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This dog, a mixed breed named Waldmann, was brought back into the United States after World War II when his owner, Lincoln Johnson, of Lawrence, hid him in a duffel bag

A photograph of Lincoln Johnson, Lawrence, from his time serving during World War II. Lawrence brought a dog back from Germany by hiding it in his duffel bag

Lincoln Johnson, Lawrence, right, a World War II veteran, brought a dog back from Germany by hiding it in his duffel bag. Johnson visits with his friend Corky Reed on Monday at the McDonald's restaurant, 1309 W. 6th, where a group of friends meet daily

Lawrence resident Bill Remmers, left, gets some pointers from James Fouche-Schack, president of the Lawrence Chess Club, which meets 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Mondays at Borders, 700 N.H

Utah quarterback Brian Johnson kisses his Sugar Bowl MVP trophy after his NCAA football game in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Saturday. Utah defeated Alabama 31-17

The green custom-made hitch wagon, built by Horton resident Don Werner, will roll past the White House during the Presidential Inaugural Parade. The wagon was purchased by McCrossan Boys Ranch in Sioux Falls, SD, where this picture was taken

Owners of Werner Wagon Works, Don and Connie Werner, stand in their Horton shop. The couple are thrilled to have one of Don's wagons picked to be in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20

Kansas guard Sade Morris goes up for a shot in the lane in front of New Mexico State defender Niki Holt during the first half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009

Kansas guard Danielle McCray puts in a layup and draws a foul during a first-half drive to the basket in Sunday's game against New Mexico State at Allen Fieldhouse, Jan. 4, 2009

Kansas guard LaChelda Jacobs skies in for a layup during a first-half fast break in Sunday's game against New Mexico State at Allen Fieldhouse, Jan. 4, 2009

Kirk Gullickson, a caretaker of the Lawrence train depot, watches the 12:32 a.m. Southwest Chief Amtrak train depart. Depot Redux, a local volunteer group working to refurbish the station, hired Gullickson and another caretaker to greet rail passengers

Nicholas Thorp, left, and Bill Steele, both of Lawrence, work on cleaning the lobby of the Amtrak station at Seventh and New Jersey streets on Sunday afternoon

Geoff Holman, center, introduces Panasonic’s 150-inch plasma television at the Panasonic booth at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in this Jan. 7, 2008, file photo

This green custom-made hitch wagon, built by Horton resident Don Werner, will roll from the U.S. Capitol to the White House during the Inauguration Day parade. The wagon was purchased by McCrossan Boys Ranch in Sioux Falls, S.D

The Owners of Werner Wagon Works, Connie and Don Werner, stand in their Horton shop. The couple are thrilled to have one of Don’s wagons chosen to be in President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration Day parade on Jan. 20

Former state Rep. Jessie Branson and her husband, Vernon, are shown with their children, back row from left, Rosemary Jones, Johanna Branson, Martha Berger and Sam Branson. Jessie Branson, 88, died Saturday

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KU women's basketball vs. New Mexico State

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If you could pick one KU coach to instruct your child's youth league team, who would you pick?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Men’s basketball coach Bill Self		73%
Football coach Mark Mangino		15%
Baseball coach Ritch Price		2%
Soccer coach Mark Francis		1%
Women’s basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson		1%
Other		1%
Track and field coach Stanley Redwine		1%
Volleyball coach Ray Bechard		1%
Softball coach Tracy Bunge		0%
Total	221

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12:00 a.m.

LMH brings patients state-of-the-art cancer care: By Karrey Britt; January 4, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Eight years ago, cancer patients had to travel out of Lawrence to receive treatments, and there was only one doctor who provided oncology care at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. “A lot of times we would see people lined up to catch a van to go to Topeka to get radiation, and gosh, that’s such a debilitating process,” CEO Gene Meyer said. “It was really depressing what those folks had to go through.”

6:00 a.m.

Depot getting back on track to handle more rail travelers: By Alex Parker; January 5, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Before the days of jumbo jets and turnpikes there was rail travel, an American staple since the 1830s. Today, it’s almost a quaint reminder of a bygone era. But the spiffed-up Burlington Northern Santa Fe depot in east Lawrence is reminding travelers that rail travel is still here, and it may be gaining, um, steam.

Video: Lawrence train depot finds new life
Poll: Would you consider taking Amtrak on a trip for business or pleasure in the next year?

10:00 a.m.

