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Open records bill approved, sent to governor
John Hanna, Associated Press
May 3, 2004
(Web Posted Monday at 3:46 p.m.) A bill strengthening the Kansas Open Records Act won final legislative approval Monday and now heads to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
Police forward report of video taping to D.A.
J-W staff reports
May 3, 2004
(Web Posted Monday at 2:04 p.m.) Police believe a 34-year-old Lawrence man may have videotaped an 18-year-old female in “various stages of undress” in the restroom of her home in the western part of the city, according to a report released Monday.
Negotiators still at impasse on immigrant tuition plan
John Hanna, Associated Press
May 3, 2004
(Updated Monday at 12:20 p.m.) Budget negotiators remained deadlocked Monday over a proposal to grant illegal immigrants a one-year break on tuition at public colleges and universities.
House delays vote on gay marriage ban until Tuesday
By John Hanna, Associated Press
May 3, 2004
(Web Posted Monday at 12:12 p.m.) Left for dead a month ago, a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage faces only one legislative hurdle to getting on the November ballot. But that hurdle — a House vote — could prove to be a big one. The House earlier planned to vote on the measure today, but delayed the vote until Tuesday.
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts delivers Landon Lecture
May 3, 2004
(Web Posted Monday at 11:54 a.m.) The following is the text of U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts’ Landon Lecture, which he presented today at Kansas State University.
Johnson files for re-election to county post
By Mark Fagan
May 3, 2004
(Updated Saturday at 2:39 p.m.) A second Douglas County Commissioner is angling for another four years in office. Bob Johnson made his candidacy official this morning, filing at the county clerk’s office.
Helicopter ambulances called to wreck near Linwood
May 3, 2004
(Updated Monday at 1:33 p.m.)
Summer-like weather expected this week
By Dave Toplikar
May 3, 2004
(Updated Monday at 10:05 a.m.) Lawrence is getting ready for a roller-coaster ride on the thermometer this week, starting with frost warnings this morning and reaching summer-like temperatures near 90 by mid week.
Open records bill close to going to governor
By Bill Draper - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
Legislation strengthening the Kansas Open Records Act and allowing attorneys’ fees in some cases where government agencies denied records in bad is close to going to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.
People
May 3, 2004
¢ ‘Mean Girls’ rule school ¢ Don’t hold your breath for Brad-Jen movie ¢ Charges dropped against Patric ¢ Tom Joyner raises funds for historically black colleges
Briefly
May 3, 2004
¢ Police limit kegs at college block party ¢ Report: Anti-Muslim incidents triple in state
Hornets force Game 7
New Orleans wins at home, 89-83
By Brett Martel - Associated Press Sports Writer
May 3, 2004
Miami and New Orleans will have one more chance to shove, scream and squabble; the only first-round series in the NBA playoffs to last beyond six games will go the distance.
San Antonio wins opener with L.A.
Duncan scores 30 as Spurs rally past Lakers, 88-78
By T.A. Badger - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
The Los Angeles Lakers had a fourth-quarter plan: Get the ball inside to Shaquille O’Neal. The San Antonio Spurs answered with a better idea: Get the ball outside to Tim Duncan.
Not so funny
Any value of mindless student activities such as hazing is hard to find.
J-W Editorials
May 3, 2004
It’s amusing to note that as various groups, such as college fraternities and sororities, perpetuate their mindless and sometimes perilous hazing programs, their counterparts of 100 years ago drew every bit as much criticism and derision.
Iraq a combat zone, not a playing field
By George Will
May 3, 2004
“We came here to start a soccer league,” said a Marine major after a fierce firefight in Fallujah last week. “Instead, they are forcing us to topple mosques.” The attempt to manufacture soccer mullahs, like ordering thousands of Frisbees for distribution to playful Iraqis, may seem like episodes from a Graham Greene novel — “The Quiet American in Mesopotamia.”
Shared pain honors war dead
ByLeonard Pitts Jr.
May 3, 2004
We used to know them by name. Maybe you remember. American soldiers were fighting in Afghanistan and every time one died, we learned his name. Not only that. Reporters told us about his life, introduced us to his newly bereft widow and suddenly fatherless children. Made us feel the weight of that singular death.
Funding facts
May 3, 2004
Honored vets
May 3, 2004
Scare tactics?
May 3, 2004
Lincoln’s view
May 3, 2004
Access to care
May 3, 2004
K.C.’s allergy ranking something to sneeze at
The Associated Press
May 3, 2004
Just call the Kansas City area Sniffle Central — and while you’re at it, pass the tissues and the antihistamines.
