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Have you decided whom you will vote for in the presidential election?

Poll results

Response Percent
Yes.
 
 92%
No.
 
 7%
Total 971
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12:00 a.m.
Two helicopters meet in the air above K-10 highway west of Eudora Monday morning after a two-car accident shut down K-10 to traffic in both directions. Three helicopters transported the injured from the accident scene to area hospitals. One woman killed, three people injured in K-10 accident
By Jesse Fray
8:48 a.m., October 20, 2008 Updated 10:44 a.m. in print edition on 3A
A 51-year-old Eudora woman has died from injuries she received in a two-vehicle accident Monday morning on Kansas Highway 10.
6:00 a.m.
Gladys Shaw, 88, a resident at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community, left, shows manager Debbie Walker a photograph of her husband, Milbry Shaw, at Shaw's apartment Thursday. Shaw was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy at the age of 37 - 51 years ago. At the time there was not a lot of awareness and support for those with breast cancer. Shaw said her husband Milbry, now deceased, was her key support. Breast cancer survivor recalls secrecy, difficulties surrounding disease in 1950s
By Karrey Britt
October 20, 2008 in print edition on 1A
When Gladys Shaw felt a lump on her right breast 51 years ago, there were no pink ribbons. There were no breast cancer support groups. And October wasn’t Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
10:00 a.m.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., greets supporters as he arrives at a rally at Heartland High School and Academy in Belton, Mo. McCain made a swing across the battleground state of Missouri on Monday. McCain cheered at Missouri rally
By George Diepenbrock
October 20, 2008 in print edition on 3A
Saying he relished the underdog role, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain told supporters in suburban Kansas City he could make better decisions than his opponent during tough economic times.
11:00 a.m.
Online chat
Kansas House candidate Tom Sloan chats about upcoming election
October 21, 2008
Republican Tom Sloan chats about his race for the 45th Kansas House district. Sloan, an incumbent, faces Democrat John Wilson.
12:00 p.m.
Online chat
State Sen. Roger Pine to chat
October 21, 2008
State Sen. Roger Pine, Republican incumbent running for re-election, will chat online at noon, Oct. 21.
2:00 p.m.
Online chat
Kansas House candidate Tony Brown to chat
October 21, 2008
Tony Brown is running for election to the 10th Kansas House district. The seat, currently held by Tom Holland, includes southern Lawrence, southeast Doulgas County and much of northern Franklin County.
3:00 p.m.
A new left-turn signal for traffic on Louisiana Street, turning east onto 19th Street displays a flashing yellow and then solid yellow for left turns. Signals like this are the first in Lawrence and are supposed to be easier for motorists to understand. New street signals turn toward safety
By Mark Fagan
October 21, 2008 in print edition on 3A
The days of glancing at a green ball and deciding when or if to turn across traffic soon could be coming to an end in Lawrence.
6:00 p.m.
Passengers board the T headed to the Prairie Park neighborhood at the bus stop at 9th and New Hampshire St. on Oct. 16, 2008. Lawrence has talked about signing a letter of intent with KU regarding the organization's two bus systems. The merger could bring better coordination of routes and use of the two bus systems. How might the bus system change if sales tax proposals are approved?
By Chad Lawhorn
October 21, 2008 in print edition on 3A
Voters will be going to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide two sales tax questions that would provide 10 years worth of funding to the city’s public transit system.

All stories

Jayhawks to field very young squad this season
October 21, 2008
Thanks to the early departures of Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, the Jayhawks will field one of their youngest teams in recent memory.
KU set to face off with another Top 10 opponent
October 21, 2008
For the second straight week, the Kansas football team takes on another Top 10 opponent. This Saturday, Mark Mangino’s squad hooks up with unbeaten, 6th-ranked Texas Tech.
Tuesday, October 21 weather at 10 p.m.
By Matt Elwell
October 21, 2008
The forecast for Wednesday, October 22 calls for a high of 53 with a low around 49.
KU’s Stuckey recognized by Big 12
October 21, 2008
The Big 12 Conference recognized Darrell Stuckey on Tuesday for his hard work on and off the field.
KU defense continues to search for answers
October 21, 2008
The Kansas football team continues to search for a missing component of its defense. And the Jayhawks might want to put up ‘wanted’ posters to help find their pass rush before hosting Texas Tech on Saturday.
