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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 2001
Page
1
Kansas University earned a commanding home win over Nebraska, finishing 84 62 as star players sparked a decisive victory. The Jayhawks widened their lead late, sealing the conference affair with strong defense and efficient scoring from key contributors.
The forecast shows partly cloudy conditions in the west and increasingly cloudy skies to the east. Some flurries may occur in the afternoon across the northeast, with highs from the upper 20s in the west to near 40 in the southeast. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with possible central and eastern flurries and partly cloudy skies in the west. Friday may bring a few morning flurries in the southeast.
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,648.10, up 63.85 from this morning's opening as trading continued.
The first wave of unemployment benefit checks was sent to laid off ConAgra Beef Co. employees. More than 1,000 claims have been filed, with some incomplete, as benefits average 250 to 260 dollars a week statewide, totaling about 5.6 million to 21,669 claimants.
An abandoned natural gas well may have caused a blast and fire that destroyed Decor Wedding and Party Supply and Woody's Furniture and Appliance in Hutchinson. A couple planning their wedding, Dennis Lyon and Stacy Smith, suffered minor injuries. six employees were unhurt. The blast forced a block of downtown evacuation and power outages.
Abel Cruzado 53 a Garden Medical Clinic physician who treated patients with care and dedication died Jan 5 in Baltimore from cancer. Former colleagues recall his compassion and willingness to help, noting he never turned anyone away before resigning after diagnosis on Valentine's Day.
The Telegram provides local news sports and editorials via its website www gctelegram com for readers seeking online access to city coverage and community updates.
Allen Becker, a Lakin businessman and owner with major interest in Lakin Lanes, remains missing. Investigators found a handwritten note on the bowling alley chalk board described as the most bizarre message in 28 years of law enforcement. Family last heard from him New Year’s Day. sheriff Jim Jarboe noted the note was likely written by Becker and implied a targeted, derogatory message.
Senate committees hear from GTECH officials on a $7 million annual contract with Kansas Lottery, set to expire June 30, 2002, as lawmakers weigh renewal options. Ed Van Petten admits past computer weaknesses, improved with $75,000 in software, while Republicans praise candor and Democrats seek more info. Also noted are a Knowlton theft case and mental health policy changes to aid low income Kansans.
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