The Topeka Capital-Journal back issues from October 2009:
Islamic fundamentalists working from within
Oct 01, 2009 ... If you are an enemy of America seeking her destruction, you wouldadd to your pursuit of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons theundermining of this nation from within. You would do this largelythrough deception, putting on a peaceful face while subtly plottingways to bring America ...
daily record
Oct 01, 2009 ... Births Birth & Women's Center Anthony and Isabel Bagowith, Maple Hill, boy, Sept. 29. Stormont-Vail Darryl Norwood and Sondra Stroup, Holton, girl, Sept. 28. Kyle and Crystal Schlodder, Holton, boy, Sept. 30. Pets The following animals have ...
Letters to the editor
Oct 01, 2009 ... Column fodder Surprise, surprise, I somehow garnered the attention of apolitical figure as important as Bill Roy when I attended Rep. LynnJenkins' town hall meeting in Holton. Never did I imagine he wouldwant to write about me in his Sept. 19 column in The Topeka ...
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Oct 01, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Dennis Hopper, in town to publicize his TV series"Crash," was taken to a hospital after developing flulike symptoms. Sheila Feren said the 73-year-old star of "Easy Rider" and "BlueVelvet" was being examined at an unidentified hospital Wednesdayafternoon after ...
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Oct 01, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Dennis Hopper, in town to publicize his TV series"Crash," was taken to a hospital after developing flulike symptoms. Sheila Feren said the 73-year-old star of "Easy Rider" and "BlueVelvet" was being examined at an unidentified hospital Wednesdayafternoon after ...
TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Oct 01, 2009 ... LOCAL & STATE 1. UCM, ROCKHURST TO PLAY IN CBE CLASSIC: The MIAA's CentralMissouri will play in a Division II matchup against Rockhurst aspart of the 2009 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic Nov. 24 at theSprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Tip-off is at 2:30 p.m. The MIAA and the ...
TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFS
Oct 01, 2009 ... LOCAL & STATE 1. UCM, ROCKHURST TO PLAY IN CBE CLASSIC: The MIAA's CentralMissouri will play in a Division II matchup against Rockhurst aspart of the 2009 O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic Nov. 24 at theSprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. Tip-off is at 2:30 p.m. The MIAA and the ...
Scoreboard
Oct 01, 2009 ... Calendar Professional AUTO RACING NASCAR weekend at Kansas Speedway Today's line NCAA football TOnight Favorite__Points__Underdog West Virginia__17__Colorado UAB__OFF__Southern Miss. FRIDAY Pittsburgh__6 ...
Scoreboard
Oct 01, 2009 ... Calendar Professional AUTO RACING NASCAR weekend at Kansas Speedway Today's line NCAA football TOnight Favorite__Points__Underdog West Virginia__17__Colorado UAB__OFF__Southern Miss. FRIDAY Pittsburgh__6 ...
Flu season near: Are you ready?
Oct 01, 2009 ... Dear Dr. Gott: I hear repeated announcements on television thatthe flu vaccine this year will be in short supply. I am 78 years oldand wonder how serious it will be if my doctor doesn't have enoughvaccine for me. Dear Reader: I recommend you phone your doctor's office and geton a ...
On the first day, first-round winners
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Phillip Alder Ed Howe said, "If you think before you act, the other fellow getsin his joke first." At the bridge table, though, if you think before you act, youincrease the chance that the other fellows, your opponents, will geta minus score. Take your time in this ...
Issues of color still rippling
Oct 01, 2009 ... Dear Abby: "Wondering in Goldsboro, N.C.," asked why PresidentBarack Obama is considered to be African-American when he isbiracial. While your response was accurate, you missed anopportunity to educate your readers by failing to give thehistorical context as to why most people refer to ...
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Oct 01, 2009 ... LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Unless you treat your assignments orresponsibilities with seriousness, your efficacy will besubstantially reduced. Certain things can be handled lightly, butnot your work. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- No one is trying to deprive you ofhaving a little ...