Cole Aldrich hopes to lead young Jayhawks
October 21, 2008
The Kansas men’s basketball team start exhibition play against Washburn on November 4th. WIth seven newcomers joining the team this season, it’s easy to understand why sophomore center Cole Aldrich is now counted among the most-experienced Jayhawks on the team.
Heavy rain, small hail move through parts of county
LJWorld.com staff reports
07:23 p.m., October 21, 2008 Updated 08:53 p.m.
A strong thunderstorm, but not strong enough to be called severe, moved through eastern and southern portions of the county between 7:20 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. The storm was expected to impact areas including Eudora, Vinland, Baldwin City, Pleasant Grove and southeast Lawrence.
Many mail-in ballots lack proper postage
By George Diepenbrock
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
U.S. Postal Service workers in Lawrence are starting to notice several mail-in advance ballots do not have enough postage.
Students learn political lessons through Kids Voting
By Lindsey Slater
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network? Reading or math? Big Jay or Baby Jay?
Lightning blamed for power outage
LJWorld.com staff reports
05:29 p.m., October 21, 2008 Updated 08:25 p.m.
Much of downtown Lawrence is without power after a line of storms moved through the area.
Third suspect charged in Lawrence home invasion
By Jesse Fray
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
Police said four suspects were allegedly armed during the incident at 2400 Ala., which was initially listed as a home invasion robbery. Three suspects are in custody and a fourth is at-large.
Thin is in for highway repavings
By Mark Fagan
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
New pavement on state highways is getting thinner, harder and less time-consuming to apply. And with each fresh placement of the NovaChip surface, engineers are embracing a welcome side benefit: new holes in the road - thousands upon thousands of tiny openings - that help improve traffic safety.
Local Halloween shop isn’t spooked by haunting economy
By Jesse Fray
October 21, 2008
Ghouls and goblins are bringing a bit of needed relief, retailers say.
Kansas delegation meets with federal officials over biosecurity research lab
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
A delegation of state leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to meet with Department of Homeland Security officials about the proposed federal biosecurity research lab that Kansas is trying to get.
How might the bus system change if sales tax proposals are approved?
By Chad Lawhorn
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
Voters will be going to the polls on Nov. 4 to decide two sales tax questions that would provide 10 years worth of funding to the city’s public transit system.
KU women’s basketball point guard Goodrich out for season
Highly touted freshman tore ACL in practice
By Tom Keegan
01:37 p.m., October 21, 2008 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1
Close loss or embarrassing blowout, Kansas University women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson always takes the podium afterward, poised and confident, and tells it like it is.
KU Homecoming parade to close streets Saturday morning
By Andy Hyland
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B12
Kansas University’s annual Homecoming parade, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, will cause some traffic to be re-routed in the morning.
Study groups at Dole Institute seek to make political campaigns accessible
By Brian Lewis-Jones
October 21, 2008
For Tyler Holmes, study groups like the ones at the Dole Institute of Politics come in handy.
New street signals turn toward safety
By Mark Fagan
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
The days of glancing at a green ball and deciding when or if to turn across traffic soon could be coming to an end in Lawrence.
Copper thefts may cost KC $1M
Associated Press
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B8
The theft of copper cables from streetlights could cost Kansas City more than $1 million this year - and city officials aren’t sure where they will find the money.
UK files reveal alleged attempt to shoot down UFO
By Raphael G. Satter - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C8
An American fighter pilot flying from an English air base at the height of the Cold War was ordered to open fire on a massive UFO that lit up his radar, according to an account published by Britain’s National Archives on Monday.
Chamber accepting nominations for board
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, 734 Vt., is seeking nominations for people to serve on its 2009 board of directors.
Pump patrol
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.49 at several stations.
Horoscopes
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B6
This year, you spark others’ interest and draw many people to you. Your innate charisma and strong personality emerge. If you are single, you will meet people with ease. If attached, the two of you need to invite others over more often.
Homeowners should be wary of HOPE
By Michelle Singletary
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
For homeowners trying to renegotiate their loans under the government’s new HOPE for Homeowners program, please read the paperwork carefully - because once again you’ll be stuck with a costly mortgage deal.
