Also from January 24

Births

• Tracie and Jim Sowers, Lawrence, a boy.
• Gregg and Diane Myer, Baldwin City, a girl.
• Courtney and Shawn Davidson, Lawrence, a girl.

Blog entries

• The Lawrence Crime Blotter: rape investigation

Chats

• Linda Robinson: Chat with Lawrence School Board Member Linda Robinson

Events

• Jayhawk Audubon Society Late Winter Birdseed, Book & Feeder Sale

Obituaries

• Wilma Irene Stahel Elm, Lawrence
• William L. Mulvihill, Minneapolis, Minn.
• Wanda M. Doughty Baird, Ottawa
• Curtis H. “Pete” VanGundy, Emporia

On the street

• Are you happy to hear that Sandstone Amphitheater is back?

Photos

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Podcasts

• The Morning Rush: Police detain suspect in Lansing murder

Polls

It's pretty clear KU is the class of the Big 12 in men's hoops this year. Who do you consider to be the second-best squad in the league?

Response	Percent
Kansas State		34%
Baylor		32%
Texas		27%
Texas A&M		3%
Someone else		0%
Oklahoma		0%
Total	4064

Think back to your days as a young student. What was it like when your class was monitored by a substitute teacher?

Response	Percent
Not much happened in terms of learning.		46%
It was chaos.		23%
The class was generally attentive, but not too productive.		21%
The class was generally attentive and productive.		8%
Total	371

Videos

• Police are looking for a suspect in two weekend acts …
• The fate of a proposal aimed at repealing Lawrence’s domestic …
• Congressional leaders reached a tentative deal on Thursday to stimulate …
• The Lady Lions’ first opponent in the Capital City Classic …
• Lawrence’s largest architecture firm is getting even bigger.
• When Iowa State decided to tighten the defense on KU’s …
• A man accused of trying to lure a Lawrence junior …
• Some Lawrence elementary students are bringing a lost art back …
• It took five overtimes, but Baylor stayed perfect on Wednesday …
• There’s something fishy going on at the Kansas Statehouse, and …
• The Free State Firebirds kicked off the Firebird Winter Classic …
• Videocast for January 24

All stories

6News video: Students bring back lost art

January 24, 2008

Some Lawrence elementary students are bringing a lost art back to life.

6Sports video: LHS takes on Topeka

January 24, 2008

The Lady Lions' first opponent in the Capital City Classic in Topeka was Topeka-Seaman High School.

6News video: Architecture firm to grow

January 24, 2008

Lawrence's largest architecture firm is getting even bigger.

6News video: Child-luring suspect to stand trial

January 24, 2008

A man accused of trying to lure a Lawrence junior high student in to a car in December will stand trial.

6Sports video: Free State hosts Firebird Winter Classic

January 24, 2008

The Free State Firebirds kicked off the Firebird Winter Classic by taking on Hutchinson.

6Sports video: Baylor stays perfect

January 24, 2008

It took five overtimes, but Baylor stayed perfect on Wednesday night by beating Texas A&M to join KU at the top of the Big 12.

6Sports video: Jayhawk bigs step up

January 24, 2008

When Iowa State decided to tighten the defense on KU's guards Wednesday night, the Jayhawks took over in the paint.

6News video: Proposed bill limits domestic registries

January 24, 2008

The fate of a proposal aimed at repealing Lawrence's domestic registry remains up in the air just as a new study shows rapid growth in the number of same-sex couples in Kansas.

6News video: Police search for memorial vandals

January 24, 2008

Police are looking for a suspect in two weekend acts of vandalism, including the destruction of a memorial for an area high school student.

6News video: Deal hoping to stimulate economy reached

January 24, 2008

Congressional leaders reached a tentative deal on Thursday to stimulate the economy that could put some money back in your wallet.

6News video: Students look to hook state fish

January 24, 2008

There's something fishy going on at the Kansas Statehouse, and it all revolves around the bluegill.

Magazine strikes KU off list for ‘best value’ among colleges

By Jonathan Kealing

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

Kansas University usually does best on rankings that emphasize low cost and accessibility. However, when Kiplinger Magazine put out its list of “best values in public colleges,” KU was nowhere to be found. Perhaps as confusing, the University of Missouri with substantially higher tuition made the cut. A data expert for Kiplinger’s said two-thirds of the rankings were based on academic measures, and specifically some that KU rarely does well in.

