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12:00 a.m.
Matthew Jaeger, 22, sits in Douglas County District court Friday during a preliminary hearing where his ex-girlfriend testified that Jaeger broke into her apartment, strangled her until she was unconscious, and then forced her into his car in October 2007. Judge Robert Fairchild ruled that Jaeger will stand trial for aggravated battery, aggravated burglary and two other charges. Woman’s ex-boyfriend ordered to stand trial for battery, burglary
By Mike Belt
February 23, 2008 in print edition on 1A
During testimony Friday, a Lawrence woman identified a former boyfriend as the man who strangled her unconscious and later forced her out of her apartment and into his car. The 22-year-old woman also described in Douglas County District Court the tremendous pain she felt in her vagina and the profuse bleeding that accompanied it. Lawrence police officers testified that the back seat of the man’s car was covered with blood. It felt like she had glass inside of her, the woman said.
8:00 a.m.
Ray Miller, a senior at Shawnee Mission Northwest, addresses his audience Friday during the forensics tournament at Lawrence High School. LHS hosted the forensics teams, who compete in 11 different speaking and acting events. Forensics teams take the stage
By George Diepenbrock
February 23, 2008 in print edition on 1B
The words will come rolling off the tongues of students again today at Lawrence High School. The school’s forensics team is hosting more than a dozen area squads, including Free State High School, in a tournament that began Friday afternoon. “We’re just kind of making sure the whole thing goes smoothly,” said Laura Williams, LHS senior.
2:15 p.m.
Kansas forward Darnell Jackson puts in a bucket prior to the start of the game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Rush’s last-second three falls short, KU drops nail-biter in Stillwater, 61-60
By Ryan Greene
11:32 a.m., February 23, 2008 Updated 8:05 p.m.
STILLWATER, Okla. - Bill Self said his team played like one that was distracted. Distracted or not, the result Saturday in Stillwater was a 61-60 setback in the KU coach’s third trip back to Gallagher-Iba Arena as the Jayhawk sideline commander. The win boosts the surging Oklahoma State Cowboys to 14-12 overall and 5-7 in the league with three straight wins over three of the top five teams in the league. KU drops to 24-3 overall and 9-3 in Big 12 play, falling behind Texas’ pace atop the conference standings.
9:00 p.m.
Lawrence artist Kristin Morland has a laugh with her son, Henry, 6, and daughter, Rose, 4, as the three sit for a portrait Wednesday in their Lawrence home. The Kansas University graduate takes care of her children at home and creates art as well. Acts of creation
By Marlo Angell - Special to the Journal-World
February 23, 2008 in print edition on 1D
Sometimes, Katie Euliss is preparing for a tour with her band, Truckstop Honeymoon. Sometimes, she’s attending to a crying baby. Either way, she stays busy.

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Acts of creation
Lawrence parents balance child-rearing with artistic pursuits
By Marlo Angell - Special to the Journal-World
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D1
Sometimes, Katie Euliss is preparing for a tour with her band, Truckstop Honeymoon. Sometimes, she’s attending to a crying baby. Either way, she stays busy.
Rush’s last-second three falls short, KU drops nail-biter in Stillwater, 61-60
By Ryan Greene
11:32 a.m., February 23, 2008 Updated 08:05 p.m.
STILLWATER, Okla. - Bill Self said his team played like one that was distracted. Distracted or not, the result Saturday in Stillwater was a 61-60 setback in the KU coach’s third trip back to Gallagher-Iba Arena as the Jayhawk sideline commander. The win boosts the surging Oklahoma State Cowboys to 14-12 overall and 5-7 in the league with three straight wins over three of the top five teams in the league. KU drops to 24-3 overall and 9-3 in Big 12 play, falling behind Texas’ pace atop the conference standings.
Abortion clinic to turn over some records
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B3
A Planned Parenthood clinic in suburban Kansas City plans to turn over a limited number of patient records to a grand jury investigating abortions there, a clinic attorney said Friday.
