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12:00 a.m.
Law change: Teens now must buckle up or pay up
By Mike Belt
December 29, 2007 in print edition on 1A
Come Tuesday, law enforcement officers start writing tickets if they find teenagers aren’t wearing their seat belts. Changes in Kansas seat belt laws went into effect in July, requiring all drivers and passengers who are ages 14 through 17 to buckle up - no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Since then, there has been a grace period during which officers spent time educating the public instead of writing tickets, Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Edna Buttler said.
9:00 a.m.
Records: Morrison called woman hundreds of times
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on 1A
Attorney General Paul Morrison made hundreds of phone calls this year to a woman with whom he had an affair and sometimes consumed several hours in a single day, records show. But Morrison said Friday that the affair did not prevent him from making sure the attorney general’s office was “back working for the people of Kansas.” Morrison plans to step down Jan. 31.
3:00 p.m.
Holiday tea a treat for youngsters
By Erin Castaneda
December 29, 2007 in print edition on 1B
Young cowboys and cowgirls saddled up for cucumber sandwiches, tea and punch Friday at the Lawrence Public Library’s holiday tea party. The annual tradition has expanded in recent years from a formal event to themed tea parties to appeal to a broader array of children ages 5 to 12. The cowboy theme drew more boys than usual, said Joyce Steiner, the library’s youth services coordinator.
6:50 p.m.
Jackson’s 20 points, Robinson’s eight swipes pace KU in 86-53 dusting of Yale
By Ryan Greene
6:48 p.m., December 29, 2007 Updated 8:56 p.m.
Russell Robinson fell one short of tying the school record set by Aaron Miles, but set a new personal best in swipes with eight, as KU shut down Yale from start to finish. The senior point guard also added five assists to the effort. Darnell Jackson led four Jayhawks in double figures with 20 points, adding five rebounds to go with it. Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers each scored 11 for the Jayhawks, while Brandon Rush added 10. KU improves to 13-0 on the season with two non-conference tilts left before the Big 12 opener in two weeks against Nebraska. The Jayhawks are off until next Saturday, when they’ll play on the road at Boston College in an 11 a.m. central time tip.

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Extra Minutes: Kansas 86, Yale 53
By Ryan Greene
December 29, 2007
Tying up loose ends from KU’s final game of the 2007 calendar year, smoking Yale out 86-53. The Jayhawks forced 27 Bulldog turnovers and recorded 18 steals, including a career-high eight by Russell Robinson.
Jackson’s 20 points, Robinson’s eight swipes pace KU in 86-53 dusting of Yale
By Ryan Greene
06:48 p.m., December 29, 2007 Updated 08:56 p.m.
Russell Robinson fell one short of tying the school record set by Aaron Miles, but set a new personal best in swipes with eight, as KU shut down Yale from start to finish. The senior point guard also added five assists to the effort. Darnell Jackson led four Jayhawks in double figures with 20 points, adding five rebounds to go with it. Darrell Arthur and Mario Chalmers each scored 11 for the Jayhawks, while Brandon Rush added 10. KU improves to 13-0 on the season with two non-conference tilts left before the Big 12 opener in two weeks against Nebraska. The Jayhawks are off until next Saturday, when they’ll play on the road at Boston College in an 11 a.m. central time tip.
Kansas University Graduates
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D3
Kansas University announces candidates who are eligible to receive degrees completed during the fall 2007 semester. Because KU conducts only one formal commencement ceremony each year, many students graduating in the fall and summer terms will return for the traditional walk down the hill May 18.
Around and about
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D3
Emporia State University has announced candidates for graduation at winter commencement. Graduation ceremonies were conducted Dec. 15.
Club news
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D3
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club’s game Dec. 19 was directed by Chris Lane. The North-South players were led by Mona Bell and Chris Lane at first in A and B, with Harry Shaffer and Ed Howard at second in A.
FCE News
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D3
Douglas County Family and Community Education, in cooperation with K-State Research and Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences, is offering the program “Mentors Make a Difference” at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 11 in Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.
Flexible spending rush is on for health purchases
Work benefit usually forfeited at year’s end
By Christine Metz
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A1
Tick tock, tick tock. Time is running out to exhaust those tax-free dollars sitting in flexible spending accounts. For many, if those dollars aren’t gone by Monday, they disappear. As the end of the year approaches, area pharmacies and eye doctors have seen an uptick in customers using the money set aside for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Records: Morrison called woman hundreds of times
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A1
Attorney General Paul Morrison made hundreds of phone calls this year to a woman with whom he had an affair and sometimes consumed several hours in a single day, records show. But Morrison said Friday that the affair did not prevent him from making sure the attorney general’s office was “back working for the people of Kansas.” Morrison plans to step down Jan. 31.
