dream of most every basketball player with or without talent to make it to the pro level, and Julian Wright certainly has the talent.
Faith briefs
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D8
4-H and FCE news
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D3
The Vinland Family and Community Education unit will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Vinland United Methodist Church. The hostess will be Mary Lou Brown. Lola Ford will give the lesson on “The Value of Fluids to Your Heart.”
Scouting news
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D3
Boy Scout Troop 64, chartered to the Eudora Lions Club, participated in its 20th annual Eudora Scouting for Food drive on March 31. Cub Scout Pack 3064, Girl Scouts, 4-H members and Eudora High School students also participated.
Habitat for Humanity announces nail-driving
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D8
Eighteen local churches have teamed to sponsor the fourth Building of Faith house for Lawrence Habitat for Humanity.
Church-state relations expert to visit city
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D8
An expert on church-state relations is the 2007 Theologian in Residence, a program sponsored by 18 local churches, faith organizations and university departments.
Faith Forum: What are concerns I should have about dating outside my faith?
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D8
Every person’s spiritual path is unique, even if it falls under the same religious label as someone else’s. There are so many versions of Christianity that the label itself has nothing to do with whether I date someone or not.
Lawrence could be in line for snowfall
By Steve Vockrodt
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B2
The sacks of potting soil and lawnmowers on display at Cottin’s Hardware might not do Lawrence residents much good this morning.
Alleged hate crime investigated
By Steve Vockrodt
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence police are investigating a battery incident that occurred Thursday afternoon near downtown Lawrence as a hate crime.
Van Go eager for addition
By Steve Vockrodt
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B2
Where Lynne Green stood Friday night was a cold, damp, dimly lit warehouse that had insulation peeling from the ceiling.
On the record
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence Datebook
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B2
G-7 leaders see strong global economy
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A3
Finance officials from the world’s wealthiest countries expressed confidence Friday that the global economy will experience strong growth despite risks.
Katrina recovery leader apologizes for remarks
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A3
The city’s hurricane recovery director, pilloried this week for saying that anyone moving into New Orleans from elsewhere was “going to say, ‘Who are these buffoons?”’ apologized Friday and said stress and illness clouded his judgment.
Bush seeks changes to surveillance law
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A3
The Bush administration asked Congress on Friday to allow monitoring of more foreigners in the United States during intelligence investigations.
N.J. governor wasn’t wearing seat belt; more surgery ahead
By Elisa Ung, Sam Wood and Dwight Ott - The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A3
New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine apparently was not wearing a seat belt in a Thursday evening crash on the Garden State Parkway that left him in critical but stable condition Friday with a dozen fractured ribs and a broken leg, collarbone, breastbone and vertebra.
Study finds abstinence students also do it
By Kevin Freking - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A3
Students who took part in sexual abstinence programs were just as likely to have sex as those who did not, according to a study ordered by Congress.
Documents include notes on prosecutors’ politics
Rove denies intentionally deleting e-mails
By Lara Jakes Jordan - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A3
The Justice Department weighed political activism and membership in a conservative law group in evaluating the nation’s federal prosecutors, documents released in the probe of fired U.S. attorneys show.
Strong quake rattles southern residents
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
A strong earthquake swayed tall buildings from Acapulco to Mexico City early Friday, jolting people awake and sending many fleeing to spend the rest of the night outside.
Chinese leader calls 3-day visit a ‘success’
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao termed his visit to Japan a success Friday, wrapping up a three-day tour that signaled a thaw in tensions between the two Asian powers but left key disputes unresolved.
Chavez says Castro’s recovery going well
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Friday said his close friend and ally Fidel Castro has “almost totally recovered” from his illness and has resumed many of his duties as Cuba’s leader.
Data recorder found on sunken cruise ship
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
Investigators using a remote-controlled submarine found a sunken Greek cruise ship’s data recorder and planned to bring it to the surface Friday, authorities said.
Putin critic backs ‘force’ in regime change
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
Boris Berezovsky, the exiled Russian tycoon who has emerged as one of the Kremlin’s most vocal opponents, called Friday for the use of force to oust President Vladimir Putin and claimed he has support from some in the country’s political elite.