Secret Service defends security at Obama rally
By Jack Douglas Jr. - McClatchy Newspapers
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A6
The U.S. Secret Service on Friday defended its handling of security during a massive rally in downtown Dallas for Barack Obama, saying there was no “lapse” in their “comprehensive and layered security plan” which called for some people to be checked for weapons, while others were not.
Radical Shiite cleric announces another 6-month cease-fire
By John Affleck - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A8
Powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr opted Friday to keep the cease-fire order for his Mahdi Army militia in place for another six months, a step that will hold down U.S. and Iraqi casualties while bolstering al-Sadr’s importance as a political player as Iraqi factions jostle for power.
Commentary: Williams, Coach K reveal human side
‘Injurygate’ provides a little more spice to Duke-North Carolina rivalry
By Scott Fowler - Charlotte Observer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C2
They are two of the greatest basketball coaches ever - hall of famers who teach, innovate, win championships and do all of it without cheating. But Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski just can’t help themselves. As much as they like to stay above the fray, the North Carolina-Duke rivalry brings out their inner beasts. They snipe at each other - the latest chapter being Injurygate.
Collins, Eaton atypical
KU, OSU standout guards defy stereotypes
By Tom Keegan
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C4
Most basketball players call to mind the body type of a young Tommy “The Hit Man” Hearns, long and lean. Two of the quickest guards in the Big 12 are built more like former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier.
School of Engineering open house today
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
The Kansas University School of Engineering will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon today on campus.
Snowstorm snarls Northeast; mayor offers free sled rides
By Clare Trapasso - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A3
Up to a foot of snow on Friday interrupted what had been a mild winter in much of the Northeast and created havoc for travelers, forcing the cancellation of more than 1,100 flights in the New York area alone.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B6
Broken Arrow School near 27th and Louisiana was beginning to take shape and was due to be ready for use the coming fall.
Tait: It’s easy being Green
By Matt Tait
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C1
Lawrence High junior Dorian Green has fond memories of playing in the Free State High gymnasium. Maybe it’s the banners plastered on the wall that read “Go Green or Go Home” and “Go Big Green.” Or maybe it’s just the fact that, like all big-time players, Green steps up when it matters most.
St. Pat’s Parade events announced
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
Here are the 2008 Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade events.
Around and about
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D5
Friends and family are invited to an 80th birthday celebration for Margie Wiseman. There will be an open house from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 1 at the Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. Second St. No gifts are requested.
NBA Roundup
Associated Press
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C8
Scores from around the league.
People in the news
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D7
¢ Spears to be allowed to visit with young sons¢ Lopez gives birth to twins, a boy and a girl¢ Media group apologizes to Smith for Hitler story¢ Barbados honors R&B star Rihanna¢ Myanmar magazine attacks ‘fat’ Rambo
FDA approves drug to treat breast cancer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
A drug made by Genentech received federal approval on Friday to treat breast cancer, a decision that could represent a major shift in standards for assessing the effectiveness of cancer medicines.
Spending watchdog concerned about fraud exemption
By Lara Jakes Jordan - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A7
A multibillion-dollar loophole slipped into a proposed crackdown on contract fraud has drawn the ire of a key Republican senator and the government’s top watchdog of U.S. spending in Iraq.
Faith Forum: Is the U.S. a ‘Christian nation’?
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D1
About 78.5 percent of U.S. citizens are Christians, which means 21.5 percent aren’t. If we’re a Christian nation, over a fifth of us are living in the wrong country.
Stranger donates kidney to ailing 8-year-old girl
By Dorie Turner - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A5
The picture of the smiling little girl on the flier was more than Laura Bolan could take. The 8-year-old on the pamphlet needed a kidney transplant, and Bolan knew she could help. She did a quick Web search on the surgery and talked it over with her husband. Then she made a phone call to offer one of her kidneys to Sarah Dickman.
Sebelius: No ‘tailored’ coal plant deal
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A1
In the fight over proposed coal-fired plants in western Kansas, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said she wants a compromise, but not one “tailored to a single company.” Her message was delivered in a letter to House members who voted this week against a bill that would allow Sunflower Electric Power Corp. to build two 700-megawatt, $3.6 billion plants near Holcomb.
