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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2001
Page
1
An Arizona couple is joyfully reunited with their lost dog SSCL after a period apart. The owners described the moment as a heartwarming reunion, thanking local rescue workers and volunteers who helped locate and return the pet.
A border checkpoint reports that upgraded identification cards create entry delays for certain travelers while others pass smoothly. Officials note ongoing adjustments to verify identity and reduce wait times as technology rolls out. Local travelers express frustration at longer lines and uncertain timelines for full compliance.
President Bush warned the Taliban to surrender Osama bin Laden or face consequences as the United States planned renewed action. He announced Reagan National Airport would reopen with intensified security, signaling resolve against terrorism three weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks. UK Prime Minister Blair echoed the call for action, while NATO officials cited evidence tying bin Laden and al Qaida to the attacks.
Outside Tonight, partly cloudy with a few sprinkles possible in the northeast. Lows 50 to 55, upper 40s to northwest. Wednesday cooler and mostly sunny with highs near 70 to 80. Wednesday night partly cloudy, lows mid 40s to mid 50s.
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Finney County commissioners approved a draft agreement with Garden City to provide inspection planning and initial nuisance abatement services, a 3 to 2 vote. A commissioner favored phasing in minimum housing standards, while another opposed any move toward such standards. The topic, not on the agenda, reflects longstanding calls from residents for stricter housing rules despite existing building code requirements.
Garden City High School enrollment rose by 15 or 16 students after the ConAgra Christmas night fire left about 2,300 workers unemployed. USD 457 Superintendent Milt Pippenger urged a long term plan to ease overcrowding, including touring the new Dodge City High School and the Smaller Learning Communities concept.
Weather outlook from Dodge City forecasters warns of a Canadian cold front this week lowering temperatures across southwest Kansas by Wednesday. Meteorologist Larry Ruthie says below normal temperatures will persist into December with a significant fall pattern. Crops agronomist Merle Witte notes the average frost date is Oct. 12 and a freeze now would not be unseasonable.
Local residents rally in red white and blue with shirts decals and patches. Mario Molina bought a patch from Greg Bribiesca who sold patriotic tees at the Grain Bin Supper Club and had it sewn on by Baker Boot. Bribiesca designed a shirt featuring the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty with United We Shall Survive. Sales spread to Syracuse Liberal Lakin Johnson and Wichita. Molina added red white blue banners to his 1976 Cadillac antenna. He aims to show national pride.
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