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Young Jayhawk fan fights lung disease Dog agility show at 4-H fairgrounds County 4-H Club Day tradition The day in photos, Feb. 13, 2009 KU baseball media day
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Polls
Did Marcus Morris deserve the technical he received in the Missouri game?

Poll results

Response Percent
No
 
 49%
Yes
 
 42%
Undecided
 
 7%
Total 605
Would you quit smoking if your employer paid you a stipend to do it?

Poll results

Response Percent
I don’t smoke.
 
 65%
Yes.
 
 26%
No.
 
 8%
Total 823
Videos

Lead stories

12:00 a.m.
Lawrence resident George Corn, 97, still makes time to play golf. In fact, Corn birdied a hole on Feb. 4 at the Orchards Golf Course. 97-year-old golfer’s got game
By Tom Keegan
February 12, 2009 in print edition on 1B
Just as intended for a change, I took the club back slowly, led with the left side of my body, finished the swing high, and blasted a drive so majestic it was as if it leaped right out of the Golf Channel. It’s a shame nobody had the foresight to videotape it.
6:00 a.m.
Raymond Flory, second from left, takes to the floor with other square dancers from the Lone Star 4-H Club in 1948. Flory was a charter member of the club. Strong traditions keep 4-H’ers on their toes
By Karrey Britt
February 13, 2009 in print edition on 3A
When many people think of 4-H, they think of the county fair. But there is another annual event that 4-H’ers work hard to prepare for; it’s called County 4-H Club Day and it’s Saturday. It’s a day when 4-H’ers give talks, dance, play instruments, sing or practice parliamentary procedure in front of judges and the public. They receive ribbons — purple is the best and white is the worst — from judges.
10:00 a.m.
Having lunch at Bigg’s BBQ, 2429 Iowa, on Thursday are, from left, Kansas University students Kelly Dixon, of Wichita, Katie Mowrey, of Lawrence, Joel Hanzlick, of Hill City, and KU graduate Mason Graham. Bigg’s is one of 17 locally owned restaurants, plus Checkers grocery store, that have created the Lawrence GiveBack Card program, which benefits charities as well as the cardholder. Dining program lets you give back
By Chad Lawhorn
February 13, 2009 in print edition on 1A
If Lawrence residents maintain healthy appetites during these rough economic times, tens of thousands of dollars may be headed toward Lawrence social service agencies. A group of 17 locally owned restaurants and the Checkers grocery store have teamed up to create a free dining card program that will donate money directly to Lawrence nonprofit agencies.
2:00 p.m.
A Kansas University student makes his way toward the dorms on Daisy Hill in this file photo. Bill would put Regents in charge of college admission standards
By Scott Rothschild
February 12, 2009 in print edition on 6A
Several legislators Thursday expressed apprehension about a bill that would put the Kansas Board of Regents in charge of admissions standards at state universities, including Kansas University.
6:00 p.m.
Bonnie McLean, Enid, Okla., runs though an agility course with her dog Okl on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Dog agility contest livens up fairgrounds this weekend
By George Diepenbrock
February 13, 2009 in print edition on 1A
About 260 pure-bred dogs of all sizes and from across the Midwest are in town through Sunday competing in the American Kennel Club-sanctioned event where they jump over bars, run through tunnels and on top of objects.

