Negotiations Aim to End Najaf Fighting Near Shrine
Officials say talks between Iraqi government aides and Muqtada al Sadr representatives near the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf seek a peaceful end to a nine day clash. U S forces suspended operations around the Mahdi Army as bombardment eased and a cautious calm settled over the cemetery and old city.
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Iraq
Muqtada al-Sadr
al-Sadr
U.S
Imam Ali Shrine
Bob Pizzateli
5Th Cavalry Regiment
1St Cavalry Division
Eis
Pizzateli
Adnan al-Zurufi
Mouwaffaq al- Rubaie
Al Sadr Siege at Imam Ali Shrine Sparks Iraqi Fray
Militants attack then seek refuge in the Imam Ali Shrine as Baghdad’s vast cemetery becomes a violence hotspot. Iraqi officials press to secure Muqtada al Sadr’s passage from the site amid escalating tensions.
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Imam Ali
Muqtada al-Sadr
Tax holiday in Missouri aims to cut sales tax on school supplies
Franklin County residents shop locally despite a Missouri sales tax holiday starting today that removes the state tax on school supplies. Merchants expect limited impact as many cities don’t waive local taxes. Ottawa Chamber CEO Tom Weigand and local retailers Wes Wilson of Home Town Computers and a Wal-Mart manager say the move likely won’t affect their business, highlighting a mostly local clientele.
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Franklin County
Missouri
Tom Weigand
Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
Princeton St
Wes Wilson
Ottawa
S. Main St
Wilson
Garnett attorney to deploy as JAG in Iraq
Garnett attorney William C. Walker a judge advocate for the U S Army Reserve plans deployment to Kuwait and Iraq this fall for one to 18 months. He will close his practice in September and reopen after returning from duty. Walker has 26 years in the military and serves six area counties including Franklin.
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Vickie Moss
Garnett
United States Army Reserve
Iraq
William C. Walker
Franklin
Kuwait
Belton
Walker
Ber. Walker
Betton
Ft. Riley
Consumers rebound as July retail sales rise 0.7 percent
Washington reports a 0.7 percent rise in July retail sales with autos strong amid dealer incentives. Jobless claims fall 4,000 to 333,000 the fewest in five weeks. Economists say the data support continued growth, though oil prices above five dollars a barrel keep markets wary.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Joel Naroff
Naroff Economic Advisors
Wall Street
Wellsville Advances Outdoor Sound System Campaign
Wellsville Chamber of Commerce raises funds for an outdoor sound system to be used at community events including Wellsville Days. About 6500 of 13000 dollars planned, with pledges awaiting final payments. System would be portable and housed at City Hall, enabling parade announcements and Christmas events.
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Chamber
Layton
Wellsville Days
Oae
City Hall
Wayne Linder
Linder
Jacob Butler
Jim
Cynthia Butler
Sgt
Butler
Iraq
Main St
Steve Layton
Wellsville Bank
Mike Mustain
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Baker
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