Indian missile test reroutes passenger jet
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
An Indonesian jet carrying hundreds of passengers was forced to turn around over Indian airspace after a nuclear-capable ballistic missile streaked across the sky, the Foreign Ministry said Friday.
35 Taliban militants die in U.S.-led aircraft attack
By Fisnik Abrashi - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
U.S.-led troops and aircraft pounded Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan, killing more than 35, the coalition said Friday.
P.M. seeks limit on immigrants with HIV
By Rohan Sullivan - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
Prime Minister John Howard said Friday that Australia should bar immigrants with HIV, and his government was examining ways to make its tough restrictions even stronger.
U.S. seeks action from N. Korea
Today’s deadline to start nuclear shutdown likely to be missed
By Gillian Wong - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A8
The top U.S. nuclear envoy insisted Friday that North Korea act on its promises to begin nuclear disarmament, hours before a deadline the communist nation was expected to miss to shut down its main reactor.
‘Kissing Bridge’ torn down
By Jeff Myrick
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B5
This week marked the end of any smooching on the “Kissing Bridge.”
People in the news
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A2
• Judge delays hearing for custody of Smith’s baby • ‘Stray Shopping Carts’ wins oddest book title • LaBeouf to co-star in next ‘Indiana Jones’ movie • Streisand home fundraiser raises $1.3M for Democrats
CNN’s Gupta among the youth-seekers
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A2
It’s not just the kids on “Fame” who want to live forever. Longevity is here to stay. And as some baby boomers age, they’re going to bore the rest of us with their high-priced pursuit of youth. Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes an hourlong look at “Chasing Life” on “Special Investigations Unit” (7 p.m. today, CNN).
The dirt on celebrity punishments
Court orders can range from choice gigs to standard service
By Greg Risling - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A2
Their penance can range from scrubbing toilets to helping cheer up cancer patients at a hospital.
Trooper shoots suspect after 3-county chase
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B8
A 39-year-old woman who led authorities through a three-county chase was injured after brandishing a weapon when she was stopped, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.
Casino proposed for Kansas Coliseum
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B8
Expanded gambling has not yet been voted on by Sedgwick County residents, but at least two commissioners are already floating the idea of putting a destination casino at the Kansas Coliseum complex.
Meeting offers look at waterline project
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B3
A public meeting has been set to discuss a downtown waterline project that will disrupt traffic and parking on parts of Massachusetts Street.
Book sale to go on despite foul weather
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B3
It might feel like winter. But the Friends of the Lawrence Public Library Spring Book Sale won’t be canceled because of the chilly weather, according to organizers.
U.S. suspects Iranians also helping Sunnis
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A9
The U.S. suspects Iran is providing weapons and other military support to both sides of the sectarian conflict in Iraq — not just to Shiites who have historic ties to the Iranians, the No. 2 U.S. commander in Iraq said Friday.
Iraqi legislators gather in ‘defiance’ of terrorism
By Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A9
Iraq’s parliament met in an extraordinary session of “defiance” Friday, the Muslim day of prayer, and declared it would not bow to terrorism. A bouquet of red roses and a white lily sat in the place of Mohammed Awad, the lawmaker killed in the parliament dining hall suicide bombing claimed by al-Qaida.
Sleep apnea rates high among obese people
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
Nine in every 10 patients awaiting weight-loss surgery suffer from sleep apnea, a much higher percentage than are typically diagnosed, a University Hospitals of Cleveland study has found.
Federal prosecutors will retry ‘guru of ganja’
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
Federal prosecutors said Friday they would retry a marijuana grower known as the “guru of ganja,” even after a judge urged them to drop the case.
World Bank leader’s friend says she’s victim
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
The woman at the heart of the controversy that has embroiled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz says she is a victim and was forced into a job transfer because of their relationship.
Terror-fighting dolphins still valuable for Navy
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
In a world of high-tech sensors and underwater robotics, Koa the bottlenose dolphin and others like her may still be the Navy’s best line of defense against terrorists in scuba gear.
