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Details sparse in campaign report about postcard attacking Schauner
By Chad Lawhorn
May 2, 2005
(Updated Monday at 5:26 p.m.) Thanks to a quirk in Kansas campaign finance law, area residents will have to wait until early next year to know the full story about who was behind a political mailer that targeted City Commissioner David Schauner.
Lawrence Police in high-speed turnpike chase
By Mike Belt
May 2, 2005
(Updated Monday at 4:31 p.m.) Lawrence Police late this afternoon were involved in a high-speed chase this afternoon that took them east on the Kansas Turnpike into Wyandotte County.
Former Topeka jeweler’s death ruled homicide
By Dave Toplikar
May 2, 2005
A former Topeka jeweler whose body was discovered last Friday at his rural northwest Douglas County home was murdered, the Douglas County Sheriff's office said this afternoon.
Former Topeka jeweler’s death ruled homicide
By Dave Toplikar
May 2, 2005
(Updated Monday at 4:32 p.m.) A former Topeka jeweler whose body was discovered last Friday at his rural northwest Douglas County home was the victim of a homicide, the Douglas County Sheriff's office said this afternoon. In a five-paragraph statement released this afternoon to the news media, the sheriff's office said the death of Clarence David Boose, 77, has been ruled a homicide.
House Speaker considers running for governor
By Scott Rothschild
May 2, 2005
(Updated Monday at 12:17 p.m.) Kansas House Speaker Doug Mays, a Republican, today said he is leaning toward running for governor in 2006.
Temperatures to climb from record low to upper 50s
By Dave Toplikar
May 2, 2005
(Updated Monday at 8:51 a.m.) January-like weather crept into Lawrence this morning, chilling off temperatures to a new record low for this date. “It's just a very cold stretch we're in right now,” said Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. “Make sure you grab a jacket, if not a coat… . We're only heading up into the upper 50s this afternoon.”
Glass in ninth place at Chillicothe Open
J-W Staff Reports
May 2, 2005
Lawrence's Bob Glass had a pinfall total of 1,781 and was in ninth place at the PGA Senior-Chillicothe Open after Sunday's eight-game qualifying session.
Bae wins Futures event in El Paso
J-W Staff Reports
May 2, 2005
Kyeong Bae, 19, came from behind and shot a final-round total of 70 to rally past Tara Bateman and Hye Jung Choi to win the IOS Futures Golf Classic in a three-way playoff on Sunday at Underwood Golf Complex Sunrise Course.
Jayhawks sixth at Big 12 meet
J-W Staff Reports
May 2, 2005
Kansas University's men's golf team placed sixth of 12 teams at the Big 12 Conference championships, which concluded Sunday at Whispering Pines Golf Club.
Homers plentiful for KU
Jayhawks rout Tech, win eighth straight
J-W Staff Reports
May 2, 2005
Kansas University's softball squad pasted four home runs Sunday in a 10-0 rout of Texas Tech at Rocky Johnson Field — the Jayhawks' eighth straight victory.
Eagle Bend gussied up for event
By Ryan Greene
May 2, 2005
Days before golfers invade Eagle Bend Golf Course for the Lawrence Futures Classic, the fairways and greens are in top condition.
Cyclist enjoying the ride
After near-fatal injury, Mason’s victory sweet
By Steve Vockrodt
May 2, 2005
When Jack Mason meandered past Brett Johnson to win the 58-mile road race at the VeloTek Grand Prix Stage Race on Sunday at Perry Lake, it was the biggest victory of his cycling career.
Simien not sold on NBA’s minimum-age issue
By Gary Bedore
May 2, 2005
Concerned that the NBA is suffering from a rash of unprepared high schoolers jumping to the league, commissioner David Stern is pushing for an age limit that would require players to be at least 20 to be eligible for the draft.
Mets ask for forfeit after tarp fiasco
By Adam Rubin - New York Daily News
May 2, 2005
The New York Mets asked the commissioner's office Sunday to be awarded a forfeit victory because of the previous night's tarp fiasco at RFK, though the protest seems to have little chance of succeeding.
Vazquez happy to be back in NL
Arizona pitcher wins third straight, tossing first complete game in two years
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Javier Vazquez is happy to be back in the National League, and the results are starting to show.