Former lawmaker leaves legacy of service: By Alex Parker; January 5, 2009 in print edition on 3A; Jessie M. Branson, who spearheaded child passenger safety restraint laws in the Kansas Legislature and advocated for people with mental disabilities, died Saturday of natural causes at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. She was 88.

2:00 p.m.

Teachers as parents: What lessons learned in the classroom translate in the home?: By Jon Niccum; January 5, 2009; Jon Stutler has two biological children. But Mondays through Fridays he inherits dozens more.

6:00 p.m.

Utah worthy of No. 1: By Tom Keegan; 12:00 a.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 3:15 p.m. in print edition on 1B; Tom Keegan makes the case that it’s hard to ignore Utah when talk turns to picking the national football champion.

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Challenges ahead for KU before conference play begins: January 5, 2009; The Jayhawks play Siena, then no. 8 Michigan State, before Big 12 play begins.
KU’s Sutherland has break-out game: January 5, 2009; Aishah Sutherland had played 32 minutes and scored four points in KU’s first seven games. On Sunday against New Mexico, she played 16 minutes, logging six points, four boards and two assists.
McKinney sworn in as treasurer, while Brownback explores 2010 gubernatorial run: January 5, 2009; Dennis McKinney took the oath of office for state treasurer yesterday. Also, Sen. Sam Brownback is taking steps for a 2010 run for the governor’s office.
Jan. 5, 2009 Kidcast: Roderick Cody: January 5, 2009; 6News Kidcast, featuring Roderick Cody.
Robbery suspect appears in district court: January 5, 2009; The suspect in a 2008 southwest Lawrence robbery was extradited from Missouri, and made an appearance in Douglas County District Court.
6 Weather Morning Forecast for Tuesday, January 6, 2009: January 5, 2009; Partly sunny with a high of 43 and a low 17.
Transit leaders looking for consultant to coordinate KU service: January 5, 2009; Local leaders are looking for an expert to coordinate KU bus service throughout Lawrence.
Preschoolers play in fir trees: Lawrence Arts Center classes plant seeds of creativity; By Lindsey Slater; January 5, 2009; Preschool students at Lawrence Arts Center get a fir-y experience with recycled Christmas trees.
Lansing inmate who escaped pleads guilty to firearms charge: Staff report; January 5, 2009; A Lansing Correctional Facility inmate who made a short-lived but celebrated escape from custody with a prison volunteer has pleaded guilty to a federal charge associated with the escape.
Brownback kicks off fundraising for his Kansas gubernatorial campaign: By Scott Rothschild; January 5, 2009; The 2010 race for governor got energized Monday as U.S. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., opened up his gubernatorial campaign committee for fund-raising business.
Douglas County Democrats plan inaugural celebration: By George Diepenbrock; January 5, 2009; The Douglas County Democratic Party will sponsor a celebration of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Abe and Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St.
Grass fire extinguished east of Baldwin City: By George Diepenbrock; 02:49 p.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 03:30 p.m.; Palmyra Township firefighters have responded about 2 p.m. Monday to a grass fire east of Baldwin City.
Prayer vigil to be held for missing 44-year-old Perry resident Shawn Fowler: By Jesse Fray; January 5, 2009; A prayer vigil will be held for Shawn Fowler, 44, who went missing Dec. 10 from his Perry home.The vigil’s scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St. in Williamstown.
City commissioner Sue Hack won’t seek third term: By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2009; City Commissioner Sue Hack announced Monday that she would not seek a third term on the Lawrence City Commission.
Lawrence’s Bowersock Mill, Bonner Springs marble company among finalists for 8 Wonders contest: Lawrence’s Bowersock Mills, Bonner Springs’ Moon Marble Co. are candidates; January 5, 2009; From a nuclear plant to a bait shop, 24 finalists have been chosen for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce contest.
Two lawmakers accuse bioscience authority of KU bias: Associated Press; January 5, 2009; Some Wichita lawmakers are accusing the Kansas Bioscience Authority of costing their city jobs by delaying a $31 million grant.
Neighbors, developer butting heads over duplex rezoning request: By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2009; There’s an axiom in City Hall that vacant fields in Lawrence won’t stay vacant forever. That’s why Jason Pendleton said he and his neighbors near Overland Drive and Eldridge Street didn’t expect their pretty little pasture view to be permanent. But they did expect the approximately 10-acre tract of ground near their homes to be developed with single-family houses.
Marketing and sales professional says he’ll run for Lawrence City Commission: By Chad Lawhorn; 12:34 p.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 01:51 p.m.; James Bush, a marketing and sales professional, plans to formally file Tuesday for a seat on the Lawrence City Commission.