Grill ban goes into effect with new year
By Chad Lawhorn
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Another early-winter fantasy squashed. Lawrence apartment dwellers no longer can help cure their cabin fever blues by dreaming of the warm summer day when brats and burgers and the whiff of hickory charcoal take their places on a patio grill.
Westar suspends wind plan
Utility unhappy with KCC ruling on proposal
By Scott Rothschild
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Westar Energy on Friday announced it was suspending plans for 200 megawatts of wind power because of the Kansas Corporation Commission’s ruling on its wind proposal.
Snow slows down some services
By Alexander Parker
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B3
The snow that has continued to pile up this week has caused some essential city services to run at a slower pace, as slippery surfaces and mounds of snow impede workers.
Snowfall in Lawrence is most in the past 7 years
By Erin Castaneda
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Lawrence has received 20 inches of snow this year, the city’s largest amount of snowfall in the past seven years. That’s a big difference compared with 2006 when Lawrence didn’t receive any snow.
Investigation ongoing in sheriff’s office theft
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
A search continues more than a week after a loaded handgun and other equipment were stolen from a pickup truck belonging to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Pump patrol
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.79 at Phillips 66 at 1000 W. 23rd St.
Holiday tea a treat for youngsters
By Erin Castaneda
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Young cowboys and cowgirls saddled up for cucumber sandwiches, tea and punch Friday at the Lawrence Public Library’s holiday tea party. The annual tradition has expanded in recent years from a formal event to themed tea parties to appeal to a broader array of children ages 5 to 12. The cowboy theme drew more boys than usual, said Joyce Steiner, the library’s youth services coordinator.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook
By Ryan Wood
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C8
The police sirens howled through the neighborhood streets, and the Kansas University football team’s buses were flanked by flashing red-and-blue lights on the way to practice Friday. Such an entrance is expected when President Bush is arriving somewhere. But this was just the Jayhawks, heading to Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla., for their first team practice in Florida before next week’s Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech.
Together again
Brothers relish different roles as KU reconvenes
By Ryan Wood
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
Of all people, Marcus Henry spent much of his childhood being mentioned alongside bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger. For being one of the skinniest players on Kansas University’s football team, such a comparison is a little strange. But it’s Henry’s other half who might get the blame for this one. Marcus is three minutes older than his twin brother, Maurice.
Keegan: Stars emerged in 1969
By Tom Keegan
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
College years offer hints of future fame. Before taking a reverse-order look at the 10 names involved in the 35th Orange Bowl (Penn State 15, Kansas 14) who developed into the biggest stars, consider one man who deserves special mention.
BC salvages once-promising year
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
Matt Ryan’s final game at Boston College made coach Jeff Jagodzinski’s first season one of the best in school history.
Spurs ink former Jayhawk Langford
After successful D-League stint, guard rejoins team that cut him in preseason
By Gary Bedore
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C4
Keith Langford, who was not selected in the 2005 NBA Draft despite being the sixth-leading scorer in Kansas University history, signed a contract Friday with the San Antonio Spurs. Langford, 24, was plucked from the roster of the Austin (Texas) Toros, where he averaged 23.2 points and 6.2 rebounds in nine games for the NBA Developmental League team affiliated with the Spurs.
Olathe twins return to Kansas with Yale
By Gary Bedore
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
Former Olathe South standout Nick Holmes was not treated as the enemy during introductions before the Yale-Kansas basketball game on Jan. 4, 2006, in Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawk faithful, in fact, gave the lifelong KU fan a nice round of applause despite the fact Nick and his twin brother, Caleb, were playing for the squad dressed in Yale Blue and White jerseys.
Ex-Jayhawk Rideau joins Bears’ roster
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C8
The Chicago Bears have placed cornerback Nate Vasher on injured reserve and signed wide receiver Brandon Rideau to their 53-man roster.
Smith center of attention at Liberty
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
It’s all about Kevin Smith. Today’s Liberty Bowl offers plenty of story lines. There’s Sylvester Croom’s revitalization of moribund Mississippi State and George O’Leary’s resurrection of Central Florida and his career. But all anyone wants to talk about is Smith’s chase of Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record. Everyone except Smith, that is.
JoePa plays down milestone appearance
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
Enough about milestones. Joe Paterno hasn’t counted his games and he’s not going to start now.
TCU holds on for 20-13 Texas Bowl victory
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
In a Texas Bowl with a Southwest Conference flavor, TCU took care of its old rivals from Houston. Andy Dalton ran for a touchdown and Justin Watts had the go-ahead score to help TCU to a 20-13 victory over Houston on Friday night in the Texas Bowl.
