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What do you think of plans for a troop surge in Iraq?

Response Percent
No it won’t
 
 86%
It will help us win the war
 
 11%
Undecided
 
 2%
Total 639

Should voters approve or reject a proposal to make homeless funding a top priority for City Hall?

Response Percent
Reject
 
 77%
Approve
 
 19%
Undecided
 
 3%
Total 307
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Anti-war sentiment growing
Lawrence activists protest troop surge
By George Diepenbrock
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A1
In a way, a group of anti-war protesters Thursday in downtown Lawrence got a boost before they even started. U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, R-Lenexa, whose district includes eastern Lawrence, came out against President Bush’s plan to send more than 20,000 additional troops to Baghdad and western Iraq.
Sixth candidate files for school board
The filing deadline is noon Jan. 23.
January 11, 2007
The filing deadline is noon Jan. 23.
Plea entered in embezzlement case
January 11, 2007
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, former manager of Lawrence's Wal-Mart store enters plea in embezzlement charges, and an up-close look at Gov. Sebelius' proposed budget.
Sebelius budget proposes money for kindergarten, universities
But proposal is silent on crumbling classrooms, universal healthcare
By Scott Rothschild
January 11, 2007
But proposal is silent on crumbling classrooms, universal healthcare
Kaun latest big man to have big game
By Ryan Greene
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C4
There’s really no deep, philosophical explanation why Sasha Kaun’s best game yet of his junior season came in Kansas University’s Big 12 opener.
The scan man
By chance, Lawrence man adopts scanner as new artistic medium
By Mindie Paget
January 11, 2007 in print edition on D1
Bill Bowerman’s family has learned to spot that twinkle in his eye. It’s the spark that flashes when he gets his hands on something that might look interesting in his artwork. When they see that light, they know they might as well say goodbye to Bowerman and whatever he’s holding.
A mixed report card
Official: Outlook good, but improvements needed
By Scott Rothschild
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A8
Kansas’ economy is improving but lags in some important areas, a state official testified Wednesday.
Wind turns trash fire into 45-acre burn
By Eric Weslander
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Burning trash that got away led to a wind-fueled fire Wednesday that burned roughly 45 acres of a field near Eudora.
Kansas basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C5
Kansas University freshman guard Sherron Collins impressed again Wednesday with 10 points and six assists against three turnovers in 22 minutes. He hit two threes in two tries.
Jayhawks honor Sutton
Ex-OSU coach gets rocker at halftime
By Gary Bedore
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C5
Ever-modest coaching legend Eddie Sutton says he knows why Kansas University decided to honor him at halftime of Wednesday’s KU-Oklahoma State basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse.
OSU ‘set series back’
Cowboys embarrassed by defeat
By Ryan Wood
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C4
Had Oklahoma State’s Adarius Bowman scored four touchdowns Wednesday, the Cowboys might have a had a chance.
Rock ’em, sock ’em
KU rout makes ‘statement’
By Gary Bedore
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C1
Brandon Rush envisions raised eyebrows from players and coaches all across Big 12 country today when they check out this score: Kansas 87, Oklahoma State 57.
Al-Maliki orders Shiite militants to disarm or face U.S. attack
By Steven R. Hurst and Qassim Abdul-Zahra - Associated Press Writers
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A7
Iraq’s prime minister has told Shiite militiamen to surrender their weapons or face an all-out assault, part of a commitment President Bush outlined on Wednesday to bring violence under control with a more aggressive Iraqi Army and 21,500 additional American troops.
Kansas women rally, but fall to Cowgirls, 68-54
J-W Staff Reports
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C1
After trailing by as much as 14 points in the first half, Kansas University rallied within three, but ultimately fell to Oklahoma State, 68-54, in Big 12 Conference women’s basketball Wednesday night.
Keegan: Kansas claims TKO
By Tom Keegan
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C1
Under normal circumstances, nothing irks a basketball player more than when the horn signals a replacement is on his way in. That wasn’t the case Wednesday night for the Oklahoma State players who headed to the Allen Fieldhouse visitor’s bench.
Webber accepts buyout from 76ers
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C6
The Philadelphia 76ers completed the paperwork to buy out the remaining 11⁄2 seasons on Chris Webber’s contract Wednesday, ending two disappointing years for the former All-Star who did not want to be part of the franchise’s rebuilding process.
Tagliabue finalist for hall
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C6
Recently retired NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and former Buffalo Bills standout running back Thurman Thomas are among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2007.
Giants will keep Coughlin as coach
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C6
An embattled Tom Coughlin was given another year to coach the New York Giants on Wednesday after he convinced owners he could make Eli Manning a better quarterback and the team a winner.
Pelosi enacts smoking ban
J-W Staff Reports
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A5
Smoking is snuffed in the Speaker’s Lobby.
Our town sports
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C3
Free State lineman selected to play in Shrine Bowl
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C3