Despite high price of legislation, area legislature wants healthcare for working poor to be on agenda: By Elvyn Jones; January 5, 2009; Anthony Brown said the difficulties confronting the Kansas Legislature in the coming session was underscored by a message Republican members received last week from Speaker of the House Mike O’Neal.
Queens Road neighbors might be in for costly surprise: Homeowners may have unknowingly signed up to fund reconstruction work; By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2009; “I haven’t read them yet, and I’ve been here a year,” Mary Tate said of the couple inches of paperwork that was part of buying her home in the 200 block of Campbell Drive. She — and many of her neighbors along Queens Road in northwest Lawrence — may soon wish that they had. That’s because when hundreds of residents in the Westwood Hills and Park West neighborhoods bought their houses, they agreed — perhaps unknowingly — to help pay for the reconstruction of adjacent Queens Road.
Collins wins Big 12 player of the week: J-W Staff Reports; January 5, 2009; Kansas University guard Sherron Collins was named the Big 12 player of the week, the conference announced Monday.
Sebelius says she’s not interested in Commerce position: Associated Press; January 5, 2009; A spokeswoman says Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius isn’t reconsidering her decision not to seek a job in Washington.
Legislature to consider speed-based tolls: Those who speed would face higher fares on Kansas Turnpike; Associated Press; 08:52 a.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 09:26 a.m.; A Kansas senator wants speeding turnpike drivers to pay more in tolls.
Two people arrested after knife incident in Baldwin City: By Brian Lewis-Jones; 03:22 a.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 03:01 p.m.; Two people were arrested early Monday morning after an attack involving a knife outside of Puckett’s Bar, 309 Ames St. in Baldwin City.
On the record: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A4; One man was transported early Sunday by air ambulance to Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., after a single-vehicle rollover accident at 447 E. 2100 Road, about four miles northeast of Baldwin City.A nursing supervisor was unable to provide a condition update for Sean E. Lawrenz, 22, Lawrence.
Utah worthy of No. 1: By Tom Keegan; 12:00 a.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 03:15 p.m. in print edition on B1; Tom Keegan makes the case that it’s hard to ignore Utah when talk turns to picking the national football champion.
Wall Street braces for 2009’s first full week: By Joe Bel Bruno - Associated Press Writer; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B10; Wall Street will open for trading today at a two-month high as investors have grown more optimistic that the worst of the market’s rout might be over. But, analysts contend, the real test is still to come. There will be no shortage of economic data and potential corporate news as traders get back to work after the holidays.
Depot getting back on track to handle more rail travelers: By Alex Parker; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A1; Before the days of jumbo jets and turnpikes there was rail travel, an American staple since the 1830s. Today, it’s almost a quaint reminder of a bygone era. But the spiffed-up Burlington Northern Santa Fe depot in east Lawrence is reminding travelers that rail travel is still here, and it may be gaining, um, steam.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 5, 1909: “More than 100 are due for the annual Commercial Club banquet for local business and professional men. Most are ending outstanding years and are looking ahead to 1909 with optimism. The Eldridge House will be the site for the meeting (of the forerunner of the chamber of commerce).
Who’s backing up this batch of ’backers?: Departing seniors Holt, Rivera, Mortensen say: Don’t worry; new wave of talent ready to take over; By Matt Tait; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B1; Senior linebackers James Holt, Mike Rivera and Joe Mortensen said their position will be in good hands in the immediate future.
Space odyssey: Former astronaut Steve Hawley, now a KU professor, answers questions from fourth-graders at Prairie Park School: January 5, 2009; 1. What does it look like up in space? (Lindsay Martin)Well, it depends on what “it” you’re talking about, how the Earth looks from space or how space looks from space. You notice some things that you might normally not think about when you look at the Earth from orbit.
Madoff victims selling memorabilia on eBay: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; Did you get fleeced by Bernard Madoff? Or did you buy that Madoff Securities fleece jacket on eBay? Madoff, who was arrested last month after allegedly telling investigators he lost as much as $50 billion of investors’ money in a giant Ponzi scheme, promoted his firm by putting its name on everything from T-shirts to beach towels, tote bags and umbrellas.
Wagon made in NE Kansas in parade for inauguration: By Christine Metz; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A3; For years, Don and Connie Werner have led the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade down Massachusetts Street in their covered wagon. On Jan. 20, one of Don’s handcrafted wagons will parade down a much bigger street: Pennsylvania Avenue. “We are just elated, just plum tickled about that,” said Don, who owns Horton-based Werner Wagon Works along with his wife.
