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Ryun and Boyda tangle over many issues in debate: By Scott Rothschild; October 29, 2004; (Updated Friday at 5:58 p.m.) During their only live televised debate, U.S. Rep. Jim Ryun, a Republican from Lawrence, and Democratic challenger Nancy Boyda tangled over a wide range of issues Friday.
Lions volleyball brings down Firebirds: October 29, 2004; (Web Posted Friday at 4:33 p.m.) Lawrence High defeated Free State in the opening round of the 6A State Volleyball tournament in Topeka.
Alumni Assn. hires new exec: By Dave Ranney; October 29, 2004; (Updated Friday at 11:00 a.m.) Kevin Corbett has been named president and CEO of the Kansas Alumni Association.
Supporting roles: Regardless of who wins the presidential election, Republicans are needed in Congress to support President Bush or temper the agenda of John Kerry; J-W Editorials; October 29, 2004; Depending on where they live, Lawrence and Douglas County voters will have the opportunity to vote in one of two U.S. House of Representatives races.
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Delta pilots union tentatively agrees to wage cuts: By Harry R. Weber - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Delta Air Lines Inc. took a giant step away from bankruptcy when the pilots union tentatively agreed to a $1 billion package of contract concessions, including a 32.5 percent wage cut.
Technology tests political minds: Researchers hope to use MRIs in future elections, commercial applications; By Paul Elias - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Applying some of the same brain-scan technology used to understand Alzheimer's and autism, scientists are trying to learn what makes a Republican's mind different from a Democrat's.
Topeka financial companies face lawsuit: By Scott Rothschild; October 29, 2004; Two politically connected financial services companies in Kansas have been named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania officials, and a spokesman for the companies said they would work to resolve the issue.
Briefcase: October 29, 2004; • Mortgage rates drop • American Italian Pasta's loss drains stock value • Unemployment claims increase by 20,000
Commodities: October 29, 2004; • Chicago Board of Trade • Local markets • Nonferrous metals
Hidden Horrors: These scary movies may not be well known, but they are certainly spine-tingling; By Jon Niccum; October 29, 2004; You've seen “The Shining” five or six times. Your “Alien” DVD has endured countless plays. Hours have been consumed watching “The Exorcist” — all four of the films, even that stupid new “Beginning” sequel. Face it, you're ready to get some Halloween jollies elsewhere.
Is it ‘Saturday Night Live’ or Memorex?: By Jon Niccum; October 29, 2004; On one of the more “edgy” episodes of “The Brady Bunch,” Greg Brady lands a deal with a swarthy record label that wants him to change his name to Johnny Bravo en route to becoming a rock star.
‘Carnival’ writer relishes film’s rise from the dead: By Jon Niccum; October 29, 2004; The undead are still haunting area multiplexes, whether in the form of the gory remake “Dawn of the Dead” or comedic import “Shaun of the Dead.” Many can point to “Carnival of Souls” as the project that jump-started this genre.
‘Ray’ takes candid look at music legend: By Jon Niccum; October 29, 2004; Like Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix or Patsy Cline, Ray Charles was one of those rare performers who seemed to be universally liked and respected, regardless of one's musical preference.
Best Bets: October 29, 2004
Briefly: October 29, 2004; • Celebrities stump for candidates in final days • Court actions piling up on voter eligibility • Marrieds prefer Bush, singles like Kerry • Bush campaign to recut ad with doctored photo • Presidential vote a test of democracy • Violence flares again in southern province • KGB refuses immunity for arrested U.S. citizen • U.S. again urged to end 43-year Cuba embargo • Customers line up to convert U.S. dollars • Foreign election workers kidnapped in Afghan capital • U.S. considers importing 5 million flu shots • O'Reilly, plaintiff agree to settle harassment dispute
Wife gets 14 years for killing husband: The Associated Press; October 29, 2004; A woman who told a judge he could lock her up and throw away the key for killing her husband received a sentence of 14 years, the minumum allowed for her second-degree murder conviction.
Driver to stand trial in triple fatality: The Associated Press; October 29, 2004; A woman bound over for trial in a traffic accident that killed three people had been stopped twice for driving far above the speed limit about 90 minutes before the fatal crash.
Defense: Westar board knew about CEO’s benefits: Board member says he was not fully aware of Wittig’s dealings; The Associated Press; October 29, 2004; Former Westar Energy Inc. chief executive David Wittig was not secretive about his financial dealings and benefits, defense lawyers argued Thursday in Wittig's federal fraud trial.
