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Royals manager Trey Hillman, left, argues with umpire Fieldin Culbreth after Mike Aviles was called out in the sixth inning. Hillman argued that the ball should have been ruled foul since it was tipped off of Aviles' foot

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to France's Nicolas Devilder during their second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament. Nadal won in straight sets Thursday in Paris to move to 23-0 all-time at the event

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes the ball as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan defends during the Lakers' 100-92 victory Thursday in Los Angeles

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Meriel Salisbury, a kindergartner at Hilltop Child Development Center, concentrates on the monkey bars as her classmates wait their turn during recess Thursday

Helen Gent, 16, corrals a chicken in her backyard Thursday in central Lawrence. Some public health officials are urging city commissioners to ban chickens in the city because of concerns that the fowl's filthy nature could spread disease

President Bush greets military personnel before departing New Century Air Center near Gardner Thursday after he attended a private campaign fundraising event for Kansas State Sen. Nick Jordan in Bucyrus

Ethan Lynds, 6, gets some coaching on how to throw a baseball from his grandpa, Merv Lynds. Ethan is the son of Andrew and Heather Lynds. Ethan's grandmother, Betty Lynds, submitted the picture

Visitors are dwarfed by the Stonehenge monument in England in this Jan. 31, 2007, file photo. Stonehenge served as a burial ground from its earliest beginnings and for several hundred years thereafter, researchers said Thursday

From left, Laura Heschmeyer, 8, Sophia Ostlund, 7, and Olivia Quinn, 10, pretend to baptize Julia Heschmeyer, 6, on Thursday using a sea shell and a bowl filled with water in the front yard of a house in central Lawrence

President Bush speaks with Ashley Knight, a Lawrence native, after giving her a Volunteer Service Award Thursday at New Century Air Center near Gardner. Knight is a dental student at the University of Missouri at Kansas City

Sorted freight cars are seen on separate tracks as they await completion in April at the Belt Railway Co. of Chicago, one of the busiest rail yards in the country. Cars are switched from incoming trains to outgoing trains based on destinations

Rod Bentley checks wheat Friday in his field near Dighton. Rising fuel costs are expected to increase the price of harvesting wheat. But farmers should be able to to pay the higher prices because prices for the wheat also have increased

Madison Bolton, 13, leads her group in a practice Tuesday night in the Free State High School auditorium

Cast members of "The Carol Burnett Show," from left, Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence pose for a photo before attending a discussion of the former television show at the Director's Guild Theater in Hollywood in this March 3,

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The Morning Rush: Hilltop to open full-day kindergarten

Polls

Should Lawrence residents be allowed to keep live chickens on their property?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes.		58%
No.		36%
Not sure.		4%
Total	802

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12:00 a.m.

Chickens and the city: By Chad Lawhorn; May 30, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Call it a dirty little secret: If you want to raise a few chickens in your backyard, chances are Lawrence city leaders aren’t going to stop you. For public health officials, it may be a tad too dirty for their tastes.

6:00 a.m.

Full-day kindergarten to be added: By Lindsey Slater; May 30, 2008 in print edition on 1A; Between 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Hilltop Child Development Center at Kansas University is quiet. Even with new construction on both ends of the building, for those two hours and 15 minutes, everything stops. It’s nap time.

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Bush honors Lawrence native’s service: By Erin Castaneda; May 30, 2008 in print edition on 3A; As President Bush walked off Air Force One at New Century Air Center near Gardner, a 25-year-old Lawrence native waited in awe. Ashley Knight, graduate of Lawrence High School and Kansas University, on Thursday was honored personally by the president with the Volunteer Service Award for her dedication to community service.

