LJWorld.com / Archive for Thursday, June 28, 2007

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Amy Miller, a long range planner for the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department, discusses how the city successfully challenged past Census Bureau population estimates.
Independent living

Births

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Chats

Gary Saathoff: Chat about Fourth of July fireworks with Gary Saathoff

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On the street

Do you think pet owners who are not licensed breeders should be required to sterilize their pets?

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Polls

The Census Bureau says Lawrence is losing population. Why do you think that is?

Response	Percent
Earlier rapid growth made the city too expensive to live		64%
City Hall hasn’t been friendly enough to business		22%
The Census Bureau is wrong		5%
Lawrence hit its natural size limit		5%
Undecided		1%
Total	597

Videos

Lead stories

6:00 a.m.

City leaders dispute Census: By Chad Lawhorn; June 28, 2007 in print edition on 1A; The counting controversy is back. New figures released today by the Census Bureau show Lawrence’s population is no longer growing like it used to, but rather is slightly declining.

11:00 a.m.

Rocket science: Museum camp draws kids to learn about space: By Scott Girard; June 28, 2007 in print edition on 1B; Shooting off rockets, making to-scale comets and examining stars were just some of the activities children participated in Wednesday at the Kansas University Natural History Museum.

4:00 p.m.

Up in the air: By Ken Davis - Special to The Journal-World; June 28, 2007 in print edition on 1C; On the eve of the 2007 NBA Draft, Julian Wright could honestly say he had no idea what the future holds. If the former Kansas University forward had any clue about his place in the draft, or which team might be inclined to select him, Wright wasn’t tipping his hand Wednesday.

10:00 p.m.

AG charges Wichita abortion doctor with 19 misdemeanors: By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus, who used to operate an abortion clinic in Lawrence, is at the center of 19 misdemeanor charges filed Thursday that accuse Dr. George Tiller of violating the state law that restricts late-term abortions.

Video: Morrison files charges against Tiller
Poll: What do you think of the misdemeanor criminal charges against abortion doctor George Tiller?