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Jury finds Baldwin City man not guily of burglary; hangs on battery charge
Relates to shooting incident in August 2008
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
A Douglas County jury returned one verdict, but failed to reach another in the case of a Baldwin City man accused of shooting his neighbor.
10-year-old Jayhawk fan fights rare lung disease
Wellsville boy inspires others
By Karrey Britt
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Dragging around a small oxygen tank, 10-year-old Michael Douglas shoots baskets during recess. He doesn’t let the plastic tubing, which runs from the tank to his nose, get in the way.
Valentine’s Day business brisk at Lawrence shops
By Jesse Fray
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
Roses are red; violets are blue. Cards, candy, roses; Lawrence businesses thank you.
Dog agility contest livens up fairgrounds this weekend
Canines show off agility, adorability
By George Diepenbrock
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
About 260 pure-bred dogs of all sizes and from across the Midwest are in town through Sunday competing in the American Kennel Club-sanctioned event where they jump over bars, run through tunnels and on top of objects.
Bill would send $1.15 million to Douglas County
By Scott Rothschild
February 13, 2009
Douglas County is one of 20 counties that will receive a portion of funds that were lost due to a state miscalculation of state fuels taxes.
Kansas in line for $350 million for highways
By Mark Fagan
02:35 p.m., February 13, 2009 Updated 02:54 p.m. in print edition on A1
Kansas is in line to get about $350 million from the federal government to spend on highway construction projects in the coming months to produce jobs, generate economic development and boost services, state officials said Friday.
Measure to increase state minimum wage may be dead
By Scott Rothschild
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
A key legislator said Friday that a bill to increase the state minimum wage, which at $2.65 per hour is the lowest among the 45 states that have a state minimum wage, is dead for the session.
Most Kansas TV stations ending analog signals next week
Associated Press
01:51 p.m., February 13, 2009 Updated 05:14 p.m.
Most Kansas television stations plan to cut off their broadcast analog signals Tuesday and switch to digital, despite national legislation allowing them to postpone the conversion for four more months.
State lawmakers seem skeptical about federal stimulus
By Scott Rothschild
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
When it comes to the $790 billion federal stimulus package that is almost a done deal, state legislators appear almost ungrateful.
St. Patrick’s day trivia contest set for Sunday night
By Kristen Holmes
February 13, 2009
Events leading up to the 22nd annual Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day parade are starting this weekend.
Legislative leaders not sure what stimulus bill means for them
February 13, 2009
A federal stimulus package could bring $1.7 billion to Kansas, but legislative leaders aren’t making plans yet to spend it.
Mobile home on East 19th declared total loss in fire
By Aly Van Dyke
12:45 p.m., February 13, 2009 Updated 02:07 p.m. in print edition on B1
Ben Allen, a 48-year-old Lawrence musician, had been gone about 45 minutes before he returned to the charred remains of his mobile home, which had caught fire minutes after he left.
Clinton Lake to host youth turkey shoot
By Mike Belt
February 13, 2009
The fourth annual Youth Turkey Hunt will be April 4 at Clinton Lake.
Legislative committee to take up shield law for journalists
Associated Press
February 13, 2009
The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says he expects his panel will vote on a bill to protect journalists from revealing information about sources.
Sebelius cancels meeting with legislators amid speculation she’ll take cabinet post
Associated Press
11:00 a.m., February 13, 2009 Updated 05:15 p.m.
Kansas House Speaker Mike O’Neal says Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has canceled a Monday meeting with legislative leaders.
Federal stimulus package could mean millions for Kansas schools
By Scott Rothschild
February 13, 2009
A federal stimulus package that appears nearing approval in Congress would shower money on Kansas schools as the state Legislature tries to cut education funding.
Technology association plans February mixer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B11
The Lawrence Technology Association will have a mixer at 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at Set ’em Up Jacks, 1800 W. 23rd St. The event will be in the loft and is open to the community. Reservations are not required. For more information, or if you know that you will be attending, please contact Kerri Johnson at 832-2824, or events@lawrencetech.org.
People in the news
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B12
• Phoenix TV appearance is instant classic• Nude photo of Madonna auctioned for $37K• Wanda Sykes to roast Obama at dinner• American Idol semifinalist disqualified• Mandy Moore engaged to Ryan Adams• Usher’s wife recovering after cardiac arrest
Obama shares vision of more perfect union
By Ben Feller - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Summoning the pride of a nation, President Barack Obama paid fond tribute Thursday to Abraham Lincoln by challenging people to embrace his vision of a collective union and reject a “knee-jerk disdain for government.”“He recognized that while each of us must do our part, work as hard as we can and be as responsible as we can — in the end, there are certain things we cannot do on our own,” Obama said of Lincoln.
