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City fathers and changing times, with Dorothy Roper.
Memories of Woodland Park and the early Brooke Creek neighborhood, with Dorothy Roper. Jill Jevens also speaks later in the clip.

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Operation 100 News blog: March 2nd Early Morning Law Enforcement & Fire/Medical wrap up
The Dividing Line: Sub-state Prep Appraisals — Free State High Boys vs. Leavenworth

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KU women vs. Illinois State

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The United States and Russia Friday finalized the first major nuclear arms control treaty in nearly two decades. Do you believe Russia still poses a nuclear threat to the United States?

Poll results

Response	Percent
Yes		54%
No		38%
Not sure		7%
Total	1017

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Roll players: Two 30-something professionals take a shot at the KC Roller Warriors: By Jon Goering; March 25, 2010 in print edition on 1C; “I realized for the first time that there was this part of me that hadn’t had an outlet for a really long time,” says Amy Hough. “Not that it was the part of me that wanted to go around and smack people or kick people” …

Videos: Roller Warriors “Hail Mary” and “Extremely Frank”

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State’s unemployment picture looking a bit better: Associated Press; 12:01 a.m., March 26, 2010 Updated 1:34 p.m. in print edition on 9B; The Kansas unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent in February, down from 7.2 percent in January, officials reported today.

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Former KU Athletics Board Chair calls allegations of impropriety ‘disturbing’: By Mark Fagan; March 25, 2010 in print edition on 1A; With an independent review seeking answers regarding operations involving Kansas Athletics Inc.’s ticket office and Williams Fund, others are posing questions of their own.

Video: Fans hope ticket issue is misunderstanding

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Means spirited: American Indian actor and activist honored at Haskell film festival: By Jon Niccum; March 26, 2010 in print edition on 1C; Russell Means’ Lakota Sioux name (Oyate Wacinyapin) translates to “Works for the People.” It’s fair to say the American Indian activist and actor has earned that designation…