All stories

6Sports video: Ali Pistora tabbed Scholar Athlete of the Year: June 28, 2007; Nine months ago, Tonganoxie senior Ali Pistora was named the first Hy Vee High School Scholar Athlete for the 2006-2007 school year. Eight challengers have come and gone since, but none compared to the Chieftains 3-sport star, which earned her the honor of Scholar Athlete of the Year!
6Sports video: Arthur back in Dallas for National Team tryouts: June 28, 2007; Kansas sophomore Darrell Arthur is back home in Dallas, Texas tonight for tryouts for the US National Team's 'Under 19' squad.
6Sports video: Julian drafted by New Orleans at 13: June 28, 2007; Former KU basketball standout Julian Wright was selected 13th overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2007 NBA Draft.
6News video: American Bald Eagle’s no longer endangered: June 28, 2007; The American Bald Eagle's population is soaring. So high, in fact, that it no longer requires the protection of the Federal Endangered Species Act!
6News video: Downtown Lawrence Inc. casts new director: June 28, 2007; Downtown Lawrence Incorporated is getting a new director - pulling a leader from the world of theater.
6News video: Morrison files charges against Tiller: June 28, 2007; Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison files more than a dozen charges against Wichita abortion provider George Tiller today.
6News video: Two arrested in connection with June 5th incident: June 28, 2007; Police arrest two more men in connection to a June 5th incident at the Legends Apartments in West Lawrence.
6News video: Fireworks stands pop open around the county this weekend: By Haley Harrison; June 28, 2007; So your July 4th plans don't fizzle out - here's a look at the cities and counties in our area with the most strict fireworks laws.
6News video: Four-Year Tuition Compact begins this Fall: June 28, 2007; The Kansas Board of Regents this morning approved KU's new 'Four-Year Tuition Compact.' The deal allows incoming freshmen to pay a fixed, per-credit-hour tuition rate for the time it should take to get a degree.
6News video: Lawrence once again loses population to nearby communities: June 28, 2007; The US Census Bureau reports today that Lawrence had 88,605 residents nearly a year ago - down by 59 people from the same time a year earlier.
6News video: Lawrence’s newest school also most expensive: By Deanna Richards; June 28, 2007; South Junior High School may come with a multi-million dollar price tab - but it's actually going to save the district money - in energy.
Orchards course for sale: Nine-hole executive facility on the market for $799,900; By Mark Fagan; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; Two years after selling away his or anyone else’s ability to redevelop his Lawrence golf course, Ed White is looking to sell the place.
AG charges Wichita abortion doctor with 19 misdemeanors: Allegations tied to relationship with former Lawrence physician; By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A1; Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus, who used to operate an abortion clinic in Lawrence, is at the center of 19 misdemeanor charges filed Thursday that accuse Dr. George Tiller of violating the state law that restricts late-term abortions.
Former KU forward Wright selected No. 13 by New Orleans: J-W Staff Reports; June 28, 2007; Former Kansas University forward Julian Wright was selected 13th overall in Thursday night's NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, making him KU's first lottery pick (Top-14) since seniors Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich were both selected high in the 2003 NBA Draft.
6News Now: Locked four-year tution will be available at KU: June 28, 2007; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, incoming KU freshmen will be able to lock in their four-year tuition rate, and a look at the energy-efficient measures at the new South Junior High.
Morrison says he’ll file charges against Tiller: Morrison described the allegations as a “technical violation” of a 1998 law restricting late-term procedures.; The Associated Press; June 28, 2007; The state’s attorney general announced Thursday that he will file 19 misdemeanor charges against a high-profile abortion provider, after a six-month investigation into allegations that the doctor performed illegal late-term abortions.
Tuition rises — but the rates will stay the same for incoming KU freshmen: The changes take effect for the fall semester.; By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2007; The Kansas Board of Regents today approved a tuition increase for new freshmen of nearly 16 percent, but that rate will be frozen for those students for four years. That would bring the cost of a 15-hour course load for a resident undergraduate to $3,299.75.
KT Walsh invites art mayhem to her east lawrence home: June 28, 2007 in print edition on D1; KT Walsh is a compulsive artist. Her home, her yard, her way of dressing are a microcosm of how she thinks the world should be: completely, utterly saturated with art.
Pilot completes historic voyage: By Melissa Hoyos - South Florida Sun-Sentinel; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; Barrington Irving kept his fans in suspense as he circled the skies in his plane Inspiration — now marked with flag stickers of the countries he has visited on a worldwide adventure.
Search for remains on Iwo Jima to continue: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; Avoiding unexploded grenades and hacking their way through cactus under a blazing sun, an American search team has located two caves where they believe a Marine who filmed the iconic flag-raising on Iwo Jima may have been killed 62 years ago in one of World War II’s most symbolic battles.
Local teachers inducted to hall of fame: By Sarah Van Dalsem - svandalsem@ljworld.com; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B3; Mitzi Eyestone and Charlene Potter know they have made a difference in the lives of children.
Bald eagle goes off endangered species list: By H. Josef Hebert - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A1; The American bald eagle, a national symbol once almost wiped out by hunters and DDT poisoning, has not only survived but is thriving.
Rocket science: Museum camp draws kids to learn about space: By Scott Girard; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; Shooting off rockets, making to-scale comets and examining stars were just some of the activities children participated in Wednesday at the Kansas University Natural History Museum.
War funding: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I have a simple but difficult question for the readers, but first we need to discuss two of the four camps of voters in Congress on what to do on Iraq (I’ve excluded two: supporters, mostly Republicans, for the occupation of Iraq, and Sens. Clinton and Obama).
MLB briefs: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C5; Dave Trembley will get at least another month to prove he’s the right man to manage the Baltimore Orioles.