Animal smarts surprise researchers
By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A7
Monkeys perform mental math, pigeons can select the picture that doesn’t belong. Humans may not be the only animals that plan for the future, say researchers reporting on the latest studies of animal mental ability.“I suggest we humans should keep our egos in check,” Edward A. Wasserman of the University of Iowa said Thursday at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
West Junior High honor roll
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C8
West Junior High announces its fall 2008 honor rolls, as provided by the school.
Rec calendar
J-W Staff Reports
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
Various rids Tuesday through Sunday. Call Paul Corcoran at 842-5273 or e-mail pcorcoran@sunflower.com.
Tar Heels complete turnaround
The Associated Press
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B4
Bobby Frasor remembers all the fuss when North Carolina went from being favored to win the national championship to the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings in the span of a week. That seems like a lot longer than just a month ago.
‘Friday the 13th’ proves slasher formula is dead
By Roger Moore - The Orlando Sentinel
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C1
Let’s celebrate “Friday the 13th” with a little red meat, shall we?
House to vote today on stimulus package
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Reluctant to call it quits, key lawmakers bargained into overtime Thursday on the $790 billion economic stimulus legislation before reaching final agreement more than 24 hours after first announcing a deal.Lingering controversy over school-modernization money and a scaled-back tax break for businesses forced a delay in final votes on the legislation.
Trucking firm hiring 10 drivers for Wichita
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B11
At a time when layoffs seem to be dominating the news, a national trucking firm announced today it is adding 10 new jobs for the Wichita area. The hirings are the result of Averitt Express expanding its services into Kansas. It had previously covered the state with partner carriers. “Now we’ll be actually running our own trucks into Kansas,” Averitt spokesman Lyndon Johnson said.
Faith, science still sparring
By Leonard Krishtalka
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A11
This week, and in this year, we should be celebrating the most commanding ideas in human thought. Four hundred years ago, in 1609, Galileo first peered through his telescope and confirmed that we were not at the center of anything, certainly not our solar system. Rather, our Earth was one of many planets that orbited the sun in an immense universe.
Company offers No-Burn products
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B11
A new Lawrence business is selling spray coatings and paints designed to act as fire retardants when applied to building materials, carpets, furniture and other items. Sammi Sangam opened CBreeze Inc. last month and continues to operate the business out of Speedway Shell, 1733 Mass., a service station that he also owns.
Officials order Peanut Corp. to recall products
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Texas health officials ordered the recall Thursday of peanut products from a plant operated by the company at the center of a national salmonella outbreak, days after tests indicated the likely presence of the bacteria there.
KU panel settles on attributes for leader
Search committee has about 20 nominations for next chancellor
By Andy Hyland
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
Members of the search committee tasked with finding a new Kansas University chancellor have identified a set of attributes they’d like to have in a new leader. The committee approved the document during a brief meeting on Thursday during a conference call.
Water park to boast ‘unique’ attractions
By Melissa Treolo
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B11
A 360-acre plot of land off Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kan., could be characterized as a whole lotta dirt, with a few pieces of construction thrown in. But in a few months, it will be home to phase 1 of one of the largest tubing parks in the world.
Digital downfall
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A11
To the editor: Zzzrrrrp! Snap! Blllrrrt! Bright, shifting colors, distorted images, sporadic sound — that’s what our modern digital TV (about 18 months old) offered on digital broadcasts via a rooftop antenna as we tried to track severe weather this week.
Toddlers get the point
Gesturing helps develop vocabulary
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A12
Don’t just talk to your toddler — gesture, too. Pointing, waving bye-bye and other natural gestures seem to boost a budding vocabulary. Scientists found those tots who could convey more meaning with gestures at age 14 months went on to have a richer vocabulary as they prepared to start kindergarten. And intriguingly, whether a family is poor or middle class plays a role, the researchers report Friday.
Jayhawks need to think
By Bill Mayer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
Bill Self demands a lot from his Kansas basketball players, with special emphasis on playing hard, tough and, perhaps most important, smart.
Selig: A-Rod shamed game
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
Bud Selig says Alex Rodriguez has “shamed the game,” though the baseball commissioner indicated no plans to punish the three-time AL MVP.