People in the news
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B6
¢ Sean Penn visits Venezuela’s Chavez¢ Paltrow: I’m helping Madonna over split¢ McGraw writes book on dads and daughters¢ Scarlett Johansson to host Nobel concert¢ No verdict reached yet in Spears trial
Recruit Henry in no hurry to select school
By Gary Bedore
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
Now that Xavier Henry has visited both Kansas University and Memphis, all that remains is for Rivals.com’s No. 3-rated player to make a final decision on a school. There’s no timetable or deadline for the decision, Henry’s mom, former KU player Barbara Adkins, said Monday night.
Poll: Internet, cell phones may strengthen family
The Washington Post
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A1
Parents and children might rush through their days in different directions, but the American family is as tight-knit as in the last generation - or more so - because of the widespread use of cell phones and the Internet, according to a new poll.
Coming to grips with homosexuality in the family is no simple process
Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Kelly Kelin
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
My husband and I disagree over how to respond to our teenage daughter’s disclosure that she is gay. I think we should be supportive no matter what, and he believes that something is wrong with her and she needs help. Both of us don’t like this, but I’m trying to be realistic about it. This is causing problems for our marriage and our relationship with our daughter.
Commentary: Tougher times likely ahead for Jets
By Bob Glauber - Newsday
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B2
It is desperate times like this that we must consult that famous philosopher, the one who has the perfect explanation for all that afflicts the New York Jets in the wake of yet another horrific loss. He is someone who can, with just a few words, put it all into perspective and make you understand what lies at the heart of the situation.
New books to get you cooking with the kids
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
The holidays are the perfect excuse to carve out a little extra time for cooking with your kids. Here are some recent cookbooks for easy inspiration.
Firebirds return to state
Brahler shoots 94, Morris 113 at 6A tourney
By Matt Tait
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B3
In 2007, just before her sophomore season was to begin, Free State High golfer Grace Brahler broke her foot. The injury put her in a golf cart for the entire season, and her goal of following up a solid freshman year with a return trip to state was put on the shelf.
Obama to visit ailing grandmother in Hawaii
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is canceling nearly all his campaign events Thursday and Friday to fly to Hawaii to visit his suddenly gravely ill 85-year-old grandmother, a spokesman said.
Commodities
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
Agriculture futures mostly rose Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for December delivery fell 2.75 cents to $5.6350; December corn gained 15.5 cents to $4.1850; December oats rose 6 cents to $2.880; November soybeans rose 35 cents to $9.290.
Palin supports ban on gay marriage
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin says she supports a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, a break with John McCain, who has said he believes states should be left to define what marriage is.
Put on your ‘walking’ shoes
By Terry Rombeck
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
Artists across Douglas County will open up their studios to the public this weekend for the 14th annual Lawrence ArtWalk.
Details emerge in Johnson probe
Chiefs running back accused of spitting in woman’s face
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B2
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is being investigated for allegedly spitting a drink in a woman’s face at nightclub, the fourth time in five years he has been accused of assaulting a woman.
Dugan Arnett’s KU football notebook
By Dugan Arnett
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B3
Although Kansas University’s 11 a.m. meeting with visiting Texas Tech on Saturday has all the makings of an old-fashioned shootout - two teams ranked in the top 10 nationally in pass offense and bottom 20 nationally in pass defense - Jayhawks coach Mark Mangino made it clear Monday that he won’t be content with a lacking defensive effort from his team.
Poll: Fish, beef top concerns about food
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
What’s the scariest food in your kitchen? Fish. The second scariest? Beef. What food looks safest? Cheese.
1,500 Chinese dogs die from tainted feed
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Some 1,500 dogs bred for their raccoon-like fur have died after eating feed tainted with melamine, a veterinarian said Monday, raising questions about how widespread the industrial chemical is in China’s food chain.
Automatic raises
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: There is much congressional outrage over the AIG expenditure of tax money. Do you think there will be congressional outrage over about the same amount of taxpayer money going into their own pockets as an automatic raise?
MartinLogan names vice president of sales
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
MartinLogan, 2101 Del., recently appointed Dean Tassio as vice president of sales.
No more teens: Neb. safe haven law to be changed
Associated Press
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A1
Stung by the abandonment of children as old as 17 at Nebraska hospitals, the governor and lawmakers struck a deal Monday to rewrite the state’s safe haven law so it applies only to infants up to 3 days old.