Bowl excites sponsorsKanza Bowl announces sponors
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Two quality football teams from the MIAA and Lone Starconferences will be invited to the first Kanza Bowl in December inTopeka, and a strong group of community businesses have teamed tosponsor the event. The Kanza Bowl, organized ...
Topeka native takes Cup plungeHumphrey hopes to compete with NASCAR's big guns soonEx-Topekan takes NASCAR plunge
Oct 01, 2009; ... THURSDAY 8 a.m. -- Parking lots open 9 -- Gates open 9-11 -- ARCA/ReMax Series Kansas Lottery 150 practice 1 p.m. -- ARCA/ReMax Series Kansas Lottery 150 qualifying 3:30 -- ARCA/ReMax Series Kansas Lottery 150 driver introductions 4 -- ARCA/ReMax ...
Area standouts
Oct 01, 2009 ... Last year was a good season for the Jefferson West girls golfteam. The Tigers won four tournament titles and then finished theseason with a sixth-place finish at the Class 4A state meet. That kind of banner year might be hard to top, but the Tigershave done it this year. With ...
Bold vandals
Oct 01, 2009 ... One of the basic principles of a fair judicial system is that thepunishment should fit the crime. And we certainly like to think thatour judicial system is fair, and metes out punishment commensuratewith the crime. Sometimes it does. But sometimes it doesn't. We thought it ...
Jackson in middle of WU defenseSenior helps anchor WU's defense
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Brandon Jackson was disappointed a rare opportunity had eludedhis grasp. His first and possibly last chance for a pick-six wasgrounded as quickly as it began. Jackson, Washburn's senior defensive tackle, jumped and tippedthe ball ...
markets
Oct 02, 2009 ... Listen in The Internet news talk show "Jim Cates @ CJOnline'' can be heardlive from 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. To access the show, goto CJOnline.com and click ...
Letters to the editor
Oct 02, 2009 ... Gift of life I read with a great deal of interest the story about John Reber,the man who has donated some 62 gallons of blood over the past fewyears. I had an experience recently that brought home to me just howimportant it is to donate blood. On July 11, I was rushed to the ...
daily record
Oct 02, 2009 ... Births St. Francis T.J. and Sonya Murray, Topeka, girl, Sept. 21. Christopher Bower and Kara Garrison, Topeka, girl, Sept. 29. Luke and Christy Wiens, Topeka, girl, Sept. 30. Mike and Kari Denton, Topeka, boy, Sept. 30. Narcizo and Siboney Lopez, ...
Bowyer still seeking elusive local victoryYoungster captures win No. 8
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Rick Peterson The Capital-Journal It has been a year to forget for the proud Richard ChildressRacing organization, but Emporia native Clint Bowyer put smiles on alot of faces last weekend. The 30-year-old Emporia native led the final 83 laps to winSaturday's NASCAR ...
Bowyer still seeking elusive local victoryYoungster captures win No. 8
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Rick Peterson The Capital-Journal It has been a year to forget for the proud Richard ChildressRacing organization, but Emporia native Clint Bowyer put smiles on alot of faces last weekend. The 30-year-old Emporia native led the final 83 laps to winSaturday's NASCAR ...
Scoreboard
Oct 02, 2009 ... Calendar Professional MLB Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 7:10 p.m. College VOLLEYBALL Washburn Invitational (vs. SE Oklahoma, 2 p.m.; vs. West TexasA&M, 6:30 p.m.) Texas at Kansas State, 7 p.m. SOCCER Kansas at Texas ...
Scoreboard
Oct 02, 2009 ... Calendar Professional MLB Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, 7:10 p.m. College VOLLEYBALL Washburn Invitational (vs. SE Oklahoma, 2 p.m.; vs. West TexasA&M, 6:30 p.m.) Texas at Kansas State, 7 p.m. SOCCER Kansas at Texas ...
West Virginia topples Colorado
Oct 02, 2009 ... The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Noel Devine ran for a career-high 220 yardsand a touchdown, leading West Virginia to a 35-24 victory Thursdaynight against Colorado. Jarrett Brown threw two touchdown passes and redshirt freshmanfullback Ryan Clarke ran for two ...
