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Will you buy a Kansas-Iowa lottery ticket?

Response	Percent
No		56%
Yes		34%
Undecided		9%
Total	229

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Kansas Lottery teams up with Iowa for game: By Scott Rothschild; May 31, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Kansas and Iowa will become the first states to offer a joint scratch-off lottery game, officials said Wednesday.

Poll: Will you buy a Kansas-Iowa lottery ticket?
Audio: Kansas-Iowa joint lottery game

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Bill provides state more time to build prison space: By George Diepenbrock; May 31, 2007 in print edition on 1A; Corrections Secretary Roger Werholtz said the goal of the law and other similar programs is to keep people out of prison who judges have “decided are safe enough to stay in the community in the first place” and to keep those released from prison from coming back.

Audio: Three questions with … Ron Stegall, chief probation officer for Douglas County Community Corrections

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Quick work speeds Kasold reopening: By Laura McHugh; May 31, 2007 in print edition on 1A; It won’t be much longer before a new stretch of Kasold Drive is finished. For the past year, motorists on the west Lawrence thoroughfare have dealt with construction crews, two lanes of traffic and a 20 mph speed limit that’s been strictly enforced. “Very slow — very, very slow,” said motorist Donna Benton when describing traffic on Kasold.

Video: Year-long construction project on Kasold nears end

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6Sports video: KU’s Arthur selected to tryout for World Championship team: May 31, 2007; KU forward Darrell Arthur is one of 20 players selected to participate in tryouts for the 2007 USA Under-19 World Championship team.
6Sports video: Nick DeBiasse named Scholar Athlete for the Month of May: By Adam Krueger; May 31, 2007; Lawrence High School senior baseball player Nick DeBiasse has been named the Scholar Athlete for the Month of May.
6Sports video: Free State Athletic Director to retire: May 31, 2007; Steve Grant, the only Athletic Director Free State High School has ever had, has decided to retire, effective immediately.
6Sports video: KU women’s golfer receives Big 12 honor: May 31, 2007; KU golfer Amanda Costner was named to the Big 12 female sportsperson of the year.
6Sports video: Rush to have surgery on Friday: May 31, 2007; Injured KU basketball player Brandon Rush will undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL early Friday morning.
6News video: Greensburg city council accepts resignation of mayor: May 31, 2007; The Greensburg city council accepts the resignation of Mayor Lonnie McCollum.
6News video: Local girl representing Kansas in national spelling bee: May 31, 2007; It's bee season in the nation's capital and the sunflower state is buzzing with excitement. Kansas is represented by a speller who competed in the National Spelling Bee Finals tonight.
6News video: KU Chancellor headed to China: May 31, 2007; KU Chancellor Robert Hemenway is headed to China along with a group of KU faculty and administrators.
6News video: Police searching for suspects in in home burglary case: By Janet Reid; May 31, 2007; Two armed men force their way into an East Lawrence home, ordering the women and children inside onto the ground.
6News video: Early-morning fire inures one woman: May 31, 2007; An early-morning fire injures one woman as she tries to help her dog escape the flames.
6News video: Year-long construction project on Kasold nears end: By Laura McHugh; May 31, 2007; The year-long project on Kasold Drive nears a long-awaited end as crews put the finishing touches on 6 million dollars worth of repairs.
6News video: Getting a shot in Douglas County will now sting a little more: By Haley Harrison; May 31, 2007; Responding to a 6% city budget cut, the health department shoots up the cost of vaccines. The health department says between declining money from grants and now the city, they're using more reserve funds and barely breaking even.
Quick work speeds Kasold reopening: Contractor to finish job early; By Laura McHugh; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; It won’t be much longer before a new stretch of Kasold Drive is finished. For the past year, motorists on the west Lawrence thoroughfare have dealt with construction crews, two lanes of traffic and a 20 mph speed limit that’s been strictly enforced. “Very slow — very, very slow,” said motorist Donna Benton when describing traffic on Kasold.
Lawrence in flash flood watch tonight, Friday: Rain could cause problems in Douglas, Jefferson counties; By Steve Vockrodt; May 31, 2007; The National Weather Service in Topeka issued a flash flood watch including Douglas and Jefferson counties beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting until late Friday.
Arthur picked for USA Under-19 World Championship Team tryout: May 31, 2007; KU sophomore Darrell Arthur has been selected to participate in tryouts for the 2007 USA Under-19 World Championship Team June 28-30 in Dallas, Texas. Finalists will be selected from the group for the Under-19 squad which will participate in the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championship, July 12-22 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
6News Now: Vaccination costs will be raised: May 31, 2007; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, effective Friday, June 1, 2007, the health department will raise the cost of all immunizations by two dollars, and a timetable for the construction on Kasold Drive.
