Also from December 13

Audio clips

• Guard Conner Teahan talks about what he remembers from the final play
• KU center Cole Aldrich talks about how the team can rebound from the loss
• KU freshman Tyshawn Taylor talks about his performance against UMass

Births

• Cody Clark and Mandy Thomas, Lawrence, a boy.
• Allen and Karen Schelert, Lawrence, a boy.
• Stephanie and Kent Fisher, Lawrence, a boy.
• Ryan and Connie Grimes, Lawrence, a boy.
• Patrick and Brandi Perry, Eudora, a boy.

Couples

• Wedding: Brown and Robins
• Engagement: Andregg and McWilliams

Obituaries

• Karen Lee Holman, Wichita
• Nancy A. Whitaker, Lawrence
• Lydia F. Woods, Tonganoxie
• Reileigh Doree Ann Fratiello
• Helen I. Ross, Overland Park
• John G. Retke, Lecompton

On the street

• How would you pet-proof your holiday decorations?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Podcasts

• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU center Cole Aldrich
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Conner Teahan
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Tyshawn Taylor
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU coach Bill Self

Polls

Do you like mohawks?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No		79%
Yes		16%
Undecided		3%
Total	1574

Do you regularly purchase the extended warranty on an automobile or electronics?

Poll results

Response	Percent
No		85%
Yes		14%
Total	937

Videos

• Kansas discussed Saturday’s narrow loss to Massachusetts.
• An accident involving a tanker truck and semi-trailer truck caused …

All stories

Fire prompts McCollum Hall evacuation

By Christine Metz

07:24 p.m., December 13, 2008 Updated 10:16 p.m. in print edition on B4

A two-alarm fire caused McCollum Hall on the Kansas University campus to be evacuated Saturday evening.

Tanker, semi-trailer truck involved in accident

By Christine Metz

December 13, 2008

A tanker truck, with Rollet Brothers Trucking, hit a semi-trailer truck with Hamm Quarry, as it was making a left-hand turn from the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 24-59 onto U.S. Highway 24-40. No one was injured, but crews from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical were called on scene to clean-up a diesel spill from the Hamm Quarry truck.

FINAL: UMass stuns KU, 61-60

By Jesse Newell

December 13, 2008

Collins’ last-second floater bounces out; UMass gets 3rd win of season

Review: ‘A Kansas Nutcracker’ a fresh look at classic ballet

By Dean Bevan - Special to the Journal-World

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

If you’ve seen the traditional “Nutcracker” too many times and the magic is wearing off, come see “A Kansas Nutcracker” at the Lawrence Arts Center and it will be restored.

Heavy winds expected today

By Brian Lewis-Jones

December 13, 2008

The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a wind advisory for eastern Kansas on Saturday.

Topeka man arrested in Friday night’s armed robbery case

By Brian Lewis-Jones

12:26 a.m., December 13, 2008 Updated 05:39 a.m. in print edition on B3

Police arrested a 23-year-old Topeka man in relation to an armed robbery reported in the 1300 block of Tennessee Street late Friday night. Lawrence Police Sgt. Susan Hadl said that at 11 p.m., a 23-year-old KU student was exiting her vehicle in the alley on the west side of Tennessee Street. She reported that a 6-foot, 240-pound black male wearing a ski mask and dark-colored clothes accosted her with a handgun.

U.S. education needs a boost

By Gene A. Budig

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B6

A warning for the new Secretary of Education: Recent international comparisons provide little to cheer about this holiday season.

Look back at the ‘Greatest Game’

By Kevin McDonough

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D7

ESPN looks back at a ’Greatest Game’ from 1958. Too much about professional football on television is oversized, oversold, pumped up and exaggerated. But the two-hour special “The Greatest Game Ever Played” (8 p.m., today, ESPN) lives up to the hype.

Insight Bowl officials rolling out red carpet

By Dugan Arnett

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C1

As the Kansas University football team makes its final preparations for its Dec. 31 Insight Bowl matchup with Minnesota, bowl representatives are simultaneously working to make sure the teams’ visits to the desert are memorable.