West Virginia topples Colorado
Oct 02, 2009 ... The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Noel Devine ran for a career-high 220 yardsand a touchdown, leading West Virginia to a 35-24 victory Thursdaynight against Colorado. Jarrett Brown threw two touchdown passes and redshirt freshmanfullback Ryan Clarke ran for two ...
MIAA power rank
Oct 02, 2009 ... 1. Northwest Missouri (4-1)__Last week: 1 Defense playing at a high level. 2. Missouri Western (5-0)__Last week: 2 Must control emotions in huge home game against rival Bearcats. 3. Washburn (4-1)__Last week: 4 Defense redeemed itself against Mules after ...
Big 12 power rank
Oct 02, 2009 ... 1. Texas (4-0) __Last week: 1 Longhorns holding steady at No. 1. 2. Oklahoma (2-1)__Last week: 2 OU-Miami? That should be fun. 3. Oklahoma State (3-1) __Last week: 3 Bye week comes at a good time for beat-up Cowboys. 4. Kansas (4-0) __Last week: ...
MIAA power rank
Oct 02, 2009 ... 1. Northwest Missouri (4-1)__Last week: 1 Defense playing at a high level. 2. Missouri Western (5-0)__Last week: 2 Must control emotions in huge home game against rival Bearcats. 3. Washburn (4-1)__Last week: 4 Defense redeemed itself against Mules after ...
Big 12 power rank
Oct 02, 2009 ... 1. Texas (4-0) __Last week: 1 Longhorns holding steady at No. 1. 2. Oklahoma (2-1)__Last week: 2 OU-Miami? That should be fun. 3. Oklahoma State (3-1) __Last week: 3 Bye week comes at a good time for beat-up Cowboys. 4. Kansas (4-0) __Last week: ...
Doctor provides H1N1 information
Oct 02, 2009 ... Dear Dr. Gott: I am confused about the swine flu I keep hearingabout on television and the ordinary flu I am immunized againstevery fall. Are they both the same strains or different? My familyfeels I should get both injections, simply because I am elderly andhave several medical issues ....
Trust partner to get results
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Phillip Alder Several years ago, I was playing in a club duplicate in New YorkCity. My right-hand opponent opened one no-trump, her partnerresponded two clubs, Stayman, opener rebid two diamonds, denying afour-card major, and responder jumped to three no-trump. I had four ...
Man comes out of the closet
Oct 02, 2009 ... Dear Abby: I spent my high school years chasing girls andparticipating in sports. I made good grades and was popular withpeers and the faculty. I have since graduated and entered college. I also have come outof the closet as gay. Due to popular sites, such as Facebook, I ...
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009
Oct 02, 2009 ... LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- It is an excellent day to take onindustrious assignments, as long as they aren't beyond yourcapabilities. If you should run into a problem, remain calm and letthings unfold naturally. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Be extra alert about protecting ...
Library patrons OK with late fees Patrons OK with late fees
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Phil Anderson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Miranda McCammon and her 3-year-old twin daughters made theirweekly trip Wednesday to the Topeka and Shawnee County PublicLibrary, 1515 S.W. 10th, but their load on the way out was lighterthan usual. The reason? Starting today, the ...
Talk still an unproven foreign policy strategy
Oct 02, 2009 ... In keeping with his campaign promise to talk to America'senemies, President Obama plans to turn his charms on Burma'smilitary junta. Slowly, we're beginning to understand what hope and change wereall about. Translation: Sure hope this change works. It may be too soon to pass ...
Veterans set to take flightVeterans, teens traveling to D.C.
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Ann Marie Bush THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Fifteen North Jackson Unified School District 335 students willget a first-hand history lesson this weekend as they fly with areaWorld War II veterans to Washington, D.C. The district is taking part in the Honor Flight Network's ...
Readers respond to smoking ban
Oct 01, 2009 ... The Capital-Journal Here are some online omments in reponse to the Topeka CityCouncil's 6-3 vote to approve a clean air ordinance: "How many people supported this because it promotes goodhealth ...Yet they oppose a public option because it will letgovernment intrude into our ...
