Markets climb on tech optimism as trades edge higher
Wall Street extended gains led by technology shares with the Dow rising 43.12 to 11 519.83 and the Nasdaq above 4000 at 4 005.60. The S&P 500 gained 5.01 to 1 462.67 as volume cooled with holidays reducing trading. Russell 2000 also rose to 492.42 while local grain quotes show steady cash prices in Franklin and Ottawa counties.
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Ottawa KS forecast warms after deep freeze
AccuWeather reports a break from the Northeast deep freeze with daytime highs reaching the 40s to 50s in many areas. Snow of varying intensity is expected along the northern border from Maine to Minnesota while the Southeast and West remain dry.
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Susie Nichols 89 of Pomona dies after short illness
Susie Nichols 89 of Pomona died Tuesday at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Dengel Son Mortuary. Buel Leo Talley 73 of Osawatomie died Monday December 27, 1999 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Eddy Birchard Funeral Home Osawatomie. Born April 1 1926 near Billings Missouri to Arvel N and Alley Caldonia Barnes Talley. Survived by Veronica Mae Canon, his wife of 51 years, three children two brothers and one sister, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial Osawatomie Cemetery. Memorial to American Cancer Society.
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Leading economic index posts gains in November 1999
The Conference Board reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 0.3 percent to 108.3 in November, the highest reading in 40 years of calculation. Six of ten components advanced as the stock market strengthened, signaling continued expansion into 2000. Ken Goldstein cautioned no underlying weakening is evident, with the long expansion potentially extending beyond 2000.
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Lawmaker urges scrutinizing ATM fees in Kansas
Wichita senator Paul Feleciano calls for legislative review of bank ATM charges. Senator Sandy Praeger notes Lawrence and KU students face higher costs, arguing convenience comes with a price. Most charges apply when cardholders use out-of-network machines.
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New Year's Eve and holiday events roundup in Cheyenne area
Christmas item sales at Bloomin Florist and Country Living. New Year festivities include Millennium Bash with Gravel Road and prizes, Ottawa VFW dance with Country Oaks Band, Jeff and Aingle's Pow Wow bash, Eagles 2700 New Year's Eve concert, and New Year all-night skating at The Rink. Community notices cover utilities, trash schedules, and recycling.
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Arrests rise after Jordan terror cell bust
Washington reports say several arrests abroad followed the Jordanian breakup of a suspected terrorist network led by Osama bin Laden. Officials caution detainees may be released if questioning yields no incriminating evidence as global security alerts remain high ahead of the millennium. Michael Sheehan announces renewed leads from the Jordan bust while urging vigilance.
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