Ridge sworn in as homeland security chief at White House
President Bush sworn in former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge as head of the new Office of Homeland Security amid high nationwide alert. Ridge pledged preparedness and civil liberties protection while outlining a mission to detect prepare for prevent protect against respond to and recover from terrorist attacks. The appointment follows U S and Britain military strikes in Afghanistan and a bin Laden threat video. White House officials stressed the fight is against terrorism, not a single man.
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Skinners celebrate 50 plus years of community service
Hazel and Al Skinner mark over five decades together after a life of farming in Finney County, moving to Denver for twenty years, then returning to Garden City. They stay busy volunteering with the elderly, Kiwanis, the American Heart Association, church groups, and community activities.
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U S strikes dozens of military targets in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Officials report bombing raids hit 30 military sites including airfields and missile sites. Turbulent attacks followed by explosions in Kandahar Kabul and Quetta. Bin Laden released a videotape while security at airports stadiums and capitals tightened and FBI urged highest alert.
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HIV Educator Reaches Hispanic Community in Kansas
Ponce, trained by KDHE, distributes HIV prevention packets in cantinas and public venues in southwestern Kansas. He offers confidential testing, uses a six step counseling guide, and provides English and Spanish materials along with 10,000 condoms. He notes rising Latino HIV cases regionally and emphasizes prevention through outreach at cantinas, soccer fields, and planned door-to-door efforts.
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