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Are you going to the Sidewalk Sale?
Response Percent
No
 
 69%
Yes
 
 23%
Undecided
 
 6%
Total 289
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Lead stories

10:00 a.m.
Sidewalk sale shoppers browse along the Massachusetts Street sidewalk on Thursday morning in search of bargains. Sidewalk sale gets started with big crowds, relief from sun
By Matt Erickson
9:25 a.m., July 19, 2007 Updated 1:20 p.m.
As of 1 p.m., the temperature had reached 84 degrees. Skies had been partly cloudy most of the day, and the only rain had been a few sprinkles around 12:30 p.m.
1:54 p.m.
Online chat
Chat with horticulture experts about summer lawn and garden care
July 19, 2007
Gardening was fresh and new in the spring. But as the heat of summer sets in, maintaining the beauty of your landscape can become quite a chore. Jennifer Smith and Stan Ring, horticulture experts from K-State Research & Extension-Douglas County, will take questions about lawn and garden care in the sultriest season.
3:00 p.m.
Rod Hoffer, field supervisor for the Lawrence Parks and Recreation department works the night shift to ready softball fields at the Clinton Lake Softball Complex. Because of the .American Fast-Pitch Association National tournament in Lawrence this week, about 85 games are being played each day on 10 city fields. Parks and Recreation crews are working a third, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift to prepare softball fields for the next days games. Crews work 24/7 to keep fields looking new for softball games
By Laura McHugh
July 19, 2007 in print edition on 3A
It’s 11 p.m., and for the first time in 15 hours, the diamonds at Clinton Lake Softball Complex are quiet.
4:08 p.m.
Posted
10:00 p.m.
One of the Lawrence Transit System buses departs from the bus stop at Ninth and New Hampshire Streets. Use of city buses down
By Chad Lawhorn
July 20, 2007
For the first time in its six-year history, the T - the city’s bus system - is on pace to see a decline in ridership. Through June, the city’s fixed-route bus system has provided 207,003 rides, which is a 2.7 percent decrease for the same period a year ago. With gasoline prices still creating pain for motorists, the decline in ridership is a head-scratcher, said Cliff Galante, the city’s public transit administrator.

All stories

Police search for fleeing suspect
Area near 21st and Ousdahl for man who fled
J-W Staff Reports
July 19, 2007
The suspect was reportedly wearing a white tank top, black jeans - but no shoes.
6News Now: Commissioners split on future of “T”
July 19, 2007
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, city leaders renew their interest in merging the “T” with KU on Wheels, and it’s a bargain hunter’s delight at the the Downtown Sidewalk Sale.
KU tapped 4th in North in Big 12 preseason poll
J-W Staff Reports
July 19, 2007
The Big 12 Conference on Thursday released its preseason football poll, as voted on by 24 media members covering Big 12 football. Missouri received 16 first-place votes, thus making them the favorite in the North. Nebraska was the only other North school to get first place votes, garnering eight. Voters tapped Kansas State third, Kansas University fourth, Colorado fifth and Iowa State sixth.
Sidewalk sale gets started with big crowds, relief from sun
The forecast from 6News meteorologists called for a high temperature around 90
By Matt Erickson
09:25 a.m., July 19, 2007 Updated 01:20 p.m.
As of 1 p.m., the temperature had reached 84 degrees. Skies had been partly cloudy most of the day, and the only rain had been a few sprinkles around 12:30 p.m.
Sewer worker’s body found after storm; one still missing
The Assocaited Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A5
Rescue workers on Friday recovered from the Mississippi River the body of one of two sewer workers who were apparently swept away when water surged through the underground system. The body of Dave Yasis, 23, was recovered about 6 p.m., Ramsey County Sheriff’s Cmdr. Joe Paget said. Yasis was found about 15 feet from where a sewer line empties into the river.
Reds win marathon, earn sweep
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B4
Brandon Phillips’ two-run single off rookie Jose Ascanio in the 15th inning gave the Reds their first three-game sweep in Atlanta since 1990.
Recruit Warren lists Kansas third
Highly touted guard ranks his top eight schools; Mom has KU second
By Gary Bedore
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B1
One of the top basketball players in the Class of 2008 has not only pared his list of schools to eight, but - in an interesting, maybe even unprecedented move in the wild world of recruiting - ranked the schools in order.
