Dow Jones Rises to 10431.50 At Midday
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,431.50, climbing 159.82 from the morning opening as stock market activity showed gains.
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2000
Page
1
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,431.50, climbing 159.82 from the morning opening as stock market activity showed gains.
Tuesday brings rain and thunderstorms likely with locally heavy rains possible in the southwest. Highs range from the 60s on the west to the 70s and low 70s on the east. Tuesday night continues with rain and thunderstorms likely as Lows dip from the upper 40s in the northwest to the lower 60s in the southeast. Wednesday remains cloudy with a slight shower chance in the northwest.
Local Telegram reports on ongoing city developments and community events with brief notes on public meetings upcoming week and local achievements. Includes mentions of municipal projects, school activities, and area sports standings.
Nebraska researchers at the U S Meat Animal Research Center near Hastings report thymol and carvacrol from oregano oil inhibit odor-causing microbes in animal waste. Field tests will show large scale effectiveness and cost, with a potential side benefit of reducing E coli on cattle hides and meat contamination risk.
Rain ends a 28 day dry spell aiding winter wheat planting across Garden City and surrounding areas. Randy Curry notes .96 inch in three days, matching August total, with slow widespread rainfall ideal for soil moisture though flash flood watches loom in Stanton and Grant counties. Forecaster Ryan McCammon expects rain to ease this week with potential moisture Wednesday and a possible next week storm, keeping drought away.
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood watches for Morton Stevens Grant and Stanton counties as heavy rain raises flood risk. Forecaster Jim Johns notes rainfall rate and soil moisture determine flood potential, with 1 to 2 inches in an hour signaling danger. Farmers worry tillage exposes soil to rapid saturation amid lingering crop concerns.
Congressman Jerry Moran backs a Medicare plan debated on Capitol Hill to strengthen rural health care. Kansas figures warn ambulance reimbursement changes could hurt rural crews and force cutbacks. Local EMS leaders fear reduced pay will hit advanced life support and volunteer services, while helicopter services may benefit. The plan starts Jan 1 and will phase in over three to four years.
President Clinton signed a bill setting a 0.08 percent blood alcohol limit, saying it will save about 500 lives yearly and push states to enforce it by 2004 or lose federal highway funds. The measure followed a three year fight in Congress and drew opposition from the American Beverage Institute.
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