Gasoline prices surge amid winter rush in 2002 era
Nationwide prices leap past two dollars per gallon as AAA surveys show regular unleaded averaging 1.66 with a 56 cent rise since year start while wholesale costs lag by 14 cents prompting public anger over perceived gouging. In Lawrence the fuel averages 1.64, up from 1.07 a year prior. A Camilla, Georgia truck stop shows diesel costs fueling heavy hauler activity as 190 hogs head to Mississippi with 280 dollars spent on fuel.
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Tommy Wimberly
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Camilla
Farmers see potential record corn yield this year
Agriculture Department chief economist Keith Collins projected 10.3 billion bushels of corn, up from 9 billion last year, with a 1994 high of 10.1 billion. Wheat could reach 2.07 billion and soybeans 2.82 billion. He cautioned prices may fall due to higher yields and competition.
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BellSouth Sprint dispute moved to Georgia Supreme Court
BellSouth arbritration limit appeal regarding Gary Forsee’s bid for Sprint top post is transferred to the Georgia Supreme Court. Court of Appeals ruled the high court has jurisdiction. No hearing date set yet.
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Sprint
BellSouth
New Court
Georgia Supreme Court
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Gary Forsee
Forsee
Horses Increase in Douglas County Area
A growing number of horses appears in Douglas County surrounding Lawrence as farms adapt to demand for equine work and recreation. Local businesses note rising needs for feed, stables, and veterinary services amid expanding horse ownership.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
City starts 2003 with strong construction growth
Lawrence city officials report January building permits totaled 10.8 million dollars, up from 6.8 million in January 2002 but below December’s 15.2 million. The month marked the third strongest start in 15 years, with business construction at 6.6 million. Major projects included a 3.2 million NCS Pearson expansion in East Hills Business Park adding 150 jobs, a 1.3 million Ninth and Iowa retail center, and 1 million in Alvamar Racquet & Swim Club renovations. Twenty single family homes were started, up from 15 in 2001.
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NCS Pearson
East Hills
NCS
Ninth and
Iowa Streets
Total Fitness Athletic Center
Alvamar Racquet & Swim Club
Clinton Parkway
Bishop Seabury Academy
Third St
Lawrence Decorating Service
Lawrence January building permits total in millions by year
A look back shows January building permit totals in Lawrence: 2003 10.8 million, 2002 6.8 million, 2001 13.9 million, 2000 9.4 million, 1999 7.5 million. The monthly count sits lower than December's 32 permits. Business editor Chad Lawhorn can be reached at 832-6362.
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Lawrence
Chad Lawhorn
Mike Shields
FCC overhauls competition rules in Kansas impact debated
Kansas policy makers call FCC action significant for consumers high speed Internet and phone service. The FCC split decision lets states decide on competition between regional Bells and rivals while easing access discount requirements for fiber links. Officials note uncertain full impact may take weeks and caution over regulatory shifts.
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Topera
Kansas
Federal Communications Commission
Kansas Corporation Commission
Rosemary Foreman
FCC
SBC Communications
Michael Powell
Bells
Commission
Kansas House Utilities Committee
Powell
Kathleen Abernathy
US Trade Deficit in 2002 Sets Historic Record
The Commerce Department reports a 2002 trade deficit of 435.2 billion dollars, the largest ever, up 21.5 percent from 2001. The gap with China tops 103.1 billion, pushing Japan to second, while December marks a new monthly high at 44.2 billion.
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United States
U.S
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China
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Bush
Mortgage rates hit new lows in Freddie Mac report
Mortgage rates fell this week with a 30-year fixed at 5.84 percent, the lowest since Freddie Mac began tracking in 1971. Fifteen-year fixed rates declined to 5.21 percent, and one-year adjustable rates dropped to 3.81 percent, both records for their histories.
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Bell
Qwest
SBC
BellSouth
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Washington
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