Mental health advocates say funding needed to treat inmates
By Scott Rothschild
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A1
Mental health advocates Friday pleaded for funding to provide more state hospital room for mentally ill Kansans who can’t get help or are currently held in county jails. “We are truly at a point of crisis in the state hospital system,” said David Wiebe, executive director of the Johnson County Mental Health Center.
Woman’s ex-boyfriend ordered to stand trial for battery, burglary
By Mike Belt
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A1
During testimony Friday, a Lawrence woman identified a former boyfriend as the man who strangled her unconscious and later forced her out of her apartment and into his car. The 22-year-old woman also described in Douglas County District Court the tremendous pain she felt in her vagina and the profuse bleeding that accompanied it. Lawrence police officers testified that the back seat of the man’s car was covered with blood. It felt like she had glass inside of her, the woman said.
Lawmaker critical of Sebelius’ son’s game
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
Saying there is nothing funny about prison rape, a state senator on Friday called a board game created by John Sebelius - the son of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius - obscene, racist and unethical. And state Sen. Tim Huelskamp, R-Fowler, requested an investigation into the marketing and sale of the prison-themed game, which is called “Don’t Drop the Soap.”
Chiefs will draft fifth
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C2
The Atlanta Falcons won a coin toss for draft position on Friday, meaning they will pick third in the April 26 draft, with Oakland fourth and Kansas City fifth.
NCAA ruling favors OU
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C2
Oklahoma will have its wins reinstated from its 2005 Holiday Bowl season after an NCAA appeals committee partially overturned a ruling in the infractions case involving former quarterback Rhett Bomar.
Sampson out at Indiana
Coach accepts $750,000 buyout
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C2
Kelvin Sampson tainted the Indiana basketball program’s cleancut reputation. Now the Hoosiers are hoping the fallout doesn’t do any further damage.
Twins count on Morneau for bigger clubhouse role
Associated Press
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C5
Derrek Lee is happy hitting anywhere in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup, and Joba Chamberlain is ready to be a starter or reliever for the New York Yankees. Justin Morneau, however, knows exactly what his role is with Minnesota.
Supplement company owner guilty of fraud
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
A federal court jury has found the owner of a company that sells “male enhancement” tablets and other herbal supplements guilty of bank fraud and money laundering.
KU softball wins two at Houston tourney
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C3
Kansas University’s softball team collected eight runs off 14 hits to go 2-0 on the first day of the Houston Invitational on Friday.
All 46 on Venezuela plane killed in mountain crash
By Sandra Sierra - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
A Venezuelan passenger plane slammed into a steep mountainside in the Andes, killing all 46 people on board, officials said.
Subpoena for footage in Haditha case thrown out
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
A judge has thrown out a military prosecutor’s subpoena for unaired footage of a CBS interview given by a Marine squad leader accused of crimes in an attack that killed 24 Iraqis.
Military: 20 rebels, 1 soldier killed in fighting
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
Scattered battles in the war-torn jungles of northern Sri Lanka killed 20 separatist guerrillas and a soldier, the military said Friday, while the rebels accused the government of killing eight civilians in an airstrike.
Emergency rule extended after attacks
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
East Timor’s Parliament on Friday extended by 30 days a state of emergency imposed after attacks by suspected rebels on the country’s two top leaders.
Record store owner sells collection for $3M
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A3
A man says he can now retire because someone bought his massive record collection on eBay for the asking price - $3 million.
Two Jayhawks shaken by relatives’ deaths
Teammates, family lend support as Stewart deals with brother’s murder, Jackson grapples with cousin’s slaying
By Gary Bedore
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C1
Tragedy hit Kansas University’s basketball family this week. Rodrick Stewart’s brother, Allen, 21, was murdered on Wednesday in Seattle. Darnell Jackson’s cousin, Kascey Corie McClellan, 19, also died on Wednesday of gunshot wounds sustained in a Feb. 9 incident at an Oklahoma City nightclub. Stewart and Jackson both practiced Friday and made the four-hour bus ride to Stillwater and will play in today’s 3 p.m. game against Oklahoma State.