Dinner theater proposal voted down
By Mike Belt
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A5
A rural Baldwin City couple failed to get the necessary unanimous vote from the Douglas County Commission on Wednesday for their outdoor dinner theater proposal.
Uniforms tweaked again
Football, basketball duds to don Trajan font
By Ryan Wood
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B1
Kansas University’s athletic department is sticking to its commitment, and the team uniforms are getting replaced as a result.
Spencer gallery to reopen in bigger space
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A5
After nearly a yearlong hiatus, the Spencer Museum of Art’s 20/21 Gallery will reopen to the public this evening.
Ottawa University picks interim leader
By George Diepenbrock
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B10
Ottawa University trustees have selected a familiar name to lead the university at least for the next year.
Pampering your green thumbs
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C1
Some of us simply love the feel of well-moisturized soil. We dig with our bare hands, making sure our plants and flowers are properly nestled in their pots and beds.
Commodities
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B9
Dreaded deja vu
Raiders split another pair of blowouts
By Jeff Fedotin
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B1
On June 13 the Lawrence Raiders accomplished a rarity, run-ruling their opponent in Game One before the opponent slammed the Raiders in the same fashion during the bottom half of the doubleheader.
Our town sports
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B6
Vasseur takes 10th stage
Rasmussen keeps overall lead
By Jamey Keaten - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B6
Cedric Vasseur became the first French rider to win this year at the Tour de France, and Michael Rasmussen of Denmark kept the overall lead in the 10th stage on Wednesday.
On the record
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A4
Lawrence crime blotter.
Lawrence Datebook
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A4
Events around Lawrence.
People in the news
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A2
¢ Pet’s passing mourned ¢ Waxing heroic? ¢ Ditty targets Stewart ¢ Chappelle seeks treatment
‘Mad Men’ have it made
By Kevin McDonough
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A2
The smart 13-part series “Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC) makes the most of 1960-period details and its Madison Avenue setting in an industry that has long inspired parody and envy.
Leaks, lawsuits precede ‘Potter’ release
J-W Wire Reports
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A2
Leaks. Lawsuits. Profiteering. What a way to treat such a fine young man like Harry Potter.
Bush taps prosecutor as No. 2 Justice official
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
A federal prosecutor who helped put a former Democratic lawmaker behind bars was named Wednesday as the Justice Department’s No. 2 official.
Building their dream
Lawrence couple create backyard oasis
By Jennifer Oldridge
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C1
Have you ever considered building your dream home? Every little detail would be yours to agonize over and relish - each knob, window placement, faucet style, color and fabric. The process could lead even the strongest of couples to therapy.
Golfer Woodland earns medalist honors
J-W Staff Reports
July 19, 2007
Former Kansas University golfer Gary Woodland tied for medalist honors at the Kansas Amateur at Shawnee Country Club and will enter match play as the second seed.
Downloading penalties stiffer
By George Diepenbrock
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B10
The penalty for illegally downloading music or movies in Kansas University residence halls has become steeper.
Marketing group may lose funding
City Commission to discuss investment possibilities to better promote area
By Chad Lawhorn
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
The word is definitely out about downtown Lawrence. An estimated 20,000 people are expected to converge along Massachusetts Street today for the annual Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale.
Crews work 24/7 to keep fields looking new for softball games
By Laura McHugh
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
It’s 11 p.m., and for the first time in 15 hours, the diamonds at Clinton Lake Softball Complex are quiet.
Watch out for harmful, ugly apple rust
By Lee Reich - For The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C2
Prominent orange spots that have appeared on the leaves of some of your crab apple and apple trees may look interesting, even decorative, but they’re no good for the plant.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B5
Williams has vertigo: Former Kansas University coach Roy Williams, now fifth-year head coach at North Carolina, struggled to make it through his annual summertime media conference Wednesday in Chapel Hill. Williams, 56, spoke slowly and softly, barely able to move upon entering the room.
A’s fill-in saves the day
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B4
Lenny DiNardo pitched seven shutout innings and the A’s ended their longest losing streak in nine years.
Marine convicted in Iraqi man’s death
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
A military jury on Wednesday convicted a Marine of kidnapping and conspiring to murder an Iraqi man in a bungled attempt to abduct and kill a suspected insurgent in Hamdania.
