Gulf ministers push gradual oil output rise amid high prices
Gulf oil ministers meeting in Saudi Arabia signaled a gradual production increase in the range of 1.5 million barrels per day to stabilize markets. UAE officials stressed cooperation with other producers as prices hover near {near} $30 a barrel, with US pressure cited but not discussed. Kuwait opposes an increase while Iran backs no rise. Saudi and UAE seek output of 2 to 2.5 million bpd to target $20–$25 per barrel. OPEC meets March 27 to decide.
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Huge Sidewalk Sale at Helton's Hallmart
Large sidewalk sale announced for February 26 at Helton's Hallmart with many new items and selected collectibles offered at 50 percent off. Call 242-4700 to place an ad. deadline for ad entries is 9 a.m. on publication day.
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Markets Local Stocks and Grain Prices
Quotations for Wednesday afternoon at the Ottawa Co op show shares in Casey s GenSt and O Reilly Auto with mixed changes while United Parcel and WalMart ledger values drift and grain prices for hard wheat corn milo soybeans are posted at Ottawa and Franklin County grain services with slight adjustments from the prior session.
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Wichita State engineering building fire disrupts evening classes
Wichita State University resumed classes in Wallace Hall as investigators assess a fire that forced about 100 students to evacuate. Preliminary damage is estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars with one hallway and two labs closed for cleanup. No injuries reported.
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Gas price rise seen as spring nears
The Energy Department warned that low gasoline and distillate stocks will likely push prices higher in the spring. John Cook of the Energy Information Administration cited sharply rising heating oil costs in the Northeast and said refiners reduced output amid high crude prices, worsening inventories. Senator Murkowski criticized the Clinton administration for declining domestic oil production since 1993.
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Obituary for Margaret M. McNees in Pomona Kansas
Margaret M. McNees 85 of Pomona Kansas died February 22 2000 at Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa She was born November 4 1914 near Overbrook Douglas County daughter of John H and Clara Stillwell McNees She lived in Pomona since 1927 and spent most of her life as a Lindsey Grocery clerk before retirement A longtime United Methodist Church member and United Methodist Women survivors include three nieces six great nieces and nephews and one sister in law Funeral at Pomona United Methodist Church officiated by Rev Marti McDougal Internment Union Cemetery northwest of Centropolis Memorials to Pomona United Methodist Church care of Lamb Roberts Heise Funeral Home Ottawa
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Union Pacific Strikers Hit Midwest and West
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on a Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way strike at Union Pacific Railroad after a 6 am CST start. The walkout targeted a Wyoming shop and lines across Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho and into the Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles, affecting about 4080 union members.
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Ottawa KS Weather Forecast Summary
Forecast notes show very windy conditions with a few showers tonight and into Friday. Regions from southern New England to New York may see showers tomorrow, with broader showers across the Dakotas to Montana and into the Rockies, and a mild, cloudy, breezy pattern expected.
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