KU baseball wins opener, 2-1
By Daniel Brock - West Hawaii Today
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C3
Welcome home, Wally. Oahu native Wally Marciel allowed just one run on five hits in six strong innings to lead Kansas University’s baseball team to a season-opening 2-1 victory over the University of Hawaii at Hilo on Friday at Simmons Field.
‘Stolen truck’ taken by dog, who was unharmed
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A3
Doggone it, my truck’s gone! Police said Charles McCowan parked his pickup in front of a mini-mart Wednesday, leaving his 80-pound Boxer named Max in the passenger seat. When he came out, the truck and Max were gone.
KU administrator taking Baker job
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
A current Kansas University administrator is leaving Mount Oread to take a high-level position at Baker University.
U.S. must seize opportunity in Pakistan
By Trudy Rubin
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B6
The most important elections this year next to our own took place in Pakistan on Monday. The news is good. The ballot in Pakistan - current training ground for al-Qaida, the Taliban and other jihadis - was meant to choose a new parliament. The results were a smashing repudiation of the political party of President Pervez Musharraf.
Man, 81, gets 28 years in prison for $190M investment scam
By Greg Risling - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A3
An 81-year-old man was sentenced to 28 years in prison Friday in an investment scam that prosecutors say seeped across half the country and bilked 1,800 people, many of them elderly, of about $190 million.
Officer dies escorting Clinton motorcade
By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A6
A police motorcycle officer died after a crash while escorting Hillary Rodham Clinton’s motorcade to a campaign rally. “We are just heartsick at this loss of life in the line of duty,” a subdued Clinton told reporters after the Dallas rally.
Scouting news
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D3
Cub Scout Pack 3462, chartered to Langston Hughes PTO, had its seventh annual Blue and Gold Banquet on Feb. 8 at First United Methodist Church’s west campus. Coordinators were Carla Saathoff and Jeanne Waisner.
Southern Methodist to host Bush library
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A3
Southern Methodist University will be home to George W. Bush’s presidential library, officials formally announced Friday after a yearlong approval process that some faculty and religious opponents failed to derail.
Alaska fights attempt to protect polar bears
By Dan Joling - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A5
The polar bear can be found in just one place in America - Alaska - and is perhaps as much a symbol of the state as, say, alligators are of Florida. So you might think Alaska’s politicians would be pounding on doors in Washington to protect it. You’d be wrong.
NYC borough creating vineyard
By Clare Trapasso - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
Lush Tuscan vineyards and the urban landscape of Staten Island may not seem to go together, but that’s about to change.
Obama co-opts female communication style
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B6
On Tuesday, I got a sarcastic e-mail from a Hillary supporter. She forwarded a crack made by Howard Wolfson, Clinton’s media man, about Obama. “Senator Clinton,” he scoffed, “is not running on the strength of her rhetoric.” To which my friend added: “Unfortunately.”
Smart city
Is Lawrence too smart for its own good?
J-W Editorials
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B6
The news this week that Lawrence had been identified by Forbes.com as the seventh smartest city in the country is an interesting honor. On one hand, it’s a wonderful compliment to the community, but it also could prompt a number of questions that begin with, “If we’re so smart, then why can’t we :”
Death toll rises to 14 in ferryboat wreck
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
A ferryboat wreck on the Amazon River killed at least 14 people, Brazilian officials said Friday, as crews searched for several more people reported missing and feared dead.
What happened to the Oscars’ magic?
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D7
Jon Stewart hosts the 80th Annual Academy Awards (7:30 p.m. Sunday, ABC). There will be jokes. I’m going to make a wild guess here and predict that this ceremony will be low-rated and that people will blame that on a strike-addled year, a crop of relatively obscure films and the choice of Stewart, whose appeal is confined to fans of a relatively low-rated cable series.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B6
From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 23, 1908: “W.J. Bryan is in Topeka today where he will address the state Democratic club at its annual banquet. More than 1,000 tickets have been sold. Then Bryant, the Democratic presidential favorite, will be in Lawrence for a talk tomorrow night on ‘The Prince of Peace.’