Gas may go up with EPA act

Special fuel to control ozone a possibility

By Chad Lawhorn

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B1

Being a commuter city may end up really biting Lawrence residents in the wallet. Some local government leaders are now saying it looks likely that Lawrence will be included in a new EPA air-quality program that could require motorists to purchase higher-priced gasoline during summer months.

People in the news

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D7

• Hugh Jackman to host new-look Oscars• Actor Van Johnson, ’40s heartthrob, dies• Springsteen collectibles returned to library• Judge jails man who offered Winehouse drugs• Celeb lunchboxes to benefit hunger relief• Ex ‘Idol’ producer responds to Abdul

Not quite enough

Green scores 37, but LHS comes up short

By Matt Tait

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C1

In games decided by a single possession, coaches and players alike usually can pick out plenty of moments that could have changed the outcome. The Lawrence High boys basketball team had several to chew on Friday night after an 82-80 semifinal loss to Blue Valley at the Blue Valley Shootout.

Illinois A.G. wants high court to strip governor of powers

By Deanna Bellandi and Christopher Wills - Associated Press Writers

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

Illinois plunged deeper into turmoil Friday over disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich as the attorney general asked the state’s highest court to strip the governor of his powers, billions of dollars in bills went unpaid and lawmakers moved closer to impeaching the scandal-plagued politician.

Woman studies tradition to create totem poles

Terry Lee Goodrich/McClatchy Newspapers

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D8

Retirees Max and Nona Meinen got an unpleasant surprise three years ago when they returned to their ranch southwest of Fort Worth,

Resident reappointed to radiology council

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Doug Billings, Lawrence, has been reappointed to a four-year term on the Radiologic Technology Council. He was one of several Kansans recently reappointed to various boards by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.

Short-handed LHS girls tumble

Bellevue prevails in Saints semifinal

By Jesse Temple

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C4

Lawrence High’s girls basketball team suffered a 74-63 setback to Bellevue (Neb.) West.

Horoscopes

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D7

This year, you might choose to rely on one person much more than in the past. This person seems to understand you and give you the type of feedback you need. If this tie is professional, you both might be amazed at the possibilities that could come up, helping the two of you.

Heisman race wide-open

Tebow not favored to repeat; Web site picks Bradford

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C6

Tim Tebow isn’t expected to repeat as winner of the Heisman Trophy.

City Commission agenda: SmartCode items up for review

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B2

City commissioners will consider a host of items related to adopting the Smart Code. The Smart Code would give developers new options in how to build neighborhoods and commercial developments. Specifically, the code promotes more dense development, and projects that place a premium on walkability.

U.S. Navy commander questions land attacks on pirates

By Lolita C. Baldor and Anne Gearan - Associated Press Writers

December 13, 2008 in print edition on E6

Days before Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is to ask the United Nations to authorize “all necessary measures” against piracy from Somalia, the U.S. military, which would help carry out that policy, said in effect: Not so fast.

Beauty consultant attends seminar

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Tzeidel Bryan, Lawrence, joined more than 35,000 worldwide Mary Kay independent business owners at the company’s annual seminar from July 17-Aug. 2 in Dallas. This year’s theme was “Celebrate the Dream.” The conference aims to educate, motivate and recognize the accomplishments of its independent sales consultants. Other highlights included classes on team-building, developing leadership skills, time management, sales tips, and balancing career and family.

Bush pledges auto rescue

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A1

With Congress gridlocked and the economy floundering, the Bush administration declared Friday it would step in to prevent the “precipitous collapse” of the U.S. auto industry and the disastrous loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs sure to follow.

Around and about

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D3

Jennifer and Justin Logan, Lawrence, announce the birth of their daughter, Jocelyn Lorraine Logan, born Nov. 30, 2008, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Her maternal grandparents are Carol and David Hicks, Alpharetta, Ga. Her paternal grandparents are Terri and Greg Logan, Coffeyville.

Concealed guns athletes’ new attire

By Drew Sharp - Detroit Free Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C2

NFL players are justifiably fearful for their safety. They’re targets.

