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Ripened chestnuts have dropped to the ground at Chestnut Charlie’s north of Lawrence. This year’s crop appears to be a “pretty good” one, orchard owner Charlie NovoGradac says

A flock of pelicans has recently made a stop on the west side of Clinton Lake. The migratory birds have been feeding in the shallow areas of the lake, in this photo taken Wednesday

A flock of pelicans has recently made a stop on the west side of Clinton Lake. The migratory birds have been feeding in the shallow areas of the lake, in this photo taken Wednesday

Sorting through this year’s crop of chestnuts, Debbie Milks, left, and Tina Haladay look for bad nuts at Chestnut Charlie’s, 1840 E. 1450 Road. Workers are already picking through rows of trees as harvest came early this year

A flock of pelicans have been on the west side of Clinton Lake feeding in the shallows, as one takes a short hop across the water looking for another feeding area

A flock of pelicans has recently made a stop on the west side of Clinton Lake. The migratory birds have been feeding in the shallow areas of the lake, in this photo taken Wednesday

FSHS National Merit Semifinalists, from left, are Benjamin Rosenbloom, Sam Walter, Dravid Joseph, Lea Greenberg, Spencer Chestnut, Lauren Potts, Peter Bray and Anton Bovin

Miles Clasen recently received a corn snake for his birthday. To keep the pet, though, he must keep his room clean

Free State junior Kelcy Bowers concentrates on the beam during the Lawrence Invitational. Bowers took first in the beam, vault and bars and won the all-around title Wednesday at Lawrence High

The crew worked to keep a steady supply of brats on hand for the hungry crowd

DJ Whetter conducting an interview for Main Street Live: Basehor

Conversations were hopping at the park Wednesday afternoon

People sitting in the park shelter could watch the broadcast on the TV as well as live

Kevin Romary gets ready to kick off the sports segment at Main Street Live: Basehor

Broadband Man also distributed high-fives to the kids

Folks in Basehor came out Wednesday afternoon to catch the show and have supper

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How much of your annual income do you spend on health care?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Up to 10 percent		55%
11 to 20 percent		24%
21 to 30 percent		9%
More than 40 percent		5%
31 to 40 percent		4%
Total	472

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12:00 a.m.

Rekindling flames: Ottawa University provost resurrects acting career in theater’s big band tale of intrigue: By Terry Rombeck; September 15, 2009 in print edition on 1C; For nearly 30 years, Dennis Tyner kept a secret.

6:00 a.m.

KU on Wheels bus crashes into Kansas Biological Survey building: By Mark Fagan; 2:18 p.m., September 15, 2009 Updated 3:51 p.m. in print edition on 3A; A KU on Wheels bus ran into the side of a science building on Kansas University’s West Campus, causing damage to a wall but no injuries.

Video: Bus collides with campus building
Video: Bus crashes into building on KU campus

10:00 a.m.

Broken Arrow School wins top achievement honor from U.S. Education Department: By George Diepenbrock; 12:39 p.m., September 15, 2009 Updated 4:49 p.m. in print edition on 1A; The Lawrence elementary school was one of five Kansas schools to be recognized by the U.S. Education Department as a No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School.

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2:00 p.m.

Improved food choices await KU fans this season: By Andy Hyland; September 15, 2009 in print edition on 3A; New choices awaiting KU fans at Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse are likely to make your mouths water.

On the street: What kind of food do you wish were available at KU games?

6:00 p.m.

What do I do with … bison: By Sarah Henning; September 16, 2009 in print edition on 1C; When Jared Gibbs looks out his bedroom window first thing in the morning, it’s almost “Home on the Range” come to life.

