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What do you think of the misdemeanor criminal charges against abortion doctor George Tiller?
Response Percent
They’re overkill for technical violations
 
 38%
They underplay the seriousness of the violations
 
 34%
They’re the correct course of action
 
 22%
Undecided
 
 4%
Total 560
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Lead stories

6:00 a.m.
In a stunning development this week in Kansas politics, Morrison admitted to having a two-year extramarital affair with Linda Carter, who had been director of administration of the Johnson County district attorney's office when Morrison was district attorney. Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison answers questions during news conference following inauguration ceremonies in Topeka, Kan., in this Jan. 8, 2007, file photo. 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.
10:00 a.m.
Julian Wright, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected by New Orleans Hornets as the 13th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Wright, a Kansas University product, was made a lottery pick Thursday in New York. Wright hits lottery
By Ken Davis - Special to The Journal-World
June 29, 2007 in print edition on 1C
Julian Wright made it clear he didn’t want to go down in NBA Draft history as one of those selections regarded as the “best player available.” Style of play was Wright’s priority. The former Kansas University forward wanted to be a good fit for the team that decided to call his name. Wright got his wish Thursday night when the New Orleans Hornets made him the No. 13 pick overall in the 2007 NBA Draft.
2:00 p.m.
Pulse Podcast
Tanner Walle heading to NYC
Posted June 29, 2007
For the last five years, Tanner Walle has worked to make a name for himself in Lawrence, with his jazzy pop that morphed more into a singer/songwriter/electronica mix for his last album. Now, Walle is moving to New York City to try to impress "bigger wigs," as he puts it. He's playing a farewell show at 9 tonight at the Granada, 1020 Mass. In this week's Pulse Podcast, Walle talks about coming of age as a musician in Lawrence, and why he's headed to NYC. You also can hear a couple of acoustic tunes, as well as another off his most recent album, "The Future of Tape."

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6News Now: LMH pays for work on Fourth Street
June 29, 2007
In tonight’s 6News and tomorrow’s Lawrence Journal-World, the Lawrence Memorial Hospital will pay to widen the intersection at Fourth and Maine and Fourth and Michigan Streets, plus a look at new laws going into effect across the area this weekend.
Neuhaus attorney denies she had financial ties to Tiller
“Dr. Neuhaus wasn’t paid anything by Dr. Tiller,” said Jack Focht of Wichita. “She didn’t have any financial relationship with him,” he said.
By Scott Rothschild
June 29, 2007
An attorney for Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus today said she had no financial relationship with Dr. George Tiller in consulting on late-term abortions. “Dr. Neuhaus wasn’t paid anything by Dr. Tiller,” said Jack Focht of Wichita. “She didn’t have any financial relationship with him,” he said.
Immigration bill’s failure a blow to Bush
By Dave Montgomery - McClatchy Newspapers
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A1
The Senate handed President Bush a devastating defeat on his top domestic priority Thursday by blocking far-reaching immigration legislation to enable as many as 12 million undocumented immigrants to remain in the country legally.
Hornets stunned Wright lasted until 13th
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C7
New Orleans GM Jeff Bower said Thursday the Hornets had Julian Wright listed at No. 6 on their mock draft board. “The scenarios we had played out over the last week or so, this was one we were very hopeful for it to happen, but didn’t really expect it to because of how highly we had him rated in our evaluations,” Bower told the Associated Press. “So we’re extremely happy.”
LAGA city championship tee times
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
Tee times.
Suspect arrested in clerk killing
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B2
A man accused of killing a convenience store clerk was captured Thursday afternoon when his fleeing car crashed and injured a woman as she pumped gas at another filling station.
Lockerbie bomber may get new appeal
By Ben McConville - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
A judicial commission said Thursday that a Libyan agent imprisoned in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie should be granted an appeal so new evidence that he was wrongly convicted can be considered.
Tax issues
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: This past week I read that the city might impose a 1 mill levy to raise revenue; thus a $150,000 valuation would be an increase of $17.25. Not too long before that Commissioner Charles Jones suggested the county needed a 1 mill levy for some new “economic opportunity.” So now that is another $17.25.