Video: President recognizes Lawrence native for community service

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6Sports video: Arthur’s KU days are done: May 30, 2008; KU sophomore forward Darrell Arthur’s college career is over. Arthur has decided to keep his name in the upcoming NBA Draft.
6News video: Main Street to close this weekend in Eudora: May 30, 2008; Railroad track construction will close Main Street in Eudora this weekend.
6News video: Owner of Papa Keno’s working to re-open downtown pizzeria: May 30, 2008; It’s been a few days since tax agents seized Papa Keno’s in downtown Lawrence. And tonight, the pizzeria’s owner says he’s working to deliver a re-opening soon.
6News video: Forecast for May 31: By Jennifer Schack; May 30, 2008; The high for Saturday is 84 degrees, while the low will be around 62.
6News video: New water tower could be attractive gateway to city: By Jesse Fray; May 30, 2008; City contractors have been hard at work today building a new water tower in west Lawrence. As Jesse Fray explains - some believe the tower will be an attractive gateway to our city.
6News video: Jayhawk’s title run benefits city sales tax figures: May 30, 2008; The city of Lawrence appears to be reaping another benefit from KU basketball’s National Championship run.
6News video: Tornados touch down across Kansas: May 30, 2008; Yesterday, parts of Kansas to the north and west of Lawrence were the focus of mother nature’s fury.
6News video: ‘Boys & Girls State’ returns to Lawrence: May 30, 2008; An event designed to train the leaders of tomorrow returns to Lawrence this weekend.
6Sports video: KU recruit invited to Team USA tryouts: May 30, 2008; Incoming KU freshman Travis Releford has been invited to USA basketball’s Under 18 team tryouts.
6News video: Over 400 runners expected for ‘Nash Dash’: May 30, 2008; At least 400 runners are expected in the seventh annual ‘Nash Dash’ tomorrow morning.
6Sports video: T-Bones start season with 10-4 record: May 30, 2008; Even though the Royals continue to struggle, there is still winning baseball in Kansas City - thanks to the Northern League T-Bones.
6Sports video: Eudora High basketball team preparing for next season: By D.J. Whetter; May 30, 2008; Preparations for the 2008-09 boys basketball season are already underway at Eudora High.
6News video: Eichorn announces candidacy for Douglas County Commission: May 30, 2008; A race for a seat on the Douglas County Commission is now contested.
6News video: Local concert benefits Addison Whitenight: May 30, 2008; Every parent will agree that children are a lot of work, but well worth it with each laugh and smile. That has never been more true than for Jeffrey Whitenight and Shawna Davis.
Arthur definitely not returning to KU: By Gary Bedore; May 30, 2008; Darrell Arthur confirmed at the NBA pre-draft camp Friday in Orlando, Fla., that he will not play for Kansas University next season.
Razzle dazzle: Dazzlers Christian Dance group marks decade of moving to unique beat; By Sarah Henning; May 30, 2008 in print edition on C1; Girls line the stage, black dance shoes highlighting each outfit. They kick, spin and jump as kid-safe “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical” tunes blare as they get good feel for the large stage in Free State High School’s auditorium.
Rec calendar: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B5; Local sports activities
Business school fundraising to go ‘full speed’: By Chad Lawhorn; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A3; Efforts to raise funds for a $50 million building for Kansas University’s School of Business will become more aggressive over the next year, the school’s dean said Thursday.
Full-day kindergarten to be added: By Lindsey Slater; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A1; Between 12:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., Hilltop Child Development Center at Kansas University is quiet. Even with new construction on both ends of the building, for those two hours and 15 minutes, everything stops. It’s nap time.
Chickens and the city: Health officials concerned fowls will spread disease; By Chad Lawhorn; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A1; Call it a dirty little secret: If you want to raise a few chickens in your backyard, chances are Lawrence city leaders aren’t going to stop you. For public health officials, it may be a tad too dirty for their tastes.
Fuel costs expected to increase harvest prices: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B9; Custom cutters and farmers alike are bracing for what will likely be the most expensive winter wheat harvest ever amid record high fuel prices.
Red Wings have knack for letting teams catch up: By Ira Podell - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B6; The Detroit Red Wings have been through this before. They jump to big leads over teams that seem grossly overmatched, then find ways to let them back in the playoffs.
Youth league grows: Local pro hopes to see tennis take off; By Andrew Hartsock; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B5; Kirsty Elliott has an idyllic vision of how her fledgling junior tennis league will run. In her grand vision, youngsters - beginners and veterans alike - would flock to the courts for love of the game. They’d play year-around as long as they could before bumping up against junior high and high school participation limits. The local tennis scene would flourish.