Free State High lineman Mikel Ruder has been selected to play in the 2007 Kansas Shrine Bowl on July 28 at Fort Hays State University in Hays.
Strong shooting carries HINU women
J-W Staff Reports
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C3
Amber Tecumseh and Kortney Smith scored 19 points apiece, to lead Haskell Indian Nations University to an 87-66 victory over Stephens College on Wednesday night at Coffin Complex.
Durant befuddles Missouri
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C3
Kevin Durant and the young Texas Longhorns are making Big 12 play look easy. They have to know tougher games are sure to come.
An unlikely Duke duo
Blue Devils fall to 0-2 in ACC play
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C3
Javaris Crittenton wasn’t about to let Georgia Tech lose to Duke again.
University to end affirmative action
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A3
The University of Michigan announced Wednesday it will comply with a new voter-approved ban on affirmative action and immediately stop considering race and gender in admissions.
Masked robbers steal $4 million in rare coins
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A3
Robbers in surgical masks pulled off a $4 million coin heist at knifepoint outside a coin dealers convention in Orlando, getting away with gold, silver and a rare 1843 set of currency once owned by President Tyler.
More parents restrict children’s TV viewing
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A3
“Don’t touch that dial.” Significantly more parents are telling that to their children, especially their toddlers, according to Census Bureau data released today.
Stowaway scorpion stings passenger during flight
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A3
A scorpion stung David Sullivan on the back of his right leg, just below the knee, then continued up that leg and down the other, he believes, before getting him again in the shin.
Trailer park owners accept lucrative deal
Residents approve sale to developer that could make them millionaires
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A3
Residents of this trailer-park town sitting on beachfront property have voted overwhelmingly to sell their community to a developer for more than $510 million, which could make most of them millionaires.
Study: Release from prison brings high risk of death
By Linda A. Johnson - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A3
Prison life may be dangerous, but getting out can be deadly, too. Newly released inmates were almost 13 times more likely than the general public to die during their first two weeks of freedom, a study in Washington state found.
Authorities work to build case against suspect in student’s disappearance
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B2
Authorities in this southeast Kansas town worked Wednesday to build a case against a county inmate who might be linked to the disappearance of a college student whose car was dredged from a nearby lake — and who allegedly stalked members of the woman’s dance team.
On the record
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence Datebook
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B2
Advocate wants funding for homeless issues on ballot
By Chad Lawhorn
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A1
A longtime advocate for increased services for the homeless wants to have a question on the April ballot asking voters to make funding the issue a top priority.
Kansans have mixed feelings about increase
By Mike Belt
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A1
The Kansas Army and Air National Guard is prepared to help support the troop surge if called on, said Sharon Watson, spokeswoman for the adjutant general’s office.
Sebelius makes universal health coverage a state goal
But few specifics offered in State of the State speech
By Scott Rothschild
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A1
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday set a bold destination — providing health care for every Kansan — but no road map on how to get there.
Bush to add 21,500 U.S. troops to Iraq effort
Military buildup at odds with new Congress
By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A1
President Bush acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he erred by not ordering a military buildup in Iraq last year and said he was increasing U.S. troops by 21,500 to quell the country’s near-anarchy. “Where mistakes have been made, the responsibility rests with me,” Bush said.
Minimum wage vote pleases Lawrence workers
U.S. House passes legislation increasing hourly pay to $7.25; measure now goes to Senate
By Jonathan Kealing
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A1
Joey McDonald, who works at Rudy’s Pizzeria, makes $6 an hour, just a handful of change more than the cost of the restaurant’s daily special of a slice, drink and salad.
People in the news
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A2
• Spears, Hilton tie atop ‘Worst Dressed’ list • Walters fires back at Donald Trump • Less swag in the bags • ‘Housewive’ star ordered on bed rest
Fashion highs, lows get ‘Ugly’
By Kevin McDonough
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A2
Betty discovers something suspicious about Sofia (Salma Hayek) just as Daniel seems on the verge of proposing on “Ugly Betty” (7 p.m., ABC). Meanwhile, the staff wonders about Wilhelmina’s charm offensive.
’Munsters’ star Yvonne De Carlo dies
By Bob Thomas - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A2
Yvonne De Carlo, the beautiful star who played Moses’ wife in “The Ten Commandments” but achieved her greatest popularity on TV’s “The Munsters,” has died. She was 84.
Gang crimes drop, other investigations suffer
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B4
A new initiative to target gangs has led to a drop in gang violence in Wichita, but other areas of enforcement have been hurt by the change in strategy, police said.
City decides to tear down BTK’s house
