Isabel Hurricane Numbs Power Loss Across States
Isabel moved 50 miles northeast of Cleveland at 11 am and weakened forecast rain to 5.5 inches in parts of West Virginia. Virginia faced 1.5 million outages and 16,000 evac shelters as six deaths occurred in weather related crashes and flooding. President Bush declared major disasters in North Carolina and Virginia while several states declared emergencies.
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Robert Ehrlich
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Janet Owens
Ocracoke Island
Howard's Pub
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Hispanic population ups in southwest Kansas area
Officials note rising Hispanic numbers in Gray Seward and Ford counties amid job growth at local dairies and meatpacking plants. Seward County jumps 15.9 percent from 9,486 to 10,998 between July 2000 and July 2002 as ConAgra plant closures shift workers. Ford County sees an 8.5 percent rise aided by Excel and National Beef expansions with about 1,000 new jobs anticipated by 2004. Local leaders discuss commuting patterns across county lines.
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U.S. Census Bureau
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Mesa
Dodge City
Sharla Krenzel
Lakin
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Bob Wetmore
Dodge
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Midwest
University of Michigan
William Frey
Duluth
Gwinnett County
Atlanta
Maria Garcia
Mexico
United States
Runway delays as panels crack and costs ease
Cracked runway panels in the mid-section delay completion while costs run about 34 thousand dollars under a 3.4 million budget. City Manager Halloran says the project remains on track to finish within the allowed period as plans for Essential Air Service proposals proceed with carriers Great Lakes Aviation Air Midwest Mesa and Aerolink seeking DOT approval for service to Garden City and beyond.
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St. Louis
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Lee Construction
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Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
New airport chief ready to lead Jackson County Airport
Hall arrives as airport director in Jackson County Michigan bringing prior posts at Northwest Arkansas Regional and New Orleans International. He cites political friction at county owned airports as a reason for short tenures and aims for a five to ten year stay in southwest Kansas while adjusting to new allergies and community.
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New Orleans International Airport
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Mississippi River
Kansas
Nationwide Hispanic growth surges in the south and west
The Census Bureau reports 38.8 million Latinos in 2002, up 9 percent since 2000 on the strength of rapid growth in the South and West. Los Angeles County houses the nation’s largest Hispanic population, while Webb County Texas has the highest share at 95 percent. Hispanics remain the nation’s largest minority as new immigrants migrate beyond traditional gateways.
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