Appropriate role: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; To the editor: In his May 26 letter, Gary Bjorge is “deeply distressed” that Chancellor Robert Hemenway “stands in silent support” of China’s suppression of dissent in Tibet and elsewhere. I seriously doubt that Chancellor Hemenway or the University of Kansas supports the suppression of dissent anywhere.
Commodities: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B9; Agriculture futures traded lower Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Some tributes ring hollow: By Garrison Keillor; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A9; Three-hundred thousand bikers spent Memorial Day weekend roaring around Washington in tribute to our war dead, and I stood on Constitution Avenue Sunday afternoon watching a river of them go by, waiting for a gap in the procession so I could cross over to the Mall and look at pictures.
Bergeron casts spell on network leaders: By Kevin McDonough; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B8; Can you spell overexposed? Tom Bergeron is verging on becoming the one-and-only face of ABC. The host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Dancing with the Stars” will helm the prime-time broadcast of the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee (7 p.m., ABC).
‘The Right Start’ scheduled Tuesday: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B9; Kansas University’s Small Business Development Center will conduct another edition of “The Right Start,” an ongoing seminar series for startups, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the center, 734 Vt., Suite 104. The free seminar is designed for people thinking about starting their own businesses.
Saturation patrol planned for Saturday: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A5; The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Lawrence Police Department will conduct a saturation patrol from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Obama too quick to talk: By Cal Thomas; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A9; Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is the polar opposite of John F. Kennedy. Judging from recent comments, Obama apparently would pay no price, bear no burden, forsake any hardship, support any foe and oppose any friend that wished to pursue liberty.
Have questions about the turnpike?: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A3; The head of the Kansas Turnpike Authority will participate in an online chat next week on the Journal-World’s Web site.
Pump patrol: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.85 at several locations. If you find a lower price, call Pump Patrol at 832-7154.
Quake survivors scavenge amid ruins: By Tini Tran - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on C10; Dozens of men and women swarm over the mounds of debris of this ruined city, an eerie replay of the early days following China’s devastating earthquake. They are not searching for the missing and dead from the May 12 quake, which killed tens of thousands. Nor are they looking for lost belongings.
Green option: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; To the editor: The Green Cemetery option seems perfect for me. Although I am in reasonably good health, I am of an age to consider what’s to become of my remains after I die.
Legislature quietly ends session: By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A4; The Legislature ended its 2008 session quietly Thursday without discussing the year’s dominant issue, the proposed construction of two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Hail from weekend storms inflicts crop damage: Associated Press; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B10; Memorial Day weekend storms that spawned tornadoes also packed some whopping hail that damaged some western Kansas crops.
Top Democrats to push for swift end to primary contest: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A6; Top Democratic leaders intend to push for a quick end to the battle for the presidential nomination when primaries are over next week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday, adding that he, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and party chairman Howard Dean will urge uncommitted delegates to choose sides.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; From the Lawrence Daily World for May 30, 1908: “North Carolina went South Carolina one better by enacting absolute prohibition instead of fooling around with a state dispensary system.”
Special breathalyzers seen as boost for vehicle safety: By Ken Bensinger - Los Angeles Times; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A2; Should convicted drunken drivers be forced to pass an alcohol breath test before starting their cars? Should everyone?
Landlord can’t evict couple for having kids: By David W. Myers; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B9; The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on a family’s size, even if the lease agreement says that only two can live in the home and “new kids” are added to the family.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; Genealogist Jean Snedeger and fellow members of the Douglas County Genealogical Society set out the past October to visit every cemetery and grave in the county, recording tombstone information for historical purposes.
Crowded ballot: A move to eliminate many local government primaries may work for some Kansas communities, but it doesn’t seem right for Lawrence.; J-W Editorials; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; Taxpayers always appreciate local government efforts to save money, but a new move to save money on local elections may not serve the voting public well.
