Also from October 31

Audio clips

• Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor
• KU center Cole Aldrich
• KU coach Bill Self
• KU guard Conner Teahan
• KU guard Tyrone Appleton

Births

• Ariela and Dan Unz, Lawrence, a boy.
• Ruth Anna Trautloff, Lawrence, a boy.
• Sara and Derek Tate, Winchester, a boy.
• Heather and Jimmy Nigh, Baldwin City, a girl.
• Luke and Jessica Ludlum, Lawrence, a boy.
• Jennifer Allensworth, Lawrence, a girl.
• Christina Tillotson and Josh Wade, Oskaloosa, a girl.

Blog entries

• The Lasso: Beer, rock n’ roll, alpacas and more
• Heard on the Hill: Student residents forced out of KU apartment building because of drought-related damage
• Town Talk: City to consider using gated, pay-as-you-leave system for new downtown parking garage
• Eat Your Vegetables: Cooking away the CSA, week 10: The best flourless peanut butter cookies

Chats

• Carol Gilmore: Dietitian to chat about salt, sugar and more
• John Coen: 10th District candidate John Coen to chat with LJWorld.com users

Obituaries

• Mary Etta Kreider, Lawrence
• Loneita Barry, Great Bend
• Curtis Garland Gregory II, Chicago
• Frank Edward Sandelius
• Barbara Pees Guth, Albuquerque, N.M.
• Floyd George McCain, Perry
• Jack Ray Atwood, Hodgen, Okla.
• Allen L. Eastland

On the street

• What are you going to be for Halloween?

Photos

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Photo galleries

Podcasts

• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Tyshawn Taylor
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU center Cole Aldrich
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Tyrone Appleton
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU guard Conner Teahan
• Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews: KU coach Bill Self
• The Dog and Pony Show: The Funeral Singer: Lonnie Fisher and the Funeral tell "The Story of Ramona"
• Spodcasters: Spodcasters Pregame: Sunflower Showdown
• Room 125: The LHS Podcast: Evolution of fear
• The Morning Rush: Sebelius' PAC under fire for mailer against Sloan

Polls

Who will win the U.S. House, District 3 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Dennis Moore		77%
Nick Jordan		22%
Total	9

Who will win the Kansas Senate, District 3 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Tom Holland		69%
Roger Pine		15%
Patrick Wilbur		15%
Total	13

Who will win the U.S. House, District 2 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Nancy Boyda		72%
Lynn Jenkins		27%
Total	11

Who will win the presidential race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Barack Obama		68%
John McCain		31%
Total	16

Who will win the Kansas Senate, District 2 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Scott Morgan		66%
Marci Francisco		33%
Total	12

Who will win the Douglas County Commission 2nd District race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Nancy Thellman		100%
David Brown		0%
Total	5

Who will win the Leavenworth County Commission, District 3 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Pete Henderson		0%
John Flower		0%
Total	0

Who will win the Leavenworth County sheriff race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
James Dyson, Sr.		75%
Dave Zoellner		25%
Total	4

Who will win the State Board of Education, District 4 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Carolyn Campbell		0%
Robert Meissner		0%
Total	0

Who do you think will win the Kansas Senate, District 19 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Anthony Hensley		0%
Shari Weber		0%
Total	0

Who do you think will win the Kansas House, District 59 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Jim Irey		0%
William Prescott		0%
Total	0

Who do you think will win the Kansas House, District 53 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Ann Mah		0%
Cecil Washington, Jr.		0%
Total	0

Who will win the Kansas House, District 45 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Tom Sloan		50%
John Wilson		50%
Total	2

Who will win the Kansas House, District 42 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Timothy Moran		0%
Connie O’Brien		0%
Total	0

Who will win the Kansas House, District 38 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Anthony Brown		0%
Stephanie Kelton		0%
Total	0

Who will win the Kansas House, District 10 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Tony Brown		0%
John Coen		0%
William Stewart Starks		0%
Total	0

Who will win the U.S. Senate race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Jim Slattery		100%
Pat Roberts		0%
Total	5

Who will win the Douglas County Commission, District 3 race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Jim Flory		100%
Ken Grotewiel		0%
Total	5

Do you ever avoid talking about politics or religion with friends or family to avoid uncomfortable conversations?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes.		78%
No.		21%
Total	956

Who will win the Leavenworth County Attorney race?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Frank Kohl		0%
Todd Thompson		0%
Total	0