More rail service
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: I read Monday’s editorial with some interest. We used to ride the old ATSF Texas Chief to Oklahoma City or Ardmore, where my family would pick us up. It was vastly preferable to driving the distance. City Commissioner Mike Dever made some remarks about the reliability of ontime service.
Johnson County Community College Honor Roll
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D5
Johnson County Community College announces area full-time students who made an honor roll during the fall 2007 semester.
Church ordered to provide financial data
Associated Press
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B8
A church infamous for protesting at the funerals of U.S. soldiers is being told to hand over its financial data as it fights paying a $5 million court judgment.
Bhutto’s party considers candidates
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
A veteran politician with a reputation as a consensus builder emerged Friday as the favorite to become Pakistan’s next prime minister under an agreement by the two biggest opposition parties to form a new government together.
The importance of song
Black History Month Musical reaches out to community
By Sarah Henning
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D1
Their voices are clear, rising through the rafters and toward heaven. The tambourine is jingling; the organ is singing; hands are clapping. Joyce McCray-Pearson, her voice powerful and joyous, asks, “Ain’t it wonderful?” “Yeah!” assures the choir, nodding and smiling as they sing.
Local coalition fights to end global hunger
By Sarah Henning
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D1
The Bread for the World Lawrence Coalition will give those interested in ending global hunger and poverty an outlet at a workshop March 1.
Serb demonstrators attack UN police in Kosovo’s north
By Dusan Stojanovic - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
Violent protests rocked Serb-dominated northern Kosovo on Friday, as mobs chanting “Kosovo is ours!” hurled stones, bottles and firecrackers at U.N. police guarding a bridge that divides Serbs from ethnic Albanians.
Faith briefs
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D8
Religion news around Lawrence.
Lack of support plagues Meche
Royals averaged just 3.92 runs per nine innings for hurler
By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C5
Nobody in Kansas City has more reason than Gil Meche to celebrate the arrival of free-agent slugger Jose Guillen.
Rebels, government sign deal to end insurgency
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
Rebels signed a deal Friday with the Uganda government on major steps to end a brutal 20-year insurgency - a step forward in ongoing peace talks that have progressed in fits and starts for more than a year.
Author’s family tries to save university’s wrestling program
By Jeff Barnard - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A10
Before Ken Kesey wrote “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” or stocked a psychedelic school bus with LSD and the Merry Pranksters to look for America, he was a wrestler.
Club news
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D5
Over the Rainbow Doll Club met Feb. 14 at the home of Wilma Baruth. Members brought their club dolls dressed for Valentine’s Day. The dolls were dressed in costumes that required no sewing.
Horoscopes
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D7
This year you might opt for a lower profile. At the same time, you will experience unusual success as you try to make your dreams a reality. You naturally gain friends’ and associates’ support. If you are single, ask yourself if you are ready to give up that status. If you are attached, as a couple you will want to socialize more.
Woman charged in deadly bus crash
By Chao Xiong - Star Tribune
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A3
The van driver involved in the school bus crash in southwestern Minnesota that killed four students was charged Friday, and federal authorities say she is using an alias and in the United States illegally.
McCain says lobbyists on campaign are honorable
By Libby Quaid - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A6
Sen. John McCain said Friday that while lobbyists serve as close advisers to his presidential campaign, they are honorable and he is not influenced by corruption in the system. McCain, who has styled himself as an enemy of special interests, defended having lobbyists working for his campaign. He is the expected Republican presidential nominee.
Area High School Basketball: De Soto dumps Louisburg
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C3
Andre Linzy scored 15 points, Jamel Townsend added 11 and Travis Crow 10 to lead De Soto to a 68-58 high school boys basketball victory over Louisburg on Friday.