Hemenway, KU officials plan trip to China: Plan is to seek collaboration; By Eric Weslander; May 31, 2007; The goal of the trip, from June 10 through 17, will be to develop more academic-exchange programs and research collaborations.
Police investigating two overnight home invasions: Masked gunmen enter two homes; By Mike Belt; May 31, 2007; Lawrence police were busy overnight investigating two residential burglaries and robberies involving suspects armed with handguns.
Rush surgery scheduled for Friday: By Gary Bedore; May 31, 2007; Kansas University guard Brandon Rush's surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee will be Friday afternoon in Lawrence, KU coach Bill Self said Thursday.
Heavy smoke forces apartment evacuation: 02:52 a.m., May 31, 2007 Updated 04:17 a.m.; Lawrence Fire & Medical responded to a two-alarm fire early Thursday morning at a two-level apartment at 536 Ohio Street.
Kansas Lottery teams up with Iowa for game: By Scott Rothschild; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; Kansas and Iowa will become the first states to offer a joint scratch-off lottery game, officials said Wednesday.
Big-name prospects ignoring NBA camp: By Gary Bedore; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; Brandon Rush would have received a lot of attention from NBA scouts had he been able to attend the league’s pre-draft camp this week in Orlando, Fla.
This year’s allergy season not so dandy: Sufferers battle sniffles from high pollen counts; By Steve Vockrodt; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; Allergies are nothing new to Anne Weltmer. Like many people, she endures a stuffed-up nose and sinus headaches each year as a transition into summer.
Construction won’t hamper annual Red Dog’s Dog Days: By Dennis Anderson; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; Construction near Kansas University’s Memorial Stadium won’t disrupt the summer session of Red Dog’s Dog Days, which starts Tuesday.
Longtime surgeon leaving LMH to focus on breast care at KUMC: By Karrey Britt; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; One of the city’s top surgeons is stepping down today after 20 years in Lawrence. Marilee McGinness, of Lawrence Surgery Associates, will begin her new job Aug. 6 at Kansas University Medical Center as clinical assistant professor of breast surgery.
City requires security guard licenses: Background check needed to carry firearm in Lawrence despite lack of statewide standard; By Laura McHugh; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; Zac Marrs doesn’t subscribe to the bumbling stereotype of “rent-a-cop” security guards.
Steeltown star: Gorzelanny realizes potential with Pirates; By Ryan Wood; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; Thirty-six straight times, Tom Gorzelanny stepped into the batter’s box and failed to get a hit. So Adam LaRoche, his Pittsburgh Pirates teammate, made a friendly wager.
Identigen poised for growth: DNA testing firm foresees 200 jobs in Lawrence; By Mark Fagan; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; Identigen Ltd. plans to have 30 scientists, technical personnel and support staffers working out of its lab and testing center in western Lawrence by early next year. But that’s only the beginning.
Keegan: KU has one step left: win: By Tom Keegan; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; The players who make up Mark Mangino’s sixth football team at Kansas University will head back to work Monday, intent on closing the gap on upper-division Big 12 teams.
No more secret gardens: Tour offers closer look at private landscapes in Lawrence; By Jennifer Oldridge; May 31, 2007 in print edition on D1; I often think I should be arrested for trespassing. In my quest to discover the next great garden, I can’t help but constantly peek into private property, admiring the handiwork of unsuspecting green thumbs all over Lawrence.
Bill provides state more time to build prison space: By George Diepenbrock; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A1; Corrections Secretary Roger Werholtz said the goal of the law and other similar programs is to keep people out of prison who judges have “decided are safe enough to stay in the community in the first place” and to keep those released from prison from coming back.
Benefit concert to assist agency for second year: By Sarah Van Dalsem - svandalsem@ljworld.com; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; Raising money for the children of Reno County will be the goal for Lee Eldridge when his band puts on a benefit concert for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
‘Rocket’ ready for launch on Monday: Clemens to make season debut in Chicago; The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C5; Roger Clemens is all set to pitch for the New York Yankees next week. Until then, he’ll be their best cheerleader.
Gary Bedore’s KU athletics notebook: By Gary Bedore; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C3; As reported Wednesday, KU’s medical team will perform the right ACL surgery on Brandon Rush.
Meche loses pitchers’ duel: Bedard outlasts Royals’ ace; K.C. drops seventh straight; The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C1; Giving up only eight earned runs in his previous 34 innings hadn’t produced a win, so Erik Bedard took the next logical step. He didn’t give up any runs at all.
Pistons not sweating late-game struggles: By Larry Lage - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C7; Chauncey Billups has earned the nickname Mr. Big Shot. In each of his five seasons with the Detroit Pistons, the sturdy point guard made a number of clutch shots late in games to help them at least reach the Eastern Conference finals.