Big impression: Frank Caliendo finds his comedic voices
By Jon Niccum
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C1
People knew him as the Madden guy, the Bush guy and the Barkley guy. Finally, after launching his own television variety show called “Frank TV,” folks began to recognize him as Frank Caliendo.
Bankrupt spouse raises mortgage issues
By David W. Myers
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B11
I got married last year, and my husband and I would now like to purchase a house. My own credit score is very high, but my husband’s score is extremely low because he filed for bankruptcy shortly before our wedding. How will this impact our ability to get a mortgage? Do you have any ideas to improve our chances of getting the loan approved?
Report: Man charged with arson in wildfire
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
A media report says a suspect has been charged with lighting one of the wildfires that killed more than 180 people in Australia last weekend. Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported today that the man was charged in court on three counts: arson causing death, lighting a wildfire and possession of child pornography. The report cites no sources.
Iraqi election has ‘near-miracle’ results
By Charles Krauthammer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A10
Preoccupied as it was poring through Tom Daschle’s tax returns, Washington hardly noticed a near-miracle abroad. Iraq held provincial elections. There was no Election Day violence. Security was handled by Iraqi forces with little U.S. involvement. A fabulous bazaar of 14,400 candidates representing 400 parties participated, yielding results highly favorable to both Iraq and the United States.
Horoscopes
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B10
Learn to listen to your sixth sense more often this year. If you look to your intuitive self, you’ll discover a new side or path in your life. Intellectually, you break barriers. If you are single, you could meet someone quite exotic and different. If you are attached, planning a trip together will draw you closer.
Strong traditions keep 4-H’ers on their toes
Members to compete in events Saturday
By Karrey Britt
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
When many people think of 4-H, they think of the county fair. But there is another annual event that 4-H’ers work hard to prepare for; it’s called County 4-H Club Day and it’s Saturday. It’s a day when 4-H’ers give talks, dance, play instruments, sing or practice parliamentary procedure in front of judges and the public. They receive ribbons — purple is the best and white is the worst — from judges.
Caring act
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A11
To the editor: One of the reasons I love living in Lawrence is the sense of community and responsibility of its residents. Our dog Tootsie was hit and killed by a car Tuesday night on Ninth Street. A kind woman stopped when she saw our dog in the road. She wrapped Tootsie in a blanket, took her to her home and called us. I was so distraught that I neglected to get her name.
Smith happy she ended up at Haskell
By Chris Smith - Journal-World Sports Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
Four years ago, Phil Homeratha discovered that an awful lot can happen in one day. Twenty-four hours before she was supposed to report to basketball camp at a junior college in Tahlequah, Okla., Kortney Smith simply didn’t feel right.
Gary Bedore’s Kansas basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B3
A trip to the barber shop is on Marcus Morris’ to-do list this week. “I’m trying to get a new start, probably cut my hair, cut my facial hair off, something like that,” Morris, KU’s freshman forward from Philadelphia, said Thursday.
Mortgage break
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A11
To the editor: A recent commentary on National Public Radio’s “Marketplace” suggested an economic-stimulus idea that perhaps should have a wider audience. R. Glenn Hubbard, dean of the School of Economics at Columbia University, pointed out that the federal government already regulates the mortgage market through existing agencies.
Dining program lets you give back
Use of card sends automatic donation to favorite charities
By Chad Lawhorn
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
If Lawrence residents maintain healthy appetites during these rough economic times, tens of thousands of dollars may be headed toward Lawrence social service agencies. A group of 17 locally owned restaurants and the Checkers grocery store have teamed up to create a free dining card program that will donate money directly to Lawrence nonprofit agencies.
Life after celebrity is full of opportunities
By Garrison Keillor
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A10
The new musical that’s moved into Washington — New All-Star Cast! New And Cooler Songs! Awesome Dance Numbers! — has bumped the old attractions off the avenue. The wax museum of Ann Coulter, the Fox vaudeville acts, the woofing of Rush and O’Reilly — they’re playing the VFW circuit now.
Flag from Lincoln era to be on display at KU
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B12
A flag from the Lincoln era will be on display at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics throughout its Presidential Lecture Series. The 34-star flag was flown from 1861 to 1863 — President Abraham Lincoln refusing to allow any stars to be removed from the flag, despite Southern states threatening to secede.
Txtng + date = :(