NASA: Human error doomed Mars surveyor
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
Human error triggered a cascade of events that caused the battery to fail last year on the Mars Global Surveyor, according to a preliminary report released Friday.
Bail tripled for accused child psychiatrist
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
More than three dozen former patients have accused a prominent child psychiatrist of molesting them, a prosecutor said Friday in persuading a judge to jail the man and triple his bail.
Filing shows Giuliani’s thrifty spending
First quarter fundraising report shows Romney with $20.7M
By Jim Kuhnhenn - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A6
Rudy Giuliani used up half as much money as Mitt Romney in the Republican presidential contest so far this year, a difference in spending that left both candidates with nearly equal amounts of cash in the bank.
Pope takes personal look at Christ’s life in new book
By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A7
Pope Benedict XVI offers a personal meditation on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in his first book as pontiff, criticizing the “cruelty” of capitalism’s exploitation of the poor but also decrying the absence of God in Marxism.
Horoscopes
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D7
Bushes paid $186,378 in 2006 federal taxes
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A5
President Bush and the first lady paid $186,378 in federal taxes on their income of $765,801 for last year. Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife made twice as much and paid the tax man about $50,000 more than they owed.
Poll: More filing online, but safety remains a worry
Most people unaware of two extra days to file this year
By Will Lester - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A5
Most people file their tax returns electronically because it’s convenient, despite lingering concerns about the security of their most sensitive financial information, according to a new AP poll.
Marie Claire offers Beauty Road Show
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B4
Marie Claire magazine is bringing its Beauty Road Show to Lawrence today, setting up space for free facials, massages, manicures and other services in South Park.
Citgo on Ninth Street goes out of business
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B4
An on-again, off-again gasoline service station in Lawrence appears closed for good. For now, anyway.
Brewery bill needs change before OK
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B4
Chuck Magerl, proprietor of Free State Brewing Co. in Lawrence, and other owners of microbreweries in Kansas will have to wait a little longer for the freedom to be able to own and operate more than one such business in the state.
Commodities
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B4
Inspectors to assess Kansas’ fitness for defense facility
Next week’s visit could lead to $450 million lab
By Scott Rothschild
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A1
Federal homeland security officials said Friday they would be in Kansas next week to inspect the state’s potential sites for a $450 million biodefense laboratory.
Guard, Sebelius propose regional training centers
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A1
The state would create five regional centers to train state and local emergency responders and the Kansas National Guard under a plan outlined by officials Friday.
Gov. vetoes gun bill
Measure would have curtailed local government action
By Scott Rothschild
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A1
Citing some of the same safety concerns as city of Lawrence officials, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Friday vetoed a bill aimed at preventing cities and counties from restricting where legal gun holders could carry their concealed weapons.
Virtual School has students worldwide
Lawrence district goes global
By Deanna Richards
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A1
A handful of Lawrence public school students aren’t actually educated in Lawrence. In fact, the students don’t even live in the United States. They’re in far-off places such as Sri Lanka, Germany, New Zealand and Chile.
Journal-World seeks stories about moms
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B1
As Mother’s Day approaches, the Journal-World is sponsoring an essay contest for youths under the age of 18. The topic: What makes your mom special?
Wal-Mart trial delayed for five months
Mayor hopes to resume settlement talks between retailer, new commission
By Chad Lawhorn
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B1
Settle in for a whole new round of Wal-Mart debate. A trial involving whether the city illegally denied a building permit for a Wal-Mart at Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive has been delayed until September to give the city and developers more time to explore a settlement of the lawsuit. The trial was scheduled to begin Monday.
Astronaut among honored alumni
By Steve Vockrodt
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B1
When Steven Hawley used to drive back and forth between his hometown of Salina and Lawrence, where he studied at Kansas University, he would stop in Chapman, where a large sign proclaimed the town was home to famed astronaut Joe Engle.