Governor’s allies vanish as impeachment vote nears: By Christopher Wills - Associated Press Writer; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A10; Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich doesn’t have many friends these days, particularly among the lawmakers who will decide whether to throw him out of office. The vote to begin impeachment proceedings was unanimous. Former allies have fallen silent since his Dec. 9 arrest on federal corruption charges. Members of a special impeachment committee are uniformly negative in their comments and questions.
Horoscopes: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A9; This year, channel your unusually high energy into important projects. Your drive can make the difference between success and failure. If you are single, romance ranks high in your year. You will like the choices. If you are attached, your sweetie could be very romantic.
Diet right: Simple changes will cut fat, calories in your diet without suffering: McClatchy Newspapers; January 5, 2009
Two prep wideouts commit to KU: J-W Staff Reports; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B3; Erick McGriff of Tampa, Fla., and Chris Omigie of Arlington, Texas, gave Kansas University’s football team nonbindingn oral commitments.
‘Story of India’ hits all the right notes: By Kevin McDonough; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A9; Memorable documentary series require at least three elements: a great story, big ideas and dazzling photography. The six-part history “The Story of India” (8 p.m. and 9 p.m., PBS, airing on Mondays through Jan. 19) has all three and much more.
Participants sought for MLK program: Staff Reports; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A4; Come express yourself the day before Martin Luther King Day! Write a speech, poem, song or story that reflects King’s life and message and share it with the community. Or read someone else’s work if you’d rather. How has King’s story inspired you? How does his legacy relate to your life? What’s your dream? Listen, speak, sign up to serve with an open mind and heart!
Quick stimulus unlikely, leaders in Congress say: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; President-elect Barack Obama received a rude welcome to Washington on Sunday as congressional Democrats dashed his hopes for a speedy response to the worst economic crisis in decades. Even before Obama’s plane landed, House and Senate Democratic leaders put him on notice that he won’t have a broad economic stimulus plan ready for his signature as soon as he takes office Jan. 20, as he had hoped.
Economists say much uncertainty lies ahead: By Mike Belt; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A1; Any improvement in the national economy in 2009 is likely to be uncertain and slow, some business and financial experts say. “There’s a lot of uncertainty all over the board,” said Doug Houston, a Kansas University professor and area director in finance and economics in the School of Business.
Former lawmaker leaves legacy of service: Branson was tireless advocate for health, art concerns; By Alex Parker; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A3; Jessie M. Branson, who spearheaded child passenger safety restraint laws in the Kansas Legislature and advocated for people with mental disabilities, died Saturday of natural causes at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor. She was 88.
Series of quakes kills 1, injures dozens: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; A series of powerful earthquakes killed a 10-year-old girl and injured dozens in remote eastern Indonesia, briefly triggering fears of another tsunami in a country still recovering from 2004’s deadly waves. One of the quakes — a 7.3-magnitude tremor — was felt as far away as Australia and sent small tsunamis into Japan’s southeastern coast.
Critics say ban on barbed wire gives criminals a boost: By David Porter - Associated Press Writer; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B10; Some business owners in this crime-plagued city say recent enforcement of a decades-old ordinance prohibiting some types of barbed wire and razor wire is making Newark more attractive — to thieves. Burglaries are up 17 percent from 2007 through November in Newark, which has a young, charismatic mayor who has vowed to help the city rebound from decades of official inaction, incompetence and outright criminality.
Having a High Definition family moment: By Meghan Bahn; January 5, 2009; So, it happened in my household the way people who predict stuff predicted it would: Christmas came, and we got an HDTV. I had heard this was the big item that Americans were getting this year, but I didn’t think it was in the cards for us. My mom came out from California, however, and this was a gift from her.
Pakistan is given evidence on attacks: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; India handed evidence today to Pakistan that it says links the deadly Mumbai attacks to Pakistani “elements” and called on authorities across the border to investigate further and help bring the culprits to justice. India has blamed the November attacks that killed 164 people on Pakistani-based militants, but Pakistan has denied the accusations saying India had yet to provide proof.
