New York Stocks End Mixed After Tuesday Rally
The Dow closed down 33.99 at 9286.99 while the S and P 500 dipped 7.48 to 1234.33 and the Nasdaq declined 17.49 to 2164.28 after Tuesday records. Local quotes show mixed prices on several firms and grain prices posted by county services. An error in a prior Republican nominee story is corrected, noting nominees from the Fourth and Fifth county districts.
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Holiday pickup shifts and closed stores across town
Bauer Sanitation moves Friday pickups to Thursday December 24 and 31. Carpet Warehouse and Sentry Storage Office close December 94 through January 3. Cornerstone Hookstore runs a moving sale with 20 percent off all items and 50 percent off Christmas items. Country Living hosts After Christmas Sale through December 31 and closes January 2. Dated Precious Moments items up to 50 percent off. New Year's Eve events include Ottawa VFW Post 5901 dance with Flatlanders and Eagle’s Lodge party, both December 31. The Rink hours, New Year’s Eve party, and Dave’s Road House Cafe opening noted. Hazardous Waste drop at Litwin’s HHW facility.
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Obituaries Hint of 1998 Ottawa and Winfield deaths
Obituaries list Hazel Ledom McClay of Ottawa died December 28 1998 at Oak Haven Nursing Center Richmond graveside services set for Thursday at Princeton Cemetery with officiating minister. Also Charles Warren Cope 72 of Winfield died December 28 1998 at Sumner Regional Medical Center Wellington services 2:30 p.m. at Swisher Taylor Morris Funeral Chapel private graveside at Highland Cemetery.
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Ledom) McClay
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Feds approve BP Amoco merge with divestitures
The Federal Trade Commission cleared the 53 billion BP Amoco merger after the companies agreed to divest 134 gas stations in eight markets and nine terminals. The FTC vote was 4 to 0 with final approval after a 60 day comment period.
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Storm to cost Virginia Power at least 13 million
Ice storm damage pushed Virginia Power costs to a minimum of 13 million dollars with nearly 30,000 customers without power in Virginia. Dan Genest said restoration should finish by week end though some remain offline into Thursday or Friday. Across the South, lighter impact in Tennessee with continued forecast snow and a flood warning in Washington state.
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Quarter Caper Reveals Two-Bit Thieves at Houston Firm
In Houston, two women, Lori Greene and Myra Strom, stole from Extra Effort Payphones. Surveillance showed them leaving with three 55-pound bags of quarters totaling $3,000. Investigators say $209,000 in quarters was taken since 1995 to fund a boat and motorcycle while living beyond their means. Prosecutor Don Boethel quipped about the case.
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Uncertain Snow Laxes Across Michigan and Nearby Regions
A weather report forecasts continued laxeaned snow across Michigan, northeastern Ohio, and western New York tomorrow, with very cold conditions from eastern Montana to New England. Rain and mountain snow are expected in the Northwest, sunny warmth in the Southwest, and chilly air along the East Coast. UV index details and sunset times are noted for Friday with temperatures ranging from the mid 30s to mid 50s.
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