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6:00 a.m.
Firefighter and emergency medical technician Troy Gourley releases the flow of water from a hydrant to a new ladder truck during a training exercise in this file photo. City to pay for extra fire crew
By Chad Lawhorn
July 22, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Come to find out, $28,000 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
10:00 a.m.
Adam Betz, Lawrence, left, and Grant Schenewerk, Baldwin City, both with R.D. Johnson Excavating Co., set out barricades in preparation for Ninth Street closures today and Thursday from Emery Road to Mississippi Street. Ninth Street overhaul nearing end, but expect closures for next two days
By Mark Fagan
July 21, 2009 in print edition on 1A
While work to overhaul Ninth Street west of downtown Lawrence is nearing an end, the $678,211 task is scheduled to stir up major traffic adjustments for at least two more days.
2:00 p.m.
Rick Sheridan, an assistant communications professor at Wilberforce University in Ohio, is pictured Tuesday in front of St. Luke’s AME Church, where Langston Hughes was a member in his childhood. Sheridan, a Lawrence native who is visiting for the summer, has created a number of historic markers that he hopes to place around Lawrence. Ohio professor working to create historical markers to help remember Lawrence’s past
By George Diepenbrock
July 21, 2009 in print edition on 1A
Rick Sheridan knows Lawrence has a significant historical past.
6:00 p.m.
Kathy Prather, left, and her stepdaughter, Zoe Prather, bag nuts for Kathy Prather’s new business, Nut Nation. The smoked pistachios are for sale at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market and other area locations. Coming out of her shell: Lawrence resident starts her own ‘Nut Nation’
By Sarah Henning
July 22, 2009 in print edition on 1C
The idea seemed simple enough: Take a popular snack nut, add copious amounts of savory garlic and park the nuts in a smoker long enough to impart the kind of campfire-night goodness that adds up to nothing more than addictive.

All stories

Disabled citizens protest in Topeka
By Janet Reid
July 22, 2009
A small group of disabled Kansans gathered across from the Capitol Building in Topeka to protest against institutionalizing disabled citizens.
Eudora school nearly ready to open
By Janet Reid
July 22, 2009
Eudora children are a few weeks from returning to school, and their building is almost ready.
Historic writing restored at Watkins
By Annalise Flynn
July 22, 2009
Watkins Museum employees are working hard to protect the work of former Lawrence mayor A.L. Selig.
Attorney general holds fraud-prevention seminar
By Janet Reid
July 22, 2009
The Attorney General is attempting to protect businesses from fraud.
Bob Dole released from hospital
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
Former longtime Sen. Bob Dole is home from the hospital celebrating his 86th birthday after undergoing leg surgeries.
Air ambulance called to Lawrence Avenue accident
By Janet Reid
05:13 p.m., July 22, 2009 Updated 10:11 p.m. in print edition on A4
At least two youths were injured in an accident this afternoon near Harvard Road and Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence police said.
State bioscience authority setting aside funds for NBAF legal fees
Kansas Bioscience Authority commits funding to fight Texas lawsuit
By Christine Metz
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A3
The agency responsible for nourishing the state’s bioscience industry is picking up the tab to defend Kansas’ claim as the new home for the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility.
Annual CPA Picnic celebration in Eudora begins Thursday
By David Oakes
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B8
The CPA, which stands for Central Protective Association, started the annual picnic to honor members of the group who protected Eudora from cattle rustlers and horse thieves in the late 1800s. The event draws people from throughout the region to its carnival, parades and the company of old friends.
KU men’s basketball has Big 12 schedule released
By Gary Bedore
10:38 a.m., July 22, 2009 Updated 10:43 a.m. in print edition on B1
The Kansas men’s basketball team will play 13 of this year’s 16 conference games on either ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or CBS in a Big 12 slate released by the league Wednesday.
Lawrence zebra sidelines Pitt. State football player
By George Diepenbrock
10:37 a.m., July 22, 2009 Updated 05:34 p.m. in print edition on A1
Pittsburg State football player Joe Windscheffel has lost his chance to play this season after an encounter with a zebra on a farm near Lawrence.
New system in place to help unemployed find jobs
Associated Press
July 22, 2009
Kansans applying for unemployment benefits will automatically be registered for online help finding a job.
Ethics commission to take up today allegations of nepotism by House Speaker
Associated Press
July 22, 2009
The Kansas ethics commission is reviewing a nepotism allegation against House Speaker Mike O’Neal.
Horoscopes
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B10
For Wednesday, July 22: This year, your energy merges with your sense of direction.
People in the news
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B10
The White House went a little bit country Tuesday.