Videos

• The forecast for Saturday, November 1 calls for a high …
• Fright night has officially arrived. Lawrence families spent part of …
• The Cinderella run for the Lawrence High volleyball team comes …
• About 50 voters in Douglas County say they registered to …
• Communities across the country may be inching closer to requiring …
• Get ready for an extra treat this weekend that comes …
• Central Junior High students and their staff laced up their …
• The only thing standing between Lawrence High and a trip …
• Memorial Stadium will be packed on Saturday for the 106th …
• A week after two men died in an east Lawrence …
• Last week, the Free State High football team staked its …
• Long lines continue to be the rule at Douglas County …
• Kids in costume descend upon downtown Lawrence to trick-or-treat.
• We’re in for a treat tonight, with light winds and …
• Halloween temperatures will be extremely warm with a 10 a.m. …
• KUSports.com online editor Jesse Newell & 6Sports’ DJ Whetter take …

All stories

KU to face KSU at home

By Kevin Romary

October 31, 2008

Tomorrow, Memorial Stadium will be packed for the 106th installment of the Sunflower Showdown.

Trick-or-treaters swarm downtown area

By Chardae Davis

October 31, 2008

Halloween is probably the only time Hannah Montana, Batman, and Elvis will walk the streets of Lawrence at the same time. Kids and their pets dressed in their Halloween best to trick-or-treat in downtown Lawrence Friday night.

Students partake in Fun Run

By Mark Boyle

October 31, 2008

Central Junior High students and their staff laced up their running shoes Friday afternoon for the Fun Run.

Friday, October 31 weather at 10 p.m.

By Craig Painter

October 31, 2008

The forecast for Saturday, November 1 calls for a high of 71 with a low around 46.

Free State, LHS win final district games

J-W Staff Reports

October 31, 2008

The Free State High football team defeated Olathe Northwest, 41-9, while the Lawrence High football team beat Leavenworth, 49-21.

Wagnon watching race for State BOE slot

By Alex Parker

October 31, 2008

Bill Wagnon is keeping a close eye on the District 4 State Board of Education race. After all, the winner will replace Wagnon, a Democrat who is retiring after three terms on the board, serving most recently as its chairman.

Business owner, economist face off in 38th District

By John Taylor

October 31, 2008

One is the incumbent, a small-businessman and former teacher who wants to make his home district the best place to do business and raise a family. The other is an economist who has published dozens of articles on public policy issues.

Advance voting totals approach 20 percent in Douglas County

By Mark Fagan

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A1

The thousands of voters piling into the Douglas County Courthouse for advance voting are making it easier for the remaining traditionalists, who’ll be lining up at polls on Tuesday.

New faces on the ballot in 10th District contest

By Jeff Myrick

October 31, 2008

Candidates for the 10th District House of Representatives -Tony Brown, D-Baldwin City, and John Coen, R-Baldwin City - cite their backgrounds as reason to vote for them.

LHS volleyball eliminated at state

Lions fall to Goddard, BV West, Dodge City in straight sets

By Matt Tait

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

The Lawrence High volleyball team lost all three matches it played at the state tournament Friday in Topeka.

Pine, Holland facing off for 3rd District Senate seat

By Mike Belt

October 31, 2008

Two veteran legislators are going head-to-head for the Senate seat in Kansas’ 3rd District. Incumbent Republican Roger Pine has held the position since January 2005. He is being challenged by Tom Holland, a Democrat who since January 2003 has represented the 10th District in the Kansas House.

Keegan: KU coaches should commit to Sharp

By Tom Keegan

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C5

The Kansas University football coaching staff had reason not to trust the running game early in the season. The new offensive line, featuring a redshirt freshman at each tackle spot, was having trouble meshing. The search for a first-string tailback still was in the audition stage and every one of the three candidates appeared to be singing slightly off key.

Problems detected in motor voter registrations

By Scott Rothschild

October 31, 2008

Some Kansans who say they recently registered to vote when they got their driver’s license are finding that their registration wasn’t recorded, officials said Friday.

Both sides offer legislative experience in District 19 race

By Mike Belt

October 31, 2008

A former legislator is trying to return to the Kansas Statehouse by challenging an incumbent state senator.

Economy key issue in 3rd District House race

By John Taylor

October 31, 2008

In the race for the 3rd District congressional seat, it’s no surprise the U.S. economy is a hot topic as Election Day approaches.

KU Med Center receives $1.25 million grant to encourage young scientists

By Andy Hyland

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B1

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Kansas University Medical Center a $1.25 million grant.