Big 12 Women: Gant lifts Texas A&M; Texas upends DePaul
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C5
Danielle Gant had 22 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Texas A&M beat Texas-Arlington, 69-55, on Friday. Takia Starks had 13 points, and Patrice Reado added 12 for the Aggies (10-2).
Sutton misses out on win No. 799
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C5
Eddie Sutton returned to coaching Friday night, but rather than recording win No. 799, the 71-year-old settled for loss No. 316.
Commentary: Wrigley by another name’s the same
By Rick Morrissey - Chicago Tribune
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
If I refer to Wrigley Field as a dump, which I have been known to do, it would be a bit inconsistent if I suddenly became teary eyed at the thought of someone coming in and changing its name.
A&M apologizes to Paterno
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
Texas A&M officials have apologized to Penn State administrators for a student leader’s references to needing a “casket” for coach Joe Paterno.
Ex-Yankee Leyritz arrested
DUI manslaughter charges filed
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
Former major-leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Friday on charges of driving under the influence and killing a driver after his car crashed into hers.
NBA Roundup
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C7
Scores from around the league
Faith Forum: What does it mean to you to accept God as a child?
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D1
My daughter Amy stood at the edge of the pool, quivering as the cold water dripped from her braided pigtails. “I’m too scared,” she admitted while biting her lower lip. “Don’t worry,” I replied as I stood in the deep water below. “I’ll catch you.”
Faith briefs
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D8
Faith news from around Lawrence
Leaders call for peace between U.S., Iran
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D8
A coalition of Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders is calling for American and Iranian authorities to open negotiations and stop planning for war.
Anglican conservatives to meet before Lambeth
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D8
Anglican conservatives angered by the liberal drift of the U.S. Episcopal Church are planning their own world meeting on the future of the global Anglican Communion.
Beijing to allow election of leader by 2017
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
Beijing will allow Hong Kong to directly elect its leader by 2017 and all its lawmakers by 2020, the territory’s chief executive said today.
Judge places domestic partnership law on hold
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
A federal judge on Friday placed on hold a state domestic partnership law that was set to take effect Jan. 1, pending a February hearing.
Helicopters lift off for hostage recovery
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sent two helicopters into Colombia on Friday on a delicate mission to pluck three hostages from the rebel-held jungle.
2 off-duty soldiers shot dead by Palestinians
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
Two off-duty Israeli soldiers hiking in the West Bank were killed Friday by Palestinian gunmen but before they died, they managed to fire back at their assailants and kill one of them, the military said.
Pasteurization not likely source of contamination
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
The pasteurization process at a central Massachusetts dairy connected to a deadly outbreak of a bacterial illness appears to be working properly, a state health official said Friday.
President uses ‘pocket veto’ to reject defense policy bill
By Ben Feller - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
President Bush on Friday used a “pocket veto” to reject a sweeping defense bill because he dislikes a provision that would expose the Iraqi government to expensive lawsuits seeking damages from the Saddam Hussein era.
Teen hopes to sell $23K worth of popcorn
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
Anthony Aldrich II can already claim to be the king of popcorn salesmen in the Boy Scouts after leading the nation in sales last year. Now the 14-year-old wants to become the first to do it two straight years.
On the record
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence police arrested a 21-year-old Lawrence man on charges of rape, battery and criminal restraint at 10:28 a.m. Friday. Police were called by a resident of a south-central apartment complex at 3:03 a.m. who reported a woman in distress. Police found the victim, a 23-year-old Jersey City, N.J., woman standing outside the caller’s apartment.
Ottawa father helps reunite sisters
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B2
Christmas came early this year for Kendra Peine, 30, and Bonita Miller, 35. The women, who have the same father but different mothers, grew up in different states. They had no contact with each other until about a year ago. They finally met earlier this month.
Hours and closings announced for holiday
J-W Staff Reports
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B2
Government offices and public services in Lawrence will be closed Tuesday in observance of New Year’s Day.
Cranky customer leaves $50,000, car to waitress
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
For nearly seven years Melina Salazar did her best to put on a smile and tend to the every need of her most loyal and cantankerous customer.
Kids took gifts from home on Christmas Eve
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
South Brunswick police said it was a typical holiday Grinch tale: A home was broken into on Christmas Eve, and wrapped presents were stolen off a kitchen table. Little did they know the culprits were kids.
Winter storm moves in, disrupting holiday travel
By Michael Tarm - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
A winter storm hit the Great Lakes on Friday, blanketing the region with several inches of snow and disrupting holiday travel.