Chili sauce linked to botulism cases
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
Federal health officials warned consumers Wednesday to throw away certain cans of hot dog chili sauce after the product was linked to the first cases of botulism in commercially canned foods in
Accountability needed on debit cards
By Michelle Singletary
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B9
Consumers now make one-third of their in-store purchases with a debit card, according to the American Bankers Association, an industry trade group.
Slower economy predicted
Housing slump puts damper on growth, Fed chief says
By Kevin G. Hall - McClatchy Newspapers
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B9
The U.S. economy will slow over the remaining months of this year because of a significant deterioration in the subprime mortgage market, a slowdown in residential construction and tighter credit standards for consumers and business, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said Wednesday.
‘Potter’ reflects real-life struggle
By James P. Pinkerton - Special to Newsday
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A9
Here’s some news: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” is a huge hit. And so the question: Why?
Six wonders are enough
By Leonard Krishtalka
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
One hundred million votes transmitted over cell phones and the Internet have chosen seven new wonders of the world.
Middle ground
City officials are having a tough time balancing the 2008 budget, but applying unrealistic revenue assumptions isn’t the right approach.
J-W Editorials
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
For a number of years, Lawrence and Douglas County have had the luxury of assuming that revenue to fund next year’s budget will be higher than what they had for the current year.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
From the Lawrence Daily World for July 119, 1907: “An inmate at the Douglas County poor farm killed himself last evening by hanging himself from a tree.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
Lawrence citizens were reported registering at a record pace to vote in the Aug. 8 election on the added $10 motor vehicle tax and the Lecompton Bridge issue.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
Confusion about how best to use the local airport during a new runway project had resulted in damage to two planes recently as pilots used wrong routes.
McCain an even greater maverick now
By George Will
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
At noon on April 25, in Prescott Park in Portsmouth, N.H., John McCain announced his presidential candidacy. Less than two hours earlier, in the U.S. Supreme Court, a lawyer who had been solicitor general in the Clinton administration spoke in the name of McCain.
Capital punishment defies human logic
By Leonard Pitts Jr.
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A8
You don’t know what it’s like and neither do I. But we can imagine. I’ve always thought it must feel like being buried alive. Lungs starving, lying in blackness, pounding on the coffin lid with dirt showering down, no one hearing your cries.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B8
For Thursday, July 19
Zito pitches Giants past Cubs
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B4
With Barry Bonds resting for much of the night, Barry Zito finally did his part. Dave Roberts drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run two batters after Bonds lined out as a pinch-hitter, and Zito won for the first time in seven starts.
Widow of Daniel Pearl sues reputed terrorists
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
The widow of Daniel Pearl has sued more than a dozen reputed terrorists and Pakistan’s largest bank, blaming them for the torture and murder of the Wall Street Journal reporter in 2002.
Quake aftereffects take toll on business
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
An earthquake-wracked nuclear power plant in Kashiwazaki was ordered closed indefinitely Wednesday amid growing anger over revelations that damage was much worse than initially announced.
Plane crash again points out Brazil’s air safety shortfalls
By Stan Lehman - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
Brazil’s deadliest jetliner crash was an accident foretold. For months, air safety concerns have been aired in congressional hearings, and pilots and traffic controllers have worried for years about the short, slippery runways at Brazil’s busiest airport.
Major al-Qaida arrest revealed
By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
The U.S. command announced on Wednesday the arrest of an al-Qaida leader it said served as the link between the organization’s command in Iraq and Osama bin Laden’s inner circle, enabling it to wield considerable influence over the Iraqi group.
Steam pipe explosion rips through N.Y. street, kills 1
By Adam Goldman - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A7
An underground steam pipe explosion tore through a Manhattan street near Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, swallowing a tow truck and killing one person as hundreds of others ran for cover amid a towering geyser of steam and flying rubble.
Homeland Security funds allocated for states, cities
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A6
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., announced Wednesday that the state received about $18 million in funding.
Training struggles to keep up with tower growth
By Lisa Horn
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A5
The rapid growth of communications technology has put pressure on tower climbers to do more with less training.
Pump patrol
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
Patrol seeks fuel deals
Dusk 2 Dawn race slated for Saturday
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
More than birds and squirrels will be stirring overnight this weekend at Perry State Park.
Inmate in custody after brief escape
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
A Lansing Correctional Facility inmate is back in custody after a brief escape Wednesday.