Secretary of state, GOP at odds over reason for high voter registration

By Scott Rothschild

11:59 a.m., October 31, 2008 Updated 02:23 p.m. in print edition on B5

Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh on Friday predicted a record voter turnout in Kansas — caused in part by what he called the “Obama Effect.”

Fire sprinkler systems in new homes could one day be mandatory

By Chad Lawhorn

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B1

In the future, when Lawrence homeowners talk about their sprinkler system, they may not be talking about the one in their yard.

City workers clear homeless campsite

‘I couldn’t believe it,’ official says. ‘They were getting ready to build a city down there.’

By Mike Belt & Chad Lawhorn

09:54 a.m., October 31, 2008 Updated 03:56 p.m. in print edition on A1

Lawrence city workers are busy cleaning up wooded areas north of the Amtrak station where two homeless men were found dead last Friday afternoon.

Iraqi government wants US troops out by end of 2011

By Robert H. Reid - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C8

Iraq wants to eliminate any chance U.S. forces will stay here after 2011 under a proposed security pact and to expand Iraqi legal jurisdiction over U.S. troops until then, a close ally of the prime minister said Thursday. Those demands, which were presented to U.S. officials this week, could derail the deal - delivering a diplomatic blow to Washington in the final weeks of the Bush administration.

Pump patrol

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A3

The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.05 at several locations.

Lions ready for state

By Matt Tait

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B6

During the glory years of Lawrence High’s volleyball program, Joan Wells made a point of using the same message in her pre-state speeches. That message? No team deserved to win state more than LHS because no team worked harder than LHS. With that in mind, it appears this year’s team has more of a link to the past than just being coached by one of Wells’ former players.

Mayer: Kansas needs victory

By Bill Mayer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B1

Saturday’s Kansas State visit has to be the season-changing moment for this Kansas football team. Same for K-State. Both are desperate for a victory, any victory; the Sunflower State angle only adds to the luster.KU enters Nightmare Alley starting Saturday - then goes to Nebraska, plays Texas here and Missouri in Kansas City, Mo.

Time to get along

Enough of the pettiness and ugliness in this election year! It’s time to take stock, regroup and begin to confront our real enemies.

J-W Editorials

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

“Can we get along?” The troubled Rodney King asked that, on national television, in 1992 after his beating and abuse by police led to terrible Los Angeles riots. The violence caused 53 deaths, nearly 2,400 injuries, more than 7,000 fires, damage to 3,100 businesses and nearly $51 billion in financial losses.

Firebirds focused on district crown

By Matt Tait

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B7

Free State High has not been around long enough to take championships for granted. So the Firebirds, playing their 11th season, don’t make a habit of it. Tonight, when FSHS plays host to Olathe Northwest at 7 p.m. at Haskell Stadium, the Class 6A, District 4 title will be up for grabs.

Two lead at Ginn sur Mer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Kent Jones recovered from a tee shot in the rough to birdie the 18th hole Thursday for a 7-under 65, giving him a share of the lead with rookie Michael Letzig in the first round of the Ginn sur Mer Classic.

Driver recovers after K-10 accident Oct. 23

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A4

Maria Thorson, 25, who was injured in a two-car accident on Kansas Highway 10 on Oct. 23, was moved out of Kansas University Hospital’s intensive care unit late Tuesday night and is continuing to recover, according to her mother, Amy Thorson.

Banks borrow record amount from Fed

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A8

Banks borrowed in record amounts from the Federal Reserve’s emergency lending program over the past week, while investment banks drew loans at a slower pace. The Fed’s report, released Thursday, showed commercial banks averaged a record $111.9 billion in daily borrowing over the past week. That surpassed the old record - a daily average of $105.8 billion - from the prior week.

Election provokes peculiar and unsettlng Web videos

By Jon Niccum

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

Since this is the last Net Worth before the presidential election - assuming it’s not postponed by rain - now is the ideal time to look at some of the more wacky clips related to the campaign. No, I don’t mean soundbite-style footage of the candidates that have been exploited by the opposite party.

Not a luxury

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: I am a frequent T rider, as are my husband and 14-year-old son. We are T riders by choice for a number of reasons. While I will be extremely disappointed if sales tax Questions 2 and 3 are not passed and the T is eliminated, my life will not be adversely affected.

Chiefs sign cornerback

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

The Kansas City Chiefs signed cornerback Tyron Brackenridge to a two-year contract on Thursday. Brackenridge entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Kansas City in 2007 and saw action in 13 games.