Murder charges filed in pregnant woman’s shooting death

Suspect arrested in pipe-bombing

J-W Staff report

05:48 p.m., January 24, 2008 Updated 06:40 p.m.

Prosecutors in Leavenworth County today filed a murder charge against a 23-year-old Lansing man in the shooting death of a pregnant woman.

6News Now: Man will go to trial for trying to lure students

January 24, 2008

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a man accused of trying to lure a Lawrence junior high student into his car in December will stand trial, and a local architect draws up plans for an expansion.

Baylor survives in 5 OTs

Bears outlast Texas A&M, 116-110

Associated Press

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B3

Curtis Jerrells sat down, slumped his shoulders and exhaled audibly. “I’m tired,” he said. No one could blame him after he scored a career-high 36 points in 53 minutes of No. 25 Baylor’s 116-110 five-overtime win over No. 18 Texas A&M on Wednesday night.

Quartet puts new spin on classical music

By Terry Rombeck

January 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

The Chiara String Quartet says classical music doesn’t have to be limited to concert hall stages. That’s why the quartet often plays gigs at nonclassical venues, such as bars and clubs. It made one such appearance here Tuesday at the Eldridge Hotel.

Darnell doubles up

Jackson lifts KU past ISU

By Gary Bedore

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

Danny Manning, who works with Kansas University’s big men every day, likes to kid fun-loving senior power forward Darnell Jackson. “I tease him all the time: ‘Darnell you ever gonna get a double- double?’’’ Manning said Monday night in subbing for Bill Self as guest host on Self’s weekly Hawk Talk radio show.

Sandstone to rise from the dust

Resurrected amphitheater to be more environmentally friendly

By Jesse Truesdale - jtruesdale@theworldco.info

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B9

The city of Bonner Springs and area music fans heard some good news recently. Last week the Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, Kan., approved a two-year contract with New West Productions for promoting events at Sandstone Amphitheater.

KU hires first full-time vice provost for research

By Jonathan Kealing

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

Six and a half months ago, Steve Warren was given the temporary task of directing the newly combined office of research and graduate studies at Kansas University until a permanent leader could be found. When he arrives at work this morning, the task will become permanent.

Kansas basketball notebook

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Title forfeit: Darrell Arthur’s alma mater will forfeit its 2005-06 Texas high school state basketball championship. Dallas TV station WFAA reported that former South Oak Cliff player Kendrake Johnigan should have been academically ineligible for the 2006 regional and state tournaments.

Keegan: Kansas displays balance

By Tom Keegan

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

Individuals seek physical balance through weight-lifting and aerobic exercise. They seek emotional balance through methods as diverse as yoga and psychological counseling. Nutritionists preach the importance of balanced meals. Rare is the individual who can maintain balance. Why? Because it’s extremely difficult.

Jayhawks Collins, Arthur hobbled

Guard plays despite sprain; forward tweaks calf muscle

By Gary Bedore

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B4

Sherron Collins, who missed six games after undergoing surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot, likely would be missing some time right now due to a right ankle sprain … if he weren’t so tough.

As expected, Bowen made coordinator

By Ryan Wood

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B1

Kansas University’s football coaching staff officially made another transition Wednesday, when the poorly kept secret of Clint Bowen’s promotion to defensive coordinator was announced. Bowen will replace Bill Young, who will be defensive coordinator at Miami. KU coach Mark Mangino, as familiar with Bowen as anybody, was quick to give the 35-year old Lawrence native a promotion.

Cyclones pick their poison

ISU concentrates on guards, gets burned by big men

By Ryan Wood

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

It’s so cruel. Iowa State’s men’s basketball team arrived at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday and pretty much knew it only had two options once the game with Kansas University tipped off. Option one: Drink this poison and hope it doesn’t kill you. Option two: Drink that poison and hope it doesn’t kill you. Disclaimer: Both of them probably are going to kill you.

Commentary: Super Bowl silliness gets early start

By Jim Litke - Associated Press Sports Columnist

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

The silliest two-week period on the sporting calendar got off to a promising start when a video turned up showing Tom Brady limping into supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen’s New York town house with a protective boot on his right foot.

Falcons tap Jags aide new coach

Jacksonville defensive coordinator Smith to lead Atlanta

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

The Atlanta Falcons hired Jacksonville defensive coordinator Mike Smith as their new head coach Wednesday night. “Mike possesses all of the key qualities we were looking for in a head coach,” said general manager Thomas Dimitroff, in his first month on the job.