By Martha Irvine - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C8
So you’re on a first date and you notice your potential love interest looking down and fiddling with a cell phone under the table. Or maybe he or she isn’t even attempting to hide it. Call it a sign of the times. Or maybe just a sign that he or she is just not that into you. Whichever, many people who play the love scene have a story — usually a gripe — about texting while dating.
On the record
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 24-year-old Lawrence woman reported aggravated assault and criminal damage at 12:37 a.m. Thursday. Sgt. Michael McLaren said she was stopped at the 31st and Iowa streets traffic light when the passenger in the car next to hers got out, walked up to her window and began making derogatory statements before smashing her driver’s side window. She drove away.
KU posts spam alert
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B12
Kansas University’s Information Technology department is alerting KU e-mail users of potential spam from the Web site campusbuddy.com. In an alert distributed on its Web site, the department said that the founders of Campus Buddy are also behind a large number of “Class of 20XX” groups on Facebook.
Gregg withdraws as commerce nominee
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Saying “I made a mistake,” Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire abruptly withdrew as commerce secretary nominee Thursday and left the fledgling White House suddenly coping with Barack Obama’s third Cabinet withdrawal.
Great turnout
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A11
To the editor: I just wanted to publicly thank the fine folks at Applebee’s on Iowa for their generosity in hosting the Lawrence Humane Society’s Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday morning. We were overwhelmed by the turnout of supporters for this two-hour event, but the management and workers all hung in there with us and made it a huge success for our city’s shelter.
Financial company lauds representative
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B11
Northwestern Mutual honored Joe B. Jones, of RPS Financial Group, based in Lawrence, with its 2009 Southern Region Leader Award. The honor recognizes the managing director and financial representative for an outstanding year of performance with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. Jones ranked ninth over all Southern Region Northwestern Mutual Financial Network representatives.
Foot dragging
There is no justification for blocking Rep. Melvin Neufeld’s appointment to the Kansas Bioscience Authority board.
J-W Editorials
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A10
Unfortunately, some Kansas legislators and other interested parties in Lawrence and elsewhere are engaged in an ego-driven, get-even, selfish political battle to try to keep former House Speaker Melvin Neufeld from becoming a member of the Kansas Bioscience Authority board of directors.
Researchers decode common cold
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Scientists have unraveled the genetic code of the common cold — all 99 known strains of it, to be exact. But don’t expect the feat to lead to a cure for the sniffling any time soon. It turns out that rhinoviruses are even more complicated than researchers originally thought.
Crashing satellites a threat in space
By Seth Borenstein and Douglas Birch - Associated Press Writers
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A12
U.S. and Russian officials traded shots Thursday over who was to blame for a huge satellite collision this week that spewed speeding clouds of debris into space, threatening other unmanned spacecraft in nearby orbits. The smashup 500 miles (800 kilometers) over Siberia on Tuesday involved a derelict Russian spacecraft designed for military communications and a working satellite owned by U.S.-based Iridium, which served commercial customers as well as the U.S. Department of Defense.
A new place to call home
By Dugan Arnett
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B7
Apparently, the departed members of the Kansas University baseball program would like it known that, without their contributions over the course of the past few years, the existence of the recently completed Kent McCarthy Family Clubhouse would not, in fact, be possible.
Moderate party holds edge in final count
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
The Kadima Party of moderate Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni kept its slight lead over Benjamin Netanyahu’s hawkish Likud in final election results announced Thursday, but the hard-line bloc in Israel’s new parliament will have the power to stymie Mideast peace efforts.
Bar to feature dueling pianos
The Barrel House set to open in former home of Last Call
By Chad Lawhorn
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
The home of a once-controversial downtown dance club soon will have a different type of sound coming out of it — piano music. A dueling piano bar — the first of its kind in the city — is slated to open next month in the New Hampshire Street building that previously housed The Last Call.
January retail sales rise unexpectedly
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Americans bought a sweater or two, ate out a little more, purchased some gadgets and turned to the Internet in search of bargains in January. These small indulgences nevertheless provided some relief to suffering stores, boosting retail sales by 1 percent.
Can ‘Dollhouse’ end Fox’s Friday curse?
By Kevin McDonough
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B10