Club news

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D3

University Bridge Club announces results of its Dec. 6 meeting. Hosts were Dave and Mary Gaumer and Roz and Karen Zimmerer. Blue winners were George Bocquin, first; Dave Gaumer and Roz Zimmerer, co-winners second; Al Smith, third; Bebe Huxtable, fourth; and John Stark, fifth.

Bankruptcy judge to take appellate seat

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B3

Judge Janice Miller Karlin, a bankruptcy judge for the federal district of Kansas and a Lawrence resident, has been appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Tenth Circuit. Before her appointment as a bankruptcy judge in 2002, Karlin was an assistant U.S. attorney for 22 years who did civil litigation and was in charge of the Kansas City, Kan., office.

Consultant joins RJ Dutton Inc.

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Craig Menzel has joined RJ Dutton Inc. to consult with clients and to direct the firm’s new business development efforts. Previously, he was an account manager for a national wellness incentive program. Menzel, a nutrition and wellness consultant certified by American Fitness Professionals and Associates, is an active member of the Kansas City Wellness Network and serves on the advisory board for Business Health Solutions LLC.

Retail sales, prices fall again

By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A3

Signs that the recession will be long and severe mounted Friday with a fresh round of bad economic news, including plunging sales from manufacturers to stores and falling prices that raise fears of dangerous deflation. The widening economic troubles did put a lid on inflation.

Courthouse gunman avoids death sentence

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A3

The Atlanta courthouse gunman who killed a judge and three other people avoided a death sentence Friday when jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision on his sentence. Superior Court Judge James Bodiford is required by state law to sentence Brian Nichols to life, and will decide in a hearing scheduled for Saturday morning whether that will include the possibility of parole.

Expect freezing blast of winter on heels of pleasant weekend

By George Diepenbrock

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A1

Temperatures this weekend should be pleasant for a Kansas December, but next week is expected to begin rudely with a cold front and a significant drop in temperature. Forecasters predict a high temperature of 54 on Sunday that could drop to an overnight low of 16 degrees into early Monday with some snow.

Helpful officers

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B6

To the editor: I just wanted to take a moment to thank two outstanding police officers who went above and beyond the call of duty to help my brother and I. Late last night, we decided to make a quick run to grab a bite to eat. Unfortunately we ran out of gas about halfway to the restaurant. I began walking the six blocks to the nearest gas station in the bitter cold.

Drugmaker warns of profit pressure

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Eli Lilly and Co. said Thursday its $6.5 billion ImClone acquisition will wipe out its 2008 profit and dent next year’s earnings as well. But the drugmaker’s leaders assured analysts that their product pipeline boasts unprecedented strength, and the ImClone purchase and other deals made this year will pay off.

Allied Contracting completes training

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Employees of Allied Contracting Inc. in Lawrence have completed factory training to allow the company to install James Hardie building products in Douglas and Shawnee counties. The training covered installation methods and quality standards for James Hardie’s fiber cement siding.

On the record

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B2

A Lansing woman suffered a possible injury Friday morning after a two-vehicle accident in Kansas City, Kan. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol report, Tanya R. Harris, 34, Lansing, was driving her 2002 Chevrolet car south on 18th Street when she slowed for traffic at 7:35 a.m. A 2004 Chevrolet truck driven by Ana A. Morales, 25, Kansas City, Kan., then struck the car from behind.

Chancellor pick

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B6

To the editor: Note to Kansas University chancellor search committee: Contact Professor Mike Hoeflich and offer him the job (“Next chancellor should have KU ties,” Journal-World, Dec. 11). Besides being a gifted writer, he knows the issues and has plenty of experience. He has a reputation of being both personable and reasonable, but most important of all, he really cares about KU.

Al Franken gets boosts in Senate recount

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

Democrat Al Franken won a pair of victories Friday before the state board overseeing the Senate recount, including a decision that as many as 1,500 incorrectly rejected absentee ballots should be included. The board also opted to recommend use of election night results in a Franken-leaning Minneapolis precinct where 133 ballots went missing, a decision that could have cost him 46 votes if it had gone the other way.