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B4
The suburban Wichita house where BTK serial killer Dennis Rader lived with his wife and family for 25 years will be torn down to provide access to a nearby park.
Hall voters deliver strong message
How can McGwire be separated from others who may have avoided scrutiny?
By Jim Souhan - Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C2
Perhaps like many of you, I’ve grown weary of the debate over Mark McGwire and Barry Bonds, and whether their accomplishments should be viewed through the wrong end of a telescope because of their apparent abuse of power-enhancing drugs.
Barbaro suffers setback
Derby winner’s doctors ‘pulling out all stops’
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C2
Doctors were “pulling out all the stops” to save Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who suffered a significant setback in his recovery from laminitis after months of upbeat reports.
Convict pleads guilty in prison escape
By Tricia Masenthin - tmasenthin@theworldco.info
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B3
Convicted murderer John Manard has pleaded guilty to charges related to his February 2006 escape from Lansing Correctional Facility.
Music education benefit concert scheduled
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B3
A benefit concert dedicated to promote local public school music education is coming up later this month.
Mayor’s award to honor outstanding teachers
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B3
Mayor Mike Amyx is seeking nominations for the city’s annual Mayor’s Excellence in Education Award.
Dole Institute hosting legislative forum
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B3
A legislative forum is set for Thursday at Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics.
Sponsorless IROC won’t race at Daytona
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C8
The International Race of Champions series still does not have a sponsor for 2007 and announced this week that it will delay the start of its season until one is found.
Johnson learns lesson from golf cart incident
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C8
Chalk one up to experience, Jimmie Johnson says.
Earnhardt Jr. shares his side of the story on the DEI issue
By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C8
You could turn Oprah, Dr. Phil and Jerry Springer loose on the Earnhardt family business and there’d still be enough left to blow the Donald Trump-Rosie O’Donnell feud out of the water.
Starting from scratch
Toyota begins its inaugural year racing in Nextel Cup Series
By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers
January 11, 2007 in print edition on C8
Will a Toyota win a race in its first season in Nextel Cup racing in 2007? Dale Jarrett says that’s not even the right question.
Former leader seeks asylum at U.N. office
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
The former prime minister of Guinea-Bissau sought asylum at the local U.N. office on Wednesday, three days after he accused the tiny West African nation’s president of murder.
President agrees to Darfur cease-fire
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir agreed to a 60-day cease-fire in his nation’s troubled Darfur region on Wednesday but again rejected calls for a U.N. force to help end one of Africa’s bloodiest conflicts.
Satellite to test re-entry capabilities
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
India on Wednesday launched a rocket carrying a satellite designed to test re-entry vehicle technology that could be used in a future manned space mission.
Oil flowing again after spat with Russia
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
Russian oil began flowing again through a Belarusian pipeline late Wednesday, a top Belarusian oil official said, resolving a dispute between the countries that had disrupted supplies to Eastern Europe as well as to the former Soviet Republic.
Piece of missing airliner located in Indonesia
The Associated Press
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
A fisherman found a piece of a Boeing 737 that disappeared more than 10 days ago, the first hard evidence that the plane carrying 102 people had crashed into the sea off northwestern Indonesia, a top search official said today.
Father pleads for soldier’s release
By Aron Heller - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
The father of a captured Israeli soldier confronted one of his son’s captors in a dramatic joint radio appearance Wednesday — pleading with the Hamas-linked militants to release his boy and take him instead.
Chavez invokes Christ, Castro as heroes
By Ian James - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
Invoking Christ and Castro as his socialist models, President Hugo Chavez began his third term Wednesday by declaring that socialism, not capitalism, is the only way forward for Venezuela and the world.
High-level Islamic militants targeted in U.S. airstrikes
By Mohamed Olad Hassan - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A6
Ethiopia’s prime minister said Wednesday the U.S. military targeted 20 high-level members of an Islamic movement linked to al-Qaida in an airstrike this week in southern Somalia, attacking quickly before the Islamists could escape.
Intrust Bank buys into Junction City
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A8
Intrust Bank, which has three branches in Lawrence, announced Wednesday that it had reach a definitive agreement to purchase First State Bank of Junction City.
Bert Nash hires therapist, manager
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A8
Amanda William, a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed master’s-level psychologist, has joined Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center as a child and family services therapist and clinical case manager, providing clinical mental health services to children and families.
Commodities
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A8
Check tax changes before starting return