Bryant changes mind about trade: By John Nadel - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C7; Believing he had been insulted and misled, Kobe Bryant asked the Los Angles Lakers for a trade Wednesday and insisted nothing could change his mind.
Spurs headed to finals: By Jaime Aron - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C7; Tim Duncan headed to the bench for a well-deserved break. Only nine minutes into Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, he already had the San Antonio Spurs well on their way to another NBA finals berth.
People in the news: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; • Beverage control agents plan bar investigation • Seat belt slip-up • Lisa Ling gets married • Schedule freed up
Reality shows wash out soap opera: By Kevin McDonough; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; Any movie, or in the case of “The Starter Wife” (8 p.m., USA), miniseries, that begins with a dream sequence is in trouble. And when that dream concerns “The Wizard of Oz,” consider it doomed.
Tongues twist as spelling bee opens: By Johanna Neuman - The Los Angeles Times; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; The 80th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee began Wednesday with a record field of youngsters spelling words that most adults can’t even pronounce.
Marine veteran faces hearing for wearing uniform at protest rally: By Heather Hollingsworth - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B3; A military panel will decide whether to change an Iraq war veteran’s discharge status after he was photographed wearing fatigues at a protest rally.
Blue Cross to lose 350 jobs in state: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B3; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas will lose 350 jobs in the state after a bid for a five-year Medicare contract was rejected.
Criticism of James is petty, ridiculous: By Drew Sharp - Detroit Free Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C2; Sports fans are generally hypocrites. And the media today are more or less interested in screaming, understanding that it’s otherwise impossible to be heard amid the clutter.
Federer gains third round in France: Sharapova, Williams among women’s winners; The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C2; Roger Federer overcame some late trouble Wednesday to reach the third round at the French Open, beating Thierry Ascione of France, 6-1, 6-2, 7-6, (8).
K.C. rookie hit by Patriot’s death: Chiefs wide receiver Bowe a teammate of New England lineman Hill at LSU; The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C8; On a recent trip back home to Louisiana, Dwayne Bowe ran into an old friend, a former teammate from LSU. They visited, caught up on old times, and bid each other farewell.
Ducks stifle Senators again: Pahlsson’s goal lifts Anheim to 1-0 win, 2-0 lead; The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C8; Checkmate. The Anaheim Ducks’ defensive stalwarts are hurting the Ottawa Senators on offense, too. Samuel Pahlsson figured out sharp Senators goalie Ray Emery with 5:44 left in the third period to give the Ducks a 1-0 victory over Ottawa on Wednesday night and a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
Who’ll be next?: These drivers could join Casey Mears in winning their first Cup race soon; By David Poole - McClatchy Newspapers; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C6; Now that Casey Mears has become the first driver to get his initial Nextel Cup race victory this season, the natural question becomes, Who’s next?
U.S. sets guidelines on Iraqi refugees: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A7; The United States will soon begin admitting a bigger trickle of the more than 2 million refugees who have fled Iraq, acknowledging for the first time the country may never be safe for some who have helped the U.S. there.
Iraqi, U.S. forces press search for 5 abducted British citizens: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A7; Dozens of U.S. Humvees and Bradley fighting vehicles took up positions around Sadr City at nightfall Wednesday, as American forces pressed the search for five Britons kidnapped in a mock police raid that Iraqi officials said was carried out by the Mahdi Army Shiite militia.
Pump patrol: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; Patrol seeks fuel deals
Want to share your story on foreclosure?: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; It’s a hard time to be a homeowner on the brink.
Day Out with Thomas coming to Baldwin City: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; Thomas the Tank Engine will be entertaining Baldwin City during the next two weekends.
Police seek suspects in robbery attempt: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; Lawrence police are looking for a man and a woman who tried to rob at gunpoint two people early Wednesday morning in the 1500 block of West Sixth Street.
Tour to highlight area’s history: By Mike Belt; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B1; An east Lawrence neighborhood headed toward redevelopment was once a refuge for freed slaves and Mexican immigrants as well as an industrial district.
Catalog caters to growing number of Americans living large: By Mark Jewell - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A8; At first glance, the catalog’s pitch for lawn chairs appears ordinary: A seated man and woman relax near a tree-lined lake shore, enjoying drinks.