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KU’s Biere could miss Duke game: J-W Staff Reports; September 16, 2009; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino said Wednesday that tight end Tim Biere could miss Saturday’s game against visiting Duke.
Regents request 2.3 percent budget increase, to pay for health insurance, rising enrollments: By Scott Rothschild; 05:43 p.m., September 16, 2009 Updated 06:23 p.m. in print edition on A1; The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a budget request that could get back over three years all the funding that lawmakers and Gov. Mark Parkinson have cut from post-secondary schools this year.
Festival of Cultures, later this month, biggest step to address report that Lawrence’s cultural awareness could be improved: By Chad Lawhorn; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; It was supposed to be an exercise to really get to know the community. But when the American Institute of Architects sent a panel to study Lawrence, the group left wondering whether it really had seen all of Lawrence. Now, nearly three years later, the city advisory board tasked with promoting racial and ethnic openness is taking its biggest step yet to address the issue.
Meeting planned on water line replacement along Iowa Street: By Chad Lawhorn; September 16, 2009; Details will emerge about a significant water line replacement project that is expected to affect homes and traffic along Iowa Street.
City plans meeting on future of BNSF depot: By Chad Lawhorn; September 16, 2009; Area residents will have a chance to provide input on how the city should proceed with a project to improve the Burlington Northern Santa Fe depot in east Lawrence.
Kansas Senate majority leader enters race for attorney general: Drops out of race for secretary of state; By John Hanna - Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt announced Wednesday that he’s running for attorney general next year, dropping a campaign for secretary of state after two months.
One flown by air ambulance to Topeka after motorcyle accident on west side of Clinton Lake: Another person suffered minor injuries; By Shaun Hittle; 02:21 p.m., September 16, 2009 Updated 05:15 p.m. in print edition on A4; Emergency crews responded to a two-person motorcycle accident about 2 p.m. today near the intersection of E550 Road and N1150 Road., which is on the west side of Clinton Lake in the town of Clinton.
Walk to Defeat ALS set for Sept. 20: September 16, 2009; Lawrence’s fifth Walk to Defeat ALS will take place Sept. 20 on the Kansas University campus
Kansas senators say detainees won’t be coming to Fort Leavenworth: The Associated Press; 12:25 p.m., September 16, 2009 Updated 04:49 p.m. in print edition on A1; Kansas’ U.S. senators, who insisted that Guantanamo detainees were unwelcome at Fort Leavenworth, have been told by the Obama administration that the prisoners are likely headed elsewhere.
Lawrence woman charged with killing ex-boyfriend, setting Missouri home on fire: By Jesse Fray; 11:50 a.m., September 16, 2009 Updated 03:38 p.m. in print edition on A1; A Lawrence woman is charged with shooting her ex-boyfriend four times in Missouri and then burning his home to the ground, prosecutors said.
Violent crime up slightly, property crime down in Lawrence: By Shaun Hittle; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; While violent crime reported to law enforcement in the U.S. dropped by nearly 2 percent in 2008, Lawrence experienced a slight increase from 2007.
Statehouse Live: Roberts, Brownback say GITMO detainess not going to Leavenworth: By Scott Rothschild; 09:32 a.m., September 16, 2009 Updated 11:38 a.m.; Senators say they will remove legislative holds after speaking with senior Obama administration officials.
Car pulled from Missouri River not that of missing Atchison couple: Associated Press; September 16, 2009; The search continues for an elderly Atchison couple missing since last Friday.
Kansas gets CDC grant to help track public health threats: Associated Press; September 16, 2009; A grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help Kansas develop an environmental public health tracking network.
One injured in early-morning accident: By Asher Fusco & Shaun Hittle; 03:04 a.m., September 16, 2009 Updated 05:10 p.m. in print edition on A4; Emergency personnel transported 26-year-old Dario Pacheco, Topeka, to Stormont Vail hospital early Wednesday after his 2007 Nissan Titan truck, traveling westbound on Highway 40, veered off the road, struck two trees, and rolled over several times.
Another day at the office: Art imitates life at the area’s real-life Dunder Mifflin: The Lawrence Paper Company; By Sarah Henning; September 16, 2009; Of course, the goings-on at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin are a bit overdone, but there are always shades of truth, that’s what makes it funny. And nowhere in Lawrence might those shades of truth be any more evident than at our own small regional paper company: The Lawrence Paper Company…
Aug. sales encourage optimism: By Christopher S. Rugaber - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Retail sales jumped in August by the largest amount in more than three years, but economists warn that as long as credit stays tight and jobs remain scarce, Americans probably aren’t ready to spend in force again.
College student with sword kills burglary suspect: By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A12; A Johns Hopkins University student armed with a samurai sword killed a suspected burglar in a garage behind his off-campus home early Tuesday, hours after someone broke in and stole electronics.
Justice for Blount, Williams unequal: By Tim Dahlberg - Associated Press Sports Columnist; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B2; LeGarrette Blount got banned from college football for his outlandish outburst.
Let’s do better: Recent job numbers are an embarrassment to our community.; J-W Editorials; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; The latest figures about Lawrence and Douglas County’s job totals were tough to swallow.