Fire destroys hotel owned by novelist Nora Roberts
By David Dishneau - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A10
Fire destroyed a historic hotel Friday owned by best-selling novelist Nora Roberts, who was remodeling it to turn it into a literary-themed inn.
President OKs head scarves at universities
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
Turkey’s president approved on Friday a pair of constitutional amendments that would allow female students to wear Islamic head scarves at universities.
Veritas girls tumble at state
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C3
A scoreless second quarter and five-point fourth doomed Veritas Christian School to a 48-31 loss to Wichita Christian on Friday in the semifinals of the KCAA state girls basketball tournament.
American Airlines flight lands safely after scare
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
An American Airlines flight to Chicago landed safely in Miami on Friday after being diverted with nose gear trouble.
KU design students win venture contest
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B5
Two students in the department of design at Kansas University earned the top prize in the first Mark L. Morris Jr. New Venture Development competition.
Exemptions added to smoking ban bill
Associated Press
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B3
When the Senate Judiciary Committee finished adding exemptions Friday to a proposed statewide smoking ban, including ones for bars and casinos, some senators saw it as a tarnished shell of a bill that is less likely to pass.
Nuclear reactor opened to media for 1st time
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
North Korea opened its main nuclear reactor to foreign media for the first time Friday in a bid to show that it is complying with a disarmament accord to disable the facility.
Mothers team up to organize heart walk
Associated Press
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B3
It was a friendship born out of the most unhappy circumstances - the mother of a struggling infant and a woman who had gone through it all before.
Defense chief: Afghan debate endangers soldiers
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
Canada’s top general warned lawmakers Friday that prolonged debate over the military mission in Afghanistan could be encouraging the Taliban to step up attacks on Canadian forces to coerce an early withdrawal.
Probation ordered in weapon incident
By Jonathan Kealing
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B3
A man involved in a gun crime downtown last year has pleaded guilty but will not serve time. In exchange for a guilty plea, Aubrey Gilbert, 24, of Lawrence, was sentenced Friday in Douglas County District Court to 12 months in jail.
Air Force: B-2 stealth bomber crashes
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
A B-2 stealth bomber crashed at an air base on Guam but both pilots ejected safely and were in good condition, the Air Force said.
Boeing, others pursuing $40 billion tanker deal
By Joelle Tessler - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B4
The Air Force is likely days away from handing out one of the biggest Pentagon contracts in years - a deal valued at up to $40 billion to replace 179 planes in its fleet of aerial refueling tankers. For the three companies bidding, there is more at stake than just the monetary award: jobs and reputation.
Standoff ends as mob frees 29 police
By Juan Carlos Llorca - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A9
An angry mob took 29 policemen hostage in a Guatemalan town and held them for 32 hours before releasing the officers Friday in exchange for talks about legalizing their lands and dropping charges against a jailed farm leader, an official said.
U.S. arrogance
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B7
To the editor: Pointing out a presidential administration’s failures in this forum is easy, as is ignoring the inconveniently negative aspects of the ones the writers support. U.S. officials used the enemy-of-our-enemy-is-our-friend diplomacy for decades, with unilaterally disastrous results.
1st City Council meeting since rampage turns hostile
By Christopher Leonard - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A4
The first City Council meeting since a gunman stormed City Hall and killed five people began with a sense of togetherness that didn’t last long.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B6
The City Commission moved to broaden the Lawrence Human Relations Code. An ordinance approved on first reading would outlaw discrimination because of age or handicap, extend protection to employees of companies with only two part-time workers and require recipients of industrial revenue bonds to meet all affirmative action standards.
Fire strikes mobile homes
By Karrey Britt
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
As David Housworth watched television Friday morning, he realized smoke was billowing out of his neighbors’ mobile home. He called 911. As that smoke turned to flames, Housworth - who is in a wheelchair because he broke a leg in two places after falling on ice - anxiously hoped help would come quickly.
Stocks reverse steep losses
Associated Press
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B5
Wall Street staged a dramatic turnaround Friday, shooting higher in the last half-hour of trading after word that a bailout plan for troubled bond insurer Ambac Financial could be announced next week.