Numbers tell the 501 storyUSD 501 should consider changes
Oct 01, 2009; ... Put this behind us and move on. Over the past week, high school coaches, administrators, studentsand even football players at Highland Park and Topeka High repeatedthat phrase. With good intentions. But don't dare forget. Doing so is failing at history. Lessons can be ...
KMCA stresses safety for child passengers
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Corey Jones THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Kansas has lost 138 children in motor vehicle accidents duringthe past 10 years, said Col. Terry Maple, of the Kansas HighwayPatrol. Maple, speaking Wednesday afternoon at a news conference in theKansas Department of Transportation ...
Removing pension won't fly politically
Oct 01, 2009 ... If Republican lawmakers keep talking about replacing Kansas'defined-benefit retirement plan with a 401(k), they're going to seestate employees swarming the Statehouse carrying torches andpitchforks. This may be the most politically tone-deaf idea floated by thesame legislative ...
Issues in treasurer's office lead commission agenda
Oct 01, 2009; ... The Capital-Journal Shawnee County commissioners plan today to continue discussingthe failure of the county treasurer's office to carry out bankreconciliations for more than a year. The matter is among items on the agenda when Commissioners VicMiller, Shelly Buhler and Ted ...
State to get 16,000 vaccines16,000 doses en routeNasal-spray vaccine to be offered first, official says
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Ann Marie Bush THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The good news is that Kansas is one step closer to having theH1N1 influenza vaccine. The not-so-good news -- the first shipmentwill cover less than 1 percent of the state's residents. Roderick Bremby, secretary of the Kansas ...
Wunder: Money 'friendly gesture'Ex-mayor: Money a 'gesture'
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Steve Fry THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Former Junction City Mayor and City Commissioner Michael "Mick"Wunder testified Wednesday a Lawrence housing contractor gave him$10,000 in two checks and $9,000 in cash "as a friendly gesture" tohelp Wunder pay medical bills for his ailing ...
State revenue falls short
Oct 01, 2009 ... By John Milburn THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Kansas' tax collections were $67 million less than anticipated inSeptember, leading to talk Wednesday of additional budget cuts. The Department of Revenue released preliminary figures indicatingthat tax collections fell 12.5 percent ...
TPD won't be 'smoking police'Chief: Smoke ban won't be difficult to enforce
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Tim Hrenchir The Capital-Journal Don't expect the Topeka Police Department to become the "smokingpolice" in the wake of Tuesday's city council adoption of a smokingban. "The TPD will only be involved in the enforcement of theordinance at the point that the ...
KSHSAA puts Scots on watch
Oct 01, 2009; ... The Capital-Journal Highland Park's football program has been placed onadministrative probation for the remainder of the 2009-2010 schoolyear, the Kansas State High School Activities Association saidWednesday. But while the program remains on watch, the KSHSAA said it ...
Media group restructures
Oct 01, 2009; ... The Capital-Journal A 10-week restructuring process by the parent company of localtelevision station KSNT-TV Channel 27 has eliminated thebroadcasting group's debt, while the local news team undergoeschanges of its own. New Vision Television, which owns or provides services ...
USD 372 creates goals
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Angela Deines SPECIAL TO THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Being a member of a board of education for a Kansas schooldistrict holds a greater amount of responsibility in a tight fiscalclimate, according to a representative of the Kansas Association ofSchool Boards. Tom Krebs, a ...
Son talks about mom's iconic role as witchHamilton was paid $8,000 for her part in film
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Bill Blankenship THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL A mere 12 minutes on screen turned Margaret Hamilton into a popculture icon, Hamilton Meserve, the son of the actress who playedthe Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz," said Wednesdaynight at the Great Overland ...
Other voices
Oct 01, 2009 ... Salina Journal, Sept. 21: Kansans have seen $13.2 billion in transportation systemimprovements during the state's 10-year plan, which ends this year.It would be unfortunate if any of that work backslides for want of apenny. That's the essence of Deb Miller's pitch to the ...