4 American hostages freed from captivity: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; Four American oil workers abducted three weeks ago in Nigeria’s restive oil region were released Wednesday.
Shimon Peres declares candidacy for president: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; Elder statesman Shimon Peres on Wednesday declared his candidacy for the ceremonial post of Israeli president, telling supporters, “This may be my last chance to serve the country.”
Guantanamo detainee dies in apparent suicide: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; A Saudi Arabian detainee died Wednesday at Guantanamo Bay prison and the U.S. military said he apparently committed suicide. Critics of the detention center said the death showed the level of desperation among prisoners.
Cosmonauts begin to install protective panels on space station: By Mike Schneider - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; Two Russian cosmonauts climbed out of the international space station Wednesday to install protective panels designed to shield the orbiting outpost from dangerous space debris.
Crash kills 5 U.S. troops: By Jason Straziuso - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; Five Americans and two other soldiers died when a Chinook helicopter was apparently shot down Wednesday evening in Afghanistan’s most volatile province, a U.S. military official said. The Taliban claimed responsibility.
Parents of missing girl ask for Pope Benedict’s prayers: By Daniela Petroff - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A6; Pope Benedict XVI clasped the hands of the parents of Madeleine McCann and blessed a photo of the missing 4-year-old, telling them Wednesday he would pray for the safe return of the little girl who disappeared a month ago in Portugal.
Assorted mulches meet needs of any homeowner: By Stan Ring; May 31, 2007 in print edition on D2; Weeding is the bane of a gardener’s life. If unchecked, weeds rob our grass and desirable plants of moisture, nutrients and light. In the lawn, a good stand of healthy grass, good watering practices, proper fertilization and an occasional herbicide can be used to keep them under control.
$7M in Wittig case in dispute: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B8; Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys for former Westar Energy Inc. executive David Wittig on Wednesday argued over who should get control of $7 million he forfeited following his 2005 convictions for allegedly defrauding the Topeka-based utility.
’Hidden Palms’ offers summer melodrama: By Kevin McDonough; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A2; Just when the summer network schedule seemed glutted with game shows, talent contests and reality competitions, the CW zigs where others zag and offers viewers the new and involving teen melodrama/mystery “Hidden Palms” (7 p.m., CW).
Commodities: May 31, 2007 in print edition on A10
Moving brokers often aren’t necessary: By Michelle Singletary; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; The Internet has become a wonderful tool to find brokers willing to do the legwork to help consumers hunt down the lowest prices for everything from airline tickets to vacation rental homes.
Terrorists feed ‘unending’ war: By Cal Thomas; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B7; Before Congress adjourned last week on another of its lengthy holidays, Speaker Nancy Pelosi repeated a phrase she has previously used about the war in Iraq. She again referred to it as “the Bush policy of unending war in Iraq.”
Assessing Bush, Blair, Clinton: By John Bersia; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B7; How will history judge the “three musketeers” of modern global politics, President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former President Bill Clinton?
Kidney competition: Americans are not the only ones trolling the ethical depths to draw a larger television audience.; J-W Editorials; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; If you thought the manipulation and exploitation of private people to produce television’s “reality” programming couldn’t go any lower, think again.
The ‘real world’: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: In response to Craig Tucker’s and Judy Northway’s letter to the editor, “Sheltered lives,” on May 22, I would like to give them my insight as a home schooler now in college. Their concern about sheltering children from the “real world” is understandable, so allow me to address it.
Quick action mitigates effects of poison ivy: May 31, 2007 in print edition on D1; A hike through the countryside, forest or even a park can provide both exercise and stress relief. It’s important, though, not to zone out completely when walking, especially if poison ivy, oak or sumac lies in your path.
TB traveler’s movement bodes poorly for containing disease: By Lauran Neegaard and Devlin Barrett - Associated Press Writers; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A4; The government is investigating how a globe-trotting tuberculosis patient drove back into the country after his name was put on the no-fly list and given to U.S. border guards — a major gap in the nation’s system to keep the direst of diseases from crossing borders.
Search conducted for at-risk passengers: By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A4; Health officials in North America and Europe sought passenger lists Wednesday for two trans-Atlantic airline flights in their effort to find about 80 people who sat near a man infected with a dangerous drug-resistant form of tuberculosis.