Meet the J-W editors at Hy-Vee this weekend
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
If you have a question about the Lawrence Journal-World, a news tip or just want to say hello, stop by the Sixth Street Hy-Vee this weekend and meet the editors.
KU, Mayo Clinic team up for cancer drug
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
Kansas University and the Mayo Clinic cancer centers are working together on a trial drug that could prevent cancer.
Young artists to unveil colorful bench projects
By Matt Erickson
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
Eight weeks of work will culminate Friday when 21 teenagers unveil what they’ve done during summer vacation.
Decrease in mill levy OK’d
By Mike Belt
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A3
A budget that reduces the mill levy was approved Wednesday night by the Douglas County Commission.
GOP scuttles Iraq withdrawal plan
By Jill Zuckman - Chicago Tribune
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A1
Senate Democrats’ failure Wednesday to pass a measure ordering the withdrawal of troops from Iraq will give President Bush at least two more months to see if his troop “surge” strategy will begin to work.
Survive sidewalk sale with these tips
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A1
Here are five things that you ought to know to have a more successful and safe outing at today’s Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale, which runs from dawn to dusk.
Studies find genetic clues to restless legs syndrome
By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A10
Scientists have linked certain genes to restless legs syndrome, suggesting the twitching condition described as “jimmy legs” in a “Seinfeld” episode is biologically based and not an imaginary disorder.
New panel to oversee safety of imports
By Will Lester - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on A10
President Bush on Wednesday established a Cabinet-level panel to recommend how to guarantee the safety of imported food and other products brought into the country and how to police them better.
Writing workshop planned in K.C.
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C2
The Kansas City Writers Group, with the Writer’s Place, will sponsor “August with the Agents” next month for interested participants.
Fiction writers to give readings, signings
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C2
Emma Bull and Will Shetterly will appear for a reading and book signing July 31 at Oread Books as part of the store’s annual “Sci Fi July” events.
Garden chores can ease stress
By Stan Ring
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C1
The ride home was uneventful as I pondered the day’s stressful activities. At home, with available time shortened by long work hours, I was determined to rid my yard and garden of all its problems.
Reception to recognize former mayor’s efforts
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B9
Erv Hodges, a former Lawrence mayor, will be honored today with a reception as CornerBank’s Community Cornerstone Award recipient for July.
New clinicians join TherapyWorks staff
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B9
Sara Lee and Nate Lee have joined TherapyWorks in Lawrence as physical therapists.
‘Catfish Cookies’ author to give reading, signing
July 19, 2007 in print edition on C2
Lawrence resident Barbara Higgins-Dover will read from and sign copies of her children’s book, “Catfish Cookies,” about life on the Kaw River.
Moving Predators not the lone option
Group tries to keep NHL team in Nashville
vBy Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press Sports Writer
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B3
Predators owner Craig Leipold and the NHL are giving Nashville every chance to keep the hockey team in Music City. Now it’s up to the fans to respond.
Bullpen propels K.C. to victory
Royals’ 6-5 win clinches series at Boston; Tigers next
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B3
The Kansas City Royals left the slumping Red Sox answering questions about the surging Yankees.
Don’t make snap judgment on Vick
By Rich Hofmann - Philadelphia Daily News
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B2
What do you say we make a deal? If Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is convicted or pleads guilty to the charges contained in a federal indictment - charges of sponsoring a dogfighting operation so heinous that losing dogs who didn’t die in the ring were sometimes shot, drowned, hanged or electrocuted - then his National Football League career should be over.
Vick’s court date slated Thursday
Vick’s court date slated Thursday
The Associated Press
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B2
This much we know: Michael Vick won’t be on the field when the Atlanta Falcons open training camp next Thursday. He’ll be in a federal courtroom.
Riddle keeps Braves rolling in fastpitch tourney
By Jason Elmquist
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B1
Tonganoxie Braves starting pitcher Amie Riddle hadn’t shown any worries on the softball fields in the first two days of the American Fastpitch Association “B” National Championship Tournament.
Keegan: Self made a monster in Gillispie
By Tom Keegan
July 19, 2007 in print edition on B1
Wearing a white lab coat in a dark, damp basement several years ago, Bill Self, the mad scientist, created a monster on an operating table. The monster sat up straight, removed the bolts from his neck, and took a name: Billy Gillispie.
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