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Duke advances to round of eight, beats Purdue: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C5; Kyle Singler scored 24 points and Jon Scheyer added 18, snapping out of a shooting slump just in time to help top-seeded Duke advance to the round of eight for the first time since 2004 with a 70-57 win over Purdue on Friday night.
Michigan State holds off Northern Iowa 59-52: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C4; Durrell Summers scored 19 points and Korie Lucious hit a whirling turnaround jumper with 95 seconds left, helping fifth-seeded Michigan State survive a mid-major scare with a 59-52 win over pesky Northern Iowa in the Midwest Regional semifinals Friday night.
Tennessee tops Ohio State to reach regional final: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C4; One Evan Turner is pretty good. Five Tennessee Volunteers are even better.
Third-seeded Baylor routs 10th-seeded Saint Mary’s: BU guards key 72-49 rout; Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C5; LaceDarius Dunn, Tweety Carter and Baylor had all the fun Friday night, ending what had been an entertaining NCAA tournament ride for Omar Samhan and surprising Saint Mary’s.
District attorney calls for changes to vehicular homicide law: By Janet Reid; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; Merle Zuel’s 23-year-old stepson was killed when a pickup truck hit his motorcycle on Sixth Street in 2004. The driver never even received a traffic ticket.
First spring practice pushed back to Sunday: Spring drills postponed until Sunday; By Matt Tait; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C3; The Kansas University football team’s first spring practice of 2010 has been pushed back from Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, March 28 because of the threat of rain on Saturday.
Roeder wants character witnesses at his sentencing: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; Unrepentant and unapologetic, the man who gunned down one of the nation’s few late-term abortion providers and insisted it was justified hopes to call character witnesses at his sentencing next week in a case that has inflamed both sides of the abortion debate.
Joe-College.com to close Wednesday as settlement talks continue with KU, Kansas Athletics: By Mark Fagan; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Joe-College.com, a T-shirt business whose unlicensed merchandise has riled officials at Kansas Athletics Inc. and Kansas University, will close Wednesday.
Private high schools vs. public focus of changes: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C8; A survey of Kansas high school administrators by the state’s governing body for high school sports found that many think private schools have an unfair advantage over public schools.
Obama appoints KU grad to federal appeals court: By Andy Hyland; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; President Barack Obama has nominated Kansas University law school graduate Mary H. Murguia to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Legislative Democrats say Kansas should support health care reform: By Scott Rothschild; 11:56 a.m., March 26, 2010 Updated 11:56 a.m. in print edition on B1; In the Kansas Legislature, efforts continue to advance a state constitutional amendment to block the federal legislation, despite several votes that have fallen short.
Senate Democrats to unveil proposed tax increase: Associated Press; 11:44 a.m., March 26, 2010 Updated 04:09 p.m. in print edition on A1; Legislators are already looking at a nearly $500 million revenue shortfall.
Rep. Jenkins among three freshmen spending most on constituent communication: The Associated Press; March 26, 2010; Freshman members of Congress are using a perk to blanket districts with mass mailings and other messages to promote themselves back home, particularly those in this year’s tightest election contests, an Associated Press review shows.
Emergency crews responding to accident on U.S. Highway 56: Staff Reports; March 26, 2010; Emergency crews have responded to a one-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 56.
State’s unemployment picture looking a bit better: Associated Press; 12:01 a.m., March 26, 2010 Updated 01:34 p.m. in print edition on B9; The Kansas unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent in February, down from 7.2 percent in January, officials reported today.
Finite resources: JoAnn Farb - Lecompton; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; What is more important: neighborhood schools or state-of-the-art high school sports stadiums? Would you rather adequately maintain current roads and infrastructure or finance future growth that benefits a small influential minority while saddling taxpayers with greater long-term infrastructure maintenance costs? Should schools purchase the latest technologies but then cut staff or arts education in order to stay solvent?
Supply, demand: Glen Walker - Lawrence; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; In the wake of the economy and the ever growing popularity of “going green,” it’s easy to understand why the supply of compost available during the spring compost sale last week went so quickly.
Pay no attention: By Curtis D. Bennett - Lawrence; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; In response to Margie Phelps’ letter to the editor (March 24), regarding her family picketing soldiers funerals, she defined why most Kansans consider her family (Westborough Baptist Church) one huge embarrassment for Kansas and religion, and would like them all to simply go away!
100 years ago: Jail break attempt foiled: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; Two boys in the city jail had a jail break planned last night but it was foiled when police learned about it and took action. The two somehow had found a key to an important exit but the police were tipped off and intervened. Both are thieves, one who stole a bicycle and the other railroad tickets.
25 years ago: Animal shelter manager resigns: March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; Dick Ketterman, manager of the Charles Ise Memorial Animal Shelter, resigned because of differences with the shelter board. He had been on the job since 1983 and cited a policy dispute for his move. He had replaced Linda Decelles.
Wellness fest planned in Baldwin City: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; Baldwin City’s Community Wellness Festival offers a healthy dose of fun and information.
