NBC to invest 415 million in Paxson Communications
NBC purchases 32 percent of Paxson for 415 million in cash new preferred stock, gaining options to raise stake after 2002. Paxson runs 72 stations plus the PAX network reaching 76 percent of U.S. households. Paxson chairman Bud Paxson remains, as NBC expands platform for NBC programming amid FCC duopoly rule change.
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Paxson
PAX
U.S
General Electric Co
Bob Wright
Federal Communications Commission
Local Offers and Events Highlight Friday and Saturday Deals
The Saloon Richmond KS advertises 50¢ drafts 50¢ tacos and $1 hamburgers all day Friday and Saturday from 10 am to midnight. Also promotions from Messengers Home Furnishings and Cheyenne Country announce new ownership and furniture sales. Other events include Ace’s-n-Eights Ottawa VFW dance September 18 and The Finish Line Steakhouse rib night September 16.
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Richmond
Grain prices and quoted futures for Ottawa and Franklin counties
Prices quoted for Wednesday afternoon at the Ottawa Co op show hard wheat 2.33 a bushel, corn 1.62, milo 2.54, soybeans 4.36. Franklin County Consolidated Farm Services lists wheat 2.33 with a 0.28 basis, corn 1.62 with 0.28, milo 2.35 with 0.57, soybeans 4.36 with 0.80.
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Casey
Wean AccuWeather UV Index Forecast
Tomorrow Saturday the UV index is expected to be minimal to low, ranging from 0 to 4 with brief periods of slight activity. No significant exposure risk anticipated. precautions only lightly advised during peak sun hours.
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AccuWeather
Rising multiple births fueled by age and fertility drugs
The National Center for Health Statistics cites sharp growth in twins triplets and higher multiples from 1980 to 1997 driven by older mothers increased use of fertility drugs and longer childbearing. Twins rose 52 percent to over 104 000 in 1997 while larger groups quadrupled to over 6 700 births.
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National Center For Health Statistics
John Kiely
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati
Louis Keith
Center For the Study
Northwestern University Medical School
Joyce Martin
Kiely
Keith
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New Jersey
Nebraska
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Starr Reflects on Lewinsky Probe and Clinton Affair
Special counsel Kenneth Starr says he would have let another investigator handle the Lewinsky matter, acknowledging public weariness with Whitewater. He calls Clinton gifted but criticizes his personal conduct and truthfulness, and questions renewing the independent counsel statute.
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Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Starr
Whitewater
Lewinsky
Justice Department
Congress
Obituaries for Vallier Jennings Yakle and Yakle services
Obituary notices report Veta A. Vallier 90 of Ottawa formerly Michigan Valley died September 15 1999 with visitation and graveside rites slated at Lyndon Cemetery. Jeremy Shane Jennings 29 Topeka former Ottawa resident died September 15 1999 visitation and funeral planned at Calvary Baptist Church Ottawa. Eva A. Yakle 87 Penngrove Calif formerly Centropolis died September 13 1999 memorial services planned in October at Dengel & Son Mortuary. Frank Yakle 63 Ottawa memorial services in October linked to Eva Yakle arrangements.
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Lyndon Cemetery
Richmond
James Albert
Edith Mae (Messinger) Morris
Richmond High School
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Nora Carey
Marie Mor
Ris
Agnes Brockus
Dengel & Son
Jeremy Shane Jennings
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Denger & Son Mortuary
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Eva A. Yakle
Penngrove
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Centropolis
Frank Yakle
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Pops" Anderson
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