Couple charged in 6 slayings
By Donna Gordon Blankinship - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
After slaughtering their parents, Joseph McEnroe apologized to his girlfriend’s young niece and nephew before shooting both in the head to end a Christmas Eve massacre, prosecutors alleged Friday.
US counting on election as scheduled
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
The Bush administration is counting on Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf going ahead with upcoming parliamentary elections despite Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in the hope they will cement steps toward restoring democracy.
Thieves steal more than 2,600 cases of beer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
Sounds like some south Georgia crooks have been stocking up for a big holiday bash.
Car bomb kills 14; US troops kill 5 gunmen
By Patrick Quinn - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
A car bomb left at least 14 people dead in the capital on Friday, while U.S. troops chasing extremists in one of their last remaining bastions in central Iraq said they killed five al-Qaida gunmen.
Storm causes fender-benders across region
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B3
Numerous fender-benders and slide-offs were reported Friday after a winter storm dumped several inches of snow across parts of Kansas and Missouri.
Mothers, wives of war wounded upend their lives
By Michelle Roberts - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
Rose Lage swears it is true: Suddenly, in the midst of a fitful night of sleep last June, she knew that her son had been injured in Iraq.
New Jersey orders HIV tests on pregnant women
By Keith B. Richburg - The Washington Post
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A4
New Jersey this week launched one of the most ambitious efforts in the country to control mother-to-child transmission of HIV, making screening tests mandatory for all pregnant women in the state beginning next year.
Downtown KC casino intends to open Jan. 10
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B5
The tribal owners of a downtown casino said they plan to open Jan. 10, despite an attempt by state officials to restart a legal challenge.
Competing plans for casino submitted
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B5
Kansas Speedway and a Las Vegas company submitted competing proposals Friday for a casino near the raceway in Kansas City.
Commodities
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B4
As of Friday’s close, courtesy of Ottawa Cooperative Association.
Homicides lowest in Chicago, NYC in about 40 years
By Colleen Long - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A4
Chicago and New York are about to close out 2007 with the lowest number of homicides in more than 40 years, while cities such as Baltimore, Atlanta and Miami have seen killings go up because of what police say is a surge in guns and gang violence.
Not welcome
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: My Christmas spirit evaporated today. I ventured out wanting a plate of noodles at Zen Zero. Drunken noodles, to be exact, medium hot with chicken, spicy brown sauce clinging to the wide Asian noodles, red peppers and onions mixed in, poetry on a plate for eight bucks. Of course, that was not to be.
Place to hang out
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: Lawrence needs “hang-out” places for teens. The only place we have is the movies and downtown. That gets boring really quickly. So I think we should build a skating rink or just a place for kids to go with their friends and hang out without their parents worrying about where they are and how safe it is.
Choosing the T
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: There appears to be two main issues concerning the T: cost and convenience. In regard to cost, it would be helpful to have more information about the proportion of our tax funds spent on public vs. private transportation.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
From the Lawrence Daily World for Dec. 29, 1907: “Following the discovery that the Black Hand Society has established operations in Pittsburg, Kansas, the national headquarters of its organization, police raided the ‘mother’ house of the gang.
Life support to end for Netscape browser
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B4
Netscape Navigator, the world’s first commercial Web browser and the launch pad of the Internet boom, will be pulled off life support Feb. 1 after a 13-year run.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
Reports from the recent election reiterated that politicking had become an increasingly costly business, win or lose. Democrat Nancy Hiebert, the winner of a county commission race, had outspent her Republican opponent, Hank Booth, by $3,913.
Small steps
Everyday energy conservation measures can have a big impact.
J-W Editorials
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
We won’t all end up on NBC’s Today Show, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthwhile to emulate a local couple’s energy conservation example.
Smoking ban extends to more public places
By Jamey Keaten - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A6
Starting next week, one of France’s most iconic institutions - the smoky cafe - will be but a hazy memory. The extension of France’s smoking ban to bars, discotheques, restaurants, hotels, casinos and cafes on Jan. 1 marks a momentous cultural shift in a country where thinkers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir once held court while clutching cigarettes in Left Bank cafes.
Zoo worker initially didn’t believe report of tiger attack
San Jose Mercury News
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
A San Francisco Zoo employee who called 911 during the Christmas Day tiger attack told a dispatcher that a very agitated male was claiming to have been bitten by an animal, but the employee initially didn’t believe him, according to communication police released Friday afternoon.
Grain theft on the rise
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B3
While the current high wheat prices are great news for Kansas, they’re also having a negative effect: grain theft.