U.S. official says more weapons-related material missing: By Jonathan S. Landay - Knight Ridder Newspapers; October 29, 2004; The more than 320 tons of missing Iraqi high explosives at center stage in the U.S. presidential election are only a fraction of the weapons-related material that's disappeared in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion last year.
Survey estimates 100,000 Iraqis have died in war: By Emma Ross - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; A survey of deaths in Iraqi households estimates that as many as 100,000 more people may have died throughout the country in the 18 months since the U.S.-led invasion than would be expected based on the death rate before the war.
Ballot problems plague Florida: By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Pre-election tensions mounted Thursday in Florida amid claims of voter intimidation, promises that absentee ballots will reach the Broward County citizens who are missing them, and concerns that Republicans will question the authenticity of thousands of votes on Election Day.
Thomas hopes court can avoid election: By Terry Rombeck; October 29, 2004; Clarence Thomas said it would suit him fine if Americans knew the winner of their presidential election Tuesday night.
Sluman leads Chrysler: Singh opens with 65, trails by three; October 29, 2004; Jeff Sluman shot a course-record 62 for a two-shot lead in the Chrysler Championship on Thursday.
Beltran hits free-agent market quickly: By Ronald Blum - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 29, 2004; Carlos Beltran got off to a fast start in the free-agent market, too. After hitting eight homers for the Houston Astros to tie the postseason record, the speedy center fielder was among 65 players who filed for free agency Thursday on the first possible day, just hours after Boston completed its historic sweep of St. Louis in the World Series.
Poll watchers expected to crowd voting venues: By Rachel Konrad - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Tens of thousands of poll monitors, challengers, lawyers and other observers are expected to clog voting precincts in battleground states Tuesday in what will probably be the most scrutinized U.S. election in at least 40 years.
Winning leaves Red Sox fans elated, puzzled: Some check papers to make sure it happened; By Jay Lindsay - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Matt Savage stood in the chill outside Fenway Park, elated and a little dazed as he greeted the World Series champion Boston Red Sox. He ruled out going to work for now, but he wasn't worried about job security. His boss was standing next to him.
Cubs fans hope Boston’s broken curse can rub off on them: By Anna Johnson - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Chicago fans believe that if one curse can be broken, so can another. After watching the Boston Red Sox sweep the World Series for their first title since 1918, Chicago is tantalized by the possibility of a baseball championship all its own after an even longer drought. And this city has two major-league teams.
Cards’ downfall could be traced to September: Injuries to Rolen, Carpenter proved pivotal to team with most wins in baseball; By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 29, 2004; It can be argued that the St. Louis Cardinals lost the World Series in mid-September, when Scott Rolen and Chris Carpenter went down because of injuries.
Pricey getups just for pooches: Dogs join fun at Halloween; By Jim Fitzgerald - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Sure, any old dog can go out trick-or-treating in a mass-produced costume. For less than $30, he can be a pumpkin, a devil, an astronaut, a cheerleader or — oh, the insult! — a cat.
New disc by Lennon gets Ono’s approval: By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Yoko Ono knows she could probably release old recordings of John Lennon yodeling and there would be market for it.
Ruh-roh, Shaggy: Dual networks declare ‘I Doo’: Kevin McDonough; October 29, 2004; How big is the “Scooby-Doo” franchise? Big enough to get in its own way. Easily the longest-running Saturday morning cartoon to feature a talking dog and a mystery van, Scooby and friends star in two competing specials on two networks owned by the same mega-media giant. Ruh-roh, Shaggy!
People: October 29, 2004; • John offers lip-synch apology • Gibson among stem-cell objectors • Mitterrand auction a success
‘Invisible Man’ play explores isolation, lure of the unknown: By Sarah Young - Special to the Journal-World; October 29, 2004; H.G. Wells' tragic story of scientific hubris and human frailty came to life Wednesday evening in Aquila Theatre Company's adaptation of the 1897 novel “The Invisible Man” at the Lied Center.
Woodling: ISU ideal as road opponent: By Chuck Woodling; October 29, 2004; Without a 12-game schedule, it's doubtful Kansas University's football team would have qualified for a bowl game following the 2003 season. After all, the Jayhawks failed to win a single Big 12 Conference road game last season.