Illinois’ ‘guy behind the guy’

By John Kass - Chicago Tribune

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B7

When it comes to being the guy behind the guy, there is no one more conspicuous than Rahm Emanuel. As chief of staff for President-elect Barack Obama, he’s usually at Obama’s news conferences, standing off to the side, glowering like some fiercely loyal mini-me.

4-day inauguration trip will cost $50,000

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

The inauguration committee of President-elect Barack Obama, who ran on a platform to change the way business is done in Washington, is selling four-day packages of four tickets to his historic swearing-in ceremony and parade plus some extras in exchange for $50,000.

Kline delivers records

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B8

Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline turned over medical records to Attorney General Steve Six as required by the Kansas Supreme Court. Six spokeswoman Ashley Anstaett said Kline delivered the documents Friday and they were “organized as directed by the Supreme Court.”

Rains pound Italy as emergency declared

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

Rome declared a state of emergency as the swollen Tiber river threatened to flood Friday and the death toll from the heavy rains battering much of Italy rose to four. The Civil Protection Department said the Tiber had risen about 16 feet in the past two days and warned it might burst its banks.

Chiefs linebacker may tackle politics

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C3

This seems to be the year of the lost cause for Rocky Boiman.

Cyclones stall

Iowa rolls to 73-57 win

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C8

Jeff Peterson led four Iowa players in double figures with 17 points, and the Hawkeyes pounded rival Iowa State, 73-57, Friday night. Jermain Davis added 16 points for the Hawkeyes (9-2), who opened the second half on a 25-4 run to blow open what had been a tight game.

Holiday shop lets children pick gifts

By George Diepenbrock

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B3

Volunteer “elves” will be in action today helping Lawrence children. About 200 volunteers are in place to give hundreds of Lawrence children ages 3 to 12 assistance in picking out gifts for their friends and family members. It’s the 15th annual Children’s Holiday Shop at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.

Make child safety a holiday priority

By Karrey Britt

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B4

Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, don’t forget to practice safety, especially when it comes to children. Safe Kids Kansas Inc. reminds parents to put ornaments that have small parts or metal hooks on higher branches that are out of reach of children. Also, keep alcohol, including baking extracts, out of reach and do not leave alcoholic beverages unattended.

Possessions not what really matters

By Ellen Goodman

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B6

It read like a manifesto for the new zeitgeist, a signpost for an America decking the halls with boughs of thrift and singing carols to the values of frugality: “Perhaps it will be different now. Perhaps now is an opportunity to reassess what really matters. After all, if everything you ever bought her disappeared overnight, what would she truly miss?”

KU basketball notebook

By Gary Bedore

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C5

Former University of Arizona center Jeff Withey confirmed to the Journal-World on Friday night he’s considering a possible transfer to Kansas University.

SEC seeks to secure assets of financier accused of $50B swindle

By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A3

Federal regulators reached a deal Friday with the Wall Street financier accused of a $50 billion swindle to freeze his company’s assets and appoint a receiver to manage the firm’s financial affairs. The agreement came as some investors feared their life savings were wiped out.

Former Ill. Gov. Ryan apologizes for crimes

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A3

While the news media riveted attention on his scandal-plagued successor, former Illinois Gov. George Ryan apologized Friday for crimes in office that landed him in federal prison, saying he had given “less than my best” as a public official.

Free State drops pair at Bonner tourney

Shawnee Heights sweeps Firebirds

J-W Staff Reports

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C4

Shawnee Heights beat FSHS, 61-42, in the boys game and 38-23 in the girls game.

Doctor wins award from Safe Kids Kansas

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Safe Kids Kansas presented its annual awards in a ceremony this month at the Kansas National Education Association in Topeka. The Dr. Dennis Cooley Award of Excellence was presented to Dr. Jeffrey Colvin, Lawrence, for his “exceptional contributions in the field of childhood injury prevention.”

Old Home Town - 25 years ago

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B6

Laird Noller Ford-AMC-Jeep-Renault added Lincoln-Mercury to its name and the last Lawrence “downtown” new car dealership was lost. The Noller operation at 23rd and Alabama bought the University Lincoln-Mercury facility at Ninth and Mississippi. Bryan Sanders was owner of the property.

