Perry Como remembered as showman with humble roots
Los Angeles AP reports Perry Como 88 died at his Jupiter Inlet Colony Florida home after years battling Alzheimer's. He died Saturday while sitting in his chair with his caregiver nearby. Terri Thibadeau said he remained a beloved crooner with a mellow style and cardigan charm. Friends like Bing Crosby and Don Rickles praised his listening, charisma, and lasting impact.
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Los Angeles
Perry Como
Jupiter Inlet Colony
Fla
Senators Question Aid to Egypt and Palestinians
At a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, Senator Mitch McConnell challenged U.S. aid to Egypt and the Palestinians, citing government sponsored newspapers in Egypt and criticism of Arafat. Secretary Powell defended the $15.2 billion foreign operations request, noting Egypt and Jordan help foster cease-fire efforts.
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Washington
U.S
Egypt
Yasser Arafat
Mitch McConnell
McConnell
Powell
Congress
Israel
Jordan
West Bank
Gaza
Adolf Hitler
Mary Landrieu
D-La
Bush
Jerusalem
Arafat
East Jerusalem
Rael
White House
Mahmoud Abbas
Condoleezza Rice
Wheat struggles under heat as farmers replant milo in Kansas
In Lane County and nearby areas in west central Kansas, hot sun threatens the remaining wheat crop despite recent rain. One farmer, Hineman, destroyed his wheat on April 20 after insurance review and is replanting with milo, hoping insurance on the wheat loss plus a strong milo yield offsets the damage. Corn planting is 89 percent done with 30 percent fair, 62 good, 8 excellent. soybeans 33 percent planted with 15 percent emerged. sorghum 23 percent planted with 11 percent emerged. sunflowers 12 percent planted. first alfalfa cut 23 percent complete. alfalfa weevil present. southeast fescue shorter than normal. pasture conditions 19 percent poor, 37 fair, 40 good, 4 excellent.
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Lane County
Kansas
Hineman
Milo
Kass
Meth Watch prompts store vigilance in ingredient checks
Store employees alert for ingredients used to make methamphetamine and warn customers about common OTC items. Dillons and Alco Discount Stores also participate. Pseudoephedrine tablets, lithium batteries, starter fluid, acetone, rock salt, coffee filters, camping fuel and paint thinner can be misused. Rohr notes caution due to multiple legitimate uses and says staff discuss at monthly meetings.
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Dillons
Alco Discount Stores
Rohr
Garden City drive by shooting tied to gang activity
Police investigate a drive by shooting in Garden City that injured Antonio Flores Jr. and left a 1,500 dollar damaged vehicle. Investigators say no arrests yet, possible retaliation and gang ties under review as two other Monday incidents are considered related. Witnesses are being located.
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Garden City
Bascue
Utz
13Th Street
Antonio Flores Jr
St. Catherine Hospital
Garden City High explores new in-school programs and college prep
Garden City High officials discuss working programs that align with college bound tracks. The Buff Project challenges seniors to research topics and demonstrate knowledge beyond a diploma. English III and U S History are paired to enhance relevance, reduce discipline issues, and boost focus. Computer classes feature Microsoft certifications as proof of advanced technology opportunities. A High Schools That Work review visit prompted community input from Cliff Mayo and Jim Johnson, with the board noting progress and the need to publicize it.
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Gram
GCHS
Vicki Ronn
Ronn
Burr
Mark Calvin
Calvin
Linda Ackerman
Ackerman
Microsoft Certified
Microsoft Office
Finney County
Cliff Mayo
Jim Johnson
Tatro Plumbing
Mayo
Transit pass key evidence in Staten Island murder case
Prosecutors say murder suspect Christopher Stewart told authorities he was bound for Manhattan when Angelique Williams was stabbed on Staten Island. Transit Authority records show he boarded a bus toward her apartment just before the killing and returned home afterward, challenging his alibi.
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New York
Manhattan
Angelique Williams
Staten Island
Christopher Stewart
City Transit Authority
Atlantic City
Stewart
Transit
Williams
County presses budget plan to add ARNP at health dept
Finney County officials weighed adding another nurse practitioner after budget cuts, with County Administrator Pete Olson proposing a meeting among administrator Cheryl Kottke commissioners and a state health official. The board also advanced road cleanup plans for U.S. 50 83 and Kansas 156 with volunteer labor, eyed litter enforcement, approved a 75 000 easement for Holcomb Bridge, upgraded jail software, and considered bleacher rentals for the fairgrounds. A mower bid and asphalt resurfacing contract were awarded as the next meeting date was set for May 21.
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Cheryl Kottke
Finney County
Pete Olson
Kottke
State Board of Health
Jennie Barker Road
U.S. 50
Roman Halbur
Sheriff’s Department
Kevin Bascue
Bascue
Raceway Association
Finney County Fairgrounds
Angie Clark
Fairgrounds
Garden City
J&r Land Co
Liberal
Ninth St
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York St
Javier Navarrate
St. John St
Fulton Street
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Navarrate
Garden City High
Graham K. Johnson
Telegram
Joyce Adams
Garden City High School
Fleming
IEP
Oto
Harvest Pantry
Kansas Ave
Banner
Copeland
Colusa
Independence
Lakeview
Jcpenney Styling Salon
Garden City Plaza
Unified School District 457
Abe Hubert
Jennie Wilson
E. Highway 50
Unified School District
Fleming St
Gerald Bell
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