Police chief wants K.C. officer fired: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B2; The Kansas City police chief has called for the firing of an officer accused of wedging his nightstick into the mouth of a man he believed had hidden crack cocaine.
Brewers continue winning ways: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C4; Damian Miller hit his first homer of the season, a three-run shot that sailed into the Milwaukee bullpen in the 11th inning and lifted the Brewers.
Iraq vet protester rejects deal to end discharge proceedings: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B2; An Iraq veteran who faces a discharge hearing for making anti-war statements in a speech and wearing parts of his uniform at a protest has essentially rejected a deal from the Marines to end the proceedings.
On the record: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B2; Lawrence crime blotter
Report cites threat of growing deserts: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; Desertification represents one of the “greatest environmental challenge of our times” and could set off mass migrations of people fleeing degraded homelands, a United Nations report warned today.
Mummy identified of Queen Hatshepsut: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; A tooth found in a relic box led archaeologists to identify a long-overlooked mummy as that of Egypt’s most powerful female pharoah — possibly the most significant find since King Tutankhamun’s tomb was uncovered in 1922, experts said Wednesday.
U.N. inspectors head to reactor site: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; U.N. inspectors headed to North Korea’s key nuclear reactor today for the first time since 2002 to discuss plans to shut the plutonium-producing facility under an international accord.
2 from Fort RIley die: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; Two more soldiers from Fort Riley have been killed in combat, bringing to 114 the number of soldiers from the fort who have been killed while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
U.S. diplomat sees hope for progress in Iraq: By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; America’s No. 2 diplomat in Iraq predicted progress by fall on bringing together Iraq’s feuding factions as violence claimed more lives Wednesday, including 14 people killed in a late night car bombing near a Shiite shrine in the capital.
Brown takes power in Britain after emotional farewell to Blair: By David Stringer - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; Gordon Brown ended a decade-long wait to become prime minister Wednesday, stepping out of Tony Blair’s shadow determined to heal divisions over the unpopular Iraq war as he brings a sober new tone to the government.
Our town sports: June 28, 2007 in print edition on C8; Local sports briefs
People in the news: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A2; • Paris Hilton describes jail time as ‘traumatic’ • Designer Claiborne dies • Winfrey to open store • Credit for time served
Low-tech spy big on action: By Kevin McDonough; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A2; Someone at the USA network is obsessed with the subject of spies on a budget. Last November, they broadcast the funny movie “Underfunded,” about Canadian secret agents operating on the cheap.
Edwards cashes in on Coulter remarks: By Nedra Pickler - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A2; Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Wednesday encouraged his supporters to donate to his campaign in response to “hateful” comments from conservative author Ann Coulter.
Group suggests sickle-cell testing: Inherited blood disorder has been linked to athletes’ deaths, including Missouri linebacker Aaron O’Neal; The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C2; The growing number of exercise-induced deaths among athletes with sickle cell trait can be curtailed with proper treatment and greater awareness among team doctors and athletic trainers, a national medical group said in a report released Wednesday.
Roddick finding his groove again: With help from Jimmy Connors, Roddick advances; The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C2; As if all the questions he gets about the recent lack of U.S. success at Grand Slam tournaments weren’t enough, Andy Roddick tours the world with another constant reminder of his country’s glory days: his coach, Jimmy Connors.
A reason to smile?: Solid test runs, strong record at Loudon have Jeff Burton feeling optimistic; By Jim Utter - McClatchy Newspapers; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C6; Can the Car of Tomorrow change Jeff Burton’s fortunes at New Hampshire International Speedway? He certainly hopes so.
White powder causes IRS anthrax scare: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B3; A letter containing a white powder and a note mentioning anthrax forced federal authorities Wednesday to shut down the mailroom of the Kansas City headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service.
County commissioner’s illness cancels meeting: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B3; Wednesday night’s Douglas County Commission meeting was canceled because Commissioner Jere McElhaney was sick.
Judge: Tonganoxie can help fund upgrade: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B3; A judge ruled Wednesday that Tonganoxie can open its wallet and kick in money to help fund improvements to a county road.
Downtown K.C. entertainment district postpones grand opening: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B3; Developers for a new downtown entertainment district said they are pushing back the grand opening to March to coincide with the Big 12 basketball tournament.
Residents slowly return to Greensburg: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B3; People are living in Greensburg again. The lucky ones who still had a house left after the May 4 tornado have been among the first residents to slowly trickle back into town. Some still have no power and are using generators and kerosene lamps. Others can run a few appliances off temporary power lines.
New program to help Kansans with disabilities join work force: By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A1; Lorraine Cannistra, who has cerebral palsy, hasn’t worked for eight years because she said if she earned too much she would lose her government-provided health care benefits.
Regents to vote on KU 4-year tuition proposal: By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A1; Higher education officials today will decide on a Kansas University proposal to increase the tuition rate for new freshmen by nearly 16 percent, but freeze that rate for those students for four years.
Construction to close drive-through lane: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; The drive-through drop-off lane at the downtown post office is expected to be closed through Friday as construction crews pour concrete for an adjacent parking lot.