Anti-genocide relay running through town: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A3; A team of eight high school students and alumni from Wichita will make a stop in Lawrence on Wednesday during their 1,300-mile relay to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.
US sees better but still weak growth: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A2; The economy logged slightly better - but weak - growth in the first quarter, spurred by improved sales of U.S. products overseas. While that’s heartening, the country’s economy is still far from being out of the woods.
Camp hasn’t helped Jayhawks: Seniors Jackson, Kaun, Robinson so-so in Orlando; By Gary Bedore; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B3; Kansas University seniors Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun and Russell Robinson have not yet distinguished themselves on the court at this week’s NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando, Fla.
Candidate files for County Commission: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A5; A rural Lawrence man on Thursday filed as a candidate for the 2nd District Douglas County Commission seat.
Harvey Korman, comedian on ‘Carol Burnett Show,’ dies at 81: By Bob Thomas - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B8; Harvey Korman, the tall, versatile comedian who won four Emmys for his outrageously funny contributions to “The Carol Burnett Show” and played a conniving politician to hilarious effect in “Blazing Saddles,” died Thursday. He was 81.
Journal-World seeks Flag Day entries: May 30, 2008 in print edition on C1; The official flag for the city of Lawrence - yes, we do have one - shows a phoenix flying from the ashes. It’s a timeless image of the city rising from the ashes of the 1863 Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence. But as Flag Day approaches June 14, we wonder: If you could create your own flag representing present-day Lawrence, what would it be?
Greenish tint improves office conditions: Los Angeles Times; May 30, 2008 in print edition on C1; Office plants might be a way to stem worker discontent. In an article published in a recent issue of Horticultural Science, researchers at Texas State University in San Marcos found that workers who had at least one plant in their offices rated themselves as happier in their work and more satisfied with life in general than those without a plant.
Congestion a threat to rail system: Improvements are necessary to avert crisis; By Michael Tarm - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on C10; Railway executive Matthew Rose stood before fellow industry leaders, pointing to a map meant to tell the future of the U.S. rail freight network. It was drenched in red - east to west, north to south. The blotches illustrated areas where, by 2035, traffic jams could be so severe trains would grind to a halt for days with nowhere to go.
Texas court rules against seizure of sect’s children: By David A. Fahrenthold - The Washington Post; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A6; The Texas Supreme Court affirmed Thursday that state officials should not have seized scores of children from the ranch compound of a polygamist sect, agreeing with an appellate court that the group’s beliefs were not, by themselves, proof of abuse.
Board issues prohibition order: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B9; The National Credit Union Administration Board has issued an order prohibiting a Lawrence resident from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.
High food prices here to stay, UN predicts: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A2; Soaring world food prices may dip in coming months, but steadily rising demand means higher food costs are probably here to stay during the coming decade. That could fuel growing hunger and unrest in the world’s poorest and most vulnerable nations, a United Nations agency reported Thursday.
‘Sex and the City’ comfy fit for cinema: By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel; May 30, 2008 in print edition on C1; If the boys can swoon over the return of Indiana Jones to the multiplex, then certainly the girls deserve equal sentimental time. The new “Sex and the City” movie more than fills that bill.
Free State Studios earns Emmy nomination: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B9; “Woman’s Intuition,” a short film produced by Free State Studios, Lawrence, is a nominee for an Emmy Award through the 2008 Heartland Regional Emmy Awards, a program created to recognize the finest achievement in television.
Stonehenge a burial site for centuries, study says: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A10; The mysterious circular stone monument at Stonehenge was a “domain of the dead,” researchers said Thursday, a burial ground downriver from a separate circle of wooden pillars that marked the “domain of the living.”
Bacteria linked to deaths of babies: By Maria Cheng - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A10; A baffling phenomenon known as sudden infant death syndrome is one of the leading causes of death for children under 1. Now, British researchers say they may have found a contributing factor: bacteria.
Royals send Butler down: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B2; The offensively weak Kansas City Royals sent DH/first baseman Billy Butler to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, hoping to kick-start a feeble attack that had contributed to their 10-game losing streak.
