Factory orders rise in March by 4.3 percent
United States factories posted a 4.3 percent jump in March orders from February, the largest gain in 18 months, led by durable goods up 5 percent and nondurable goods up 3.5 percent. Strong demand across cars, machinery, appliances, metals, and chemicals backed the broad-based increase while some sectors such as construction machinery saw declines.
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Bush pushes rapid probe into Abu Ghraib abuse scandal
President Bush urged Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to quickly uncover the Abu Ghraib mistreatment facts and ensure punishment for guilty soldiers. Senators press for action while investigations expand. the CIA also investigates as Taguba and military probes proceed.
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Construction Board of Appeals under consideration
City officials plan a 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting at City Hall to discuss forming a Construction Board of Appeals to consolidate several boards and rule on construction related orders. The agenda also includes potential approval of eight residential and three commercial properties for the Neighborhood Revitalization Act, and possible annexation of Wildcat Addition property north of K-68 and west of I-35. Harold Wingert requested annexation. Franklin County Commission approved a related resolution.
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County hearing on probable cause ordinance planned
A judge granted a hearing on probable cause. The official said the county ordinance should grant broad powers but noted Fourth Amendment and Supreme Court limits. County commissioners plan another public hearing after Finch redrafts the ordinance. contact umoss at otawaherald.com
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Roberts says prewar Iraq intel report paints unflattering view
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said the forthcoming report on prewar Iraq assessments shows the intelligence community erred. He stressed the issue was global, not just U.S., with nations like France and Germany sharing the belief in weapons of mass destruction despite disagreement on action. Roberts urged intelligence reform and noted the June release with firm conclusions.
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Thieves tracked by car GPS after OnStar misstep
Reginald Collier and Catherine Curnis appeared in Johnson County District Court on one count each of criminal use of a credit card theft and misdemeanor theft regarding a 2004 Cadillac CTS stolen from an Independence dealership. Police located the wallet and credit cards in the Cadillac in a Merriam lot after OnStar aided police by sounding the alarm.
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