Woman recounts escape from BTK stalker tale disputed by police
Mary Willis, a 49 year old former Lawrence resident now in Wichita, says she spent a night with the BTK killer and warned authorities, but Wichita police call her account implausible while author Robert Beattie notes many women claim BTK stalking. Willis seeks belief in her harrowing experience, though she cannot prove it.
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Britons freed from Iraqi jail amid conflicting escape reports
Two alleged undercover British commandos are released from an Iraqi jail. Witnesses claim armored vehicles breached walls to free them, while London reports the release followed negotiations. Page 5A.
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O'Connor to Help Shape 2006 Supreme Court Agenda
Artemus Ward of Northern Illinois University says Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will sit on the bench for opening day and help assemble the court's 2006 agenda after President Bush urged her to delay retirement. The comment reflects confidence she will exercise authority and be counted.
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Foreclosure Sale Set for Miller House in Wife Killing Case
The house of Martin K Miller, convicted of his wife’s murder, will be auctioned Wednesday. Proceeds for the sale and distributions to the children await to be determined.
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KU Fans Swap Seats for Closer View at Allen Fieldhouse
Jayhawks fans with high athletic department priority points moved from top row bench seats to nearer court side in Allen Fieldhouse. Dozens gave up longtime seats to gain closer proximity, including Jeff Gueldner, a member of the 1988 NCAA championship team, amid controversy over the new priority points system.
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Rising concerns over repeated release of suspect in Douglas County
Douglas County Jail has seen a Lawrence man charged with cocaine dealing and car burglaries return to freedom after posting bond. Thomas R. Peterson, 23, was arrested for auto burglary and theft, with four counts each, after a Rose Lane incident. Dist. Atty. Charles Branson favors higher bonds to keep awaiting-trial defendants jailed longer.
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Rita Threatens Gulf Coast As Storm Rita Grows
Residents boarded up windows and evacuated the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Rita strengthened in the Bahamas. Forecasters warned Rita could become a hurricane with a potential eight foot surge and threaten New Orleans, where the mayor halted plans to begin bringing residents back amid Gulf of Mexico fears.
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Rita Threatens Gulf, New Orleans Evacuations Extend
Tropical Storm Rita nears hurricane strength threatening oil production and Gulf areas. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin suspends reopen plans as residents face possible evacuation with levee concerns. Oil prices jump about four dollars a barrel amid expectations of disrupted production.
NASA proposes 104 billion price tag to return to the Moon
NASA chief Michael Griffin defends a 104 billion plan to return astronauts to the Moon by 2018, describing it as Apollo on steroids and a long term national investment despite Hurricane Katrina costs. The plan, funded within existing budgets, would reuse shuttle and Apollo parts for a four person landing over 13 years.
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