China 11 get death penalty for bribing officials
Eleven people in China were sentenced to death for bribery involving officials or state assets. Courts stated the cases involved large sums, affecting government programs and public funds.
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 2000
Page
1
Eleven people in China were sentenced to death for bribery involving officials or state assets. Courts stated the cases involved large sums, affecting government programs and public funds.
The Dow Jones average stood at 10 857 70 at 1am, slipping 49 30 from this morning's opening as trading continued.
Thursday brings light snow sleet and freezing rain ending this morning in the far east while the west sees mostly sunny skies and the east becomes partly cloudy. Highs range from about 40 in the east to 45 to 50 in the west. Night settles cold with mostly clear skies in the east and south and partly cloudy skies in the northwest. overnight lows mostly 20 to 25.
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In Florida the Bush Gore race tightens to 830 vote lead for Bush as a nationwide recount continues. Attorney General Janet Reno says no federal intervention planned but will review complaints. Baker notes no fraud allegations found though ballots in Palm Beach County remain controversial.
Preliminary results are noted with a prompt to view a complete precinct tally on Page A5 and a recount update on Page A2. The brief directs readers to consult the specified pages for full figures and status of the Finney County local elections.
Hispanic voters turnout surged in this election shaping outcomes. Democrats benefited as Hispanics backed their candidates about two to one, aiding Vice President Al Gore in winning several key states. The article notes sustained outreach by both parties and signals growing influence in future races.
The Kansas Court of Appeals heard CURB challenge to a $4.8 million rate increase approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission affecting 84,000 residential gas customers while 65 large industrial users pay lower rates. Justices questioned fairness amid rising bills and a cold winter.
Ulysses residents approved a $10.3 million bond for Ulysses High School and two grade schools after a prior $2 million library bond passed. The measures fund additions at Hickok and Sullivan Elementary Schools, a 4,960 square foot addition and a 2,000 seat gym at Ulysses High, plus expanded tech prep at Kepley Middle.
Finney County marks Veterans Day with a 9 30 a m parade starting at the Fairgrounds Exhibition Building and ending at Walnut Street. American GI Forum leader Richard Duran announces the first year for the parade with National Guard and reserves, three school bands, and Loren Whipps as grand marshal. A shuttle will move veterans to Valley View Cemetery for a time capsule exhumation, followed by remarks from Mayor Reynaldo Mesa and Dr Tom Mathews at the VFW Club. A Kansas Air National Guard fly over is slated for 12 30 p m with a lunch for attendees and a poster contest awarding a 300 savings bond.
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