LHS-FSHS tickets on sale this week
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B3
Tickets for this week’s Lawrence-Free State high school football game are available at the Lawrence High finance office. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rep. Sloan recognized with leadership award
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
The board of directors of the GridWise Alliance recently awarded Rep. Tom Sloan, R-Lawrence, the Smart Grid Policy Leadership Award at its annual GridWeek conference in Washington, D.C.
Magnetic pulses OK’d for depression treatments
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C8
The government has approved the first noninvasive brain stimulator to treat depression - a device that beams magnetic pulses through the skull.
Medicaid funding for KU faculty increased
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
The state will receive $8.8 million in additional Medicaid funding this year from the federal government to pay for care provided by Kansas University faculty physicians and associated outpatient clinics in Kansas City and Wichita, officials announced Monday.
All for knot
Lions, Firebirds play to 1-all tie
By Chuck Woodling
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
Who says a tie is like kissing your sister? Not Lawrence High’s boys soccer players, that’s for sure. Not after the Lions forged a 1-1 deadlock with Free State on Monday afternoon. “Senior Night is tomorrow night,” Lions’ senior Bobby Davis, “but playing against Free State is hard to beat.”
Voter registrations steady until last minute
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A5
Monday’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 4 election brought a flurry of activity to the Douglas County Courthouse, keeping the clerk’s office busy throughout the day and up until the 7 p.m. deadline.
Voters hear arguments for, against sales taxes
By Chad Lawhorn
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A3
With the election two weeks away, supporters and opponents of a trio of city sales taxes were battling for votes Monday night. About 20 people attended a sales tax forum sponsored by the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods at the South Park Recreation Center. What they were treated to largely was a debate about whether to approve two sales taxes totaling 0.25 percent designed to keep the city’s public transit system running for the next 10 years.
Search firms narrowed in superintendent hunt
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
The Lawrence school board heard presentations Monday from the three search firms, picked as finalists to help find Superintendent Randy Weseman’s replacement. No decision was made at district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive, but the board voted to hold a special meeting prior to next Monday’s school board meeting to discuss the matter further.
Making the cut
Lawmakers will have to decide how far they should go to encourage expanded gambling in Kansas.
J-W Editorials
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
Both local and state lawmakers still may face questions about exactly how eager they are to have state-owned casinos and more slot machines in Kansas.
Losing tie that binds Rays and Phillies
By Dan Gelston - Associated Press Sports Writer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B4
Welcome to World Series, 2008. Let’s meet our contestants. From Philadelphia, the losingest team in pro sports history. From Tampa Bay, a club that on opening day could have made a strong case for worst expansion franchise ever.
Evolution can’t be ignored in board of ed race
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A5
The race for the District 4 seat on the State Board of Education heated up Monday over the issue of teaching evolution during a debate. Democrat Carolyn Campbell said she supports the current science standards that teach evolution and would not change them. The 10-member State Board of Education has been embroiled in battles over evolution and intelligent design for years.
Study: Energy plan would create jobs
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
Tough state mandates requiring Californians to reduce their carbon footprints and use more homegrown renewable energy will create more than 400,000 jobs, help consumers save on their lighting bills and boost the state’s economy by $76 billion by 2020.
KPR general manager to sit on KAB board
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
Janet Campbell, Kansas Public Radio general manager, was recently elected to the Kansas Association of Broadcasters’ board of directors.
Fates seem to conspire against McCain
By Jonathan V. Last - The Philadelphia Inquirer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
Campaigns look to historical parallels for comfort and guidance. Barack Obama hoped to run as Jimmy Carter in ‘76. John McCain’s best-case scenario was from the same election: He needed to run as Gerald Ford-plus, eking out a win where Ford’s late surge fell short.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 21, 1908: “The city still has taken no final action on granting a franchise for the local street car operation. Many citizens are displeased by the dilatory action of the council and feel the city is losing valuable ground in development.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
Reflecting a tough new policy, the Kansas Board of Regents told its institutions to concentrate on undergraduate education and warned that new programs, especially at the graduate level, would be considered only under conditions of “most compelling need.”
OU WR Johnson doubtful
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B2
No. 4 Oklahoma could be without starting wide receiver Manuel Johnson on Saturday against Kansas State.