Global health officials mull how to slow swine flu
By Frank Jordans - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A9
Some Muslim countries are advising pregnant women not to attend the hajj pilgrimage. China is quarantining any visitor suspected of having a fever, while priests in New Zealand have been banned from placing Communion wafers on worshippers’ tongues.
Solar eclipse shrouds Asia in darkness
By Indrajit Kumar Singh - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A1
The longest solar eclipse of the 21st century pitched a swath of Asia from India to China into near darkness today as millions gathered to watch the phenomenon.
State launches online job-search services
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
The state of Kansas launched a new registration process that automatically registers Unemployment Insurance applicants for job-search services available at kansascommerce.com, the state’s official labor exchange job posting site.
Focus shifting from labels to essentials
By Samantha Gross - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on C10
Herman Joseph’s eyes light up when he lists some of his favorite clothing lines: True Religion. Rock & Republic. 7 For All Mankind.
Looking back at Earth
By Robert Poole - Special to the Los Angeles Times
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A11
“We came all this way to the moon, and yet the most significant thing we’re seeing is our own home planet …” Forty years after the first moonwalk, NASA has chosen to lead its anniversary coverage with Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders’ comment about the Earth.
Shifts may create opportunities in Iran
By Trudy Rubin
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A10
In Tehran University’s huge prayer hall, the Islamic regime’s most powerful clerics deliver heated Friday sermons to thousands. These diatribes are normally accompanied by the chant “Death to America!”
Food safety tips keep wedding celebration festive
By Susan Krumm
July 22, 2009 in print edition on C1
My son is getting married in August, and we are preparing and serving the rehearsal dinner. Do you have any suggestions on keeping the food safe?
Former Kansas golfer Woodland out for year
By Tom Keegan
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B3
Former Kansas University golfer Gary Woodland, a rookie on the PGA Tour, has decided to end his season in order to have shoulder surgery, said Ross Randall, Woodland’s college coach.
Salvation Army Donations accepted for school shoe drive
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Salvation Army in Lawrence is accepting financial donations to help provide elementary school children with new shoes when classes start in August.
KU Hospital addition approved
By Andy Hyland
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A6
One day before the groundbreaking ceremony on a planned new building at Kansas University Hospital, the structure got approval for a new addition.
City to pay for extra fire crew
Emergency staff to be in place during road work
By Chad Lawhorn
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A1
Come to find out, $28,000 is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Ex-Baylor coach Bliss returns to Texas
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B7
Former basketball coach Dave Bliss is back in Texas after hiding from a scandal that started with a player’s killing and snared Bliss in a web of lies and financial shenanigans.
Helpless Royals drop doubleheader to Angels
K.C. losing streak hits eight games; L.A.’s Aybar finishes twinbill combined 7-for-9
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B1
The Los Angeles Angels haven’t missed a beat without Vladimir Guerrero and Torii Hunter. Players once at the bottom of the order or buried on the bench have filled the gaps left by their injured teammates, keeping the Angels atop the AL West.
KU’s Little expects big senior year
By Gary Bedore
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B1
Aside from an all-too-brief trip home for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, it’s been all work and very little play for Kansas University senior basketball player Mario Little this summer.
Raiders game canceled
J-W Staff Reports
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B3
The Lawrence Raiders’ Legion baseball game with the Topeka Capitals, scheduled for Tuesday night at Ice Field, was called off because of wet grounds. The game will not be made up.
Garden pays dividends at Boys and Girls Club
By Mark Boyle
July 22, 2009
Children at the Boys and Girls Club can see and taste what their hard work in the garden has earned.
Basehor narrows city manager search
By Janet Reid
July 22, 2009
Basehor is expected to formally offer its city manager position soon.
The next McAnderson?
Freshman Toben Opurum, mature beyond his years, ready for next level
By Tom Keegan
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B1
Teenagers generally don’t talk the way Toben Opurum talks. They haven’t lived long enough to exhibit the sort of wisdom Opurum revealed when answering questions before he handed out meals to the homeless in town recently with a few teammates. A freshman running back from Plano, Texas, Opurum saw past the end of his nose, saw hype for its worthlessness and generally showed he already has a feel for what makes Kansas football a winning program under the direction of Mark Mangino.
Clinton declares the U.S.‘is back’ in Asia
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
On her second trip to Asia as U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton is carrying a no-nonsense message about American intentions.
Buses ambushed near Papua mine, 2 dead
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
Indonesia’s state news agency says gunmen have fired on a convoy of 12 buses carrying employees of U.S. mining company Freeport in Papua, the latest attack on the world’s largest gold mine.
Jets kill 6 militants in northwest
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
Pakistani fighter jets destroyed two suspected militant hide-outs near the Afghan border, killing six men believed to be associates of top local Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, intelligence officials said today.
