U.N. draft sets Dec. 15 deadline for Iraqi elections plan
United States draft resolution to Security Council requires Iraq Governing Council to present by December 15 a timetable for a new constitution and democratic elections. It envisions a multinational force and Council review of the mission within a year, addressing UN Secretary General Kofi Annan’s demand for a lead UN role.
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Boards See No Child as Biggest Challenge
Garden City and Holcomb school boards say student success is their top aim but adequate yearly progress under No Child Left Behind could become the major hurdle. At a Garden City training, board members discussed rising requirements and concerns about meeting the proficient level benchmarks through 2013-14.
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Cattle Prices Surge Push Producers Into Uncharted Territory
Kansas livestock leaders report record high cash cattle prices from 94 to 100 per 100 weight, up from 66 last year, up to 52 percent. Producers rush cattle to feed lots as Royal Beef Feedlot fills to capacity, with minds on profits and consumer impact.
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Larry Jones
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Perry Novack
Forever young John Strauss Defies Time and Tragedy at 83
The long time broadcaster John Strauss, 83, remains active amid family duties raising grandchildren. Retired in 1986 after 30 years in radio and TV, he led KUPK-TV for 22 years and survived losses to cancer in his family, crediting faith and grace for resilience.
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Family tragedy shapes Garden City mentor’s life story
Brenda Wagley died of breast cancer three months after moving in with her father in 1988. Earlier her husband Mike Wagley died of lymphoma at 36 in June 1983. Virginia Wagley died of colon cancer two months later. Brenda’s three children aged 17, 15, and 9 were raised by Strauss at his Crestway Drive home. Patti Strauss moved back to Garden City to help.
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Bioterrorism drill tests Garden City readiness this week
Kansas conducts Oktoberfest An Exercise in Terror 03 a six part bioterrorism drill series running Oct 6 to Oct 30 to test local and regional response. Garden City hosts the fourth regional exercise with Topeka Salina Hays Wichita and Parsons to follow.
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