Fingerprint used to identify body: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; Lawrence police on Wednesday released additional details about how investigators identified the decomposed body of John Lundmark, 54, of Lawrence, found June 19 hanging in a shed on rental property near the Kansas University campus.
Serial rape suspect appears before judge: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; A serial rape suspect accused of assaulting three Lawrence women in the mid-1990s appeared before a Douglas County District Court judge Wednesday.
District Attorney’s office undergoing expansion: Construction work to help give more space to meet with victims; By Lisa Horn; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; Surrounded by files, law manuals and boxes, Douglas County District Attorney office employees are making the best of a cramped situation.
AG’s office: Tiller case flawed, unethical: Morrison not pursuing 15 of 30 charges against abortion provider filed by Phill Kline; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; A criminal case against a high-profile abortion provider was seriously flawed, and the state’s former attorney general acted unethically while trying to prosecute him, a top aide to the current attorney general said Wednesday.
Care issues surface in wrestler’s death: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A5; In the days before pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife and child and hanged himself, the couple argued over whether he should stay home more to take care of their mentally retarded 7-year-old son, an attorney for the wrestling league said Wednesday.
Sheriff defends tactic on illegal immigrants: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A5; The sheriff’s department has developed a remarkably effective — and controversial — way of catching illegal immigrants: Deputies in patrol cars pull up to a construction site in force, and watch and see who runs.
Power outage disrupts afternoon activities: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A5; A brief power outage darkened a large swath of Manhattan and the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon, knocking out traffic lights, cutting rush-hour subway service and forcing the evacuation of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on one of the hottest days of the year.
Doctors back off video-game ‘addiction’: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A5; Video-game buffs might feel hooked on their favorite titles, but they won’t be officially addicted any time soon.
Crews fighting Tahoe fire get break from wind: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A5; Firefighters racing the weather for control of a turbulent wildfire near this popular resort got a bit of a break Wednesday as high winds forecast to arrive by early afternoon held off, giving crews time to shore up their defenses.
More than foot of rain floods central Texas: By April Castro - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A5; Lashing storms dumped up to 18 inches of rain on parts of central Texas, flooding several towns and stranding dozens of people on rooftops, cars and in trees Wednesday.
Mulching mower wards off threat, inconvenience of lawn thatch: By Lee Reich - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on D2; In the beginning, there were sheep. Then came scythes, reel mowers and, finally, the familiar rotary mower, cutting grass with blades like a low-flying helicopter.
Freshening the home: June 28, 2007 in print edition on D2; One way to freshen a home is to air it out and wash the sheets and pet bedding, said Cinderella Bermudez, owner of Maid to Clean, a Washington-area cleaning service.
Summer safety: June 28, 2007 in print edition on D2; Nothing ruins a lazy summer day faster than a trip to the emergency room. Here’s a first-aid guide to treating the most common summer ailments, from Woman’s Day:
Busy bees feeding world as we flee: By Stan Ring; June 28, 2007 in print edition on D1; Weeding, deadheading and planting in our gardens almost always bring us into contact with bees. My grandsons usually leave the area, and I am just in front of them. Should we be afraid, leave the area, pursue other interests? Maybe not.
Man to chain himself to corner for animal rights: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B8; A Hutchinson man, enraged that the city hasn’t outlawed the tethering of animals, said he plans to chain himself to a street corner until he gets 500 signatures of support.
Business leaders oppose casino: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B8; Sedgwick County voters will hear a lot more about gambling in the coming months as its supporters and opponents gear up for two election measures on the issue.
Reference check: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: As the presidential candidates prepare for the 2008 election, I will be preparing my credentials for a teaching job in the state of Kansas.
Space to play: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B7; To the editor: I heard the story about building the business park on the north side of town. Why build on the floodplain and on good farmland? This will ruin land that could be used to grow food. It will make flooding worse.
Blair could lead peace effort: By John Bersia; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B7; When I wrote about the exploding Palestinian-versus-Palestinian crisis last week, I hardly expected numerous messages about my “suggested peace plan.”
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; From the Lawrence Daily World for June 27, 1907: “The people who live within the radius of a block about the north half of Central Park are in favor of a scheme to erect a fountain and dig a well in that portion of the park this summer.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; An additional $10.1 million had been allocated for further propellant production at the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plans at DeSoto to help meet Vietnam War needs.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; Saying the city had violated a resolution governing labor relations, the Lawrence Police Officers Assn. refused to sign a work agreement approved by the City Commission.
Quality question: Safety problems with a number of Chinese products should cause Americans to rethink their purchasing decisions.; J-W Editorials; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B6; What is it worth to you to buy pet food without deadly chemicals, tires that won’t come apart while you’re driving and toys that aren’t coated with lead paint?
High court ruling a victory for free speech: By George Will; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; Let us hope that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who is rarely right about First Amendment matters, was right about what he said in April.