Book offers wedding etiquette advice

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

Getting engaged is easy. Getting married is so much harder, and if you don’t have a clue where to begin, “The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Wedding Etiquette” (Alpha, $9.95) runs the gamut of topics regarding weddings, wedding plans and the aftermath of the event.

German students tour Lawrence

By Lindsey Slater

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A5

A group of German students is spending its last days in Lawrence, and they’ve learned important things about American culture. “We like to say ‘dude,’ ” said Daneil Preiss, 17. “We’ve got to take that to Germany.” Between Lawrence High and Free State, 15 students were integrated into the life of an American teenager for five weeks. All are from Eutin, Lawrence’s sister city in Germany. The hospitable host families helped the transition.

Halloween might come day late for Jayhawks

By Matt Tait

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B1

Even though tonight is a night for trick-or-treating, don’t expect the Kansas University football team to be pounding the pavement with plastic jack-o-lanterns and empty pillow cases. Most likely, the Jayhawks will be getting their rest in preparation for Saturday’s 11:30 a.m. kickoff against Kansas State.

Simplify choices

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: Regarding your political endorsements: It must be exhausting, quite personally draining, to justify your selections. Much easier to skip the drivel and say “I only vote for Republicans and hope you do, too.” Separate topic: Remember when Florida purged its voter lists of felons (and purged more legal voters than they did felons?).

People in the news

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B10

¢ Academy names Strait artist of the decade¢ Beatles music to be in new video game¢ Newman postpones European tour¢ Julie Chen’s mystery trip sends her to Paris¢ Frampton fuming over stolen Obama signs

Missing Fla. dog shows up 1,000 miles away

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A7

A Maltese dog named Max is headed home to Florida after he was spotted in Chicago - 1,000 miles from where he vanished. Richard Gonzalez had reported a pet theft after Max disappeared several months ago from his daughter’s yard in Brandon, Fla.

Bloody Halloween

By Bethann Starkebaum

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school. Here is the High School Division winner.

Stupid stand

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: Though considering the Lawrence Journal-World’s past record of knee-jerk right-wing presidential endorsements, this week’s endorsement of John McCain and Sarah Palin is not surprising, it is supremely disappointing and well, stupid.

Mental health center to dedicate expansion

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B11

The Recovery and Hope Network Inc., 1009 N.H., will be having an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to dedicate its new expansion. RAHN serves more than 150 people with severe and persistent mental illness in Douglas County.

Scary Story

By Candice Meiners

October 31, 2008

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school. Here is the Junior High Division runner-up.

Fair tax policy

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: Once again it appears the presidential election will be determined by our perception of income tax rates. Sen. Obama wants to increase taxes on those in the highest income bracket while Sen. McCain wants to reduce taxes for them.

Study: Therapy plus Zoloft helps kids with anxiety

By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C8

A popular antidepressant plus three months of psychotherapy dramatically helped children with anxiety disorders, the most common psychiatric illnesses in kids, the biggest study of its kind found. The research also offers comfort to parents worried about putting their child on powerful drugs - therapy alone did a lot of good, too.

New guidelines issued for seminarians

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

The Vatican issued new psychological screening guidelines for seminarians Thursday - the latest effort by the Roman Catholic Church to be more selective about its priesthood candidates following a series of pedophile scandals.

Crumpletons headline Masquerade Ball

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

Halloween revelry isn’t just for the kiddies. Adults can dance, drink, and show off their costumes while local favorites The Crumpletons perform ‘60s music and assorted psychedelic melodies. This benefit for the Drama Program at the Lawrence Arts Center is $10 per person and a cash bar will be available.

Skeptical strikers scrutinize Boeing offer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B11

Leaders of Boeing Co.’s striking Machinists union on Thursday published details of a contract offer it says protects more than 5,000 factory jobs, as workers expressed mixed opinions about the tentative deal. The organization posted the latest changes to the proposal from the airplane maker on its Web site and recommended that the roughly 27,000 union members accept the offer in a vote scheduled for Saturday.

Commentary: Marion Jones still running with a lie

By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

The public rehabilitation of Marion Jones officially began, as it so often seems to in these kinds of cases, with a tearful appearance on Oprah. Tissue in hand, the disgraced sprinter told of finally being happy with herself and hoping that the story of her rise and fall will somehow help make things better in the world.

Service gaps

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: Some people may think that the university bus system (KU on Wheels) is sufficient for Lawrence and there is no need for the city to run its own system (the T). I would like to point out a few facts.

