Decision shifts plans as clinic obstetrics faces closure
Johnson a 17 year patient credits Dr George Matthews with enabling her three children after surgery cleared scar tissue in her fallopian tubes. She urges hospital and clinic to resolve their dispute. If not, patients may travel for obstetric care to Plaza Medical Center or United Methodist Western Kansas Mexican American Ministries Community Health Center. Other area towns report capacity to absorb displaced patients while hospital leaders discuss contingency plans.
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Scott City
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Lakin
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Economic plan eyes funding via taxes or outsiders
Florida economic consultant Bill Fruth led a retreat on a 10 year strategy to revive the local economy hit since 2000 after the ConAgra fire. The board stressed that funding is a political decision and a unified community message is essential while pursuing a fuller staffing, a stronger online presence, and exploring ethanol and agriculture driven growth.
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Bill Fruth
ConAgra
Ron Schwartz
Fruth
Schwartz
Harp
Depperschmidt
Amarillo
Texas
Dopperschmidt
FCEDC
Harvest pressures hit custom cutters and wheat growers hard
The farm economy tightens as rising costs for combines and trucks strain custom harvesters like Carruthers who recalls paying 28000 for his first machine while current models reach 225000 and farmers pay 16 per acre. Elevator managers warn of slim wheat yields, but hope for strong corn and milo to offset losses. Local farmers report poor wheat yields and higher input costs, with prices at Sublette elevators around 4.56 per bushel.
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Texas
Kansas
Drew McIntyre
ADM
Harvey Pickrel
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Pickrel
Cimarron Hosts Oprah Winfrey Visit Sparks Town Buzz
Oprah Winfrey and party stopped in Cimarron with a crew filming the stop in a story that drew wide interest as locals noted the rare celebrity appearance. The Kansas Wheat House hosted the crew while Coffe and gift wrapping impressed visitors. Flo Crump and Trudee Little praised small town charm and publicity value.
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Garden City
Dodge City
Cimarron
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Cimarron Chamber of Commerce
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Military breach affects millions of veterans and personnel
Nicholson said the VA review found up to 1.1 million active duty personnel from all services, 430000 National Guard members, and 645000 Reservists affected. The agency is notifying all veterans with no identity theft reports so far in one of the nation's largest security breaches.
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National Guard
Notable debuts and events spark weekend headlines
Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn led a box office weekend with a stronger than expected debut. Shahar Peer advanced in the French Open women's quarterfinals. A NASCAR driver clinched a Neighborhood Excellence 400 victory with a strategic last-minute pit decision. An aging action star celebrated a 60th birthday at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. A renowned actor and riding enthusiast toured Israel to promote therapeutic riding for disabled children.
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First U S troops to begin border desert project
WorldScope notes that the first U S troops will start work on a desert stretch along the U S Mexico border. Gunmen in police uniforms raided sites in Baghdad, seizing at least 50 people. Alan Garcia’s return to power comes 16 years after his first term ended amid economic collapse and guerrilla violence.
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