Forensics teams take the stage
Lawrence High School hosts dozens of squads at tournament
By George Diepenbrock
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
The words will come rolling off the tongues of students again today at Lawrence High School. The school’s forensics team is hosting more than a dozen area squads, including Free State High School, in a tournament that began Friday afternoon. “We’re just kind of making sure the whole thing goes smoothly,” said Laura Williams, LHS senior.
Rescued Iraqi dog gets new home in California
By Chelsea J. Carter - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A7
It began with a simple act of kindness to save an abused, injured dog from becoming one more victim in the Iraq war.
On the record
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B2
Lawrence Police recovered a Dell laptop computer and a Dell desktop keyboard that were reported stolen Tuesday from Vangent, 3833 Greenway Drive. Estimated value was $1,638. A Vangent employee reported the incident occurred between 5:45 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Monday.
Bucky’s location sold
By Mark Fagan
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B5
The former home to Bucky’s Drive In now has a new owner. A partnership led by Douglas Compton, president of Lawrence-based First Management Inc., bought the property this week at 2120 W. Ninth St., which had been home to the Bucky’s restaurant and its precursor, Sandy’s, for more than four decades before closing in December.
Pump patrol
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.99 at several locations.
Simons: State’s economic development spending needs hard look
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
February 23, 2008 in print edition on B1
Kansas legislators should take a hard look at the just-released report by the Legislative Division of Post Audit, which shows how much state money has been spent on economic development during the past five years. The second half of the study, which will focus on how effectively the money was spent, is scheduled to be completed in May.
Remember that one time? Rare trait lets man recall all of them
By Dinesh Ramde - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A1
For as long as he can remember, Brad Williams has been able to recall the most trifling dates and details about his life.
FCE and 4-H News
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D3
Douglas County Family and Community Education, in cooperation with K-State Research and Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences, is offering the program “Healthy Choices When Eating Out” at 9:30 a.m. March 7 in Deal Six Auditorium at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.
Leftovers get new life in decorative landscapes
By Gary Dymski - Newsday
February 23, 2008 in print edition on D5
In one area of their landscape recycling yard were pile upon pile of mulch, much of it being dyed black, red and brown. In another area were piles of crushed concrete and asphalt. Much of it was, well, doing nothing but piling up.
City Showdown Notebook
J-W Staff Reports
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C7
Still part of the team: Even though she was unable to play, Free State guard Maggie Hull, who injured her ACL in January, sat behind the Firebirds’ bench and supported her teammates throughout the game. Hull, who had surgery Wednesday, wore FSHS game shorts and a brace on her left knee.
Press helps LHS girls complete sweep, 50-36
By Chuck Woodling
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C1
Not many girls basketball teams can stand up to Lawrence High’s fullcourt pressure. Certainly not injury-riddled Free State. “It hurt us,” Firebirds coach Bryan Duncan said of the Lions’ pressure, “but it didn’t kill us.”No, but it hurt real bad. Free State’s 14 first-half turnovers were critical in the Lions’ 50-36 triumph on Friday night in the FSHS gym.
Lions, take two
Lions come back to win classic, 51-47
By Jesse Temple
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C1
Even the mild-mannered John Schneider can get a little emotional sometimes. The occasion that tripped the fiery trigger for Lawrence High’s 6-foot-7 senior? Playing the final regular-season game of his career - in crosstown rival Free State High’s gym, no less. And on this stage, Schneider wasn’t about to let the Firebirds sweep the season series.
Thomas signs with Cavs
February 23, 2008 in print edition on C8
Former Kansas University guard Billy Thomas on Friday signed a contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Superdelegates’ votes narrow gap between Obama, Clinton
By Stephen Ohlemacher - Associated Press Writer
February 23, 2008 in print edition on A2
The Democratic superdelegates are starting to follow the voters - straight to Barack Obama. In just the past two weeks, more than two dozen of them have climbed aboard his presidential campaign, according to a survey by The Associated Press. At the same time, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s are beginning to jump ship, abandoning her for Obama or deciding they now are undecided.
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