Deer survey planned

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A5

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, along with a Kansas University Environmental Studies field class, today will conclude a three-day whitetail deer census survey in a tri-county area. The trophy buck above was spotted Tuesday north of Lawrence.

63K register across state

By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B12

At least 63,000 additional Kansans registered to vote during the five weeks before the deadline, and officials and activists believe the presidential race spurred the record numbers. “There’s definitely a surge of interest,” Mary Kay Culp, executive director of Kansans for Life, an anti-abortion group long active in state politics, said Thursday.

Old Home Town - 40 years ago

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

The commemoration of the Cherokee Strip land rush was held in the Arkansas City area. H.D. Johnson and L.H. Corel of Lawrence were two of those who had taken part in the original rushes of 1892 and 1893. They had many amazing tales of the historic event.

Attackers kill at least 76 in northeast India

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

Bombs planted in cars and rickshaws ripped through crowded markets in a coordinated attack Thursday in India’s volatile northeast, killing at least 76 people and wounding more than 300. The scale and planning behind the 13 blasts surprised authorities, who struggled to determine who was behind the attacks - among the worst in a region plagued by separatism, ethnic violence and Islamic militants.

Bus cooperation

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: The vision for successful public transit in Lawrence dangles by a thread. Each and every voter will have the option to voice their opinion on the ballot next week. Voters should not let the unknown keep them from voting “yes” for Questions 2 and 3.

Bill collectors get aggressive, and complaints are surging

The Associated Press

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A1

After several years in which Americans were buying stuff on credit they couldn’t afford, a rising number are complaining about getting harassed and abused by bill collectors. Nearly 71,000 people filed such complaints with the Federal Trade Commission last year, roughly double the number in 2003. In addition, more than 14,000 complained to the Better Business Bureau. Thousands more lodged grievances with state and city officials.

Man sets self aflame at college and dies

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

A 61-year-old former University of Washington staff member doused himself with gasoline and set himself ablaze Thursday in the midst of a crowded campus plaza. He died a short time later. The man, who authorities did not immediately identify, died shortly after he was brought to Harborview Medical Center, hospital spokeswoman Susan Gregg-Hanson said.

KU, MU hoops rookies blossoming quickly

By Gary Bedore

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B1

Kansas City Pump N Run basketball coach L.J. Goolsby will be watching the Kansas University-Missouri home-and-home series with great interest this season. “I plan to be at both of those (games). I’ll probably come to the Kansas game (in Allen Fieldhouse) and sit behind the KU bench and go to the Missouri game (in Mizzou Arena) and sit behind the Missouri bench,” Goolsby said Thursday.

NBC’s season a trick, not a treat

By Kevin McDonough

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B10

Proof that the recently begun and barely noticed fall TV season has been more tricks than treats for NBC can be found tonight. Those few viewers who might be looking for “Life” are out of luck. The police procedural has been moved to Wednesday nights, where NBC hopes it finds a happier home tucked between the brainless “Knight Rider” and the ageless “Law & Order.”

Bearcats bruise Bulls, 24-10

By Joe Kay - Associated Press Sports Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Not bad for a guy with a broken arm. Playing with a soft cast protecting his surgically repaired left forearm, junior Tony Pike had one of his finest games Thursday night, throwing a pair of touchdown passes and steadying Cincinnati’s offense in a 24-10 victory over No. 24 South Florida.

Senior services gives Seaver Award

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A4

Douglas County Senior Services has announced Hank Booth as the 2009 Seaver Award recipient. Booth is a former radio station owner, on-air personality and announcer for Kansas University men’s basketball games. Booth is also involved in several community organizations and currently works for the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.

McCain’s similarities to Dole emerge

By Jill Zuckman - Chicago Tribune

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C8

At the beginning of his long journey to the Republican nomination, John McCain sometimes spoke of his old friend Bob Dole, the 1996 Republican candidate for president. McCain spent months traveling with Dole that year, keeping the candidate company, entertaining the press and observing how a presidential campaign operation works.Or didn’t work, in Dole’s case.

Silence at Dark

By Rylie Taylor

October 31, 2008

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school. Here is the High School Division runner-up.

Democrats have case of election jitters

By Ellen Goodman

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

Have you noticed that the spookiest colors of the season are not orange and black but red and blue? As Halloween slips into Election Day, the race for the White House has scared more grown-ups than any trip to the haunted house.

Program welcomes coat donations

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A4

Scotch Fabric Care is looking for coat donations to keep others warm this winter. Scotch stores will be collecting coats until Nov. 26 as part of the 22nd annual Scotch Share the Warmth program. Since the program began, more than 172,080 coats have been collected and cleaned in Lawrence and Topeka.