Biden: U.S.-Russia ties won’t harm relations
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
Vice President Joe Biden assured a nervous Ukraine that its interests won’t be sacrificed as the United States tries to mend ties with Moscow.
Taliban kill 6 in attacks in 2 cities
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
Suspected Taliban militants armed with bombs, rifles and rocket-propelled grenades launched near-simultaneous assaults Tuesday on Afghan and U.S. facilities in two eastern cities, killing six Afghan police and intelligence officers.
Magic ended too soon for Watson
By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B2
He battled time almost to a standstill until time, as it always does, finally won. Tom Watson was not going to go easily, though, not when he had to know this magical moment was never going to come again.
Watson might not play at PGA
British Open runner-up would need invitation
July 22, 2009
Even though he came within an 8-foot putt of winning the British Open, Tom Watson didn’t sound terribly interested Tuesday in playing the PGA Championship next month in Minnesota. First, though, he would need an invitation to the only major he never won. PGA of America spokesman Julius Mason confirmed that the 59-year-old Watson is not exempt for the PGA Championship, which will be held Aug. 13-16 at Hazeltine.
President defends his baggy pants
By Mark Silva Tribune - Washington Bureau
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
Never mind health care. How ’bout those blue jeans?
Poll: Americans’ great hopes for Obama fade into reality
By Nancy Benac and Trevor Tompson - Associated Press Writers
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A2
That was fast. The hope and optimism that washed over the country in the opening months of Barack Obama’s presidency are giving way to harsh realities.
Professor’s arrest a signpost on racial road
By Jesse Washington - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A9
It took less than a day for the arrest of Henry Louis Gates to become racial lore. When one of America’s most prominent black intellectuals winds up in handcuffs, it’s not just another episode of profiling — it’s a signpost on the nation’s bumpy road to equality.
F-22 funding scratched
By Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A9
The Senate voted to terminate further production of the Air Force’s topline F-22 fighter jets Tuesday, giving President Barack Obama a major spending victory and siding with the Pentagon’s desire for smaller jets better suited to 21st century wars.
Trash service to be studied
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A8
Commissioners directed City Auditor Michael Eglinski to further study the city’s trash service.
Ordinance change allows chickens, ducks
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A8
Commissioners gave approval to a zoning change that will allow residents to keeps ducks and chickens on their property, if they meet certain requirements.
City annexes vacant Farmland plant site
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A8
City commissioners at their Tuesday evening meeting agreed to annex 448 acres of the vacant Farmland Industries plant east of Lawrence.
Product safety chief warns industry
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A8
One of the nation’s top safety officials is putting manufacturers on notice: Comply with new rules aimed at keeping children’s products safe, or face the potential of big fines.
Pump patrol
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.14 at several stations.
‘Talent’ trumps cynical gimmickry
By Kevin McDonough
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B10
The audition round wraps up on “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC), but not before Meredith Vieira interviews Susan Boyle, the surprise Internet sensation from “Britain’s Got Talent.” Parts of Vieira’s chat with Boyle can also be seen on “Today” (6 a.m., NBC).
Theft of trailer reported
Staff Report
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A4
A 63-year-old Independence, Kan., man reported Monday the theft of a box trailer.
Commodities
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
Chicago Board of Trade: Agriculture futures were lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Dentist joins local practice with father
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
Dr. Kelly Miller has recently returned to Lawrence and joined her father, Dr. Les Miller, in the practice of general dentistry at Lawrence Dental Solutions, 545 Columbia Drive.
Vector Marketing opens Lawrence office
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
Vector Marketing opened a new sales office May 27 located at 600 Lawrence Ave., Suite 2B.
Tastefully Simple adds consultants
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
Rebecca Hurla, of Basehor, and Linda Geier, of Lawrence, have become independent consultants with Tastefully Simple Inc., a national direct-sales company featuring easy-to-prepare food products.
Ways to save big with monster coupon deals
Consumer Reports
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
Shoppers across the country are going coupon crazy. Ninety-four percent of people CR surveyed now use coupons for food, household products and health and beauty items, up from 86 percent in 2006.
Bernanke: Fed can take on supercop role
By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B11
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke ran into skepticism Tuesday from lawmakers wary of expanding the Fed’s duties to police big financial companies. They argued that the Fed failed to spot problems that led to the financial crisis in the first place.
Judge holds hearing on card game
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B12
A Kansas judge has been asked to decide whether a card game known as “Kandu Challenge” is a game of skill or chance.
Son of newsman Bill Kurtis found dead
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B12
The 38-year-old son of journalist and television personality Bill Kurtis has been found dead in a small home in southeast Kansas.