Simons: Secrecy, heavy-handed tactics argue against KU plans
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B1
What is so wrong with what has been proposed? This is the question Chancellor Robert Hemenway asks in an op-ed column in today’s Journal-World concerning his and Executive Vice Chancellor Barbara Atkinson’s plan to forge an academic affiliation between the Kansas University Medical Center, KU Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital. The answer is relatively simple:
Speaker’s parents helped Jewish arts survive in Nazi Germany
By Terry Rombeck
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D1
It might be one of the most compelling stories of Nazi Germany, but Martin Goldsmith says many people have never heard of the Jüdische Kulturbund. “It’s virtually unknown,” he says.
Higher stakes
Though mostly absent from public debate, churches say adding casinos raises risk of addiction, family strife
By Terry Rombeck
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D1
Randy Beeman has little problem with gamblers who set their limits and stick to them — especially if those limits are low. But he’s seen the floodgates open, watched the way a quick trip to a casino can turn into a gambling addiction and all the troubles that go along with it.
Moody not with Dodge after all
By Gary Bedore
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C1
Former Kansas University basketball guard Michael Lee will be playing in the United States Basketball League this season. Christian Moody will not.
Locals represent at all-star game
By Eric Sorrentino
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C1
Christian Ballard and Jarryd Cole will root for the same team next year — the Iowa Hawkeyes. Ballard, a Free State senior, will play football for the Hawkeyes, and Cole, a Kansas City (Mo.) Winnetonka senior, will play basketball for Iowa.
Royals routed, 8-1
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C1
Erik Bedard wasn’t particularly sharp, and for a change it didn’t matter. Baltimore’s struggling offense provided the left-hander with an early lead, and Bedard managed to make the rare scoring outburst stand up.
Keegan: Bring boxing to town
By Tom Keegan
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C1
The weather never will turn, so golfing permanently is out of the question. Poker? Don’t know how to play, though I do now know how to name-drop, thanks to reading Phil Hellmuth’s column. “Walker, Texas Ranger” reruns? If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. I’ve seen more than one. Kansas University baseball? Washed out, again.
Take a seat … please
Officials seek to boost spring attendance
By Ryan Wood
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C1
The shirtless shoulders were turning pink, and it seemed every Kansas State student hanging around had a drink in hand. The parking lot next to Bill Snyder Family Stadium was full, with music blaring, grills smoking and footballs being thrown around all day.
FSHS girls track wins
J-W Staff Reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C3
Kyra Kilwien earned two second-place finishes.
Rain forces more postponements
J-W Staff Reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C3
More rain Friday meant more postponements.
Assistant ascends to coach at LHS
By Jeff Fedotin
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C3
Lawrence High named Christian Sayre its new boys soccer coach Friday.
Lingering case
Local prosecutors need to pursue a pending case involving felony animal cruelty.
J-W Editorials
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B6
An animal cruelty case that appears to be lingering in Douglas County District Court shouldn’t be allowed to just go away.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B6
KU’s Atkinson displays selfless leadership
By Robert E. Hemenway - Chancellor, Kansas University
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B6
The Lawrence Journal-World has devoted a great deal of attention over the past six months to the proposals of the University of Kansas Medical Center to form a teaching and research affiliation with St. Luke’s Hospital.
Responsibility doesn’t end with Imus
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B6
Obviously, someone has put crack in the nation’s drinking water. What else can one think after the spasms of bigotry to which Mel Gibson, Isaiah Washington, Tim Hardaway and Michael Richards have treated us over the last nine months?
Access to care
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: I’m glad to see young people engaged in politics, and both columns about health care issues on April 10 were well written. I would ask the two who criticized “socialized health care” to consider this: Although Canadians may wait longer for appointments than we usually do here in the United States, the price we pay for quick access is uneven access.
Back to basics
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Of course, there is a desire for an ice rink in Lawrence. It would be nice, but maybe that should be left to a private concern to build and run. What? No private investors would do that because they would not make any money?
Get perspective
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: My life has been altered forever, as have the lives of the hundreds of thousands of casualties from the war in Iraq. I will miss the throw-down dunks of Julian Wright, as children on many continents miss the care and comfort of their mother or father or both.