Jayhawks add two pitchers

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Kansas University’s baseball team has added a pair of pitchers, coach Ritch Price announced Wednesday. Junior lefties Sam Freeman (North Central Texas) and Daniel Manos (Santa Ana, Calif.) have both transferred to Kansas from junior colleges.

Mayo may have broken rule

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

Southern California freshman standout O.J. Mayo might have violated an NCAA rule by accepting free tickets to Monday night’s NBA game between Denver and the Los Angeles Lakers from Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.

Pelini’s pact for five years

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B2

New Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini’s contract is for five years and pays a base salary of $1.1 million annually. The contract was made public Wednesday.

Memphis improves to 18-0

Associated Press

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B3

Chris Douglas-Roberts scored 20 points, Derrick Rose added 19 points, and top-ranked Memphis beat pesky Tulsa, 56-41, Wednesday night.

Our Town Sports

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B6

Sports in and around Lawrence

Governor requests disaster declaration

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is sending a letter to President Bush requesting a federal disaster declaration for 60 counties because of December’s ice storms.

Bean recall widens to include older cans

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

The canned bean recall that led to Dillons recalling its Tri-Bean salad on Tuesday has been expanded to include five years’ worth of beans packaged by the New Era Canning Co., according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Dole gives $500K to namesake institute

By Jonathan Kealing

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

A large gift from former Sen. Bob Dole to Kansas University’s Dole Institute of Politics will help fund future programming, KU announced Wednesday.

Breakthrough helps transplant patients

By Alicia Chang - Associated Press Writer

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

In what’s being called a major advance in organ transplants, doctors say they have developed a technique that could free many patients from having to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives.

Last native speaker of Eyak language dies

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

Chief Marie Smith Jones, the last full-blooded Eyak and last native speaker of the Eyak language, died Monday at her Anchorage apartment. She was 89.

Reformers disqualified from running in elections

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

More than 2,000 reformers seeking democratic changes within Iran’s hard-line ruling establishment have been disqualified from running in the upcoming parliamentary elections, a top interior ministry official said Wednesday.

Wanted Marine visited relatives in Mexico

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

Missing Marine Cesar Laurean, wanted in the slaying of a pregnant colleague, visited relatives in Mexico last week but left without saying where he was headed, a man identified as his cousin said Tuesday.

Kansas gets low marks on child care

Associated Press

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B10

Parents who are reassured because their child care provider is registered with the state should think again, cautions a group of child advocates. The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies is giving Kansas and 14 other states a score of zero for their standards and oversight of family child care homes.

Not persuaded

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

To the editor: My letter attacking Cal Thomas’ fanatical bias against Muslims stirred up considerable right-wing annoyance. Unlike his Internet counterparts, Stu Nowlin (Public Forum, Jan. 18) uses relatively temperate language, tries to address what I actually said and has the courage to sign his name. However his arguments don’t persuade.

Piece of history

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

To the editor: With all due respect to Sara Paretsky and to one of my favorite Kansas University professors, her father, David Paretsky, former head of KU’s microbiology department, I believe that Solomon Lefschetz was most likely KU’s first Jewish professor.

Rising taxes

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

To the editor: Every time I read about the board of education needing more money, it seems it is raising property taxes. I believe that makes it more difficult for anyone who is trying to keep a place to live or a roof over their head.

Old Home Town - 100 years ago

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 24, 1908: “W.R. Stubbs’ proposals for a Kansas primary election setup went through the House and got torn up in the Senate in Topeka. Things seem to be no further along than they were.”

Old Home Town - 40 years ago

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

The city OK’d a study for testing a Central Park site for the planned new municipal swimming pool.

Old Home Town - 25 years ago

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

Lawrence police arrested two men during the morning hours after an armed robbery at the First National Bank branch on West 23rd Street. One suspect fleeing the area exchanged shots with a police officer, but nobody was hurt. The two men had taken an undisclosed amount of money but were caught shortly after that when they abandoned their car at 23rd and Murphy Drive and attempted to force a man to take them in his car from the area.

Conservatives offer little support for blacks

By Leonard Pitts Jr.