Hemenway poses NCAA reforms: J-W Staff Reports and Wire Reports; October 29, 2004; Lifetime scholarships. Grants for student-athletes' siblings. A five-year moratorium on NCAA legislation. Kansas University chancellor Robert Hemenway suggested those outside-the-box possibilities to members of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics this week.
Senior Day win would be huge: Share of Big 12 title at stake against ISU; By Andy Samuelson; October 29, 2004; Today's Kansas University soccer game will be special for seven Jayhawk seniors, but a victory would make KU's regular-season home finale spectacular.
Firebirds, not content with win over Lawrence, eye district title: By Andy Samuelson; October 29, 2004; Considering the way this season was going for Free State High's football team, Friday's monumental victory over Lawrence High probably should have made the Firebirds' year.
Cleric denies terrorism charges: By Lely T. Djuhari - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; A Muslim cleric accused of heading the terror group blamed for the Bali bombings proclaimed his innocence as his trial opened Thursday, and said the charges were the work of President Bush and “his slave”: Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
Chase capsules: By Jenna Fryer - Associated Press Motorsports Writer; October 29, 2004; A glance at the 10 drivers competing in NASCAR's Chase for the Nextel Cup, in order of points standings:
Steelers could end Patriots’ streak: Pittsburgh on a roll, but Belichick’s defense will be prepared; By Dave Goldberg - Associated Press Football Writer; October 29, 2004; The New England Patriots might be like no other powerhouse in NFL history. They almost never dominate, they just always win — a record 21 victories in a row including the postseason, 18 straight in the regular season.
Chatman critical Charger: Backup RB solid as Tomlinson heals; The Associated Press; October 29, 2004; How badly does it hurt the San Diego Chargers when LaDainian Tomlinson can't carry the ball full time? Jesse Chatman has quickly answered that question: not at all.
Militants slaughter 11 Iraqi soldiers abducted south of Baghdad: By Mariam Fam - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Insurgents slaughtered 11 Iraqi soldiers, beheading one, then shooting the others execution-style, and declared on an Islamic militant Web site Thursday that Iraqi fighters will avenge “the blood” of women and children killed in U.S. strikes on the guerrilla stronghold of Fallujah.
Subject of ABC video claims to be U.S. al-Qaida member: By Katherine Pfleger Shrader - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; A shrouded man claiming to be an American member of al-Qaida promised attacks that will make U.S. streets “run red with blood” in a video aired Thursday night by ABC News.
Jayhawks top coaches poll: Self plays down preseason honor; Wake Forest picked No. 2; By Gary Bedore; October 29, 2004; Kansas University's men's basketball squad will open the 2004-05 season as the No. 1 team in the country.
Bonnieball means business: Waltz praises professional emphasis of Henrickson’s non-‘podunk’ program; By Ryan Wood; October 29, 2004; Bonnie Henrickson wouldn't have bothered coming to Kansas University if she couldn't shoot for the moon. It seemed every word she said Thursday at Big 12 Conference Media Day reflected that attitude.
Don’t plan Arrowhead tailgate yet: Chiefs say game on, but KU won’t confirm; By Ryan Wood; October 29, 2004; If political campaigning proves anything, it's that there are two sides to every story. Take the Kansas City Chiefs. The franchise had a large headline across its Web site Thursday saying, “Kansas, Mizzou coming to Arrowhead in 2005.”
Red Sox reveling in victory: Championship still sinking in as city celebrates; By Ben Walker - Associated Press Baseball Writer; October 29, 2004; Keith Foulke squeezed the ball tight. After all those years and all that heartache, the Boston Red Sox had the World Series firmly in hand.
Lawrence happy to be home, but Haskell hasn’t been friendly: By David Mitchell; October 29, 2004; Lawrence High will have home-field advantage at 7:30 tonight at Haskell Stadium in its regular-season football finale against Topeka High. How much of an edge that will give the Lions is debatable.
Wellsville takes title: J-W Staff Reports; October 29, 2004; Junior running back Kyle Rush rushed for 218 yards off 18 carries and scored three touchdowns in Wellsville's 35-8 Class 3A district-clinching victory over Central Heights.
Atchison Maur Hill 27, McLouth 25: October 29, 2004; McLouth held Maur Hill scoreless in the second half, but the Bulldog offense couldn't rally.
Silver Lake 57, Oskaloosa 0: October 29, 2004; Todd Newell led OHS (0-9) with 60 yards rushing on 19 carries.
