Desert Storm General Schwarzkopf Dies At 78 In Tampa
Retired General H Norman Schwarzkopf known as Stormin Norman or The Bear died in Tampa Florida at 78 from pneumonia complications. He led the U S -led coalition to victory in the 1991 Gulf War and later supported charitable causes while avoiding public office. He chaired Central Command from 1988 and briefly served as a military commentator for NBC.
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Drought Pressures Kansas Wheat and Corn Amid Heat
Dry hot weather and drought strain crops across Kansas with 60 to 75 percent of normal wheat harvest expected by Garden City Co op. Farmers report limited irrigation, high winds and 100 degree days, while some corn yields improve due to better conditions and defensive practices. NOAA notes record heat aiding rapid crop growth ahead of winter dormancy.
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Kobach fuels debate as Kansas lawmakers eye immigration push
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach shapes debate at the 2013 session with plans mirroring Arizona and Alabama laws on immigration enforcement. He advises lawmakers while facing criticism over election law changes aimed at reducing perceived fraud, with more than 500 ballots lacking proper ID in recent elections.
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Local retailers report solid holiday sales in Garden City
Storeowners Collins, Lee, Davis, and Porter describe a strong finish to the year with brisk late shopping. Jewelry, candles, ornaments, and Vera Bradley bags were top sellers as traffic rose through November and December. Store owners credit location, new customers, and early seasonal merchandise for the uplift.
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Gas prices hold steady across eastern Kansas
As of Thursday, unleaded prices in eastern Kansas ranged from 2.88 to 2.93 per gallon in Lawrence Pittsburg Lindsborg and Baxter Springs. Higher state prices were 3.19 to 3.39 per gallon in McPherson Cherryvale Garden City Fredonia Paola Marysville Ellsworth Liberal WaKeeney Coffeyville. Garden City averaged 3.228 per gallon, with Dodge City Liberal Scott City and Syracuse near 3.15 to 3.20. Prices reflect demand, refinery locations, winter blends and high inventories despite a soft economy and looming fiscal policy.
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