Angels snap Santana streak
Twins pitcher loses for first time since July, 2-1
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Though Johan Santana was just as dominant as usual, the Minnesota Twins found themselves in an unfamiliar situation following a start by their left-handed ace.
Gordon claims another plate victory
Driver avoids trouble, dominates again at Talladega
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
There was a time when Jeff Gordon didn't like restrictor-plate racing. No more.
Heat complete sweep
Wade tallies 34 as Miami wins 110-97
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Until Shaquille O'Neal's sore thighs get better, Dwyane Wade is quite capable of leading the Miami Heat past anyone in the playoffs, even sweeping them.
Groups apply for city funding
Lawrence City Commission agenda highlights • 6:35 p.m. Tuesday • City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets • Sunflower Broadband Channel 25 • Meeting documents online at www.lawrenceks.org
May 2, 2005
City commissioners will be asked to approve $30,000 in nonbudgeted funding requests for ECO2 and the community's annual Juneteenth Celebration.
Operation Wildlife seeks webmaster
J-W Staff Reports
May 2, 2005
Operation Wildlife is seeking a new webmaster to maintain the agency's existing Web site on a weekly and as-needed basis. The necessary time will vary from one to four hours a week. Volunteer must have working knowledge of HTML, Web site management and the software package Macromedia Dreamweaver. The agency's current webmaster will help with the transition and can be available as a backup, if necessary.
Courts deal with jurors who fall asleep on job
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
A Johnson County juror who was dismissed recently after falling asleep during testimony in a murder trial isn't alone: Two others were booted in Pratt last week for doing the same thing.
Area briefs
May 2, 2005
• House fire reported in northwest Lawrence • Arts center receives grant • Humane society sets charity walk • Baker publications win state awards • Regents approve KGS storage facility
On the record
May 2, 2005
Sundae fund-raiser sweet deal for CASA
By Mike Belt
May 2, 2005
Sunday afternoon was a good time to sit back in the park and enjoy ice cream sundaes. More than 250 people couldn't have been wrong.
April frosts doom May flowers
Farmers assessing damage to area crops
By Eric Weslander
May 2, 2005
The asparagus is gone, the corn is at risk, and the greenhouses are quiet. Last week's cold, gray weather in the area brought gardening to a near-halt and caused concern for farmers.
Prohibition on Sunday liquor sales abolished
Measure will make Liquor Control Act uniform across state
By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
More than two years after a court ruling allowed local governments to defy state law's long-standing ban on Sunday liquor sales, lawmakers passed a bill to remove the prohibition from the books.
Italy: Checkpoint killing report will shed light on coordination problems
By Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
The Italian government said Sunday it was preparing to release its report on the killing of an Italian intelligence agent by U.S. soldiers in Baghdad that would shed light on problems of coordination with American authorities in Iraq and with U.S. rules of engagement at checkpoints.
First lady Laura Bush steals the show at correspondents dinner
By Leslie Hoffecker - Los Angeles Times
May 2, 2005
It isn't often that the president of the United States gets upstaged. After all, being the leader of the free world is about as powerful as it gets.
Federal Reserve seen as moving again on increase in interest rates
By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
Fighting inflation is job No. 1 these days for the Federal Reserve. With energy and other prices rising, policy-makers are expected to keep nudging up short-term interest rates — for now.
Card urges Democrats to work with administration
By Liz Sidoti - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
President Bush's chief of staff appealed on Sunday for congressional Democrats to work with the administration and Republicans rather than complain and stall action on Capitol Hill.
Buffett, investing partner say reinsurance industry’s abuses now cleaned up
By Ben White - The Washington Post
May 2, 2005
Berkshire Hathaway chief executive Warren Buffett and his investing partner, Berkshire vice chairman Charlie Munger, said they thought recent investigations and enforcement actions have cleaned up abuses in the reinsurance industry. “I really think it's gone,” Buffett said, adding, “there will always be outright crooks looking to steal money.”
Colorado River at center of water war
Government to tell 7 feuding states today how much water they can draw
By T.R. Reid - The Washington Post
May 2, 2005
After five years of consistent drought, the vast arid stretches of the American west finally had a winter of heavy precipitation in 2004-2005. As the spring thaws begin, the federal Bureau of Reclamation says, the mountain snow pack that feeds the Colorado River is above average for the first time in years.