Stocks finish mixed after home-sales news
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B4
Wall Street finished an erratic week narrowly mixed Friday after a government report of a steep decline in new home sales stirred concerns that weakness in housing will continue to dog the economy. The major indexes lost ground for the week.
South Africa’s Zuma ordered to stand trial for corruption
By Celean Jacobson - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A6
The newly elected leader of South Africa’s ruling party was ordered to stand trial on corruption and other charges next year, possibly derailing his attempts to become president.
Oregon State tops Terps in Emerald
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
Yvenson Bernard couldn’t be stopped, and Oregon State’s defense never let Maryland get started.
Local Pakistanis frightened after assassination
By Scott Rothschild
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
After hearing about the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, local Pakistanis immediately started calling family and friends to find out what was going on.
New-home sales hit 12-year low
Recession fears heightened as slump exceeds forecasts
By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B4
The housing market plunged deeper into despair last month, with sales of new homes plummeting to their lowest level in more than 12 years. The slump worsened even more than most analysts expected, heightening fears that the country might be thrust into a recession.
Suspension of doctor’s license sought
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B8
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is seeking to suspend the medical license of a Haysville physician charged with illegally prescribing drugs in a scheme prosecutors allege caused the deaths of at least four patients.
Government: Al-Qaida behind slaying
By Munir Ahmed - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
Pakistan’s government asserted Friday that al-Qaida was behind the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, and offered the transcript of a conversation as proof. Hundreds of thousands mobbed her funeral as the army tried to quell rioting across the nation that left 27 dead.
People in the news
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D7
¢ Letterman, Ferguson returning, with writers ¢ Judge orders mediation over Oscar statuettes ¢ Pat Green released after emergency surgery ¢ Miss France keeps title despite racy photos ¢ Billy Joel to debut with Philadelphia Orchestra ¢ Annual street festival to salute Ricky Martin
Top 25 Roundup: Cougars stifle N.C. A&T, 67-34
Associated Press
December 29, 2007 in print edition on C5
Derrick Low scored 19 points, and No. 4 Washington State’s top-ranked defense did the rest in a 67-34 victory over North Carolina A&T on Friday night.
Terror supporter released from Australian prison
By Rohan Sullivan - Associated Press Writer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
David Hicks, an Australian who is the only person convicted on terrorism charges at a U.S. military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay, walked free today after more than six years behind bars.
CBS changes gears to air football game
By Kevin McDonough
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D7
In a sad but interesting case of life imitating art, CBS was to have broadcast the excellent 2005 drama “Good Night and Good Luck” this evening but has decided instead to air a professional football game that will also air on at least two other networks (NBC and the NFL network, and in some markets, an additional local network airing an NFL network feed).
Law change: Teens now must buckle up or pay up
Youths will be ticketed for not wearing seat belts at all times
By Mike Belt
December 29, 2007 in print edition on A1
Come Tuesday, law enforcement officers start writing tickets if they find teenagers aren’t wearing their seat belts. Changes in Kansas seat belt laws went into effect in July, requiring all drivers and passengers who are ages 14 through 17 to buckle up - no matter where they are sitting in the vehicle. Since then, there has been a grace period during which officers spent time educating the public instead of writing tickets, Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Edna Buttler said.
Horoscopes
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D7
You do make a difference, as you will see this year. You make an impact, but not in the manner you anticipate. You come from a good place, though often by the sometimes wild and/or off-the-wall reactions that you get, you might wonder if others aren’t coming from a good place. If you are single, you move into a new realm of possibilities.
Home court advantage
Cindy Self raises a family in the spotlight, commits time to charitable children’s organizations
By Ronda Miller - Special to the Journal-World
December 29, 2007 in print edition on D1
Cindy Kelly came to Lawrence for the first time as a sophomore to cheer for Oklahoma State University’s basketball team when the Cowboys played the Jayhawks in 1984. OSU lost to Kansas, but Cindy was formally introduced to a Cowboy basketball player who had caught her eye.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
A group of taxpayers displeased about sewer assessments called for the county commissioners to better inform the public about what was happening.
Pakistanis shocked, angry at Bhutto killing
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
I was supposed to interview Benazir Bhutto on Thursday night. I had spent the day in Peshawar, the Pakistani city closest to the tribal areas where militant Islamists are now in control. I was talking to Pakistani experts about the expanding influence of religious militants and suicide bombers in a country with nuclear weapons.
GOP ignores its own rhetoric
By Dick Polman - The Philadelphia Inquirer
December 29, 2007 in print edition on B7
One durable Republican staple is the alleged commitment to “small government.” I’ve heard this repeatedly during the GOP presidential debates. The candidates declare that the feds should butt out, that “one size fits all” policies enacted by Washington would burden the states.
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