LHS, FSHS wrestling not at full strength

By Jeff Deters

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C3

The Lawrence High wrestling team did not take its full squad to the Eudora Tournament of Champions on Friday at Eudora because of a myriad injuries and illnesses on the team.

Funeral director guilty in body parts trial

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A3

A former funeral director in upstate New York was convicted Friday of illegally harvesting body parts from corpses that were then sold to a company that marketed such material for medical procedures. Jason Gano, 32, was found guilty of removing body parts without permission from 17 corpses.

BBC won’t air dog show over breeds row

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

The BBC will not televise Britain’s biggest dog show for the first time in more than 40 years after a controversy about canine inbreeding. The broadcaster said Friday it had suspended coverage of the 2009 Crufts show “pending further investigations into the health and well-being of pedigree dogs in the U.K.”

Anti-smoking groups pressure Obama

Advocates want new president to be role model, kick habit

By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A8

Of all the things President-elect Barack Obama needs right now, one of them surely isn’t a new set of lofty expectations on his well-burdened shoulders. But recent attention to Obama’s on-and-off smoking habit has pinned a new kind of audacious hope to him.

New breast cancer test may predict risk better

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

A new test to predict an ordinary woman’s odds of getting breast cancer works better than a method doctors have relied on for decades, researchers reported Friday. The test is the first to combine dozens of genes and personal factors like age and childbearing to gauge risk in women who don’t have a strong family history of the disease.

Life sentence ordered in 15-year-old’s killing

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B2

A 25-year-old man has received a life sentence for killing a middle school girl in Shawnee County. Christopher Dwayne Hall will not be eligible for parole for 50 years under the sentence imposed Friday in Shawnee County District Court.

Firebirds 8th, Lions 10th in Olathe swim meet

J-W staff report

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C3

Free State placed eighth, and Lawrence High took 10th on Friday in the Olathe boys swim invitational.

Teen driver program receives award

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

The Teen Safe Driver Program has received A.M. Best’s E-Fusion award. The award is considered one of the leading technology honors in the insurance industry. Teen Safe Driver was developed in association with DriveCam, a company that specializes in reducing risky driving behavior and saving lives. The program is offered at no cost for a period of up to one year to American Family Insurance customers who have a teenage driver.

Council appointed for military children

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has made appointments to the newly established Military Children Educational Council. The council is a key component of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, enacted by legislation signed by Sebelius earlier this year. The compact aims to ease the transition for children whose parents are active members of the military and moving to Kansas.

Holidays can pose hazard for pets

By Karrey Britt

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A1

The holidays are filled with things that bring us joy: twinkling lights, poinsettias, mistletoe, Christmas trees filled with ornaments, gifts wrapped in ribbon and, of course, food. Lots and lots of food. Unfortunately, all of these can be deadly to our pets.

Rivals continue fight over power lines in SW Kansas

By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B2

Two companies seeking the right to build ultra high-voltage transmission lines in southern Kansas continued to joust over the issue Friday, even as Westar Energy Inc. offered a compromise. Westar, a partner in Prairie Wind Transmission LLC, issued a news release Friday morning saying it had filed a “compromise proposal” with state regulators to build the 765-kilovolt transmission lines.

Paterno eases back into it

The Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C6

Venerable Joe Paterno is easing into his routine of coaching Penn State football.

Toy guns could be real problem in Iraq

U.S. trying to take away kids’ fake weapons

By Kim Gamel - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on E6

Two boys approached a U.S. soldier, pulled out a pistol and handed it over. They got a smile and some candy in return. The gun was plastic, and the boys were following a local Iraqi military order to surrender all toy weapons — an effort to prevent children from being mistaken for insurgents.

Capitol on hold

Legislators made the difficult but right call in holding off on additional funding for renovation of the state Capitol building.

J-W Editorials

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B6

Kansas legislators realized how bad it would look to move forward with millions of dollars worth of additional renovations at the state Capitol at the same time they had to announce that there wasn’t enough money in the state treasury to make scheduled December payments to Kansas public schools.