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

This is for John, who wants me to answer a question. Two questions, actually. John’s a reader in Port Orchard, Wash., who sent an e-mail the other day wondering: (1) “… why is it never mentioned that (Martin Luther King) was a Republican?” and, (2) given that Republicans were the party of abolition and that Democrats were the party of arch segregationists like George Wallace and Lester Maddox, “why do African-Americans support the Democrat (sic) Party?”

Good people

Our region is blessed with capable, caring people whose attitudes in times of trouble are comforting.

J-W Editorials

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A9

You might expect a lot of people in stressful positions dealing with high demands and uncontrollable forces to grow short-tempered and caustic when they are forced into long hours of duty and service. Some such workers may “break” a little during the ordeal, but very few.

Suspect ID’d in slaying of pregnant woman, 20

Victim escaped Jan. 11 house bomb unhurt

Lansing Current Staff Report

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

A man initially identified as a “person of interest” is now a suspect in Tuesday’s fatal shooting of a 20-year-old pregnant woman at a Lansing mobile home park. During a Wednesday evening news conference, Lansing Police Chief Steve Wayman said his office would be filing a report this morning with the Leavenworth County attorney seeking charges against the 23-year-old man in the death of Olivia Jackson.

Young talent ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’

By Kevin McDonough

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B8

What do you get when you take 50 kids from all walks of life, give them drums and ask them to pound away? The documentary series “The Leopards Take Manhattan: The Little Band that Roared” (6:15 p.m., HBO) follows the kids and their patient and sympathetic teacher, Diane Downs, as she channels an explosion of youthful enthusiasm and energy into something unique and remarkably accomplished.

Stocks plunge, then post big gains

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A7

It started with another stomach-turning drop at the open and a loss of more than 300 points by midday. Then stocks changed course, raced higher and closed with a dramatic gain of nearly 300. This wasn’t just volatility. This was Wall Street whiplash.

Karzai: Terrorism could dampen world economies

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A7

Afghanistan’s president warned Wednesday that the whole world could suffer from the “wildfire” of terrorism engulfing his region, a grim message for a meeting of political and business leaders already fretting over the threat of global recession.

Commodities

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B9

Agricultural futures plunged Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for March delivery fell 29 cents to $9.05; March corn lost 19.75 cents to $4.6925; March soybeans plunged 50 cents to $11.895.

Market gyrations leave many feeling queasy

By Michelle Singletary

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B9

Every January, my husband and I update our finances, but this year’s review nearly sent me over the edge. Last week, as we were tabulating our assets, I looked at the latest statement from my 401(k) retirement plan. In the first 18 days of this year, the portfolio was down 10 percent, losing — at least on paper — more than $30,000.

Pump patrol

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.79 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.

Chamber schedules ribbon-cutting events

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B9

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce announces its schedule for ribbon-cutting events in February.

Nominations sought for Leadership Kansas

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B9

Leadership Kansas — a social, business and political development program of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce — is accepting nominations for its 2008 class. The deadline is Feb. 1.

Therapy clinic offers continuing education

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B9

Lawrence Therapy Services is sponsoring Bal-A-Vis-X, a two-day continuing education course for therapists, teachers, nurses, activities directors and instructors of physical education.

While the garden is dormant, start planning for spring by the book

By Jennifer Oldridge

January 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

What better way to daydream through these late winter months than with a good book? And what better topic to whittle away a sunny, brisk Sunday than a book about gardening? Let’s discover some of the most provocative reading material for gardeners to get inspired and mentally transport ourselves into a floral fantasy for the time being.

Horoscopes

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B8

You make a difference this year, and you will do exactly what you need to do. You'll discover just how far your impact can go and how important a key bond is. If you are single, you enter a very special period in which the people you meet have a lot more depth and character than you see at first. If you are attached, plan special getaways together.

Start your own seedlings indoors

By Jennifer Smith

January 24, 2008 in print edition on C1

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series of starting plants from seed. This week will cover starting seeds indoors, and next week will cover sowing seeds outdoors.

Antiques give space character

By Adrian Higgins - The Washington Post

January 24, 2008 in print edition on C2

By their age and rarity, garden antiques add a unique character — an aura, really — to the spaces they define. Finding them is fraught with problems, however, and placing them can be just as tricky. But the quest can be a lot of fun and the payoff priceless.

Lacy to rest up before return to KU

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A5

Bill Lacy, director of the Dole Institute of Politics, plans to return to Kansas University in March, he said Wednesday evening.