Bush rejects subpoenas
By Terence Hunt - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
President Bush, in a constitutional showdown with Congress, claimed executive privilege Thursday and rejected demands for White House documents and testimony about the firing of U.S. attorneys.
On the record
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B2
A local construction company was burglarized between 5 p.m. Tuesday and 7:15 a.m. Wednesday when thieves broke into the business and stole $1,110 in equipment. Kenneth A. Peters Builders Inc., 217 N. Fifth St., reported that several miscellaneous items, including an air compressor and two framing nail guns, were taken during the break-in.
Lawrence Datebook
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B2
Events around Lawrence.
Military making little effort to track down deserters
By Estes Thompson - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A9
There is no crack team of bounty hunters, no elite military unit whose job is to track them down and bring them in. Despite a rise in desertions from the Army as the Iraq war drags on into a fifth year, the U.S. military does almost nothing to find those who flee and rarely prosecutes those it gets its hands on.
Bombing kills 22 at bus station
By Sameer N. Yacoub - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A9
A car bomb exploded Thursday at a bus station in a mostly Shiite west Baghdad neighborhood, killing 22 people. Officials received word that 20 decapitated bodies had been found near the capital but were unable to confirm the report because of fighting.
Brownback says he intended to switch vote on immigration
By Sam Hananel - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
When voting began Thursday on whether to advance President Bush’s immigration bill, Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback was among the first lawmakers to vote “yes.” About 10 minutes later, Brownback switched his vote to “no.”
Suspect in Colorado killing had Kansas slaying conviction
By Eric W. Bolin - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B3
A man accused of killing a researcher in a remote Colorado forest and then giving a ride to her unsuspecting co-worker had been convicted of second-degree murder in Kansas 25 years earlier, state records show.
Stowers halts expansion, but buys more land
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B3
Citing a continuing controversy over stem cell research in Missouri, officials with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research announced Thursday that plans for a major expansion have been suspended.
‘Best Years’ tells of college and its angst
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
The writing and production team behind “Degrassi” presents “The Best Years” (7:30 p.m., The N), a 13-episode series about the freshman year of college. Charity Shea stars as Samantha, an orphaned teen on a full-ride scholarship who sees college as a chance to start over. Of course, first she has to navigate a new social scene and learn to distinguish her friends from her “frenemies.”
People in the news
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
¢ Tokyo welcomes Radcliffe for world premiere of ‘Potter’ ¢ Parker says wedding cake will be made in France ¢ Barbra Streisand receives French Legion of Honor medal ¢ Opera singer Beverly Sills gravely ill with cancer ¢ Actress Beauvais-Nilon pregnant with twin boys
Girl power’s back: Spice Girls reunite
By Sharon Hong - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A2
The Spice Girls wannabe stars again. Following a calculated publicity buildup, the original members of the Girl Power group of the 1990s announced Thursday that they have agreed to reunite for 11 concerts around the world in December and January.
Commodities
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C10
Soybean and grain futures finished mostly higher Thursday. Wheat for July delivery rose 3 cents to $6.09 a bushel; July corn fell 4 1/4 cents to $3.39 1/2 a bushel; July oats rose 12 1/2 cents to $2.73 a bushel; July soybeans rose 6 1/4 cents to $8.09 3/4 a bushel.
KC firm hires Lawrence resident
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C10
Alan C. Anderson, Lawrence, has joined the Corporate Department of Blackwell Sanders LLP, a law firm in Kansas City, Mo., as a partner.
Conservation district taking applications
J-W Staff Reports
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C10
The Douglas County Conservation District is conducting a Water Resources and Non-Point Source Program cost-share sign-up through July 16.
Reception to honor longtime attorney
J-W Staff Reports
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C10
Lawrence attorney William Pendleton is celebrating five decades in the legal profession, and friends, family and associates are gathering today for a reception honoring him. The event is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St.
Kids drive homeowner ‘over the wall’
By David W. Myers
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C10
Robert Frost once wrote that “good fences make good neighbors,” but shared dividers also can cause problems - especially if they’re used by youngsters as an informal playground and skateboard park.
