U.S. targets Saddam aides after capture in Iraq
U S intelligence focuses on rounding up remaining principals of Saddam Hussein regime who may direct guerrilla operations. Brig Gen Dempsey says some insurgents kept Saddam informed hoping he could patronize them again. Detentions include a former Iraqi general as authorities seek financial networks behind Baghdad cell structure. Interviews note limited progress on WMD or al Qaida ties, and Bush calls Saddam untrustworthy. Intelligence from Saddam’s briefcase aids the insurgent picture.
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Roberts Saddam capture seen as step to troops home
U S Senator Pat Roberts credits Bush administration and joint military intelligence for the raid that captured Saddam Hussein and hopes it will deter attacks on U S troops. He cited real time analysis enabling faster military action.
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USD 457 Adopts Cap on Consecutive Absences
Garden City USD 457 trustees approved a 10 day limit on consecutive absences without extenuating circumstances, effective January. Students exceeding 10 days may be dropped from rolls or deemed truants unless an approved exception applies for medical, dental, exams, recuperation, or serious family illness or death.
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Scott City to discuss smoking ban in eateries
Five Scott Community High School juniors influence local government as the City Council votes 5-3 to authorize the city attorney to draft a smoking ban ordinance for discussion at the January 19 meeting. Support from Scott County Partners for Youth cited. opposition from three council members noted.
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John Shirley
Scott County Partners For Youth
Everett Green
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Jerry Buxton
Steve Schmitt
Dan Goodman
Everett Lindenmuth
Fred Kuntzsch II
Dylan Spencer
Terry Faurot
Students push to make Scott City eateries nonsmoking
Kirk and classmates presented a plan at the December 1 council meeting to survey restaurants on smoking. Several eateries already ban smoking including Peking Garden Pizza Hut and Subway. Others like Chaparral Inn Dairy Queen Taco Grande and Monique's Fillin Station do not. Pizza Hut reports a month long survey showing strong demand for a smoke free dining option.
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Emily Bryan
Bethany Beckman
Ben Beaton
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Mitch McCulloch
Finney County approves retail incentive policy
Finney County commissioners approved a policy to reimburse up to 80 percent of site development and land improvements for new or expanding retail businesses over 15 years via sales tax revenue. The plan, tied to Finney County Economic Development Corp, passed 3-2 amid concerns over retail incentives and duration.
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Roman Halbur
Jerry Davis
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