UNC’s Hansbrough ailing

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

North Carolina standout Tyler Hansbrough is out of practice indefinitely with a stress reaction condition in his right shin. The reigning Associated Press player of the year did not practice Thursday. Instead, team spokesman Steve Kirschner said he underwent an MRI that revealed the stress reaction.

Financial reality

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: I take my hat off to the Direct Action Organizing demonstrated by those seeking to increase my taxes to pay for our T. Two letters a day in the paper, handouts at various stores around town, questions at all the legislative forums; they know how to make it look like there is strong support for their cause.

Keep transit alive

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: Lawrence’s bus system - the T - will survive and thrive if voters say “yes” to Questions 2 and 3 on Nov. 4. Otherwise, the bus system will shut down completely. That’s because the city has allocated zero dollars for buses in 2009 and the city’s bus contract expires in December.

NBA Roundup

The Associated Press

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B4

LeBron James scored 22 points, Daniel Gibson had 20 of his 25 in the first half, and Cleveland won its home opener against Charlotte, spoiling well traveled coach Larry Brown’s debut with the Bobcats. James just missed a triple-double, adding nine rebounds and nine assists in only 30 minutes for the Cavs, who bounced back from a sloppy season-opening loss at Boston with a much crisper performance. Mo Williams finished with 17 points.

State issues

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: No one can deny that the presidential election is exciting. It has attracted 3.5 million new voters, according to an Associated Press poll. Because of the economic crisis, many Americans are concerned about how their future president and U.S. congresspeople are going to shape our economy.

Lions not overlooking Leavenworth

By Chuck Woodling

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B7

Ryan Giblin remembers the emptiness he felt a year ago when Lawrence High’s football season ended on a sour note. “It was hard on the seniors, and it was hard on us,” said Giblin, then a junior, about the 35-28 loss at Topeka High. “That’s why we’re not taking Leavenworth lightly.” Giblin, a defensive end, and the rest of the Lions know they can earn a berth in the Class 6A playoffs with a victory over the Pioneers tonight.

Conflict shows flaws in peacekeeper force

By Michelle Faul - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C8

The refugees watched in anger as the U.N. tanks headed away from the battlefield and the Tutsi rebels they were supposed to be stopping. “Where are they going? They’re supposed to protect us!” shouted Jean-Paul Maombi, a 31-year-old nurse who had fled his village because of the violence. Nearby, young men hurled rocks at the U.N. troops.

Royals trade for Jacobs

K.C. sends reliever Nunez to Florida

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

The Florida Marlins traded power-hitting first baseman Mike Jacobs on Thursday to the Kansas City Royals for relief pitcher Leo Nunez. The Marlins were shopping Jacobs because he was due a big raise in arbitration, and have plenty of options at first base. In exchange, they got a right-hander who throws in the mid-90s.

Number of US diabetes cases doubles over last 10 years

By Mike Stobbe - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A9

The nation’s obesity epidemic is exacting a heavy toll: The rate of new diabetes cases nearly doubled in the United States in the past 10 years, the government said Thursday. The highest rates were in the South, according to the first state-by-state review of new diagnoses.

Area Football Roundup: Eudora wins, but loses

By Jimmy Gillispie

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B7

To say there were mixed emotions Thursday night would be a major understatement. Eudora High beat rival Baldwin, 35-28, to win its second Class 4A football district game of the season. However, the Bulldogs will advance to Tuesday’s bi-district playoffs.

Free State soccer falls to Washburn Rural, 3-1

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B6

The Free State High boys soccer team lost, 3-1, at Washburn Rural on Thursday in the regional finals. The Firebirds gave up a goal in the first half and were down, 1-0, at the half. The score remained 1-0 until four minutes remaining when Washburn Rural scored again. Free State immediately responded when Daniel Chance scored off an assist from Brock Norwood to make it 2-1.

Campaigns to finish in flurry of states

By Michael D. Shear and Peter Slevin - The Washington Post

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A6

Sen. John McCain launched a two-day bus tour of the Buckeye State on Thursday in a spot that offered a good measure of his mood as he continued his pursuit of the White House in the face of polls suggesting it is quickly slipping away from him.

Bone find encourages Fossett investigators

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

Searchers have found what appear to be two large human bones near the crash site of Steve Fossett’s plane in California’s Sierra Nevada, along with the adventurer’s tennis shoes and driver’s license, authorities said Thursday.

