Palestinian cabinet reshuffle aims for ceasefire and unified security
Prime Minister Mahmoud Qureia announced an emergency cabinet with Nabil Shaath as foreign minister, Salam Fayad finance minister, and Nasser Yousef interior minister. The lineup includes Saeb Erekat and others from Fatah. He promised quick talks for a ceasefire with Israel but ruled out a crackdown on militants and sought to unify eight security forces under a National Security Council chaired by Arafat.
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County to meet Wednesday on officer for district and bids
The Franklin County Commission meets with Sheriff Craig Davis at 8 30 a m Wednesday to discuss a resource officer for the Central Heights school district at a cost of 39 719 36 including salary and benefits. Davis will also discuss an application for Kansas Department of Transportation funds for traffic enforcement on U S 59 from Ottawa to the Franklin Douglas line. Bob Thompson will propose a policy clarification at 9 a m allowing free appliance admission only for private residents. At 10 a m the panel will open bids on four dump trucks. Ray DeJulio will be in at 10 30 a m to discuss engineering invoicing on the 34 mile project and snow and ice training for two workers at 30 each.
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City approves 200-foot rule waivers and daycare discussion
Mayor Richard Jackson seeks inclusion of day care centers in the 200-foot rule after a public hearing. City Manager Wel don Padgett urges delaying daycare additions until the new zoning regulations, saying further discussion is needed. Officials anticipate addressing liquor store and restaurant locations in the forthcoming zoning rules, which could be adopted in about six months.
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Caddies fund-raiser kickoff for cross-country charity
At Iron Horse Golf Club Leawood retired stars George Brett Deron Cherry and Buck O’Neil prepare to send McBratney and Burrow on a 12 city cross country route to Pebble Beach for a drive to Brace. Breakfast fundraiser begins around 7 a.m. with the trek starting at 8 a.m. Donations can be made via driving4brace.org or 800 936 8042.
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California recall race shifts as Schwarzenegger gains edge
Democratic Chairman Art Torres notes a potential turnout boost amid a chaotic recall battle. Polls show Bustamante and McClintock as the remaining double digit contenders while Schwarzenegger gains from a debate and new allegations. He ties with supporters to prominent women figures and defends himself against groping claims as Davis presses labor backing in San Francisco.
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City weighs extending Cox franchise amid stalled talks
Ottawa city commissioners discussed extending Cox Communications cable franchise for a fifth time in three years as negotiations stall. Cox seeks 15 years and fiber optic upgrades, while the city backs Internet improvements and channel expansion, yet Congress limits regulatory leverage.
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