Unrest in New Orleans as National Guards arrive
Fights and fires erupted at the Superdome as armored National Guard units poured in to restore order after Hurricane Katrina. Evacuees crowded the Dome and 28,000 troops were mobilized nationwide for security, rescue, and relief efforts.
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Haley Barbour
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Louisiana Superdome
Richard Zuschlag
Critics clash over Garden City court revenue focus
City officials defend municipal court profits as deterrence while critics led by Commissioner Crase argue the court should not operate to raise city funds. They cite raised fines and higher ticketing as revenue drivers, noting 2004 collections reached 1.04 million dollars, up 50 percent from 2003.
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Gas prices jump near three dollars in Bismarck
Retail gas prices rose nationwide on Wednesday with managers like Randy Schuette at a Bismarck service station adjusting signs to show higher costs. He joked about lacking decimals after a misread price while AAA noted the day’s sharp increases.
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Bismarck
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Ulysses Contends For Smithfield Meatpacking Plant
Grant County officials say Ulysses is one of four finalists for a Smithfield Foods beef packing plant that could employ 1500 to 1700 people. City leaders stress water supply readiness as a key hurdle while awaiting a decision.
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Retailers Lock Up Spray Paint After Graffiti Concerns
Local businesses and Garden City Police Department held a meeting last month to discuss reducing graffiti incidents by limiting access to spray paint. Home Depot Assistant Store Manager Stan Norris said corporate policy now allows displaying spray paint in cages and locked areas.
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