American’s escape hailed on otherwise grim day
11 soldiers killed in weekend battles
J-W Wire Reports
May 3, 2004
In a daring escape, American hostage Thomas Hamill pried open the doors of the house where he was being held late Sunday morning and ran a half-mile to a military convoy that was passing by, officials said.
Smoking likely to meet demise
Ban in public bars, restaurants expected to pass Tuesday
By Joel Mathis
May 3, 2004
Smoking in Lawrence bars and restaurants would be banned July 1 under an ordinance to be considered Tuesday by the Lawrence City Commission.
Homeowner fired up over shingle regulations
City considering ordinance to override neighborhood contract
By Joel Mathis
May 3, 2004
Wood shingles may look pretty on a rooftop, but Stewart Nowlin doesn’t want them on top of his house. “It endangers the safety of the family and of the neighbors,” Nowlin said last week.
Artists park work outside for annual show
By Mike Belt
May 3, 2004
Patty Burr put her fantasy world on display Sunday afternoon. That world consists of psychedelic-colored ceramic fish, frogs and even a few eels, all of which were getting attention at the 43rd annual Art in the Park event in South Park.
‘Eastside Braves’ win before playing first game
Successful fund-raiser to pay for baseball equipment
By Mike Belt
May 3, 2004
“Play ball!” Umpires will be calling out that old familiar phrase this summer for elementary school children in East Lawrence, thanks to Sunday’s successful eastside community mixer and fund-raiser.
Pump Patrol seeks deals
May 3, 2004
The Journal-World has found a Lawrence gasoline price as low as $1.76 at several stations around town.
Area briefs
May 3, 2004
¢ 6News to air early ¢ Psychology conference to discuss discrimination ¢ Ottawa University alum to speak at graduation ¢ KU Edwards Campus to offer new degree ¢ KU senior wins $10,000 engineering scholarship
NASA exploring options to save Hubble
Robots may replace humans for space project
By Marcia Dunn - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
Think Edward Scissorhands, but with bolt drivers and pliers for hands and a giraffelike neck topped with a pair of cameras resembling black cratered eyes instead of the head of Johnny Depp.
On the money
By Chuck Myers - Knight Ridder Newspapers
May 3, 2004
With talk of a possible increase in the interest rate in the near future, it might be a good time to take stock of your credit cards and decide if it’s time for a change to a lower-rate card.
Locklear spins web on Sheen’s show
Kevin McDonough
May 3, 2004
Proof that some Hollywood stars never age can be found on tonight’s “Two and a Half Men” (8:30 p.m., CBS). More than 20 years after Sammy Jo upped the trampy ante on “Dynasty” with her go-go boots and hot pants, Heather Locklear still plays the femme fatale. Locklear and her “Spin City” co-star Charlie Sheen share some farcical sizzle on tonight’s “Men” when she guest stars as Alan’s (Jon Cryer) divorce lawyer, Laura, who takes a shine to Sheen’s playboy character, Charlie.
Volunteer projects open to youths
J-W Staff Reports
May 3, 2004
The Youth Volunteer Council through the Roger Hill Volunteer Center is can help youths to stay busy over summer break. This group organizes a few volunteer projects per month.
City briefs
May 3, 2004
¢ SUA announces new board members ¢ Bleeding Kansas history discussed
Sharon’s party rejects plan to withdraw from Gaza Strip
By Ken Ellingwood - Los Angeles Times
May 3, 2004
The Likud Party on Sunday soundly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s proposal to unilaterally withdraw from the Gaza Strip in a lopsided vote that took place after a pregnant settler and her four children died in a shooting attack by Palestinian gunmen.
Study links childhood obesity with bullying victims, aggressors
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
Overweight adolescents are more likely than normal-weight children to be victims and perpetrators of bullying, a study found, bolstering evidence that being overweight endangers emotional as well as physical health.
Marian I. Preston
May 3, 2004
Olin D. Harrell
May 3, 2004
House to vote on gay-marriage amendment
By Scott Rothschild
May 3, 2004
After weeks of debate, hearings, arguments and political maneuvers, it comes down to simple arithmetic. If supporters of a constitutional ban on gay marriage get 84 votes in the House today, the proposition will be placed before voters in November.
Jayhawk briefs
May 3, 2004
¢ Chalmers books KU visit ¢ Ex-Jayhawk to demo turbo-jav throwing
Mussina pitches Yankees past K.C., 4-2
The Associated Press
May 3, 2004
After another shaky start, Mike Mussina became unhittable in a hurry.
‘Perfect day’ greets cyclists
KU men earn national berth
By Chris Wristen
May 3, 2004
Kansas University cycling club president Andy Phelps let out a hearty laugh as a few raindrops fell on his head Sunday afternoon.
