Wall Street markets hit record highs at midday
Stocks rise to fresh records as Dow up 150.88 to 9462.07 and S&P 500 gains 19.45 to 1264.23 while Nasdaq climbs 55.59 to 2306.86. Investors pour yearend cash into equities, extending a broad buying spree across big names. Volume strong at 441 million shares on NYSE. Local quotes show mixed prices on several firms and grains data from Ottawa and Franklin County Coops.
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Obituaries for Gladys H Bishop and Earl F Benjamin
Gladys H Bishop 86 of Ottawa died Jan 5 1999 at Ransom Memorial Hospital graveside service planned at Wheatland Wyoming Cemetery with Minister Andy Gudahl. Survived by son Floyd Bishop daughter Mary Ann Jullins seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Earl F Benjamin 84 of Ottawa died Jan 5 1999 at Ransom Memorial Hospital services set at First Christian Church Garnett burial in Colony Cemetery. Survived by wife Cena Generar Bible daughter Genell Benjamin two sons Dent and Glen one daughter two sisters and two grandsons. Memorials to local cancer fund or Earl Benjamin Memorial Fund
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House opens with Hastert as speaker in tight Congress
The 106th Congress begins with a narrow Republican majority as House Speaker Dennis Hastert vows bipartisanship and GOP goals. Senate weighs President Clinton's impeachment trial. Vice President Gore presides over swearing in of 34 senators.
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Historian challenges Jefferson DNA study findings
Washington AP report on renewed charges that Thomas Jefferson may not be the father of Sally Hemings' child. Herbert Barger holds a news conference, disputing the Nature study whose coauthors note DNA is not conclusive, while Eugene Foster defends the conclusion that Jefferson is the most likely father based on historical context.
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Rebels storm Freetown as rebels seize State House and police
Rebels move into Sierra Leone's capital Freetown capturing the State House and burning the police headquarters and Nigerian embassy. Witnesses report gun battles as troops and the Nigerian-led intervention force are absent, fearing a major setback for peace efforts.
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