Bush to ask Congress to double AIDS funds: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; President Bush said Wednesday that he would ask Congress to increase U.S. support for global HIV/AIDS programs to $30 billion over five years from the current commitment of $15 billion.
Fired transsexual turned down for job: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; Steve Stanton was fired as city manager in Largo two months ago after announcing his plans to become Susan Stanton. On Wednesday, Stanton, wearing a white skirt, pumps and makeup, applied for the top job in Sarasota, and was turned down.
Lodging expenses push vacation costs higher: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; Summer travelers already feeling the pinch of higher gas prices may find that lodging costs more, too.
Magazine puts U.S., Iran in virtual dead heat in peace index: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; The United States and Iran finished in a virtual dead heat, and toward the bottom of the list, in a magazine’s assessment of the peacefulness of 121 countries.
Daschle, Dole tout farm policy changes: By Mary Clare Jalonick - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; Former Senate leaders Tom Daschle and Bob Dole suggested Wednesday that the nation’s agricultural policy should be reformed, releasing a plan designed to lessen farmer dependence on subsidies.
No news seems good news in case of humpback whales: By Marcus Wohlsen - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A3; More than two weeks after they were first spotted far up the Sacramento River, two lost humpback whales appeared to have finally found their way home Wednesday.
Braves keep Brewers slumping: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C4
Hunter, Twins walk to win: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C4
Cubs meet; Piniella huddles with executives: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C5; The Chicago Cubs held a lengthy players-only meeting Wednesday, one day after a mistake-filled loss to the Florida Marlins that manager Lou Piniella said “might be our worst game of the year.”
On the record: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B2
Lawrence Datebook: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; May 31, 2007
Blair information: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: Once again, Dolph Simons Jr. has either forgotten certain facts or is choosing to misrepresent them. In his May 26 Saturday Column regarding suspicions being raised about Clay Blair, Mr. Simons stated that Blair was an excellent chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents, “so good that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius would not reappoint him.”
Wal-Mart win-win: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: Apparently, people like Doug Brown (Take A Stand, May 26) just don’t get it. This is not about Wal-Mart. But, yes, it is about stigma.
Witness: Suspect in killing was at school: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; A man accused of kidnapping and killing a Cowley County Community College student was parked outside the school’s auditorium on the day she disappeared, another student testified Wednesday.
Other benefits: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; To the editor: I am responding to Doug Brown’s Take A Stand column in the Saturday, May 26, edition.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; From the Lawrence Daily World for May 31, 1907: “Lawrence High School will have a graduating class of 64 this spring, an unusually large class.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; Kansas University was again the Big Eight outdoor track champion with superstar runner Jim Ryun as the kingpin of the Jayhawk feat.
End of U.S. war in Iraq coming into view: By David Broder; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B6; While the rest of us enjoyed our holiday, ten more Americans were killed in Iraq on Memorial Day — adding to the human toll of that accursed war.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B5; For Thursday, May 31
Police investigate armed home invasion: May 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; Several adults and children were threatened at gunpoint by two men who entered a residence Wednesday in the 1100 block of Pennsylvania Street and searched for possessions.
McLouth Barbecue Blowout starts today: By Steve Vockrodt; May 31, 2007 in print edition on B2; Bill Simon might know the McLouth Barbecue Blowout better than anyone.
Billy Graham library to be dedicated today: By Rachel Zoll - Associated Press Writer; May 31, 2007 in print edition on A9; Evangelist Billy Graham held his final crusade two years ago and has made few public appearances since. But the group charged with carrying on the work of the frail, 88-year-old preacher believes he can still have an impact, through a new $27 million museum that tells his story.
Bartlett & West VP leads railway group: May 31, 2007 in print edition on A10; Ron Skinner, vice president for Bartlett & West, is the new president of the American Railway Development Association, a promoter of industrial, real estate and market development for North American railroads.
MLB briefs: The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C5; • Mets’ Mota returns after 50-game ban • Molina out 4-6 weeks • Rangers recall Koronka • Mauer’s return delayed • Twins bring up Slowey • Smoltz feels OK
Bonds: Record ‘not even close’: Slugger won’t talk about chase; The Associated Press; May 31, 2007 in print edition on C5; Barry Bonds is 10 home runs away from breaking Hank Aaron’s career record — and insists it’s still too early to talk about the hallowed record.

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