Hubble working, but upgrades delayed

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

The Hubble Space Telescope is working again, taking stunning cosmic photos after a breakdown a month ago. But the good news was quickly tempered by NASA’s announcement Thursday that a mission to upgrade the popular telescope will be delayed at least until May.

Stevens & Brand open new office in Topeka

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B11

Stevens & Brand, 900 Mass., Lawrence, recently opened an office at 515 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka. Attorney Patricia E. Hamilton will work in the office. The firm has also hired Kana R. Lydick as an associate attorney. Hamilton served as law clerk to John T. Flannagan, U.S. bankruptcy judge, for six years and has been in private practice in the Kansas City area and Topeka since 1987.

Next year starts now for champion Phillies

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press Sports Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B4

The Philadelphia Phillies are built to be more than a one-year wonder. Cole Hamels and Brad Lidge aren’t going anywhere. Neither are Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins. With the team’s nucleus expected back next year, the Phillies have a chance to be the first repeat World Series champions since the New York Yankees won three in a row from 1998-2000.

‘Filth licker’ among monsters haunting Japan

By Blaine Harden - The Washington Post

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

Halloween is a frothy foreign import in Japan, an excuse to have a party and eat sweets. Monsters, though, are a more serious matter. They are indigenous and reputed to be everywhere. One is called Akaname, the Filth Licker, and he haunts dirty bathrooms. Using his long, lascivious tongue, he eats bathtub scum.

The Substitute

By Paulina Colombo

October 31, 2008

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school. Here is the Elementary Division runner-up.

High stakes

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: The time is getting close. The next few days, the voters will be voting for the local, state and national candidates. The citizens of this country have the right to vote, one of the special privileges a person has, to choose the right person to hold an office.

Old Home Town - 100 years ago

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

From the Lawrence Daily World for Oct. 31, 1908: “‘Our high school girls don’t know any more about sewing than the girls in grade school,’ says Miss Epler, the new school instructor in domestic art. ‘We will start at the bottom and try to change that for the better.’ Work at the new Manual building began this week in earnest.

Banks call for debt forgiveness

Program aims to help people struggling to pay off credit cards

By Marcy Gordon - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A8

With defaults on credit card debt spiraling amid a global financial downturn, banks already reeling from the mortgage crisis are losing billions more from unpaid credit card bills. Big banks have formed an unusual alliance with consumer advocates to urge the government to allow huge portions of credit card debt to be forgiven, a turnabout from recent years when the banking industry lobbied strenuously to make it harder for consumers to erase their credit card debts in bankruptcy.

Real change

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A10

To the editor: Your editorial (Oct. 27) must have been based on the McCain talking points or written by a McCain staffer. The editorial claims that Sen. McCain will bring about real change in Washington. How is that possible when his campaign staff and closest advisers are credentialed lobbyists for corporate entities that created the current economic mess?

Horoscopes

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B10

You have a way and style that draw many this year. If you let go and relax more, surprising adventures will head down your path. Just be open! If you are single, you’ll discover the fun of having choices. Carefully look at someone who provides a lot of excitement. If you are attached, you discover each other once more and start acting as if you just met.

GOP reform

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: If you are a Republican, remember this moment. Not for the rise of Obama or even the surge of the Democrats. No, remember this moment as the start of the reformation of the Republican Party. These last few years have been so painful for moderate Republicans as to drive them to the courthouse to change their status to Unaffiliated, or farther, Democrat.

Rec calendar

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B8

Lawrence Bicycle Club Various rides Tuesday through Sunday. Call Paul Corcoran at 842-5273 or e-mail pcorcoran@sunflower.com. GP VeloTek Youth Cycling Team rides and meetings for youth age 8 to 18. Loaner bikes available. Call Jim Whittaker at 843-8356 or visit www.velotek.com.

Comeback crushed

Senior Day concludes in 38-20 loss

By Matt Tait

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B1

It was not the way the Veritas Christian football team wanted to end the regular season. But the Eagles chose a heck of a way to end the game. Veritas played its second straight stellar second half Thursday and closed out its regular season - and the careers of six Veritas seniors - with a 38-20 loss to Wichita Sunrise Christian Academy.

Lobby lap dogs

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A11

To the editor: Our government’s interference in the financial markets coupled with an easy money policy by the Federal Reserve will cost the American taxpayer trillions of dollars. Today, we see the results of these failed policies in the form of lower housing prices, tighter credit, rising unemployment, record high foreclosures and the contraction of the world’s economies.