Former K.C. workers sue city manager
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on B12
Two Kansas City budget analysts have sued the city and City Manager Wayne Cauthen, alleging they lost their jobs because of reverse discrimination and retaliation.
Same-name couple to wed after Facebook meeting
By Rachel Hatzipanagos - Sun Sentinel
July 22, 2009 in print edition on C10
Kelly Hildebrandt is about to marry the man of her dreams — Kelly Hildebrandt.
Poll: Canadians like their health care
By Steven Thomma - McClatchy Newspapers
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A7
It’s the bogeyman of the heated debate about overhauling U.S. health care. Critics charge that revamping the American system will turn the country into Canada, with a nationalized health care system and people dying as they wait for needed services they no longer can get.
No jobs, no insurance: Hard times for young adults
By Carla K. Johnson - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A7
Emily Weinstein graduated from college into an economic meltdown, and as a self-employed jewelry maker she’ll be lucky to bring in $16,000 this year.
Drizzle causes emergency in Chilean desert city
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A12
In one of the driest regions on earth, even a drizzle can cause an emergency.
Chinese Web sites go offline amid tightening controls
By Alexa Olesen - Associated Press Writer
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A12
Two more Web sites dedicated to social networking went offline in China on Tuesday amid tightening controls that have blocked Facebook, Twitter and other popular sites that offered many Chinese a rare taste of free expression.
Health Care Access has new director
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A6
Dr. David Goering is the new medical director at Health Care Access, a clinic that provides medical care for uninsured residents in Douglas County.
Education funding topic of meeting
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A6
The League of Women Voters of Lawrence/Douglas County will have a legal issues meeting on education funding in Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
Dole released from hospital after skin graft
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A6
Former Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole left the hospital Tuesday after undergoing surgery for open sores on his legs.
Act on facts
By Don Moss
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A10
To the editor: Sen. Sam Brownback has said that he will run for Kansas governor in 2010.
POW turnabout?
By Joseph W. Grant
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A10
To the editor: After exposing to the world how we treat prisoners of war (Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo are only two of many), what will happen to this young American Army private from Idaho who has been captured by some Afghan military?
Back to business
Members of the U.S. Congress apparently are big sports fans, but they need to turn their attention to more issues.
J-W Editorials
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A10
Once again, it seems, at least a few members of the U.S. Congress have too much time on their hands.
Tuition break
At least one Kansas university has decided to use federal stimulus funds to give students a break.
J-W Editorials
July 22, 2009 in print edition on A10
Fifty dollars per semester isn’t much, but Pittsburg State University officials deserve credit for using federal stimulus funds to give students at least a small tuition break.
Armstrong finds new sponsor for Astana
The Associated Press
July 22, 2009
Lance Armstrong says he’s found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won’t say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad.
Tour de France update, stage 16
Bingen Fernandez/Special to the Journal-World
July 22, 2009
One stage less before our arrival in Paris, yet we still have the same fright that each day left will be just even more difficult.
Coming out of her shell: Lawrence resident starts her own ‘Nut Nation’
By Sarah Henning
July 22, 2009 in print edition on C1
The idea seemed simple enough: Take a popular snack nut, add copious amounts of savory garlic and park the nuts in a smoker long enough to impart the kind of campfire-night goodness that adds up to nothing more than addictive.
Contador, Armstrong remain 1-2 in Alps
The Associated Press
July 22, 2009
Lance Armstrong mustered one of his strongest showings yet at this Tour de France on Tuesday, a dazzling burst of acceleration from yesteryear that allowed him to keep second place.
Fruity snack bars make great back-to-school treats
Associated Press
July 22, 2009 in print edition on C1
Store-bought, packable snacks for school can be pricey, and some of the ingredients are less than desirable.
40 years ago: Pool vandalized
July 22, 2009
Paint was tossed into the wading pool at the new local swimming complex as disturbing vandalism continued to place the new facility in what was becoming known as “a long, hot summer.” There were indications there would be a number of troublesome situations.
25 years ago: Ground broken for new sports complex
July 22, 2009
Youth Sports Inc. was to break ground for a new Douglas County sports complex southwest of Lawrence along Clinton Parkway. Butch Porter was a leader in the effort to convert the 55-acre parcel to productive use.
100 years ago: Local pioneer passes on
July 22, 2009
From the Lawrence Daily World for July 22, 1909: “One by one the band of old local settlers who made Kansas free are passing away. Yesterday, John Gilmore, one of those pioneers who has lived in Kansas and Douglas County for more than a half century, died. We are losing many such people who have gone through many difficult times to get us as far as we are. … Selling soda pop on the streets is now very popular with our youngsters and they seem to be having fun. However, too often they drink up their profits.”
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