Bush to recruit Democrats for cabinet posts as transition nears
President-elect Bush works on forming a new government with Democrats in the mix. Sen. John Breaux of Louisiana meets at Bush's request while discussions consider cabinet roles, likely energy secretary, amid talks of Powell as secretary of state and Summers as treasury a possibility despite past Bush tax plan tensions.
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Community notices and events collage for Franklin County KS
Snow removal and travel numbers listed for local services. Free line for Tell N Sell and reminders of business hours at ALL POINTS TRAVEL in Princeton. Saloon in Richmond hosts a live band on Saturday night with tacos and burgers. Local holiday notices include Crooks Floor Covering holiday closure and InTrust Bank open house with a poinsettia prize. Memory Lane opens, Christmas Tree Farm hours, and party candy orders. Santa Claus visit at Pomona Fire Dept. Lions club sponsorship and Stan's Cleaning Service seasonal offers.
Markets tumble as Microsoft misses earnings targets
Stocks fell sharply in heavy trading with high tech shares hit hard after Microsoft warned of weaker earnings. The Dow dropped 184.38 to 10,490.61, the Nasdaq slid 113.17 to 2,615.34, and the S&P 500 declined 31.16 to 1,309.77. Local quotes show several firms and grain prices from Ottawa and Franklin County.
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Corrections: Blood drive sign up number corrected
The Herald fixes an incorrect phone number for a blood drive at Ransom Memorial Hospital. The correct contact is 229 8323. The graduation date for Jerald Johnson was wrong. he graduated from Pomona High School in 1998.
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FBI agents protest clemency for Leonard Peltier
Nearly 500 current and retired FBI agents marched on the White House to oppose any presidential clemency for Leonard Peltier. They carried a Never Forget banner and a petition signed by 8,000 agents, backing Louis Freeh's stance against clemency for the two time life prisoner at Leavenworth.
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Obituaries for Arb Lyndon and Cearfoss in Ottawa area
Genevieve L Arb 75 Lyndon died December 13 2000 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Services at Dengel Son Mortuary Ottawa with Rev Francis Stockton officiating. She was born January 12 1925 in Ottawa and later lived in Lyndon. She worked as a beautician and homemaker, a member of United Methodist Church of Richter and Arie Lodge 2700. Survived by son Max Kirkland brother Leo Mealman sisters Kathy Fritts Joan James Peggy Hoopes four grandchildren six great grandchildren companion Howard Newkirk and nieces and nephews. Memorials suggested to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Fund. Burial Highland Cemetery Ottawa.
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AccuWeather Forecast for Ottawa KS Weekend
AccuWeather 10 day forecast for Ottawa Kansas shows tonight clearing and very windy with a low around one degree. Saturday will be cloudy and breezy with a high near 36 and a low around 1. Sunday turns partly cloudy with mild conditions and a high near 27. National outlook calls for freezing rain and rain across the Northeast and mid Atlantic tomorrow, rain other Midwest areas, snow in Wisconsin and Illinois, sunny southern Plains and Southwest, with rain and mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.
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Yesterday saw a high temperature record set, matching the prior record in the region. No specifics on exact numbers or locations are provided in the text.
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