What do I do with … bison: By Sarah Henning; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C1; When Jared Gibbs looks out his bedroom window first thing in the morning, it’s almost “Home on the Range” come to life.
40 years ago: ‘Moon dust’ to be studied at KU: September 16, 2009; “Moon dust” to be analyzed by Kansas University scientists was to arrive soon from Houston. Edward Zeller of KU was heading up the local research project.
Royals clip Tigers for fifth straight time: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B5; Jim Leyland is out of answers. Not only did his division-leading Detroit Tigers drop a fifth straight game to the last-place Kansas City Royals, 11-1, on Tuesday night, he has to fill another spot in his patchwork rotation.
Lawrence soccer blanks SM North: By Chuck Woodling; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; Not often does a soccer player kick the ball into the net twice within just 20 seconds.
A paw and a prayer: Pilots save shelter animals: By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Lady Di is a lovely purebred collie with a pleasant disposition, just like lots of other dogs dumped at shelters in areas that lack anywhere near enough would-be owners. Unlike all but a lucky few of those animals, she got a plane ride away from death row.
Bernanke: Recession ‘very likely’ finished: By Ylan Q. Mui and Neil Irwin - The Washington Post; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the recession is “very likely over,” offering his most explicit endorsement so far of the view, increasingly widespread among economists, that a recovery is under way.
Insurance costs rising faster than paychecks: By Karrey Britt; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A1; Since the new millennium, Kansas health insurance premiums have risen 4.2 times faster than median earnings.
New swine flu vaccine approved: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to start mass vaccinations next month.
Kansas City signs wide receiver Wade: Chiefs part ways with converted linebacker Turk McBride; The Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B6; The Kansas City Chiefs signed free agent wide receiver Bobby Wade on Tuesday and waived linebacker Turk McBride.
Parliament convenes to elect prime minister: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Japan’s parliament has convened to formally select former opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister, following his party’s landslide election victory last month.
Evidence of war crimes found in Gaza conflict: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; A U.N. investigation concluded Tuesday that both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity, raising the prospect that officials may seek prosecution in the International Criminal Court.
Pollard most likely done with NBA: By Gary Bedore; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B3; Scot Pollard, who in 11 days will play in his first organized basketball game in 19 months, says his two-game stint with the Midwest All-Stars isn’t the start of a full-fledged pro comeback.
Cassel’s status still unknown: Doug Tucker, The Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B6; The Kansas City Chiefs shuffled in a new pair of hands Tuesday in coach Todd Haley’s continuing quest to locate an acceptable set of wide receivers. Still unclear is who would be throwing the ball.
Dad erroneously told soldier-son killed in war: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; An Army unit is reviewing how it delivers information to families after a call to a western New York couple led them to believe their son had been killed in combat.
Kansas men’s golf third in Nebraska: J-W Staff Reports; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B3; Nate Barbee carded an even-par 72 and the Kansas University men’s golf team placed third on Tuesday at the Fairway Club Invitational.
Poll: Public opposes stake in ailing firms: By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A2; Americans decidedly oppose the government’s efforts to save struggling companies by taking ownership stakes even if failure of the businesses would cost jobs and harm the economy, a new poll shows.
Powers second, KU women’s golf third: J-W Staff Reports; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B3; Emily Powers finished second individually to lead the Kansas University women’s golf team to a third-place finish on Tuesday at the Chip-N Club Invitational.
Seabury’s Sutherlands win tennis singles: J-W Staff Reports; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B7; Padgett and Libby Sutherland won their respective singles divisions on Tuesday for the Seabury tennis team at the Lady Raider Invitational.
Undefeated FSHS soccer tops Leavenworth: J-W Staff Reports; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B7; Free State High’s soccer team blanked Leavenworth, 2-0, on Tuesday at the Pioneers’ field.
Veritas volleyball sweeps triangular: By Matt Tait; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; To think that Manhattan Christian drove all that way just to be on the under card almost seems unfair.
Extreme makeover: Onyegbule vital component of revamped defensive line; By Dugan Arnett; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; At some point during the past offseason, Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino decided his team’s pass rush needed a proverbial kick in the pants. Then, he set out to make sure it got one.
Probation given in indecent liberties case: Staff Report; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; A judge has sentenced a 34-year-old former Lawrence man to serve three years on probation after he pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
Commission to hear quarry plans tonight: By George Diepenbrock; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A4; Douglas County commissioners tonight will try to take another step at resolving a longtime dispute about a rock quarry in western Douglas County.
Tech quarterback a quiet leader: September 16, 2009 in print edition on B9; He’s thrown for 861 yards and nine touchdowns in two games, more than anyone else in college football this season.