President agrees to resign, gets no jail time
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
Israeli President Moshe Katsav agreed to resign Thursday in a plea bargain that drops rape allegations and the threat of jail time in return for pleading guilty to lesser charges.
Pope to allow wider use of old Latin Mass
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
Pope Benedict XVI is going ahead with his plan to allow more churches to use the old Latin Mass, a concession to traditionalists that has caused concern among those fearing a rollback of one of the Vatican’s key liberalizing reforms.
Police arrest man linked to missing girl case
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
An Italian man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of links to the case of Madeleine McCann, the 4-year-old British girl who vanished nearly two months ago during a vacation in Portugal, police said.
Mexico City considers smoking ban
By Sam Enriquez and Cecilia Sanchez - Los Angeles Times
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
Sure, the dateline says Mexico City, but this place is turning more San Francisco every day. City lawmakers this year have legalized abortion and same-sex civil unions. Next up? A ban on smoking in restaurants, schools, taxis and buses.
Brown picks Iraq war critics, ‘young things’ for Cabinet
By David Stringer - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A8
New Prime Minister Gordon Brown appointed some critics of the Iraq war to his youthful circle of senior Cabinet ministers Thursday, underlining his ambition to heal rifts over the conflict and win back the support of the disenchanted.
Origin of domestic cats traced to Middle East
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A10
Inside the cells of your pet cat lies a history book, a story that stretches back to when humans first settled into civilizations and discovered agriculture.
Court: Feds allowed to seize half of house
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A10
A woman who claimed she was unaware that her husband was growing pot in the basement will get to keep her half of their house, while the government can seize her husband’s share, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Officer denies jamming nightstick into mouth of handcuffed man
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B8
An officer who could lose his job over an excessive force claim denies wedging a nightstick into the mouth of a handcuffed man suspected of hiding crack cocaine. Michael Payne, who was released after the Nov. 2 encounter, filed a complaint against Officer Anthony Melkowski later that night.
Horoscopes
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B5
Those with birthdays today: You can change your life this year. Choose the areas you want to transform. You might opt for a different type of work or change your hours.
Wrong location
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: I have spent the last few days considering the proposal to develop the area around the Lawrence airport into an industrial park. I have driven these back roads for over 30 years. Every few years, a large stretch of land north of the Highway 24-40 and East 1500 Road intersection is under water, sometimes for weeks.
All-in-one gene swap lets scientists change one germ species into another
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
Talk about identity theft: Scientists changed one species of bacteria into another by performing a complete gene swap.
Cancer fight
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
To the editor: On June 8, the first annual countywide American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Douglas County was held at the Free State High School track. This is an event that allows participants from all walks of life - including patients, survivors, corporations, families, community volunteers and faith, spiritual and community organizations - to join together in the fight against cancer.
Court rejects using race to divide schools
By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A4
A half-century after the Supreme Court outlawed segregated schools, sharply divided justices clamped new limits Thursday on local school efforts to make sure children of different races share classrooms.
Execution of mentally ill killer in Texas blocked
By Pete Yost - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A4
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the execution of a Texas killer, saying lower courts should have considered psychiatric evidence about his mental illness. The court ruled 5-4 in the case of Scott Louis Panetti, who shot his in-laws to death 15 years ago in front of his wife and young daughter.
NBC’s ‘Predator’ sting shakes up Texas town
By Grant Slater - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A5
A sting in which police teamed up with “Dateline NBC” to catch online pedophiles was supposed to send a flinty-eyed, Texas-style warning about this Dallas suburb: Don’t mess with Murphy. Instead, it has turned into a fiasco.
Ex-governor gets more than seven years in corruption case
Former HealthSouth CEO receives 6 years, 10 months in prison
By Bob Johnson - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A5
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison and former HealthSouth Chief Executive Officer Richard Scrushy got nearly seven years Thursday in a bribery and corruption case that the judge said damaged public trust in state government.
