19 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
The Hays Daily News
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2000
Page
1
Almanac notes December weather in Kansas with overnight lows and highs, record highs and lows for December 19, a year ago today, and daily precipitation. Data from Hays daily observations include 24 hour totals, year to date totals, wind speeds, and sun timings as recorded at 11 a.m. with notes on station location and measurement sources.
The extended outlook shows a Saturday snow chance mainly in the north central area with otherwise dry conditions. Lows dip from single digits east to 10 to 20 west, while highs range from 25 to 30 in the east and around 40 in the west.
The Federal Reserve prepares to pivot from fighting inflation to guarding a slowing economy amid slower growth, energy price fluctuations, and signals of possible rate cuts as soon as January. Greenspan and policy makers weigh neutral stance versus continued restraint while markets view a likely 31 January rate cut.
Bridgestone/Firestone tells investigators that tire separations trace to a faulty Decatur Illinois design and rubber mixing process. The company cites tread peeling near the shoulder and a wedge flaw, while placing fault on Ford’s inflation pressure guidance and noting temperature climate and load as factors. The recall involves millions of ATX ATX II and Wilderness AT tires, many built in Decatur and fitted to Ford Explorer vehicles.
The Hays High School Music Department presents its annual winter concert at 7 30 p m in Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays Campus. Admission is a canned food item collected in the lobby to support the Community Assistance Center in Hays. Northwest Kansas Childcare Association hosts a Sheila Jordan family fundraiser at all Pizza Hut locations in Hays with 20 percent of sales from 5 p m to closing, requiring a fundraiser flier or contact Kristi Hiller or Mary Claiborn for a copy. Money will assist the family’s medical expenses.
The notice states homes with even-numbered addresses should light during the second and fourth full weeks, with all residents lighting for any partial weeks. An annual display, the Little Town of Bethlehem, runs 1 to 5 p.m. at St Boniface Catholic Church. Special groups may call 785 735 9258 for weekday appointments.
Public invited to a two day conference on applied agriculture computing at Fort Hays State University Memorial Union January 5 and 6. Sponsored by K State Research and Extension and FHSU. Early registration requested by Friday. Call Ellis County Extension Office at 785 628-9430 for details.
A bipartisan panel led by the Web-based Education Commission says connected schools are not enough without instant video capable broadband and ongoing teacher training. The 163 page report notes 90 percent of schools and 71 percent of classrooms are online, while gaps grow between wealthy and poorer areas.
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