Secrecy can’t hide Cheney power grab: By David Broder; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B6; Years ago, Lamar Alexander, the senator from Tennessee, told me of a lesson he had learned as a young man on the White House staff: It is always useful for the president to have at least one aide who has had a successful career already, who does not need the job, and therefore can offer candid advice.
Therapists join Bert Nash center: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; Kerri Kim has been named a therapist for child and family services at the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center in Lawrence.
Lunch and trade fair scheduled for today: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; The Lawrence Express Network will offer a lunch and trade fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace. Lunch is $15 a person.
Lawyer appointed to state committee: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; Lawrence lawyer Mark Andersen has been appointed to the Kansas Bar Association’s executive committee for the real estate, probate and trust law section.
Commodities: June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8
Investment fund examining H&R Block: After Applebee’s action, Breeden Capital to propose 3 board members at Block; By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A8; Breeden Capital Management LLC, which last month gained two seats on the board of restaurant chain Applebee’s, said Wednesday it is turning its attention to tax preparation firm H&R Block Inc.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B5; For Thursday, June 28
Lawrence Datebook: June 28, 2007 in print edition on B2; Event around Lawrence
Mariners slip past Red Sox: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C4; Jose Lopez was watching unpredictable Manny Ramirez — just like many curious people do at Red Sox games.
Arthur begins tryouts today: Recruit Liggins chooses Kentucky over KU, others; By Gary Bedore; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C3; Darrell Arthur today begins his quest to make the final roster of USA Basketball’s Under 19 Select Team.
City leaders dispute Census: Figures show slight population decline; By Chad Lawhorn; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A1; The counting controversy is back. New figures released today by the Census Bureau show Lawrence’s population is no longer growing like it used to, but rather is slightly declining.
Rain not expected to cause problems: By Erin Castaneda; June 28, 2007 in print edition on B1; After what was expected to be a night of heavy rain under a flash flood watch, morning commuters should face decent road conditions this morning.
5 recent graduates die in head-on crash: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; A fiery head-on collision killed five women in a sport utility vehicle less than a week after they graduated from a high school in the Rochester suburb of Fairport, the principal said Wednesday.
Researchers to set out on search for Bigfoot: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; Researchers will visit the Upper Peninsula next month to search for evidence of the legendary creature known as “Bigfoot” or “Sasquatch.”
Antidepressant use linked to birth defects: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; Two new studies suggest that taking antidepressants during the first trimester of pregnancy may slightly increase the risk of some rare birth defects.
Test vote looms on immigration bill: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Senate’s revived legislation to legalize millions of unlawful immigrants faces a critical test Thursday after surviving potentially fatal challenges.
Royals finish off Angels: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C1; Kansas City manager Buddy Bell and his Los Angeles counterpart Mike Scioscia were both eager to turn the page after the Royals swept the Angels in three games. For different reasons, though.
Bonnie stays busy as camp closes: More KU camps, off-campus recruiting loom; By Jeff Fedotin; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C1; Bonnie Henrickson concluded her Individual Camp on Wednesday, but her busy summer continues as the Kansas University women’s basketball coach looks to improve on last year’s disappointing season.
Woodling: Wright fits mold of role player: By Chuck Woodling; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C1; The NBA is more than just scoring. Points aren’t everything. The NBA is about role players, too.
Up in the air: Ex-Jayhawk has no clue which team will call his name; By Ken Davis - Special to The Journal-World; June 28, 2007 in print edition on C1; On the eve of the 2007 NBA Draft, Julian Wright could honestly say he had no idea what the future holds. If the former Kansas University forward had any clue about his place in the draft, or which team might be inclined to select him, Wright wasn’t tipping his hand Wednesday.
Records sought in eavesdrop probe: Subpoenas issued to White House, Cheney’s office; By Laurie Kellman - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; The Senate subpoenaed the White House and Vice President Dick Cheney’s office Wednesday, demanding documents and elevating the confrontation with President Bush over the administration’s warrant-free eavesdropping on Americans.
Big industrial cities lose stature: By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A6; Phoenix has overtaken Philadelphia as the nation’s fifth largest city, underscoring decades of population losses in America’s big industrial centers.
California debates strict pet sterilization measure: By Samantha Young - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A3; A bill that would require most dogs and cats in California to be spayed or neutered has brought howls of protest from breeders and threats from the American Kennel Club to pull the nation’s second-largest dog show from the state.
Poll: Distrust of U.S. growing: By Alan Fram - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A6; Unease with American foreign policy and President Bush has intensified in countries that are some of the closest U.S. allies and around the globe, while Russia and China also face growing international wariness, a survey released Wednesday said.
UNESCO to help restore Iraq shrine: The Associated Press; June 28, 2007 in print edition on A7; UNESCO, the United Nations education and culture agency, has pledged to help Iraq restore a bombed Shiite mosque in the northern city of Samarra, the U.N. said Wednesday.
Take time to devour a flower: Edible blossoms dress up dishes, perk up flavors; By Jennifer Oldridge; June 28, 2007 in print edition on D1; The growing season is in high gear, and colorful blooms are peppering gardens across Lawrence. But why leave them rooted in the soil when many of them could liven up the dinner table?
NBA draft notebook: June 28, 2007 in print edition on C3; The Oden and Durant show: Ohio State’s Greg Oden and Kevin Durant of Texas, expected to be the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the draft, found themselves surrounded by huge numbers of media, cameras and microphones at their tables Wednesday.

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