Created by Josh Whedon, the brains behind “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer” and “Firefly,” the new series “Dollhouse” (8 p.m., Fox) asks questions that go to the heart of individual identity — and for that matter, to the essence of dramatic entertainment. If an experimental subject can take on any identity, does she have any real personality at all? And if an actress offers a series of new incarnations week after week, will she ever develop a character worthy of an audiences’ attention?
Pope placates Jewish leaders; will visit Israel
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
Pope Benedict XVI told American Jewish leaders Thursday that he plans to visit Israel in May, coupling the long-awaited announcement with his strongest condemnation of Holocaust denial. The 81-year-old pope assured the group that the Catholic Church was “profoundly and irrevocably committed to reject all anti-Semitism,” helping to ease Jewish furor that followed the pope’s reinstatement of an ultraconservative bishop who questioned the extent of the Holocaust.
At least 49 dead after plane crashes into house in N.Y.
By John Wawrow - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A2
A commuter plane crashed into a suburban Buffalo home and erupted in flames late Thursday, killing all 48 people aboard and one person on the ground, authorities said. Flames silhouetted the shattered home after Continental Connection Flight 3407 plummeted into it around 10:20 p.m.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for Feb. 13, 1909: “After winning 20 straight victories, the Jayhawker basketball team went down to defeat before the strong Washington of St. Louis team, in St. Louis, last night by a score of 28-26. The game was furious and the crowd was a wild one… . Lincoln’s birthday here on Feb. 12 led to a great deal of rejoicing and a visit by more than 400 from the Kansas Legislature officers and staff.”
Vaccines don’t cause autism, special court says
Evidence called ‘ weak, contradictory and unpersuasive,’ but ruling still to come in thimerosal-mercury cases
The Associated Press
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A1
Vaccines aren’t to blame for autism, a special federal court declared Thursday in a blow to thousands of families hoping to win compensation and to many more who are convinced of a connection. The special masters who decided the case expressed sympathy for the families, some of whom have made emotional pleas describing their children’s conditions, but the rulings were blunt: There’s little if any evidence to support claims of a vaccine-autism link.
Truman Scholar nominees announced
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
Kansas University has nominated five students for Harry S. Truman Scholarships, which provide $30,000 to college students preparing for leadership in public service.
Death penalty
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A11
To the editor: Kansas Senate Bill 208 would abolish the death penalty in Kansas. Citing the high cost of death penalty cases vs. life-without-parole cases, around $450,000 is saved in the latter. As much sense as it makes to save dollars and save lives, there are other moral and legal arguments to justify abolishing the death penalty.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A10
The City Commission authorized the local library board to engage a consultant to supplement designing of a proposed new public library. Clarence Paine of Knoxville, Tenn., was approved.
KU baseball team to have new look
By Dugan Arnett
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
Call it small ball. Call it manufacturing runs. Call it opportunistic baseball.
Asterisk an idea whose time has come
By Kevin Sherrington - Dallas Morning News
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B2
One of the myths that grew up around baseball in the tumultuous ’60s was that the commissioner branded Roger Maris with an asterisk for breaking Babe Ruth’s season home run record.
Couple blends cultures in courtship, marriage
By Shawn Linenberger
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A5
When they were children, Ridhwi and Laura Mukerji both wanted horses. Every year, Laura, who grew up in Tonganoxie, asked her parents for a horse. Ridhwi also asked his parents for a horse, but there was a slight problem — Ridhwi lived in densely populated Calcutta.
Clearer vision?
Aldrich hoping new mask will allow him to see better
By Gary Bedore
February 13, 2009 in print edition on B1
Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self — who has noticed a decline in Cole Aldrich’s offensive production the past four games — asked his sophomore center Wednesday how long he was planning on wearing a protective mask during practice and games.
Net Worth: Theatrical trailers revitalized in clever ways on the Internet
By Jon Niccum
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C1
I am never late to a movie.
Pump patrol
February 13, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $1.77 at several locations.
Obama marriage inspires fascination
By Jocelyn Noveck - Associated Press Writer
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C8
She’s a busy mother of two and a full-time executive at a film distribution company, but sometimes Susan Margolin can’t help it: She Googles Barack and Michelle Obama, not to check on his latest policy initiatives, but to see what they’re doing as a couple.
Southwest Junior High honor roll
February 13, 2009 in print edition on C8
Southwest Junior High School announces its fall 2008 honor rolls, as provided by the school.
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