Town uses cameras to track visitors
By Noah Bierman - Knight Ridder Newspapers
May 3, 2004
One of the nation’s richest towns has decided to digitally record the license plate of every car that meanders through its small stretch of mansions on the Palm Beach County coast and to run an automatic background check on each driver.
Internet banks offer same security as bricks-and-mortar banks
By Michelle Singletary
May 3, 2004
When I was little, going to the bank was a big deal. My grandmother would always make sure she was dressed nice. She would pull out her best pocketbook. She fussed a little more with her hair.
The Capitol report
News and views from the Kansas Statehouse
By Scott Rothschild
May 3, 2004
¢ Lobby expenses ¢ Criticism continues ¢ Gay-marriage ban ¢ Prairie dog bill ¢ Tax debate ¢ Schedule
Iraqi says prison experience humiliating
By Scheherezade Faramarzi - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
Dhia al-Shweiri spent several stints in Baghdad’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison, twice under Saddam Hussein’s rule and once under American. He prefers Saddam’s torture to the humiliation of being stripped naked by his American guards, he said Sunday in an interview with The Associated Press.
Briefly
May 3, 2004
¢ Americans departing after deadly attack ¢ Assassination suspect surrenders to police
Briefly
May 3, 2004
¢ Lutherans ordain openly gay pastor ¢ Feds investigating Smithsonian donor
Red Raiders rout KU
By Steve Schmidt
May 3, 2004
Woe unto the Kansas University baseball team’s pitching staff.
Election pits Yale’s Class of ‘66 vs. Class of ‘68
By Diane Scarponi - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
This year’s presidential election is going to be a class war: Class of ‘68 versus Class of ‘66.
Review: Minimalist symphony not for all tastes
By Emily Criqui - Special to the Journal-World
May 3, 2004
Joined by composers Terry Riley and Philip Glass, Bang on a Can All-Stars performed a “minimalist symphony” Saturday night at the Lied Center.
Cardinals clip Cubs in 10 innings
Rolen’s single off Farnsworth gives St. Louis second win in series in final at-bat
The Associated Press
May 3, 2004
After Matt Morris and Carlos Zambrano matched zeros, the St. Louis Cardinals took advantage of the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen again.
Mickelson in hunt at HP Classic
Lefty shoots 69, looms just two strokes back of Ogilvie
The Associated Press
May 3, 2004
Playing in his first tournament since winning at Augusta, Phil Mickelson moved into position to make it two in a row Sunday at the HP Classic.
Gordon dominates Auto Club 500
Driver claims second straight NASCAR Nextel Cup race; Labonte runs out of gas on final lap
The Associated Press
May 3, 2004
No flying beer cans or jeers for Jeff Gordon on Sunday at California Speedway. It was all cheers and smiles as the California native won his second straight NASCAR Nextel Cup race.
Bush values
May 3, 2004
Streaking Jayhawk softball completes sweep of ‘Horns
By Chuck Woodling
May 3, 2004
Her awful April past, Serena Settlemier appears to be hitting the ball again at last.
Once seen as dead, marriage amendment close to adoption
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
Left for dead a month ago, a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage faces only one legislative hurdle to getting on the November ballot.
White Sox topple Toronto
Thomas homers, Garland escapes with 3-2 victory
The Associated Press
May 3, 2004
Ozzie Guillen stays calm when Jon Garland gets in trouble on the mound.
City is wrong
May 3, 2004
Smoke dangers
May 3, 2004
High expectations await Clinton memoir
By Hillel Italie - Associated Press Writer
May 3, 2004
As President Clinton rushes to finish his memoirs, he faces the more pressing task of writing a book deemed worthy of all the attention, an accomplishment no president has pulled off since Ulysses S. Grant.
On the record
May 3, 2004
Andrea Lee Garrett Horch
May 3, 2004
Lawrence teen Schmalz wins VeloTek GP age title
By Andy Samuelson
May 3, 2004
The next time Lawrence’s Joe Schmalz participates in a time-based stage cycling race, he said he hoped he’d have to miss school.
Mental health reform left holes in safety net
Those who fall through cracks often land in prison
By Dave Ranney
May 3, 2004
Robert Shipp has seen the ugly side of mental health reform. And this week, he’ll testify against his own son in Douglas County District Court because of it.
Briefly
May 3, 2004
¢ ‘Sasser’ worm spreading to millions of computers ¢ Panel develops policies to end Castro regime ¢ Late dictator’s son wins presidential race
Farmers alliance cultivates ranks of satisfied customers
By Jennifer Byrd - Special to the Journal-World
May 3, 2004
Leni Salkind loves going to the Community Mercantile, 901 Iowa, every Monday afternoon during the spring and summer.
Horoscopes
By Jacqueline Bigar
May 3, 2004
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