Area capsules: October 29, 2004
Former Firebirds return to town: Lisher, Garland help Baker clip Haskell; By Steve Vockrodt - Journal-World Sports Writer; October 29, 2004; Nearly empty gymnasiums and screaming among sweaty volleyball players don't define the traditional image of a homecoming, but Thursday night's match between Baker and Haskell universities was just that for two Free State High graduates.
Firebirds bounced, 2-1: By Andy Samuelson; October 29, 2004; The two goals looked similar Thursday afternoon at Free State High, but the significance of the two scores was entirely different. Free State's Alex Clayton, who scored on a nifty move in the third minute, gave the Firebirds a commanding lead in their Class 6A regional-championship game against Topeka High.
Lions, Firebirds focused on field: By Ryan Greene; October 29, 2004; For the casual fan who might wander into the Kansas Expocentre today for the Class 6A state volleyball tournament's pool play, all eyes will be on the hometown favorite, Washburn Rural.
Eudora to open with Prairie View: J-W Staff Reports; October 29, 2004; Eudora will play in the Class 4A state volleyball tournament today, ending a 13-year postseason drought.
Athletes of week: By David Mitchell; October 29, 2004
Randall sparks rally: Pair of long TD passes late decisive; By Paul Newberry - Associated Press Sports Writer; October 29, 2004; Virginia Tech just couldn't seem to get going. There were turnovers. There were botched plays. There were missed opportunities.
Lawrence Datebook: October 29, 2004
McElhaney outraises rival for County Commission seat: By Alicia Henrikson; October 29, 2004; Republican candidate and incumbent 3rd District Douglas County Commissioner Jere McElhaney has relied on smaller contributions from more people while his opponent, independent Marguerite Ermeling, has relied on fewer people giving large contributions, according to campaign finance disclosures.
On the record: October 29, 2004
Record voter turnout expected: High numbers attributed to close presidential race; By Scott Rothschild; October 29, 2004; Kansas Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh sees a “perfect storm” brewing for Election Day, and that's a good thing, he said.
Balloon ushers in monster conference: By Jesse Truesdale - Special to the Journal-World; October 29, 2004; Children and others screamed in mock horror and delight Thursday as Godzilla's gigantic head came into view over the roof of Liberty Hall.
AIDS Project wins Madonna Condom giveaway: By Eric Weslander; October 29, 2004; Lawrence is about to be flooded with Madonna condoms. The Douglas County AIDS Project is the winner of a nationwide contest with a grand prize of 21,000 “Madonna Condoms.”
Document touts homeland security plan: By Scott Higham and Robert O'Harrow Jr. - The Washington Post; October 29, 2004; A Bush political appointee in the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection bureau drafted and distributed a public relations strategy designed to “change perception” about the nation's security by repeating the message, in the weeks leading up to the presidential election, that America is safer, according to internal government documents.
FBI starts Halliburton contract probe: By John Solomon - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; The FBI has begun investigating whether the Pentagon improperly awarded no-bid contracts to Halliburton Co., seeking an interview with a top Army contracting officer and collecting documents from several government offices.
Study reveals connection between stress, memory loss: By Randolph E. Schmid - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; How many people have arrived home after a blindingly stressful day and realize they've forgotten some important event or errand? Well, now at least there's a scientific explanation for the oversight.
KU lauds technology, despite not making list: By Terry Rombeck; October 29, 2004; Kansas University is making strides toward technological advancement despite being excluded from national rankings, officials said this week.
Retirement home gets hundreds of flu shots: By Alicia Henrikson; October 29, 2004; One Lawrence retirement community's wait for flu shots has ended. Residents of Brandon Woods Retirement Community, 1515 Inverness Drive, received the vaccination Thursday.
Area briefs: October 29, 2004; • History fund to celebrate cemetery's anniversary • Sebelius backs increased campaign disclosures • Hinrich fundraiser Saturday • Kansas records second West Nile death
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6Sports video: Scholar Athlete of the Month: October 29, 2004; Free State High School senior Jenny Heppert is this month's High School Scholar Athlete.
6Sports video: Baldwin wins district title: October 29, 2004; The Bulldogs stunned the Cardinals, 14-6, Thursday in Eudora. Eudora High will play Tuesday at Anderson County.