Picks
Oct 01, 2009 ... __Point__Favorite__Difference__Underdog CLASS 6A and 5A __87.2__Basehor-Linwood__40.3__KC WASHINGTON__46.9 __122.3__BLUE VALLEY NORTHWEST__2__n Aquinas__120.3 __103.2__BLUE VALLEY WEST__9.1__Blue Valley North__94.1 __73.6__CAMPUS__24.1__Valley ...
Stovall goal gives WU 1-0 winStovall lifts Lady Blues
Oct 01, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL In Washburn's previous soccer game Saturday, Tia Stovall tied aschool record with three assists. On Wednesday, she finished theoffensive set. Stovall scored the lone goal as the Lady Blues beat Rockhurst 1-0 in a nonconference game ...
Game Day is payday for Cats at ArrowheadGAME DAY: PAYDAYKansas State's series with Iowa State in Kansas City all about dollars and sense
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Rick Dean THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It took some digging, but new Kansas Stateathletic director John Currie finally found a contract inheritedfrom his predecessors that didn't make him ask, "What the ....?" Lost in the flood of controversial buyouts -- ...
Talented rushers clash in KC
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Austin Meek THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The phrase "marquee matchup" might bestretching it. This is Farmageddon we're talking about, a battle royale betweentwo teams fighting to avoid the Big 12 cellar. But if you'researching for an intriguing angle ...
Column: Snyder embarks on rough roadSnyder embarks on tough road
Oct 02, 2009; ... Bill Snyder knows his way around the Big 12. He just doesn't remember the terrain being this hilly. And no,that has nothing to do with the Kansas State football coach turning70 next week. Just remember what Snyder said when asked how difficult it willbe to stage a rockin' ...
Desir continues WU traditionRedshirt freshman makes secondary a primary strength for Bods
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Pierre Desir is well aware of the recent legacy of Washburncornerbacks. Fletcher Terrell was a two-time All-American, Cary Williams wasan All-American and NFL draft pick with the Tennessee Titans andXavier Beckford was second team ...
Turnovers continue to plague Emporia State
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Ken Corbitt THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL The flu bug is infecting several college teams around the nation,but Emporia State is being hurt by the turnover bug. The Hornets have lost the ball 16 times -- 11 in the past twogames -- while coming up with 12 ...
Truckhenge revs it upMusic for memoriesGuitars from GermanyINSIDE: Movies, Weekend calendar, Advice, Deaths/Funerals
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Harsh talk
Oct 02, 2009 ... Reports from those who watch closely what's happening inWashington, D.C., tell us Democrats plan to have health care reformbills voted out of committees and on the floors of the House andSenate later this month. That doesn't necessarily mean any one of the three bills now inthe ...
CALENDAR
Oct 02, 2009; ... at the clubs Topeka AMERICAN LEGION POST 1, 3800 S.E. Michigan: Texas hold 'em poker,6 and 9 p.m. Fridays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. All Legion membersand their guests welcome. 267-1923. AMERICAN LEGION POST 400, 3029 N.W. US-24: Rural Route 4, 8 p.m.to midnight today; ...
The wildest party in Topeka
Oct 02, 2009; ... By Steve Thompson UNWIND Take a walk on the wild side this weekend and dine with ahippopotamus munching pumpkins or an orangutan impersonating artistVincent Van Gogh. Where? At the 2009 Zoobilee, of course. The annual fundraiser for Friends of the Topeka Zoo is ...
Briefly
Oct 02, 2009 ... - Topeka Genealogical Society cemetery workshop will be from 1 to4 p.m. Saturday at TGS Library, 2717 S.E. Indiana . Information:www.tgstopeka.org or ...
Burn applications accepted
Oct 02, 2009 ... The Capital-Journal The Topeka Fire Department began taking burn permit applicationsThursday for the coming burning season. The season is scheduled from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30. Applications will be received through Nov. 25 and are availableby going to www.topeka.org ...