Glamour girls
Ideals of feminine beauty lampooned in KU’s musical production of ‘Pageant’
By Jon Niccum
June 29, 2007 in print edition on D1
The dapper, tuxedo-clad emcee singles out the six beauties who stand behind him. “You’ve got charm / You’ve got grace,” he serenades the contestants as their eyelashes flutter and smiles beam at the audience. “You’ve got that something extra.” In this case that “something extra” refers to a Y chromosome … among other things.
Long lines expected today for iPhone
By Chad Lawhorn
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Call it i-citement. Tech-savvy consumers are expected to be standing in lines today to be among the first to purchase the iPhone, the newest invention from Apple. The device combines the function of an iPod music and video player with a high-tech cell phone that can take photos, receive e-mail and surf the Web.
America’s anemic health care system exposed in ‘Sicko’
By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel
June 29, 2007 in print edition on D1
“Sicko” is the movie that lets American gadfly Michael Moore pick on somebody his own size. Moore could seem a little mismatched in mocking gun-culture rubes in “Bowling for Columbine” and the bungling George W. Bush in “Fahrenheit 9/11.” But those earlier targets were almost easy prey when compared with Big Health Care, Big Insurance and Big Pharmaceuticals.
Pump patrol
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.89 at several locations.
Downtown casts new director
Theater leader wants to bring more ‘drama’
By Mark Fagan
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C10
Installation of new waterlines will be nearly complete, road repairs will be in the works and merchants will be busy cleaning up after the biggest sale of the summer. Just in time for Jane Pennington to begin her new job.
Summer horse show slated for Saturday
J-W Staff Reports
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
A variety of horse breeds are expected to compete Saturday at the Kansas Summer Classic Horse Show.
Energy bill cited as national model
J-W Staff Reports
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
The Council of State Governments has selected a measure by state Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence, as model legislation that other states should consider.
Two suspects arrested for baseball bat attack
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Two more men have been arrested in connection with an incident in which eight people were beaten with baseball bats following a June 5 party at Legends Place Apartments, 4101 W. 24th Place.
Top-notch young pianists bringing their talents to KU
By Matt Erickson
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Some of the best young pianists in the world soon will arrive at Kansas University to compete, practice and learn - and the city is invited to watch and listen.
Free rides available to view fireworks
J-W Staff Reports
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
Bus service is expected after all for this year’s Lawrence Jaycees Fourth of July fireworks display. Final details were still being worked out Thursday, but it was expected that BS Transportation of Lawrence would provide bus service this year, said Jaycees member Gary Saathoff, one of the display organizers.
Judge: Westar must pay former exec’s legal fees
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B1
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Westar Energy Inc. must pay more than $3 million in delinquent legal bills submitted by a former executive on trial for looting the company.
Regents seek more money from Legislature
By Scott Rothschild
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A7
After approving tuition increases, higher education officials Thursday complained about decreasing state support for Kansas Board of Regents universities as they recommended an 8.7 percent increase in state funding for next year.
Fixed-rate tuition plan set for KU freshmen
By Scott Rothschild
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A1
State higher education officials Thursday approved a nearly 16 percent tuition increase for incoming freshmen at Kansas University, and KU administrators say parents are applauding. Why? Because that rate will stay in effect for those freshmen for four years under a new tuition compact.
Seafood latest ‘Made in China’ item to face recall
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Los Angeles Times
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A1
The list of quality-compromised goods from China grew Thursday, as federal authorities slapped a highly unusual hold on shrimp and certain fish from that country after tests showed contamination from potentially harmful drugs.
Wright hits lottery
Ex-Jayhawk tapped 13th by Hornets
By Ken Davis - Special to The Journal-World
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
Julian Wright made it clear he didn’t want to go down in NBA Draft history as one of those selections regarded as the “best player available.” Style of play was Wright’s priority. The former Kansas University forward wanted to be a good fit for the team that decided to call his name. Wright got his wish Thursday night when the New Orleans Hornets made him the No. 13 pick overall in the 2007 NBA Draft.