6Sports video: Trojans knock off Firebirds in double OT: October 29, 2004; Free State High lost their Class 6A regional championship game to Topeka, 2-1 in double overtime, Thursday at FSHS.
6Sports video: Basehor-Linwood dominates over Piper: October 29, 2004; The Bobcats beat the Pirates, 48-28, Thursday at Basehor.
6Sports video: Chieftains’ defense dominates: October 29, 2004; The Chieftains beat the Kaws, 21-7, Thursday in Tonganoxie. Tonganoxie will face Basehor-Linwood Tuesday night.
Bush, Kerry putdowns getting sharper: By David Jackson and G. Robert Hillman - The Dallas Morning News; October 29, 2004; John Kerry says George Bush is like Harry Truman — in reverse.
Tongie socks Perry: Quick start lifts Chieftains to 21-7 victory; By Chuck Woodling; October 29, 2004; No socks. That's the uniform edict of Tonganoxie High football coach Mark Elston. The Chieftains play bare-legged.
Flawed election process needs reform: By Robert Richie and Steven Hill; October 29, 2004; The 2000 presidential election was a slap in the face for a complacent nation. The utter failure of the fundamentals of our elections should have been a clarion call for change.
Kansas high school football scores from Oct. 28: October 29, 2004
Kansas high school sports scores from Oct. 28: October 29, 2004
Judge doubted: October 29, 2004
Airlines’ rising fuel costs offset labor savings: By Brad Foss - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; Even as big airlines are beginning to successfully rein in labor costs — $1 billion in annual concessions from Delta's pilots being the latest example — soaring fuel expenses are essentially negating their effects, leaving many of the carriers in perilous financial shape.
Buckner: What did I do wrong?: The Associated Press; October 29, 2004; Bill Buckner hopes the Boston Red Sox's first championship in 86 years ends the animosity aimed at him ever since his blunder in the 1986 World Series.
Vandal hits headquarters of county GOP: By Terry Rombeck; October 29, 2004; This was one version of “rock the vote” Chris Miller could have done without. Miller on Thursday was tiptoeing around shards of glass at Douglas County Republican Party headquarters, the result of a large rock that was thrown through the front window overnight.
53rd House race offers three distinct choices: Candidates call health care, education, family issues district’s top priorities; By Joel Mathis; October 29, 2004; No coin flips here, unless it's a three-sided coin. Voters in the 53rd District of the Kansas House have three candidates to choose from when they go to the polls Nov. 2.
Columnist who coined red and blue states says nation more divided now: Pundit David Brooks ‘paralyzed’ in trying to pick president; By Dave Ranney; October 29, 2004; Early on, David Brooks, arguably one the nation's best-known political pundits, figured John Kerry would beat President Bush.
Schumacher’s dominance should continue: The Associated Press; October 29, 2004; Nobody was able to stop Michael Schumacher in 2004. The Ferrari driver raced to his fifth straight Formula One championship and seventh overall.
Drivers rely on planes: ‘NASCAR Air Force’ racks up miles; By Mike Harris - Associated Press Motorsports Writer; October 29, 2004; A fleet of private planes known as the “NASCAR Air Force” has made travel easier for drivers and teams. But Sunday's crash that killed 10 people flying to a race aboard a Hendrick Motorsports team plane showed such convenience also can involve risks.
Baldwin upends Cards: Bulldogs win district title; Eudora to hit road for playoff opener; By Ryan Greene; October 29, 2004; With the way Baldwin High's football players were jumping and shouting on the buses following Thursday night's 14-6 victory in Eudora, an observer might have thought one of the Bulldogs had won the lottery.
Lawrence briefs: October 29, 2004; • Person in Bush mask arouses suspicions • County OKs site plan for new Worden church • Preschool plans festival
Newton home was never licensed to care for mentally ill residents: By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; A residential care facility whose operators are accused of forcing mentally ill adults to work on their farm in the nude operated for years without regulatory oversight, despite a 1991 Kansas Supreme Court ruling that it had to be licensed.
Weakened Arafat leaves compound: Palestinian leader seeks medical treatment in Paris; By Lara Sukhtian - Associated Press Writer; October 29, 2004; An ailing Yasser Arafat — too weak to stand and unable to hold down food — left his battered West Bank compound today in a Jordanian helicopter en route to Paris for urgent medical treatment, leaving behind the sandbagged headquarters that had been his virtual prison for nearly three years.
Horoscopes: By Jacqueline Bigar; October 29, 2004
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