Duke: No QB controversy: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B9; Thad Lewis probably knew he’d hear the term “quarterback controversy” this week after the way backup Sean Renfree played in Duke’s weekend win at Army. He just won’t let himself think of it that way.
Duke strikes a nerve: By Tom Keegan; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B1; The game had been played, the trip completed and still the song looped in my head. The more I tried to think about something else, the louder it roared, bringing pressure from the top of head down on my eyes, slightly blurring my vision.
Deadline set in home demolition case: By Chad Lawhorn; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; Commissioners moved a step closer to ordering the demolition of a vacant house at 617 W. Fourth Street.
Rezoning requested for homeless shelter plan: By Chad Lawhorn; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; A proposal to move the Lawrence Community Shelter to eastern Lawrence is still on track to receive a hearing by the end of the year.
Church, duplexes envisioned on Kasold: By Chad Lawhorn; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A6; A church and duplexes may be on the way for a piece of farmground on the Kasold curve that has long been just outside the city limits.
Operation Rescue says it’s broke, may shut down: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B12; Operation Rescue, one of the nation’s highest-profile groups in the anti-abortion movement, has told its supporters it is facing a “major financial crisis” and is very close to shutting down unless emergency help arrives soon.
Change at Fort Riley part of shifting Army focus: <story> By John Milburn - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B12; A mission that has trained more than 15,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen to be advisers in Afghanistan and Iraq is leaving Kansas after three years, shifting focus as it moves to Louisiana.
Technician in custody in Yale grad student slaying: By Ray Henry and Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press Writers; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A12; Police and FBI agents searched the home of a Yale University animal research technician Tuesday night and led him away in handcuffs to the cheers of neighbors in a hunt for evidence that might tie him to the slaying of a graduate student.
Military chief wants more troops: By Anne Gearan - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A12; President Barack Obama’s top military adviser endorsed an increase in U.S. forces for the worsening war in Afghanistan on Tuesday, setting up a split with leading Democrats in Congress and complicating an already-tough decision for the president himself.
Carter suggests Wilson outburst ‘based on racism’: By Greg Bluestein - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A9; Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president.
Democrats struggle to meet Obama’s demands: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A9; Caught off guard, congressional Democrats are grappling with President Barack Obama’s unexpected call for immediate access to insurance for those with pre-existing medical conditions, as well as richer Medicare drug benefits than envisioned in early versions of health care legislation.
Disabled care rationing a worry: By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A9; A group of parents who oppose President Barack Obama’s plan for revamping health care said Tuesday it would lead to rationing for children with life-threatening disabilities.
U.S. special forces targeted al-Qaida: By Mohamed Olad Hassan - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A7; The U.S. helicopters, guns blazing, swooped over a convoy carrying a top al-Qaida fugitive in rural southern Somalia. Elite commandos rappelled to the ground, collected two bodies, and took off on a cloud of red dust.
Pump patrol: Staff Report; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.30 at several stations.
‘Smart grid’ expert to talk Friday at KU: By Mark Fagan; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A3; Kansas University graduate Andres Carvallo, chief information officer for Austin Energy, will discuss “smart grid” technology Friday at Nichols Hall on West Campus.
Chiropractic assistant finishes X-ray training: Staff Report; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; Jessica Stuart, Stuart Chiropractic Health Center, completed a prescribed course by the Kansas Chiropractic Association on X-ray physics, safety and patient positioning on Aug. 22. Stuart received training at Stiles Radiology Consultants in Blue Springs, Mo.
Physician assistant joining OrthoKansas: Staff Report; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; Shane Alford, PA-C, joins the clinical staff of OrthoKansas, PA at 1112 W. Sixth St., Suite 124, Lawrence.
Wall Street Journal fees coming to phones: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; The Wall Street Journal plans to start charging as much as $2 a week to read its stories on BlackBerrys, iPhones and other mobile devices, expanding the newspaper’s effort to become less dependent on its print edition.
You have the power to save on energy bills: Consumer Reports; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; Most homes, including yours, waste energy. That inefficiency is costing you plenty, but it doesn’t have to, according to the editors of Consumer Reports.
Commodities: Staff Report; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; Agriculture futures jumped Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Electric cars get jolt from automakers: By Matt Moore and George Frey - Associated Press Writers; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B8; The race is on among the world’s auto companies to make electric cars go farther on a single charge, bring the price down to compete with gas-powered vehicles, and give drivers more places to recharge them than just the family garage.