A&M leads league: Jayhawks eighth in mythical all-sports standings; J-W Staff Reports; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B1; Despite banner years in football and men’s basketball, Kansas University’s overall athletic program ranked in the Big 12 Conference’s second division during 2007-08.
Nadal rolls again at French Open: Second-seeded Spaniard remains unbeaten at Roland Garros; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B2; Rafael Nadal improved to 23-0 at the French Open by defeating Nicolas Devilder of France, 6-4, 6-0, 6-1, Thursday in the second round.
Soldier suicides climbing higher: By Pauline Jelinek - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A1; Army soldiers committed suicide in 2007 at the highest rate on record, and the toll is climbing ever higher this year as long war deployments stretch on.
Mayer: LHS, Omaha and back: By Bill Mayer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B1; The sports realm has a fabulous way of assembling people for a common goal, dispersing them like those whirlygigs that spin off in a zillion directions in a July 4 aerial display, then somehow re-assembling some of them in a single spot, in this case, Lawrence. Often, totally by happenstance.
Nash Dash set for Saturday morning: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A4; At least 400 runners are expected to participate Saturday in the seventh annual Nash Dash benefit for a student counseling program.
Obama’s doctor: Candidate in ‘excellent health’: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A6; Barack Obama’s doctor said Thursday the presidential candidate was in excellent health at the time of his last checkup 16 months ago, but he has a family history of cancer and a big, obvious risk - a smoking habit that he’s trying, again, to break.
Event that included Tiller may prompt legislation: Sebelius dismisses claim that mansion was used improperly; By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A3; Two anti-abortion legislators said Thursday that a reception Gov. Kathleen Sebelius had with abortion provider Dr. George Tiller might prompt them to seek restrictions on how her official residence is used.
Chemical fire, rain hamper quake relief: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A2; A stockpile of chemicals being used to disinfect an earthquake-shattered Chinese town ignited Thursday and injured scores of soldiers doing relief work, adding to a day of problems for urgent recovery efforts.
On the record: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence police arrested a 19-year-old McKinney, Texas, man Tuesday night following a disturbance at 9:52 p.m. in the 1700 block of West 20th Street.
Commentary: Pistons need more than reputation now: By Mitch Albom - Detroit Free Press; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B2; Friday night, they pull out the old armor, they tug on the rusty helmets, they lift the familiar swords. But if they fall, it is over. Know that. This annual drama, this thrilling but maddening Pistons attitude ends Friday night if the Celtics win.
Government discloses inquiry into US crude-oil markets: By Dan Caterinicchia - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A2; Federal regulators are six months into a wide-ranging investigation of U.S. oil markets, with a focus on possible price manipulation.
Bush honors Lawrence native’s service: UMKC dental school student recognized for volunteer activities; By Erin Castaneda; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A3; As President Bush walked off Air Force One at New Century Air Center near Gardner, a 25-year-old Lawrence native waited in awe. Ashley Knight, graduate of Lawrence High School and Kansas University, on Thursday was honored personally by the president with the Volunteer Service Award for her dedication to community service.
Horoscopes: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B8; You make waves this year in key areas. Look at summer and spring as preparation. By winter, you’ll begin to see the rewards of well-planned actions and decisions.
Austrian ‘dungeon girl’ starts career as TV host: By William J. Kole - Associated Press Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on C10; Television was once her only window on the world. Now Natascha Kampusch - still adjusting to life after spending 8 1/2 years captive in an underground cell - is starting an improbable career as a TV talk show host.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; The city was pondering a needed increase in rates for trash pickup, from the present $1.75 to $2.50 per month for residential customers.
U.S. needs diplomatic middle ground: By Trudy Rubin; May 30, 2008 in print edition on A8; When it comes to foreign policy, I wish we could have a presidential candidate called McBama. On critical issues, like dealing with Iraq and Iran, Barack Obama is too raw, and John McCain is too rigid. Somewhere in between lies the policy America needs.
Lakers soar by Spurs: L.A. sends defending champs packing; By John Nadel - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B6; Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the defending champions, and now they’re headed to the NBA finals for the first time in four years.
People in the news: May 30, 2008 in print edition on B8; ¢ Lawyer: Spears ‘not yet fit’ to take part in case¢ Sharon Stone apologizes for remark on quake
Well, #$@*! Royals lose again, 5-1: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; May 30, 2008 in print edition on B1; If Jose Guillen’s profanity-filled tirade was meant to light a fire under the lethargic Kansas City Royals, Kevin Slowey did a good job of dousing the flames.

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