Man charged with child sex crime: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; Douglas County prosecutors on Thursday accused a 31-year-old Lawrence man of soliciting a 3-year-old child in 2007 to engage in lewd fondling or touching.
Sex abuse scandal in U.S., Italy threatens to ensnare papacy: By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Revelations that the Vatican halted the investigation of a Wisconsin priest accused of molesting some 200 deaf boys have eerie echoes in Italy, where 67 deaf men and women accused two dozen priests of raping and molesting children for years.
Flooding along Missouri, Mississippi rivers: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Minor to moderate flooding was reported Thursday along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and their tributaries, and more rain wasn’t helping.
Lawrence man reports tools stolen: Staff reports; March 26, 2010; A 47-year-old Lawrence man reported Monday the burglary and theft of personal property from the 1000 block of West Sixth Street.
Display of quilts to honor organ donors: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; Lawrence Memorial Hospital will display eight Donor Memorial Quilts to raise awareness about organ donations.
Lawrence woman reports laptop computer stolen: Staff reports; March 26, 2010; A 52-year-old Lawrence woman reported Wednesday burglary and the theft of a laptop computer from the 800 block of Rhode Island Street.
Eurozone agrees on bailout plan for Greece: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Heavily indebted Greece won a major pledge of financial support from the other countries that use the euro and the International Monetary Fund in a deal that aims to halt the government debt crisis undermining Europe’s currency union.
2000 census shows continued losses in rural parts of Kansas: By Mike Corn - The Hays Daily News; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A4; Just as the 2010 Census is getting started, the last in a string of estimates on county populations has been released.
James McClinton joins Chicago’s AFL team: By Matt Tait; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Former Kansas University defensive end James McClinton has found a home in the Arena Football League.
Hey KSU: Embrace history: By Bill Mayer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Kansas University basketball fans increasingly have embraced the school’s brilliant history. By now some are even conversant with the marvelous records and players of the 1930s before there was an NCAA Tournament to stir the pot and create bracket mania.
Horoscope for March 26, 2010: March 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; This year, you express a clarity and sensitivity that draws many people. With your building popularity, you have many more options. If you are single, guard against getting involved with someone who is unavailable or married. If you are attached, as a couple you’ll gain through weekends away together. Plan on as many as possible. Pisces understands.
Death of coral reefs could devastate nations: By Brian Skoloff - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A10; Coral reefs are dying, and scientists and governments around the world are contemplating what will happen if they disappear altogether. The idea positively scares them.
‘Dragon’ flies high: David Germain/AP Movie Writer; March 26, 2010; What a refreshing change “How to Train Your Dragon” brings to the cartoon world: The creatures are not all that cute, and they do not speak a word.
Rec calendar: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B3; Area sports for March 26, 2010.
Roethlisberger should thank Woods: By Jim Litke - Associated Press Sports Columnist; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; The best thing Ben Roethlisberger has going for him at the moment is Tiger Woods.
Love shares lead at Bay Hill: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; Davis Love III is trying not to look ahead and concern himself only with the tournaments on his schedule. He gave himself reason to hope Thursday that the Masters might still be on the list.
Means spirited: American Indian actor and activist honored at Haskell film festival: By Jon Niccum; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C1; Russell Means’ Lakota Sioux name (Oyate Wacinyapin) translates to “Works for the People.” It’s fair to say the American Indian activist and actor has earned that designation…
Eisenhower memorial would feature 80-foot columns: By Jessica Gresko - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A5; A national memorial to former president and World War II general Dwight D. Eisenhower would include eight-story columns and metal “tapestries” of photos, according to plans announced Thursday in Washington.
More exercise, less food could cut breast cancer by a third, researchers say: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A1; Up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more, researchers at a conference said Thursday, renewing a sensitive debate about how lifestyle factors affect the disease.
Pentagon eases enforcement of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy: By Anne Flaherty - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A7; The Pentagon made it harder to boot gays out of the military Thursday, acting on its own while Congress considers President Barack Obama’s goal of lifting the ban on gays serving openly.
First tyrannosaur fossil from Southern Hemisphere found: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; A foot-long piece of bone unearthed in Australia is the first evidence that ancestors of the mighty T. rex once lived in the Southern Hemisphere.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.59 at several stations.
Volunteers sought for flower planting: Staff reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; The city’s parks and recreation department is seeking volunteers to help plant flowers in downtown Lawrence.
Banks unlikely to cut many mortgages: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; The nation’s banks suddenly find themselves under pressure to throw greater lifelines to their most troubled mortgage borrowers. But don’t expect every struggling borrower to get a bailout.
Bin Laden threatens to kill U.S. captives: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A2; Osama bin Laden has threatened that al-Qaida will kill U.S. captives if the United States executes self-avowed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed or other members of the terrorist network in U.S. custody.