Thousands gather to mark anniversary of gay rights rally
Embattled minister speaks at celebration in Philadelphia
By Janice Podsada - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
A Methodist minister who had been defrocked for being in a lesbian relationship, then was reinstated, called for an end to discrimination against gays in a speech to hundreds of supporters Sunday.
Runaway bride may face charges
By Charles Odum - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
On what was to be her wedding day, Jennifer Wilbanks wore not a white veil but an orange towel over her head to prevent the media from taking her picture. Instead of being led down the aisle by her father, she was led by police to an airplane that flew the runaway bride home.
Drug stores seek federal law to limit cold pill sales
By Lou Kesten - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
An association representing more than 36,000 pharmacies is issuing guidelines for possible federal legislation to restrict sales of cold medications containing a substance often used in the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine — or “speed.”
New pope appears at window, keeping up John Paul’s popular tradition
By Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
Pope Benedict XVI, embracing a cherished habit of his predecessor, appeared at his apartment's window on St. Peter's Square Sunday for the first time in his papacy to bless tens of thousands of faithful and curious.
South Korea downplays North’s missile launch
By Soo-Jeong Lee - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
South Korea early today played down the significance of a North Korean missile test the day before, saying it involved a short-range missile without nuclear capabilities and warning against linking the issue to a dispute over the North's atomic ambitions.
Nuclear fears focus of conference
By Charles J. Hanley - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
In a world of growing nuclear fears and mistrust, U.S. negotiators come to New York today to urge a global nonproliferation conference to take action on Iran and North Korea.
South Park a creative outlet showcasing area artwork
Art in the Park draws crowd
By Mike Belt
May 2, 2005
Judhe Jensen grew up reading magazines like Mad and Famous Monsters of Filmland while studying the artwork of Rat Fink creator Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, so it's no wonder her ceramic art is dominated by bizarre, warty faces of toothy monsters.
Laborers rally, protest on May Day
By Anita Snow - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
Cuban President Fidel Castro, leader of one of the world's last communist regimes, commemorated May Day on Sunday by demanding the United States expel a Cuban-born militant accused of blowing up a civilian jetliner. Elsewhere in the world, millions of workers staged largely peaceful rallies to press for better conditions or protest government policies.
Cookies to raise dough for VFW
WWI-era recipe from Down Under to be rolled out on Memorial Day
By David Twiddy - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
A cookie borne out of Australian war rations at the beginning of the 20th century is being used to raise money for U.S. troops at the beginning of the 21st.
Twisted tales
May 2, 2005
Everyone knows a few fairy tales. Cinderella loses her glass slipper and Prince Charming uses it to find her. The queen dupes Snow White into eating a poisonous apple, but a handsome prince wakes her from eternal sleep. Poor Rapunzel lets down her hair and a kind prince climbs into her prison tower to set her free.
Insurgents launch attack at funeral
At least 116 people killed in four days of violence
By Antonio Castaneda - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
A car bomb obliterated a tent packed with mourners at the funeral of a Kurdish official in northern Iraq on Sunday, killing 25 people and wounding more than 50 in the single deadliest attack since insurgents started bearing down on Iraq's newly named government late last week.
Kansans feeling the bite in battle of the bedbugs
By Mike Belt
May 2, 2005
Bedbugs are making a comeback in Kansas. And they are biting.
Board of Ed backs school finance filing
Phill Kline, others criticized attorney’s rebuke of GOP plan
By Scott Rothschild
May 2, 2005
State Board of Education Chairman Steve Abrams on Sunday said the board stood behind its legal brief filed with the Kansas Supreme Court that says the Legislature failed to fix the school finance system.
Quail Run kids hit the ground running
Morning program encourages fitness, fun
By Alicia Henrikson
May 2, 2005
Colin Phillips doesn't necessarily care that running can improve his heart or that it's considered good exercise.
Lenovo completes acquisition of IBM’s personal computer unit
By Alexa Olesen - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
Chinese computer maker Lenovo has completed its $1.75 billion purchase of IBM's personal computer division, creating the world's third-largest PC maker, the company said Sunday.
‘Seinfeld’ soup stand to expand across U.S.
