Powell Urges End to Violence in Mideast Conflict
Secretary of State Colin Powell pressed for halting six months of violence as Israel's prime minister sought U S backing for a pause in peace talks. Powell echoed Ariel Sharon urging leaders to denounce violence and deny it legitimacy, warning that drift in peacemaking will bring greater tragedy.
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John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas dies at 65
Los Angeles AP reports John Phillips co founder of the Mamas and the Papas died of heart failure at age 65. He wrote California Dreamin and I Saw Her Again Last Night and helped organize the Monterey Pop Festival. He was hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center.
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Six Men Convicted in Dagestan Apartment Bombing Case
A Russian court in Makhachkala sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the 1999 Buiaksk apartment bombing that killed 64 people. Four accomplices received lighter terms as the trial highlighted the Chechnya conflict and renewed military actions. The verdict marked the first conviction linked to the four attacks that year, which together killed about 300 people.
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Amtrak crash probe looks at broken rail on Iowa line
Investigators in Nodaway Iowa examine shattered rail fragments amid 3000 feet of torn roadbed after the California Zephyr derailment that killed one and injured 96. The train was 52 mph on a straight SW Iowa stretch when brakes were applied and derailed. NTSB seeks Burlington Northern records. rail fissures form inside metal unseen from outside.
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School board candidates discuss dropout rates and teacher recruitment
The candidates stress that recruiting and retaining quality teachers is vital as they debate strategies to reduce dropouts. They back mentors for at risk students, vocational paths, and wage raises to attract staff while criticizing or defending administrative staffing levels and the Theoni Elementary closing.
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Tedrow Honors Longevity at Garden City Junior College
Tedrow, longtime GCCC dean of student services, reflects on decades of service beginning as a substitute teacher after policy limited pregnant teachers. She helped guide the college through its split from the Garden City district, served as admissions director, and later joined national boards. Her family includes two daughters and four grandchildren. she plans to keep contributing as long as work remains engaging.
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City Candidates Debate Reorganization and Wojdylak Deal
Candidates discussed the city reorganization and the demotion of Capt. Stan Wojdylak, who left with a $56,000 severance and a strong city recommendation. They voiced concerns about open meetings, potential behind the scenes actions, and a new grievance process, with calls for real time broadcast and packet access. About 20 residents attended the nearly two hour forum.
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Hispanic label sparks debate on U S Latino identity
Cuban Americans and Mexican American, Puerto Rican participants urged continued Spanish surveys for the Census. Some leaders say Hispanic marks a united demographic, while others worry it erases distinct cultures like Guatemalan, Salvadoran, and Nicaraguan identities, with protests noted in Minnesota.
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Senate finance on hold over education funding plan
Senator Oleen warns any education spending increase hinges on revenue rebound. Governor Graves proposes a 112 million package to raise base state aid per pupil to 3930, boost special education, and set aside 34 million for excellence funded by higher sales and motor fuels taxes. Graves travels the state to advocate. Oleen backs a three year plan raising aid by 90 annually, financed by gradual sales tax hikes to 5.5 percent.
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