As expected, Oden, Durant go 1-2
By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press Basketball Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
The Portland Trail Blazers got Greg Oden and felt like they won a championship. The Seattle SuperSonics settled for Kevin Durant, thrilling fans disappointed by the trade of All-Star Ray Allen to Boston.
Mayer: KU QB situation unsettling
By Bill Mayer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
“When you’re playing two quarterbacks, you don’t have a quarterback.” Source: The late Paul Christman, former Missouri All-American and Chicago Cardinals star when he visited Lawrence in the early 1950s to do color commentary for a televised Kansas University football game.
Vestal’s football career takes ‘frustrating’ turn
By Jeff Fedotin
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C1
Once a feel-good story, Abby Vestal’s foray into professional football has become shrouded in mystery. The Topeka-based Kansas Koyotes signed the former Lawrence High kicker on April 18, making her the first full-time female player in the American Professional Football League.
What, Self worry?
KU coach confident in Wright’s status
By Gary Bedore
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C6
Bill Self never feared his star player would drop out of the NBA Draft lottery on Thursday night. Self, Kansas University’s fifth-year basketball coach, remained relaxed while watching the proceedings on TV with his wife and children even when Philadelphia - a team rumored to be quite interested in Julian Wright - passed on the 6-foot-8 KU sophomore at No. 12.
Putz puts questions to rest
Seattle closer proves he belongs among majors’ best
By Gregg Bell - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C5
J.J. Putz doesn’t need a campaign to make his first All-Star team. He just has to show up to work. Seattle’s emerging star closer blew through the Boston Red Sox this week to convert his 24th consecutive save chance, the longest current streak in the majors.
Royals ink three more draft picks
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C5
The Kansas City Royals have signed three more draft picks, all from the top five rounds.
RBI record seems safe this year
Stats show A-Rod unlikely to reach Wilson’s mark
By Dave Sheinin - The Washington Post
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C5
In the pantheon of baseball’s all-time records, Hack Wilson’s mark of 191 RBI in a season, set in 1930 for the Chicago Cubs, holds a special place. While most other major offensive records of that era have fallen over the past decade, Wilson’s record not only has endured, it has never even been threatened.
Two LHS products pitch in all-star game
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
Lawrence High products Drew Hulse and Daniel Green each pitched two innings in the Kansas team’s 5-3 loss to Missouri in the Kansas/Missouri Metro Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Senior Showcase on Wednesday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
KU softball field upgrades warning track
FieldTurf surface enhances Arrocha Ballpark’s safety, drainage issues
By Ryan Greene
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C3
A handful of luxuries still are needed at Kansas University’s Arrocha Ballpark, but it’s already-impressive playing surface just received what is hoped to be a final facelift. Recently installed was a synthetic FieldTurf surface to replace the warning track and dirt surrounding the grass and infield, which already has a top-notch drainage system.
Kamte, Sullivan share French Open lead
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C8
South African qualifier James Kamte and Welshman Kyron Sullivan each shot 6-under par 65s to share the first-round lead.
Mediate’s back, game healthy
‘I can move again’ first-round leader says
By Larry Lage - Associated Press Sports Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C8
Rocco Mediate’s back is healthy, and so is his game. Mediate shot his lowest score on the PGA Tour in four years, opening the Buick Open on Thursday with an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead.
Teen leads U.S. Women’s Open
By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press Golf Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C8
The serenity of Pine Needles was interrupted by one wild day at the U.S. Women’s Open. In a tournament dominated by talk of teenagers, one of them wound up atop the leaderboard, and hardly anyone noticed.
Big Hurt blasts 500th
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C4
Thankfully for Frank Thomas, his family had to catch an early flight Thursday. That meant his wife, three children and father-in-law got to see Thomas hit his 500th home run. And they were gone when Thomas got ejected. “They had to leave for the airport at 1:45. My daughter said, ‘Dad, you’ve got to do it in the first couple of at-bats,”’ he said.
Rollins wins it for Phillies
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C4
Jimmy Rollins had four hits, including a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning for Philadelphia.
