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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2002
Page
1
Jenny Feld is photographed minutes before wedding ceremonies as she prepares to become Mrs Kevin Wiggers. The event captures a couple joined in marriage with family and friends nearby.
Topeka reports a governor race too close to call as Tim Shallenburger Bob Knight and Dave Kerr push last minute campaigning statewide. Polls show a large undecided bloc and Shallenburger leads with a no tax message appealing to likely GOP voters.
A Mason-Dixon poll for Harris Group newspapers shows Phill Kline and David Adkins in a tight Republican race with nearly 40 percent of likely voters undecided days before the primary. The poll notes Kline with a slight lead but Adkins stronger in some subgroups.
Republican candidates Rundell of Syracuse and Morris of St. Francis argue lengthy public service, including Rundell’s 14 years on the state board and Garden City Community College trusteeship, plus Morris’s nine years teaching in Colorado, qualify them for Kansas State Board of Education District 5. Both cite education and economic development as priorities to keep families and students in the area.
Congressman Jerry Moran introduced drought relief legislation for Kansas farmers and ranchers hit by the worst drought in recent history. The Congressional Budget Office estimates 2.4 billion dollars is needed to compensate producers for pasture and crop losses, with funds drawn from existing Farm Bill agriculture resources. Jim Minnix notes shifts in funding away from potential Loan Deficiency Payments as drought reduces wheat production by about half.
Republican senators led by Pat Roberts seek 2.88 billion in drought disaster aid tied to crop insurance as the Agriculture Committee weighs a 5 billion package from Max Baucus and Conrad Burns. White House opposes new farm payments, urging use of existing farm bill funds.
Iraq's air force chief told President Saddam Hussein the forces are ready to fight and win a possible U S invasion. Lt Gen Hamid Aiya Shilah led the briefing with top air force officers as Baghdad pressed for enhanced capabilities. Rumsfeld warned that military action could be considered if Iraq fails to curb weapons programs.
The day’s forecast highlights typical Friday conditions with mild temperatures and light winds. No significant precipitation expected, offering a calm end to the workweek and a chance for outdoor plans.
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