City confronts rash of counterfeit bills in Finney County
Finney County undersheriff John Andrews cites a rising influx of counterfeit currency, with four fake $50 bills found during a January jail booking and more at a suspect's home. Harold Young of Garden City faces federal charges, while officials urge vigilance and offer detection tips and hotlines. Local businesses like Burger King report near-miss incidents and call for alert staff, and the Garden City Chamber warns of cost to consumers.
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John Andrews
Finney County
Andrews
U.S. Secret Service
Harold Young
Garden City
Utz
Audrey Lopez
Burger King
Taylor Avenue
Lopez
Steve Dyer
Garden City Chamber of Commerce
United States Secret Service
Omar surrounded as talks shift amid Kandahar surrenders
At U S Central Command Tampa Franks said Omar is surrounded near Baghran with Afghan officials negotiating while some fighters surrendered. Abdullah said Omar surrounded, timing and who holds him undecided. Kandahar officials and governors gave mixed accounts as Pakistan and U S push for surrender talks. A deadly raid killed Sgt Nathan Chapman. Zaeef and an al Qaeda trainer were handed over to U S control. U S warplanes hit al Qaeda camps near Khost. 1000 fighters remain in Khost-Paktia.
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Franks
U.S. Central Command
Tampa
Fla
Kandahar
Baghran
Abdullah
Omar
Afghanistan
Kabul
Gul Agha
Tora Bora
al-Qaida
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Washington
United States
Pakistan
U.S
Taliban
Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef
Khost
Green Beret
Pentagon
Nathan Ross Chapman
San Antonio
Chapman
CIA
Paktia
Abdullah Tawheedi
Court upholds ban of airport newsrack fee
An 11th Circuit panel ruled Atlanta must stop requiring newspapers to sell only from city owned Coca Cola ad newsracks and to pay a monthly fee. The plan was found to violate First Amendment by favoring Coca Cola ads and limiting press access.
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Atlanta
11Th
US. Circuit Court of Appeals
Susan Pease-Langford
Hartsfield International Airport
Ficials
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
USA Today
The
New York Times
Richard Story
Local woman chosen to aid torch relay in Wichita
A Wichita area woman was selected to participate in about 2 miles of the 7.6 mile torch relay leg. She survived a near fatal incident and says recovery was simple once she began moving. Runners start at Seneca and McClean at 7 34 a.m. and the flame will proceed to Oklahoma City. Well wishers are urged to bring flashlights along the route.
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McDonald
Wichita
Seneca and
McClean Streets
Oklahoma City
Okla
Prices show farmers squeezed as costs rise and demand shifts
The Kansas wheat and livestock markets reveal tight margins as costs climb and prices dip. Wheat supplies look ample yet moisture shortages threaten the 2002 crop, while beef cattle prices ease from late 2000 levels. Calves hold a bright spot with higher values, though fed cattle remain pressured despite a spring peak.
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Myers
Todd Domer
Kansas Livestock Association
Agriculture secretary proposes new water rights fee plan
Agriculture secretary Adams proposes a $20 annual fee per water right to cover administration costs and fund related services. Fees would rise for pesticide licensing and dairy licensing as Kansas shifts to large farms, with some decreases and eliminations planned. House Agriculture Committee will review the package January 16 as inspectors ensure meat milk safety and accurate scales and pumps.
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General Fund
Adams
Ogallala
Kansas
House Agriculture Committee
House Agriculture
Dan Johnson
R-Hays
Johnson
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