Astros’ Biggio gets hit No. 3,000
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C4
Craig Biggio collected his 3,000th hit, and Carlos Lee made sure he could celebrate it in style. Biggio had five hits for just the second time in his career, and Lee hit a grand slam in the 11th inning to give the Houston Astros an 8-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night.
Federer wins with ease
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
Roger Federer competed for all of 11 minutes Thursday. That was enough to finish off Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, 6-2, 7-5, 6-1, for the Swiss star’s 50th consecutive victory on grass, in a match suspended overnight.
Chiefs, Pinkard agree
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a two-year contract Thursday with tight end Mike Pinkard.
Report: Predators pursuing K.C. bid
NHL squad could play in Sprint Center, Canadian paper says
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
A $220 million deal to buy the Nashville Predators could be in jeopardy as the team’s current owner looks at a second bidder, which could still mean the relocation of the franchise, according to a news report.
Commentary: A good, old-fashioned talent infusion
It wasn’t a once-in-a-lifetime draft, but seemingly every NBA team improved Thursday night
By Michael Wilbon - The Washington Post
June 29, 2007 in print edition on C2
It was a throwback draft, the kind of night that can transform a bad team while still allowing a resourceful playoff team picking at the bottom of the heap to come away feeling it might have made a steal. Finally, the NBA didn’t allow itself to be dragged down by high school players trying to make a money grab.
Embezzler: Sharper eyes could have stopped her
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
A secretary who embezzled $1.12 million from a school foundation has advice for her former bosses: Hey, get better auditors.
Evacuations under way after days of rain
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
More rain fell Thursday in flood-weary parts of Texas, where evacuations were under way and residents were bracing for even more of the constant downpours that have killed 11 people in recent days.
Web page was updated with wife’s death
Associated Press
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
Investigators are looking into who altered pro wrestler Chris Benoit’s Wikipedia entry to mention his wife’s death hours before authorities discovered the bodies of the couple and their 7-year-old son.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
From the Lawrence Daily World for June 29, 1907: “Officials say that since alfalfa was introduced in Kansas it has been a potent factor in increasing bank deposits and prosperity.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
Kenneth Ragland, 36-year-old Hays bank official, was named president of the new University State Bank here.
Bush nears solidly conservative court
By Carl P. Leubsdorf
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
The war in Iraq is a mess, and the immigration bill appears dead. But one branch of government is working out as President Bush planned. It’s the Supreme Court, which ended its 2006-07 term Thursday with rulings on a Texas death penalty case involving the mental health of a double murderer and two affirmative action cases.
Growth factors
Lawrence shouldn’t accept a future of stagnant growth and lost opportunities.
J-W Editorials
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B6
City officials should look seriously at U.S. Census figures that show a small decline in Lawrence’s population but they shouldn’t take action that turns that decline into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
AIDS effort falls short of PR
By Paul Zeitz - Special to the Los Angeles Times
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B7
First lady Laura Bush is visiting four African countries this week, including Zambia, where I worked in HIV/AIDS programs for six years in the 1990s. We can count on the news media to show us Mrs. Bush touring AIDS programs, welcomed by singing children.
Israelis have given enough
By Cal Thomas
June 29, 2007 in print edition on B7
Sometimes, for those who pay attention, the stars align and produce spectacular effects in the cosmos and on earth. A similar effect can occasionally be produced through journalism. On June 26, the Washington Post featured three stories on its World News page that should teach a lesson to anyone who wishes to pay attention.
Democratic candidates appeal to blacks in debate
By Nedra Pickler - Associated Press Writer
June 29, 2007 in print edition on A3
A historically diverse field of Democratic presidential candidates - a woman, a black, a Hispanic and five whites - denounced an hours-old Supreme Court desegregation ruling Thursday night and said the nation’s slow march to racial unity is far from over.
‘The Felt Show’ blends social satire, foam rubber
By Jon Niccum
June 29, 2007 in print edition on D2
Paul Santos believes there is a substantial buffer a puppet provides that separates an entertainer from his audience. “People are a lot more critical when they look at a human doing something than as they would with a puppet,” says Santos, producer-director-writer of “The Felt Show.”
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