Political dialogue offers hope in Iraq: By Trudy Rubin; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A7; As violence diminishes and U.S. troops draw down, Iraqis are trying to figure out what kind of political system will emerge when American influence fades. The nature of that system matters to Americans, too. The purpose of Gen. David Petraeus’ “surge” strategy was to stabilize Iraq so it would no longer provide a haven for al-Qaida or a fertile field for Iranian intervention.
Female bomber at Shiite shrine kills 38: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; A woman hiding among Iranian pilgrims with a bomb strapped under her black robe killed more than three dozen people Sunday outside a Baghdad mosque during ceremonies commemorating the death of one of Shiite Islam’s most revered saints.
Supporters rally behind Blagojevich pick for Senate: By Rupa Shenoy - Associated Press Writer; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A10; Just days before a high-stakes showdown in the nation’s capital, the man selected to take President-elect Barack Obama’s vacated U.S. Senate seat sought spiritual and political support on Sunday at a South Side Chicago church.
Teachers as parents: What lessons learned in the classroom translate in the home?: By Jon Niccum; January 5, 2009; Jon Stutler has two biological children. But Mondays through Fridays he inherits dozens more.
City reviews progress on 2007 goals: By Chad Lawhorn; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A3; It’s not exactly the equivalent of resolving to shed a few pounds or to become more organized or whatever else people decide to commit themselves to on a late Dec. 31 night. But Lawrence city commissioners do have goals, too — eight of them, actually, which are written down and included as part of the city’s budget. Like the weight loss efforts or the organization project, results are mixed.
Civilians struggle during Gaza battle: By Ibrahim Barzak and Ben Hubbard - Associated Press Writers; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B10; Anas Mansour sleeps in his street clothes in a south Gaza refugee camp, with his ID in his pocket so he can flee quickly if fighting gets worse. In Gaza City, the 10 members of the Karam family huddle in their hallway at night, kept awake by artillery fire booming outside.
City Commission agenda: SmartCode up for approval: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A6; Commissioners will consider approving the Lawrence SmartCode, a new development code that will give developers the option of building neighborhoods in a less suburban style. The plan has drawn criticism from some neighborhood groups, who fear that the new development code will give City Hall staff members too much power to approve developments administratively.
Jayhawk women rout Aggies of New Mexico: Katie Smith has hand in victory; By Chuck Woodling; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B1; Seldom-used senior captain Katie Smith had career highs in points and rebounds in Kansas University’s 91-49 rout of New Mexico State.
Ravens fluster Miami: Baltimore turns turnovers into 27-9 wild-card victory; The Associated Press; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B5; Baltimore had four interceptions in a 27-9 rout of the Dolphins.
Help your kids learn a foreign language: By Marlo Angell - Special to the Journal-World; January 5, 2009; Sure, your little one can say “Hola” to Dora and “Ni hao” to Kai Lin, but where do you turn if you want to gain more exposure to a second language?
Israeli troops and tanks slice deep into Gaza: By Ibrahim Barzak and Jason Keyser - Associated Press Writers; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; Thousands of Israeli troops backed by tanks and helicopter gunships surrounded Gaza’s largest city and fought militants at close range Sunday, the first full day of an overwhelming ground offensive in the coastal territory.
Lawrence elementary school lunches: January 5, 2009
Longhorns motivated by bowl snub: The Associated Press; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B3; Texas still has a shot at the national football championship, but it’s a long shot — and the Longhorns have to take care of Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Hate sit-ups? You’re in luck. Five exercises women should avoid: McClatchy Newspapers; January 5, 2009; If you hate sit-ups, you’re in luck. They’re one of the top five exercises women should completely avoid, says personal trainer Kristal Richardson.
Homemade thank-you notes add special touch: The Associated Press; January 5, 2009; If after the holidays you have someone you’d like to thank in a special way, here are three card-making ideas.
Indoor makeover: Winter perfect time to spruce up home: By Sophia Maines; January 5, 2009; Winter need not be synonymous with such words as “stuffy” and “blah.” The cold weather makes it a perfect season to spend time indoors freshening up a home’s interior, according to area designers.
College football has gone over top: By Michael Hunt/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B2; Other than the disrespect it will show this week by playing on Elvis’ birthday, the BCS national championship game raises images of … what?
Snow ice cream: It’s fun and tasty. But is it safe?: By Sarah Henning; January 5, 2009; It’s cold outside — blustery and snowy, in fact — but all you can think about is a nice big bowl of vanilla ice cream.