Complaint lodged over gender tests: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; South Africa’s minister for women and children has filed a complaint with the United Nations over how Caster Semenya’s case was handled.
Fake cop arrested after stopping mayor: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; Police say a man impersonating an officer with a flashing red light in his car has been arrested after he pulled over the wrong driver: the mayor of Shreveport, La.
Capital abuzz over plan for cafe in cathedral: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; Talk about a caffeine high.
Eligible and wealthy Prince Harry turns 25: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; Prince Harry turned 25 on Tuesday, becoming an even more eligible bachelor as he gained access to part of his inheritance from his mother, Princess Diana.
Eagles add Vick to roster: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B2; Michael Vick can throw passes to his teammates instead of ball boys.
Newlywed PETA activists promote horseless carriages: By Tina Susman - Los Angeles Times; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; Love and marriage, for Kelly Respess, are better suited to a “horseless carriage” — specifically, the antique Ford that delivered her to her wedding on a busy Central Park corner.
Administration unveils fuel economy rules: By Julie Pace and Ken Thomas - Associated Press Writers; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; With global talks on climate change looming, the Obama administration sought to gain momentum Tuesday by unveiling its plan to require better gas mileage for cars and trucks and the first-ever rules on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.
Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at Bush released from prison: By Hannah Allam - McClatchy Newspapers; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C10; The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush last year was freed from prison Tuesday, expressing no remorse for hurling what he called a “flower to the occupier.”
Political lie detector needed: By Cal Thomas - Tribune Media Services; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; Wouldn’t it be nice, as the Beach Boys sang in another context, if there were such a thing as a liar meter?
Taliban’s unwitting assistants: By Trudy Rubin - Philadelphia Inquirer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A11; Are some Democratic legislators who are squabbling over health care secret supporters of the Taliban? Are some Republican legislators in cahoots with Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
Horoscopes: September 16, 2009 in print edition on B11; For Wednesday, Sept. 16: This year, note the forces behind the scene. In the process of learning what is going on with others, you also will learn what is going on with you. If you are single, check out any love interest before you dive into a relationship. If you are attached, the two of you will benefit from a lot of downtime together, without worldly concerns.
Tweeting president’s opinion of Kanye West sparks debate: By David Bauder - Associated Press Writer; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B11; President Barack Obama’s candid thoughts about Kanye West are provoking a debate over standards of journalism in the Twitter age.
‘Beautiful Life’: Bad enough to watch once: By Kevin McDonough; September 16, 2009 in print edition on B11; A tale of gorgeous girl meets gorgeous boy set against a backdrop of a relentlessly humorless fashion industry, “The Beautiful Life” (8 p.m., CW) teeters on the brink of delicious ridiculousness, only to settle for too many off-the-rack cliches.
Cut emissions: By Carey Maynard-Moody - Lawrence; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; To the editor: If carbon dioxide emissions are not curbed in the immediate future, Kansas could experience the highest temperature increase, comparative to other states, at a potential 10-degree temperature spike, according to a recent study.
Help available: By Verna Froese - Lawrence; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; To the editor: The Journal-World editorial of Sept. 11 reported on the Kansas Newborn Infant Protection Act, which allows a child up to the age of 45 days to be surrendered at a fire station, health department or medical facility.
Garden thanks: By Jerry Lathrom - Lawrence; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; To the editor: I am writing in response to the recent garden calendar article. The tenant gardens at Babcock Place are in addition to the landscaping done by the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority.
Nothing figurative about ‘culture war’: By Leonard Pitts Jr. - Miami Herald; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; I don’t know who coined the term “culture war” to describe our political divisions, but I’m reasonably sure he or she intended it only as a figure of speech.
Weapon subsidies: By Larry Day - Lawrence; September 16, 2009 in print edition on A10; To the editor: A headline on Tuesday’s Journal-World opinion page reads “Latin countries’ military spending rising.”
Thrifty wrap contains hearty ingredients: Associated Press; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C3; This entree-worthy wrap has it all — the protein, the vegetable and the starch. And all for about $2 per serving.
Author helps kids develop natural appetites: By Susan Krumm; September 16, 2009 in print edition on C1; How can I get my 3-year old daughter to eat more at mealtime?
25 years ago: Auto workers go on strike: September 16, 2009; Negotiators for General Motors and the United Auto Workers bargained on a national contract as pickets marched outside 13 plants struck over local issues. Some 59,000 workers for the world’s largest manufacturer were involved.
100 years ago: Woman poisoned by tansy tea: September 16, 2009; From the Lawrence Daily World for Sept. 16, 1909: Mrs. F.L. Coup died at noon today from an overdose of tansy tea which she had taken. She leaves a husband and two children. The tansy, which is poisonous, was self-induced and no inquest is planned.

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