Guards to take spotlight today

By Gary Bedore

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C1

A horde of media members lounged on the floor of Sprint Center on a lazy Friday afternoon, awaiting Kansas University’s basketball players, who were a half hour late for practice in the shiny new building

White House considers other fund sources for auto bailout

By Steven Mufson - The Washington Post

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A6

The Bush administration on Friday moved to pull Detroit’s automakers back from the brink, saying it would drop its opposition to tapping the $700 billion financial industry rescue package to help General Motors and Chrysler survive through year’s end.

KU grad to serve over Leavenworth, Atchison

Staff report

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B1

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has picked a Kansas University Law School graduate as the newest 1st Judicial District judge. Sebelius on Friday named Dan Wiley to the bench in the 1st Judicial District serving Leavenworth and Atchison counties.

Scientists find 2,000-year-old brain

By Raphael G. Satter - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

British archaeologists have unearthed an ancient skull carrying a startling surprise — an unusually well-preserved brain. Scientists said Friday that the mass of gray matter was more than 2,000 years old — the oldest ever discovered in Britain. One expert unconnected with the find called it “a real freak of preservation.”

Big 12 deserves love, too

By Tom Keegan

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C1

Now that Orenthal James Simpson has been incarcerated, two obvious questions remain unanswered: 1. Who will take up the search for the real killer? 2. Has anyone considered the killer could be hiding under the hair of disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich?

Burglar says specter held him captive

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A2

A news report says a burglar who broke into a house claims he was held captive by a “supernatural figure” for three days without food and water. Police official Abdul Marlik Hakim Johar told The Star newspaper the house’s owners found the 36-year-old man fatigued and dehydrated when they returned from vacation Thursday.

Wall Street gains may signal worst of market meltdown over

By Sara Lepro and Tim Paradis - Associated Press Writers

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B5

Wall Street put on another impressive show of resilience Friday, rebounding from an early sell-off to end higher after the government said it would assist troubled U.S. automakers. The market, which just a week earlier withstood a terrible November employment report, managed its advance after the Treasury Department said it was prepared to assist the nation’s Big Three automakers.

Vatican takes hard stance opposing stem cell research

By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on E6

The Vatican hardened its opposition Friday to using embryos for stem cell research, cloning and in-vitro fertilization. But in a major new document on bioethics, it showed flexibility on some forms of gene therapy and left open questions surrounding embryo adoption.

Method, committee makeup key to KU chancellor search

By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.

December 13, 2008 in print edition on B1

To a significant degree, the excellence of Kansas University’s next chancellor will be determined in the next few days, or next few weeks at the most. It will be determined by the manner in which the Kansas Board of Regents decides to fill this vacancy.

Powerful ice storm leaves Northeast U.S. cold and dark

By David Tirrell-Wysocki - Associated Press Writer

December 13, 2008 in print edition on A3

An ice storm to compare with some of the Northeast’s worst made a mess of the region Friday, leaving 1.25 million homes and businesses in seven states without power as it forced schools to close and toppled ice-laden trees and power lines onto slippery roads.

Chiefs may move camp

Team could train in St. Joseph in 2010

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C2

The Kansas City Chiefs may pack up and head for St. Joseph, Mo., when they open training camp in 2010.

Baldwin completes sweep of Burlington

J-W Staff Reports

December 13, 2008 in print edition on C4

Baldwin swept Burlington in area high school basketball action Friday.

Check out charities before donating

McClatchy Newspapers

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D1

Donating money to a charity in someone’s name is an excellent way to spread the warm fuzzies at Christmas. And in these tough economic times, when everyone’s feeling the squeeze, that gift could mean more than ever.

Hanukkah theme nights make small gifts special

Lisa Flam/Associated Press

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D1

Socks. Board games. Underwear. Movie tickets. Musical toothbrushes?

Faith Forum: What do you think is life’s greatest discovery?

December 13, 2008 in print edition on D1

What do you think is life’s greatest discovery?