Art deco furniture comes back in style: The Associated Press; January 5, 2009; Art Deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history. All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, Deco was hit hard by the looming second World War. It was time to pack up the Charleston records, put away glamorous accoutrements and face harsh reality.
Flush your toilet problems away with new tank flapper: By Linda Cottin; January 5, 2009; If you have recently replaced the tank flapper and your toilet is still running, it may be time to pull out the big guns and replace your ball cock, aka fill valve. I prefer the Fluid Master Brand fill valves over the old style floating ball types. They are much easier to adjust and tend to have fewer problems in the long run.
Try swapping some books: By Rachel Kaufman - Special to The Washington Post; January 5, 2009; It’s like getting a present,” Christa Cothrel, of Arlington, Va., says a little gleefully. The self-described bibliophile has been getting books in the mail for four years — free.
Father accused of killing son owed $4K: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A6; Danny Platt said he was under a lot of pressure. He apparently owed his estranged wife $4,000 in back child support. But there were no signs of stress when the 22-year-old father, accused of killing his 2-year-old son over the child support debt, went to pick up his little boy for a weekend visit, his mother said Sunday.
Hey, ma! This dunk’s for you: Taylor’s mother on hand for son’s slams in UT victory; By Gary Bedore; 12:00 a.m., January 5, 2009 Updated 09:06 a.m. in print edition on B1; Mother Jeanell Taylor and other relatives of Kansas University’s Tyshawn Taylor watched as the Jayhawks slammed Tennessee, 92-85.
Parmigiano-Reggiano with Aged Balsamic, Granny Smith Apples: The Associated Press; January 5, 2009; Rather than relegate great cheese to a before-the-meal appetizer, let it shine the Italian way — as the course just before dessert. This simple fruit and Parmesan offering is a great introduction to the idea of cheese as a course, not just an ingredient.
Face lifts: Hands of time moves on two tracks in ’09: January 5, 2009; The hands of time move forward into the new year on watch faces that embrace two opposing trends: industrial designs and delicate, jewelry styles — and they don’t necessarily break along gender or cost lines.
Recession to steal some glitz from gadget show: By Peter Svensson - Associated Press Writer; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A9; The International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the U.S., opens this week in Las Vegas with a full slate of giant TVs and inventive gadgets, despite the pall of a recession hanging over the industry.
Falcons’ Smith named coach of year: Dolphins’ Sparano finishes one vote behind; The Associated Press; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B2; Mike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them.
Obama joins family in Washington: By Philip Elliott - Associated Press Writer; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A2; President-elect Barack Obama rejoined his family in Washington on Sunday evening after bidding a poignant farewell to his Chicago home as he begins final preparations for his Jan. 20 inauguration. “I’ve got to tell you, I choked up a little bit leaving my house today,” Obama told reporters aboard a government 757 plane typically used by vice presidents and first ladies. It was his first trip on a government aircraft since winning election Nov. 4.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago: January 5, 2009 in print edition on A7; The Kansas University chancellor search committee said it hoped to submit the name of five finalists to succeed Dr. Clarke Wescoe by mid-January. Wescoe had resigned to take a position in private medicine.
Disgraceful: How long must we be subjected to more of the Blagojevich charade?; J-W Editorials; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A7; It seems there is no earthly limit to the depth of shame of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Surely there must be some quicker way than we have seen to get him out of office and out of the public spotlight. He contends he will not resign in the face of glaring charges of bad behavior in office and he keeps waving his celebrity status in our faces. Among all his faults is the probability that he tried to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
Dealing with unintended consequences: By George Will; January 5, 2009 in print edition on A7; Like pebbles tossed into ponds, important Supreme Court rulings radiate ripples of consequences. Consider a 1971 Supreme Court decision that supposedly applied but actually altered the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Eagles fly past Vikes: McNabb passes Philly to 26-14 win; The Associated Press; January 5, 2009 in print edition on B5; Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles beat Minnesota, 26-14.
Artist’s skills range from blacksmith to musician: By Eileen Roddy; January 5, 2009; When you think of a blacksmith do you imagine a large, heavilymuscled male? If so, you’ll need to adjust your image when you meet local blacksmith artist Kate Dinneen.

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