By Michelle Singletary
January 11, 2007 in print edition on A8
Tax time is near, and you know what that means, right? It means changes, and lots of them.
Sedgwick County prosecutor says Tiller reported suspected sexual abuse
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B8
Sedgwick County’s top prosecutor jumped back into the legal controversy surrounding the state’s most visible abortion provider, declaring Wednesday that Dr. George Tiller had properly reported suspected cases of child sexual abuse to authorities.
State Board of Education to review sex education program in February
By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B8
A day after taking steps to revise its science standards, the Kansas State Board of Education agreed Wednesday to tackle sex education requirements installed by the board’s previous conservative majority.
Pump patrol
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Patrol seeks fuel deals
KU Hospital receives Magnet status
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Kansas University Hospital has received Magnet status from the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center, a branch of the American Nurses Association.
Cancer center pioneer William Jewell to retire
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Dr. William Jewell, surgical oncologist and the first director of the Cancer Center at Kansas University Medical Center, will be honored at a retirement celebration Friday at the Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills.
School organizations merge resources
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
An organization that raises funds for Lawrence’s public schools will start working more closely with a group that works to build business partnerships with local schools.
Two more candidates file for school board election
By Dave Toplikar
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Two more candidates entered the race for a spot on Lawrence’s school board: an incumbent school board member and a political novice.
Task force report: Hospital, medical center need deal
By Sophia Maines
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Kansas University Medical Center and Kansas University Hospital have to strike a deal for the region to move ahead with its goal to be a leader in life sciences, according to a recent report by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
State prisons almost filled up
Inmate capacity expected to reach maximum in two years
By Scott Rothschild & Eric Weslander
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B1
Kansas lawmakers reaped the political benefits of passing tough-on-crime legislation last year. Now they must pay the bill.
KU scholars to open Langston Hughes series
January 11, 2007 in print edition on D2
Kansas University scholars John Edgar Tidwell and Maryemma Graham will introduce a powerful script-in-hand performance of “Something Semple: The Power of Langston Hughes” at the Kansas City Public Library.
Ashes don’t belong in garden
By Stan Ring
January 11, 2007 in print edition on D2
Many people burn wood for heat or ambiance in the winter. The use of this heating method has had its peaks and valleys as fuel prices change and the popularity wanes or grows. For whatever reason we use the fireplace, stove, chimney or fire pit, disposal of the ashes is necessary.
Bark bridges winter blahs with beautiful texture display
By Jennifer Oldridge
January 11, 2007 in print edition on D1
If winter seems like a blah season colored in shades of gray, blue and brown, maybe you just aren’t looking closely enough.
Column critic
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Pundititis: A common debilitating condition among regular newspaper columnists usually caused by being forced to meet a deadline when they have nothing to say.
Flag respect
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: I cannot express how much it bothers me to see Lawrence’s disrespect for our country.
Word failure
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B7
To the editor: These are days of universal Teflon: Charges of bigotry cannot stick. The sole exception occurs when someone blurts out officially forbidden words — words which all but the most obtuse among us have learned to avoid in public.
UAW leader faces challenges
By George Will
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B7
Those were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end. Unions were on the march, and the marching songs were grand, especially here, home of the United Auto Workers.
Vital point
Bear in mind that it was an Iraqi court that found Saddam Hussein guilty and led the way to his execution.
j-W Editorial
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B6
Most are inclined to agree that it is well that Saddam Hussein, the atrocious Butcher of Baghdad, has been executed, following a thorough trial for torture, violence, murder and crimes against humanity.
Local votes
Strong interest in local election races is a positive sign for the community.
J-W Editorial
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B6
With a little more than a week left until the filing deadline, open seats on the Lawrence City Commission and school board are attracting quite a bit of attention this year.
KU leader shares medical center vision
By Dr. Barbara Atkinson
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B6
The Journal-World has once again devoted considerable space to an editorial apparently designed to create a controversy where one does not and should not exist.
Pelosi embraces female leadership style
By Ruth Marcus - The Washington Post
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B6
I have to admit: The grandkids got to me. I’m sentimental by temperament, cynical by training and experience, and the longer I work in Washington, the more the latter trait prevails.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
January 11, 2007 in print edition on B5
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