Infrastructure tax
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: There has been much discussion, both pro and con, about Questions 2 and 3 on the ballot in next month’s election that will determine the future of the T.
UN importance
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: Oct. 24 is United Nations Day, the beginning of United Nations Week. It is important to honor our United Nations by displaying the U.N. flag. Young people should be taught about the United Nations in their social studies classes.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B3
Barbara Adkins, mother of Kansas University recruiting target Xavier Henry, played for KU’s women’s team from 1982 to ‘85. She enjoyed her weekend in Lawrence, when Henry visited for Late Night in the Phog.
Chicago taint
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A7
To the editor: Their notoriety flares and wanes, but Chicago politicians know how to play the game. Nobody gets elected unless they play the game, too. Obama is playing the game or he would never have been elected to office. He has been groomed and polished.
Friendly ghosts: Arts center’s Halloween productions made for children
By Terry Rombeck
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C1
Nicole Olson is OK with the idea of Halloween if it’s just about dressing up, but she doesn’t like to feel chills down her spine. “I love Halloween,” she says, “but I’m not big on being scared. I don’t like haunted houses.”
Make fitness a family team sport
McClatchy Newspapers
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C2
As cooler temperatures set in, kids may spend more time indoors. With the fascination surrounding the computer, video games, and TV, today’s kids are more prone to a sedentary lifestyle. And, as America’s childhood obesity epidemic increases, many parents are concerned about their kids’ fitness and health.
Call centers become fodder for pop culture
By Rama Lakshmi - The Washington Post
October 21, 2008 in print edition on C8
In a training session at a suburban call center, groups of fresh-faced Indian recruits jettison their Indian names and thick accents and practice speaking English just like the Americans do. They have hesitant conversations with imaginary American customers who complain angrily about their broken appliance or computer glitch.
On the record
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A4
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these responses:
Baroque? Money woes hit art market
By Jill Lawless - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B7
The mood was frosty at London’s Frieze Art Fair. Bidders were sparse at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Even Andy Warhol’s multicolored skulls failed to lift the art world’s gloom.
Coach defends TTech
Red Raiders’ Leach finds rumblings of struggles ‘ironic’
By Dugan Arnett
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
Even as his team has built a perfect 7-0 record (3-0 in the Big 12) and No. 8 national ranking this season, Texas Tech coach Mike Leach has been faced with questions about his team’s recent “struggles” - specifically, underwhelming performances against conference opponents Nebraska and Texas A&M. And Monday, Leach, whose Red Raiders will take on Kansas University at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium, let the media know his feelings on the matter.
Coal-fired plants still hot topic in House races
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A5
Candidates in two state House district races on Monday clashed over the issue that dominated the last legislative session and will probably re-emerge in the next legislative session: coal-burning power plants.
Criticized special counsel to step down in January
By Lara Jakes Jordan - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
The nation’s top protector of whistle-blowers, who himself is being investigated for allegedly retaliating against employees, said Monday he would resign at the end of his term in January instead of staying on until a replacement can take over.
Woodling: Wet field could aid Lions
By Chuck Woodling
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B1
From the press box at Haskell Stadium, two sportscasters from a McPherson radio station commented on the state of the playing field. One said he thought the field looked “pretty chopped up,” and the other mentioned how most of the football venues in their part of the state had artificial turf. After I heard that exchange, I thought to myself, as I watched Haskell Indian Nations University’s football game against McPherson College, that these guys should have seen the ancient home of the Fightin’ Indians when its field is REALLY chopped up.
Turning up the heat on climate policies
By Kevin McDonough
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B6
“Frontline” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) presents “Heat,” a two-hour look at global warming and what can be done to slow or reverse climate change. After quickly establishing the reality and severity of the problem, “Heat” offers a detailed look at ways of cutting carbon dioxide emissions and the many roadblocks - scientific, technological, economic and political - that may prevent them from happening.
Momentum building for new economy-boosting package
By Jeanine Aversa - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2008 in print edition on A2
What’s another $150 billion on top of the more than $1 trillion that’s already been spent to rescue the sinking economy and financial markets?
Patriots dominate Broncos
Associated Press
October 21, 2008 in print edition on B4
The New England Patriots finally dominated the way they did when Tom Brady was playing.
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