LHS, Free State debaters perform well at tourney

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A5

Debaters from Lawrence’s high schools scored high finishes at last weekend’s 6A state tournament in Garden City. Free State High School seniors Kate Falkenstien and Wes Phipps finished third in the two-speaker division.

People in the news

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B8

• Spears in and out of courthouse in a jiffy • Police assess video for evidence of crime • End to ‘drive-through’ mastectomies sought

Big Dig firms to pay $450M for tunnel death

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A8

Contractors will pay more than $450 million to settle the state’s lawsuit over a fatal tunnel collapse and to cover the costs of leaks and design flaws in the Big Dig, officials said Wednesday.

Charge: Woman cut down trees on protected land to improve her view

By Scott Sonner - Associated Press Writer

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A6

A woman has been indicted on charges that she had three large trees up to a century old cut down on sensitive federal land near Lake Tahoe to improve her view, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Immigration bill targets employers

Democrats would retain in-state tuition for some children of undocumented parents

By Scott Rothschild

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A3

House Democratic legislators Wednesday unveiled a proposal that they said would reduce illegal immigration by making employers more accountable. But unlike a Republican measure unveiled in the Senate, the Democrats’ proposal keeps in place the current opportunity for the children of some undocumented immigrants to pay the less expensive in-state tuition for higher education.

GOP race still wide open locally

By George Diepenbrock

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A5

A Republican official said Wednesday he could see Sen. John McCain getting support from Lawrence-area GOP voters, but he acknowledged the race for the party’s nomination was still wide open.

School boundary forum slated for tonight

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A5

Parents can attend a public forum tonight about proposed changes in school boundaries that would affect students who live in Gaslight Village Mobile Home Park, 1900 W. 31st St.

Ledger autopsy inconclusive

By Tom Hays and Karen Matthews - Associated Press Writers

January 24, 2008 in print edition on B8

Six different types of prescription drugs were found in Heath Ledger’s apartment — including anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills — though the cause of his death won’t be known for several days after a preliminary autopsy Wednesday was inconclusive, authorities said.

On the record

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A4

A 23-year-old Baldwin City man reported an auto burglary and theft to Lawrence police on Wednesday. Items reported stolen include $1,200 in cash, a JVC audio face plate and Oakley sunglasses. The glove compartment of the vehicle was reportedly damaged. The total estimated loss is $1,500. The incident occurred between 7:30 p.m. and midnight Tuesday in the 2000 block of Tennessee Street.

Brits change attitudes toward sex, marriage

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writer

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A6

The buttoned-up Brit may be a myth. British people’s attitudes to sex and marriage have grown increasingly liberal over the last two decades, according to a study released Wednesday. But behavior has changed less than opinions.

Excessive teacher absences adversely affect students

Substitutes are being used more often, for longer periods

Staff and Wire Reports

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

Coyla Lockhart, who retired in 2006 after teaching for 23 years, continues to be a familiar face in Lawrence. She’s a popular substitute teacher, and was back in her old stomping grounds at Hillcrest School last Friday. The day before she was at Central Junior High School.

Palestinians sweep into Egypt after breaching Gaza border

By Rushdi abu Alouf and Richard Boudreaux - Los Angeles Times

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

The collapse of Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip on Wednesday altered the region’s political and security landscape as suddenly as it changed the lives of Palestinians who poured out of the enclave to stock up on goods made scarce by an Israeli blockade.

Officer offered $5 for hit job

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A4

An Independence man is accused of offering an undercover officer $5 and 90 pills of the painkiller Oxycotin to kill a woman.

GM still No. 1 in global vehicle sales

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

Toyota said today it sold 9.366 million vehicles last year globally, about 3,000 vehicles fewer than the tally from General Motors, allowing the U.S. automaker to retain its crown as the world’s No. 1 automaker.

Pact on emergency economy rescue near

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A7

House Democratic and Republican leaders appeared close to agreement with the White House Wednesday night on a significantly reworked package of emergency tax cuts to jolt the economy out of its slump.

Proposed state cigarette tax would increase with inflation

By Scott Rothschild

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A1

A proposed 50-cent-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax may prove even more difficult now. State health policy officials are recommending a cigarette tax that would grow annually with the inflation rate.

Arrest announced in border agent’s slaying

January 24, 2008 in print edition on A2

A 22-year-old Mexican man wanted in the U.S. for allegedly running over and killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent has been arrested, the Mexican attorney general’s office said Wednesday.