Faculty value domestic partner benefits: Professor left KU in 2006 after partner developed medical condition; By Andy Hyland; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A3; Kansas University’s lack of domestic partner benefits was a very real problem for Judy Postmus, an assistant professor of social welfare.
KU hoops signee Woolridge will represent U.S.: By Gary Bedore; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Kansas University basketball signee Royce Woolridge will represent the United States at the 2010 Albert Schweitzer Tournament set for April 3-10 in Mannheim, Germany.
KU baseball’s Lisher rewarded for hard work: By Chuck Woodling; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; In the high-powered contemporary world of major-college athletics, Brett Lisher is an anomaly — a walk-on who starts.
Free State’s Flannigan wins twice at Emporia: J-W Staff Reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; Free State’s Morgan Flannigan won the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 freestyle, and the Firebirds finished second among nine teams Thursday at the Emporia high school girls swim invitational.
Milwaukee Bucks sign Darnell Jackson: J-W Staff and Wire Reports; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B4; It didn’t take Darnell Jackson long to find a job.
Lions lose pair in season opener: By Dugan Arnett; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B1; Entering its season-opening doubleheader with visiting Shawnee Mission North on Thursday, the Lawrence High softball team figured its new — and long-awaited — state-of-the-art facility would provide a home-field advantage of sorts.
Butler gives Royals lift: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B2; Billy Butler went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs as the Kansas City Royals rallied with a five-run ninth inning to beat a Seattle Mariners split squad, 8-7.
Man faces 12 years for dad’s death, assault: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B10; A Shawnee man has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in jail for the death of his father and an assault on his mother.
Caregiver sentenced for exploitation: March 26, 2010 in print edition on B10; An Arma woman has been sentenced to two years of probation for financially exploiting an elderly woman in her care.
State agency cited over prison asbestos project: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B10; An asbestos removal project at the Topeka women’s prison failed to follow safety regulations, federal environmental officials said Thursday.
IRS fails to promote tax open houses: By Michelle Singletary - Washington Post; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B9; The tax code is complicated enough, but some people who tried to find information about an Internal Revenue Service initiative to help those in economic distress learned anew why Americans get so frustrated with this agency.
Subway to roll out its breakfast menu April 5: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B9; Subway is joining the increasingly crowded breakfast scramble in a move that the sandwich chain hopes will help add customers and sales.
College aid gets boost: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; More college students will have access to bigger Pell Grants, and future borrowers of government loans will have an easier time repaying them, under a vast overhaul of higher education aid that Congress passed Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama.
Companies say costs hard to swallow: By Josh Funk - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; The health care overhaul will cost U.S. companies billions and make them more likely to drop prescription drug coverage for retirees because of a change in how the government subsidizes those benefits.
Threats against lawmakers spread: By Laurie Kellman and Jim Abrams - Associated Press Writers; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; A fax bearing the image of a noose. Profane voice mails. Bricks thrown, a gas line cut. White powder sent to an office.
Congress completes health care overhaul: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A8; Capping an epic struggle, congressional Democrats put the final touches Thursday to historic legislation enshrining health care as the right of every citizen.
Condescension with a side of pity: By Kevin McDonough; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; Blending cable celebrity with good intentions, “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” (7 p.m. and 8 p.m., ABC) throws common programming sense out the window.
People in the news: Associated Press; March 26, 2010 in print edition on B8; People in the news for March 26, 2010.
Pot vote isn’t just hippies versus cops: By Lisa Leff and Marcus Wohlsen - Associated Press Writers; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A10; Now that a proposal to legalize pot is on the ballot in California, well-organized groups are lining up on both sides of the debate.
Written proof: Kathy Wismer - Vinland; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; Thank you for printing Margie Phelps’ letter.
Disturbing acts: Political protests that take the form of threatening messages and behavior are a nonpartisan issue.; J-W editorials; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; In our wonderful democracy, citizens have many avenues for expressing anger and dissent with government actions Threats, violence and vandalism are not on that list, and leaders of both parties, as well as the nation’s political commentators, should take a strong stand to quell this activity across America.
40 years ago: Banks cut prime interest rate: March 26, 2010; The Bank of America, at the time the nation’s largest bank, cut its prime interest rate from 8.5 to 8 percent and other major banks quickly followed.
Value-added tax may loom for U.S.: By Charles Krauthammer - Washington Post Writers Group; March 26, 2010 in print edition on A9; As the night follows the day, the VAT cometh. With the passage of Obamacare, creating a vast new middle-class entitlement, a national sales tax of the kind near-universal in Europe is inevitable.
Net Worth: Viral phenomena tracked and scrutinized by Know Your Meme: By Jon Niccum; March 26, 2010 in print edition on C1; Memes: viral videos, image macros, catchphrases, Web celebs and more.

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