Famous ‘No soup for you’ phrase to be banned in the 132 franchises
By Linda A. Johnson - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
The brusque New York chef who was lampooned on “Seinfeld” as the “Soup Nazi” plans to open a chain of takeout soup stands across North America. But don't expect the authentically rude New York treatment.
British should re-elect Blair
By Jim Hoagland
May 2, 2005
Americans. Global ecologists. Human rights advocates. Those who believe in using force to end foreign tyranny. Even Guardian readers. All these and more should be rooting for Tony Blair in Thursday's election in Britain. Blair has an intriguing narrative on the nature of power and political ideas to complete in a third term as prime minister.
No marriage right
May 2, 2005
Risky scheme?
May 2, 2005
An apology
May 2, 2005
Personal accounts
May 2, 2005
Traffic snarls
May 2, 2005
Governors may forge Democratic bloc
By David Broder
May 2, 2005
New Jersey and Virginia are the only states electing governors this year, but for very different reasons, those contests have unusual national importance. The New Jersey election could help create a Democratic power bloc of big-state governors rivaling the influence of the Republican grip on key Sunbelt states. And Virginia could not only test the GOP's hold on the South, but directly influence the prospects of a pair of potential presidential candidates.
Sweeney still sizzling at Jacobs
K.C. standout blasts two homers; Lima no-hits Tribe for five innings
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Jose Lima didn't get his no-hitter, but Mike Sweeney continued his success at Jacobs Field.
Ex-pizza guy Petrovic snares first win
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Draped in purple and gold Mardi Gras beads and clutching his silver trophy, Tim Petrovic still was in shock.
Duality
A recent Japanese rail tragedy reminds us how much we rely on two elusive factors for existence and survival.
J-W Editorials
May 2, 2005
Trust and luck. Think for a moment about how those entities factor so heavily into our daily lives and those of people all over the world. Their prominence in how our existence unfolds was put into sharp focus again by that horrible train wreck in Japan on April 25.
Alive and hitting
Victory over K-State renews KU’s Big 12 tourney hopes
By Andy Samuelson
May 2, 2005
Kansas University's baseball team, which entered the weekend in the Big 12 Conference cellar, could have picked a better time to win its first league series of the season.
Fourth suspect arrested in buried treasure hoax
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
A fourth man has been arrested for allegedly stealing $125,000 worth of old currency then claiming to have found it buried in a yard, police said Sunday.
Briefly
May 2, 2005
• Gay rights supporters protest Christian group • Boy Scout missing after falling from boat • Physicist who linked music to thinking dies • Survey: Teens know risks but tan anyway • Navajo president vetoes same-sex marriage ban
Briefly
May 2, 2005
• President hospitalized after emergency landing • Israel, Turkey to set up hot line, Sharon says • Taiwan leader visits grandmother's grave • Country envisions seaport to rival L.A.'s
Teens rescued after six days at sea
The Associated Press
May 2, 2005
Two teenagers lost at sea for six days without food or fresh water were spotted by fishermen more than 100 miles from where they started, clinging to their small sailboat.
Not guilty plea expected from BTK suspect Tuesday
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
May 2, 2005
Some 31 years after the first killings that began a reign of terror in this Midwest city, the man accused of being the BTK strangler is expected to plead not guilty at his arraignment.
People
May 2, 2005
• Jackson trial watchers wonder whether pop star will take stand • Director hopes to expand movie debut options • Oprah Winfrey in ‘hair heaven' • PETA calls Jennifer Lopez ‘Monster-in-fur' at premiere
Bravo documentary comes out half-baked
Kevin McDonough
May 2, 2005
The two-hour documentary “Million Dollar Recipe” (7 p.m., Bravo) follows seven contestants as they vie for the prize at the Pillsbury Bake-Off, the country's most prestigious and lucrative cooking contest. For the past 41 years, thousands of amateur chefs have sent in recipes in hopes of the grand prize. Only 100 entries are considered worthy enough to participate in the finals, considered by some to be the Oscars of the oven.
Baseball still America’s game
By Gene A. Budig
May 2, 2005
Those who see doom and gloom are out in large numbers this spring, predicting the certain demise of baseball. As usual, they are long on rhetoric and short on facts.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
May 2, 2005
Briefcase
May 2, 2005
• Companies market ready-to-eat produce • FDA OKs drug made from venomous saliva • The week ahead
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