Coaches honor Kimball, Ballard
By Eric Sorrentino
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C3
The Kansas Basketball Coaches Assn. named Free State seniors Lauren Kimball and Christian Ballard to its Class 6A all-state second teams.
KU softball to entertain A&M
By Chuck Woodling
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C3
Ah, for those dry April days of yore. Rain has plagued softball and baseball teams most of the month.
On pace for debut, Duno makes test run
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C6
Milka Duno finally got behind the wheel of an Indy car.
Waltrip missing — and mum
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C6
Michael Waltrip isn’t talking or racing this weekend.
Storms halt Texas qualifying
Gordon to start on pole for Sunday’s Samsung 500
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C6
Michael Waltrip will miss another race, and Jeff Gordon will start on the pole without driving a lap after NASCAR Nextel Cup qualifying was canceled Friday because of severe storms that led to tornado warnings.
Commentary: Make tribute to Robinson a lasting one
By Nancy Armour - Associated Press Sports Columnist
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C5
Setting aside a day each year to honor Jackie Robinson is wonderful. So is Major League Baseball’s decision to retire his No. 42 across the league.
Yankees’ strength program questioned
By Mark Feinsand - New York Daily News
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C5
The New York Yankees instituted a new fitness program for their players this year, looking to enhance their performance on the field.
Sustaining the legacy difficult
Percentage of black major-leaguers lowest in two decades
By Mike Fitzpatrick - Associated Press Baseball Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C5
Rachel Robinson still has vivid memories of April 15, 1947, when her husband changed America forever.
Lopez struggles in LPGA comeback
By Mark Long - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C7
Nancy Lopez had a rough start in her comeback attempt.
Miscue doesn’t derail Ochoa
Second-round 66 good for tie atop Ginn Open leaderboard
By Mark Long - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C7
Lorena Ochoa’s drive sailed right and landed under a folding chair. All she had to do was mark the ball, then drop it a few feet away.
Els living up to nickname
‘The Big Easy’ returns to form with second straight 65
By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C7
The Big Easy is making it look, well, easy again.
Bonds belts pair
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C4
Barry Bonds shook off an early-season slump to hit his 736th and 737th career homers before being lifted in the fourth inning, helping Russ Ortiz end a 12-game losing streak in the San Francisco Giants’ 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
Stern envisions return to OKC
By Jeff Latzke - Associated Press Sports Writer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C8
NBA commissioner David Stern attended the New Orleans Hornets’ final regular-season game in their temporary home Friday and complimented Oklahoma City for an “absolutely extraordinary” job as host.
Around and about
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D3
Michael and Angela Jerome, Eudora, announce the birth of their son, Micaiah Anthony Jerome, born on Feb. 24, 2007, at Olathe Medical Center.
How to find the best water filtration system
The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D5
Be sure to consider which impurities you want to remove from water flowing out of your faucet before choosing a filtration system.
Preacher’s wife blamed shooting on ‘stupid stuff’
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on A4
A preacher’s wife told authorities she shot her husband after a long buildup of domestic problems, according to an audiotape that prosecutors played Friday at her murder trial in Selmer.
Oden entering draft
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C8
Ohio State star Greg Oden will enter the NBA draft, his father told The Indianapolis Star in a story on its Web site Friday night.
Commentary: Unfamiliarity of Imus issue surprising
By Mike Bianchi - The Orlando Sentinel
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C2
Her response — correction: her non-response — is both shocking and disappointing.
Broncos release linebacker
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C2
The Denver Broncos have released five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Al Wilson.
O’Brien decision reversed
NCAA dismisses ex-Buckeye coach’s violations
Associated Press
April 14, 2007 in print edition on C2
The NCAA reversed itself Friday and threw out three violations and part of a fourth that occurred under former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O’Brien because the association’s enforcement staff missed a deadline for filing charges.
Woman injured in wreck remains hospitalized
J-W Staff reports
April 14, 2007 in print edition on B3
A Lawrence woman who was injured in a two-car accident a week ago in Lawrence remained hospitalized Friday in Kansas City, Kan.
Society calendar
April 14, 2007 in print edition on D5
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