Bad Chemistry

By Alexandra Hoopes

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school. Here is the Junior High Division winner.

Price, Eger tied at top

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Nick Price made a 25-foot putt on the 18th hole to pull even with David Eger at 6-under 66 atop the leaderboard Thursday in the opening round of the Charles Schwab Cup.

A Dreadful Detention

By Kyra Haas

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school.

Nadal, Federer advance

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer reached the Paris Masters quarterfinals Thursday. Nadal beat Gael Monfils of France, 6-3, 6-2, and Federer defeated Marin Cilic of Croatia 6-3, 6-4.

Wacky Series highlights audience issue

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Baseball Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B4

This year’s World Series will be remembered for a rain delay that caused a game to end close to 2 a.m., a quagmire that led to a suspended game and a three-inning sprint to the finish. Still, Philadelphia Phillies versus Tampa Bay Rays also had its share of exciting moments, courtesy of some remarkable young players. For the first time in six years, the World Series produced three, one-run games.

Some Halloween spirits just won’t leave

By David W. Myers

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B11

Like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, some ghosts and other spirits seemingly can’t avoid the temptation to thrust themselves back into the media’s spotlight - even if they’ve been dead for several decades.Where is the farm where the Texas Chain Saw Massacre took place?

Drop in consumer spending helps confirm recession fears

By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A2

Let the economists debate all they want. This is a recession. Scared and often broke, Americans stopped buying everything from cars to corn flakes in the July-September quarter, cutting back spending by the largest amount in 28 years and jolting the national economy into what could be the most painful downturn in decades.

Busch qualifies third

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Kyle Busch qualified third Thursday for the NASCAR race at Texas in a truck that was salvaged two nights earlier from a hauler fire that destroyed the team’s primary truck and a lot of equipment. Rick Crawford, making his 22nd start at Texas, earned his first pole.

Macha to manage Brewers

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Ken Macha was hired Thursday as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, taking over from Dale Sveum following the team’s first postseason appearance since 1982.The 58-year-old Macha, who managed Oakland to a pair of AL West titles, agreed to a two-year contract. He replaces Sveum, who became interim manager when Ned Yost was fired with 12 games left in the regular season.

On the record

October 31, 2008 in print edition on A4

¢ A 35-year-old Lawrence man reported five vehicle windows were criminally damaged Thursday in the 1600 block of Haskell Avenue. The damage estimate is $1,150.¢ A 63-year-old Lawrence woman reported a Zenith 36-inch TV, DVD/VCR player and 100 DVDs were among numerous items stolen from a residence Monday in the 1700 block of West Third Street. The estimated loss is $3,961.

Ramirez becomes free agent

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Manny Ramirez, Mark Teixeira and Ben Sheets wasted no time in filing for free agency. The trio was among 65 players who filed on the first possible day. Thursday began a 15-day window in which approximately 180 players could become free agents.

Judge: Vick must appear

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick won’t be allowed to plead guilty to dogfighting charges by videoconference, a judge ruled Thursday. Vick’s lawyers had requested that he be allowed to enter the plea from federal prison in Leavenworth. Surry County Circuit Judge Samuel Campbell said it would be better for Vick to appear in person.

Griffey option declined

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Ken Griffey Jr.’s $16.5 million option was declined Thursday by the Chicago White Sox, making the No. 5 home run hitter in major-league history eligible for free agency. Griffey is owed a $4 million buyout, which completes a $116.5 million, nine-year contract that he agreed to with the Cincinnati Reds before the 2000 season.

Pistons, Maxiell agree

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

The Detroit Pistons took another step toward ensuring they will have players to replace their aging frontcourt. The Pistons and Jason Maxiell agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension.

NCAA ends early Madness

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

The NCAA’s board of directors is ending the practice of early Midnight Madness practices because it believes it could give schools a recruiting advantage. The emergency legislation, passed Thursday, is designed to close a loophole in a previous rule that allowed coaches to have two hours of individual instruction before the official start of the season.

Creepy classrooms

Scary Story Contest winners pen terrifying tales

October 31, 2008 in print edition on C1

We asked area students to concoct a Halloween story of 700 words or less that started with this spooky introduction: “When I went to Room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me …” We received nearly 200 entries from participants that were divided into three divisions: elementary, junior high and high school. Runners up can be found at LJWorld.com.Here are the winning entries.

Garcia trails by three

October 31, 2008 in print edition on B2

Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark shot a 6-under 65 Thursday for a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Volvo Masters. Sergio Garcia was second after a 68.