TNS Its Goodbye USS Greenville skipper in mh to retire
The article notes the retirement of the USS Greenville’s captain after a long command period. It details career highlights and the ship’s upcoming transition as the commander departs the vessel. Acknowledgments from crew and officials mark the formal farewell.
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Market Pulse Dow Jumps Near Open
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,582.19, rising 49.12 points from this morning’s opening.
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Weather prospects with mixed skies and mild warmth
Warmer trend with partly cloudy skies. Highs range 65 to 75 across regions then up to upper 70s to lower 80s in western areas. Tonight clears west, stays partly cloudy east with lows 40s to mid 40s. Wednesday brings mostly sunny conditions and highs in the upper 70s north to lower 80s west, followed by clear to partly cloudy conditions Wednesday night.
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A brief Telegram Internet note announces that local news sports and editorials are available at The Telegram's site www gctelegram com. The message signals readers to visit the online platform for current coverage and features.
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Cleanup continues after weekend tornado in Hoisington
Residents pick up debris after an F-4 tornado tore through Hoisington on Saturday night. Marcia Schremmer recalled the moment the house shifted and debris blasted through. Neighbor Calista Moore, 89, was rescued and treated in Great Bend. Families mourn lost heirlooms while clinging to small miracles like a crucifix remaining on the wall.
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Marcia Schremmer
Calista Moore
Great Bend
Schremmer
Garden City schools prepped for tornado disaster
Hoisington High School was destroyed and a nearby grade school damaged when a Saturday night tornado hit. Schools conduct at least two drills yearly, and Emergency Preparedness director Dave Jones commended their readiness and collaboration with the county.
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Garden City
Dave Jones
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Lawsuits Dropped In Resolution Between Phan and Garden Medical
A year after filings, Garden Medical Clinic and Dr An Phan reach an agreement ending the suits. The Clinic at 1811 E Mary St Suite A1 opened a year ago. Garden Medical claimed Phan violated a contract with a 75 mile noncompete clause.
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Court OKs arrest for not wearing seat belt
Supreme Court rules officers may arrest and handcuff people for minor offenses like not wearing a seat belt. In a 5-4 decision the court held such arrests do not violate the Fourth Amendment, allowing similar actions by police nationwide. Gail Atwater’s suit was barred.
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House budget plan trims higher ed funding in budget fix
The House Appropriations Committee proposed a budget to close a 206 million funding gap without tax increases. It would cut 4.2 million from a 20.8 million boost promised to six Regents universities and community colleges in 1999, altering the higher education funding in the 9.11 billion package approved earlier. The panel will resolve the differences after both chambers return to the Statehouse.
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Kansas Legislature Faces 6.2 Percent Raise Debate
The Kansas Legislature weighs Graves proposed a 6.2 percent raise as Chairman Kenny Wilk notes the budget is not painless and involves broad cuts in general government spending despite House plan changes from Graves signed bill.
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Hispanic entrepreneurs expand beyond meatpacking towns
In Liberal and similar communities, Hispanic immigrants move into middle class jobs and start businesses beyond packing plants. The 2000 Census shows a near 60 percent rise in the Hispanic population nationwide, with California alone counting over 300,000 Hispanic-owned businesses. Rodolfo Perez Jr of MALDEF notes the common drive for employment.
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