Markets Rise on Merger Buzz Amid Kmart Sears Deal
Wall Street gained as investors ignored inflation signals and welcomed an $11 billion merger of Kmart Holding Corp and Sears, Roebuck and Co, lifting the Dow to 10,585.12, S&P 500 to 1,186.53, and Nasdaq to 2,107.07. Kmart jumped 16 percent to 117.27, while Sears climbed 21 percent to 54.64, reflecting strong merger optimism and retailer consolidation. Local grain quotes and county prices were listed for grains including corn, milo, oats, and soybeans across Overbrook, Ottawa, Edger ton, and Franklin County.
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Moving Sale and Local Notices in Ottawa Area
A collage of small ads and notices announces a moving sale at 736 N Malin listing furniture, dishes, and antiques across Fri and Sat, plus a chiropractor clinic closure from Nov 18 at 1 pm and a staff conference in Minnesota. Also promotions for holiday food delivery, Christmas cards, and RMH Gift Shop seasonal sale with VFW event details.
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Elizabeth Dole to lead 2006 Senate campaign chair
Elizabeth Dole was chosen by Senate Republicans to head the National Republican Senatorial Committee for 2006. The 68 year old former Red Cross president defeated Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman by 28 to 27 in a GOP caucus vote, earning a key leadership post and responsibility for fundraising and candidate recruitment.
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Bush names Spellings education secretary in White House reshuffle
President Bush selected Margaret Spellings as the next education secretary after Rod Paige. Spellings, a longtime White House education adviser, rose from Texas reforms to oversee the No Child Left Behind policy and led schools initiatives with her two daughters present at the announcement.
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