White House urges caution on historic turning point
Amid Baghdad jubilation President Bush’s aides claim vindication for military plans and a historic turning point in the war yet warn coalition forces face great danger on Iraqi battlefields. Cheney praises campaign while Fleischer warns of ongoing risks as Chirac urges UN control of postwar Iraq.
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Soldier barred from active duty amid stop loss dispute
Nightengale, honorably discharged, remains in inactive reserves of the Marine Corps for four more years. He could be recalled for emergencies, but receives no pay or benefits. Attempts to discuss a branch change with Marine commanders have failed, leaving him and his wife on a farm in Ingalls while many Corps members fight overseas. He hopes higher authority lifts the stop loss. meanwhile he may seek work with a police or sheriff's department.
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Flower Aviation lands lease deal to operate at Garden City airport
Commissioners approve Flower Aviation to replace Central Plains Aviation as service provider, with Flower building a new $300,000 hangar, a $150,000 fuel farm, four hangars rented at $65 monthly, and city costs limited to $18,000 for utilities and taxiway access. Land rent rises to $450 monthly after two years free, and fuel rebates cap at $150,000. Eldon Engel commits to FAA approval. supporters cite 25 jobs and economic benefits while opponents worry about central location and competition.
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Marines enter Baghdad amid fighting as civilians cheer
Coalition forces pushed into central and eastern Baghdad with Marine and Army units sweeping key districts and seizing security buildings while holdout Iraqi fighters resisted. Civilian casualties rose as hospitals logged dozens of dead and hundreds wounded, and looting erupted at police stations and ministry sites around the city.
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New Garden City leaders seat after election
Election winners take their seats amid tears and hugs as Tim Cruz bids farewell after serving since 1995 and 1999. Reynaldo Mesa named mayor and Jeff Whitham vice mayor, with others taking seats and discussing past mayoral selection traditions. An aquatics policy for Big Pool is approved, with a $1 daily fee and case by case waivers. Wheatland Electric bonds of 7.5 million fund a reverse osmosis plant, set to operate in June.
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