Today is Thursday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2022. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn arrives at 3:20 p.m. EDT.

On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of January 1, 1863.

In 1776, during the Revolutionary War, Capt. Nathan Hale, 21, was hanged as a spy by the British in New York.

In 1911, pitcher Cy Young, 44, gained his 511th and final career victory as he hurled a 1-0 shutout for the Boston Rustlers against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field.

In 1949, the Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb.

In 1961, the Interstate Commerce Commission issued rules prohibiting racial discrimination on interstate buses.

In 1975, Sara Jane Moore attempted to shoot President Gerald R. Ford outside a San Francisco hotel, but missed.

In 1980, the Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war.

In 1985, rock and country music artists participated in "Farm Aid," a concert staged in Champaign, Illinois, to help the nation's farmers.

In 1993, 47 people were killed when an Amtrak passenger train fell off a bridge and crashed into Big Bayou Canot near Mobile, Alabama. (A tugboat pilot lost in fog had pushed a barge into the railroad bridge, knocking the tracks 38 inches out of line just minutes before the train arrived.)

In 1994, the situation comedy "Friends" debuted on NBC-TV.

In 1995, an AWACS plane carrying U.S. and Canadian military personnel crashed on takeoff from Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage, Alaska, killing all 24 people aboard.

In 2014, the United States and five Arab nations launched airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria, sending waves of planes and Tomahawk cruise missiles against an array of targets.

In 2020, U.S. deaths from the coronavirus topped 200,000, by far the highest confirmed death toll from the virus in the world at that point, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama campaigned before a crowd of 18,000 in Wisconsin, the home state of GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. In the aftermath of the killing of the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, residents of the Libyan city of Benghazi protested at the compounds of several militias, vowing to rid themselves of armed factions and Islamic extremists.

Five years ago: As the scale of the damage from Hurricane Maria started to become clearer, Puerto Rican officials said they could not contact more than half of the communities in the U.S. territory, where all power had been knocked out to the island's 3.4 million people. President Donald Trump said NFL owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. The federal government told election officials in 21 states that hackers had targeted their systems before the 2016 presidential election. Sen. John McCain declared his opposition to the GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare," the second time in three months McCain had emerged as the destroyer of his party's signature promise to voters.

One year ago: At a virtual "vaccine summit" on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden said the United States was doubling, to 1 billion doses, its purchases of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world. Bargainers from both parties said bipartisan congressional talks on overhauling policing practices had ended without agreement; the effort had begun after killings of unarmed Black people by officers sparked protests across the U.S.

Today's Birthdays: Dancer/choreographer/singer Toni Basil is 79. Actor Paul Le Mat is 77. Musician King Sunny Adé is 76. Capt. Mark Phillips is 74. Rock singer David Coverdale (Deep Purple, Whitesnake) is 71. Actor Shari Belafonte is 68. Singer Debby Boone is 66. Country singer June Forester (The Forester Sisters) is 66. Singer Nick Cave is 65. Rock singer Johnette Napolitano is 65. Actor Lynn Herring is 65. Classical crossover singer Andrea Bocelli is 64. Singer-musician Joan Jett is 64. Actor Scott Baio is 62. Actor Catherine Oxenberg is 61. Actor Bonnie Hunt is 61. Actor Rob Stone is 60. Actor Dan Bucatinsky (TV: "24: Legacy") is 57. Musician Matt Sharp is 53. Rock musician Dave Hernandez is 52. Rapper Mystikal is 52. R&amp;B singer Big Rube (Society of Soul) is 51. Actor James Hillier (TV: "The Crown") is 49. Actor Mireille Enos is 47. Actor Daniella Alonso is 44. Actor Michael Graziadei is 43. Actor Ashley Eckstein is 41. Actor Katie Lowes is 40. Rock musician Will Farquarson (Bastille) is 39. Actor Tatiana Maslany is 37. Actor Ukweli Roach (TV: "Blindspot") is 36. Actor Tom Felton is 35. Actor Teyonah Parris is 35. Actor Juliette Goglia is 27. Actor Dalya Knapp is 12.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2022. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn arrives at 3:20 p.m. EDT.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring all slaves in rebel states should be free as of January 1, 1863.On this date:In 1776, during the Revolutionary War, Capt. Nathan Hale, 21, was hanged as a spy by the British in New York.In 1911, pitcher Cy Young, 44, gained his 511th and final career victory as he hurled a 1-0 shutout for the Boston Rustlers against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field.In 1949, the Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb.In 1961, the Interstate Commerce Commission issued rules prohibiting racial discrimination on interstate buses.In 1975, Sara Jane Moore attempted to shoot President Gerald R. Ford outside a San Francisco hotel, but missed.In 1980, the Persian Gulf conflict between Iran and Iraq erupted into full-scale war.In 1985, rock and country music artists participated in "Farm Aid," a concert staged in Champaign, Illinois, to help the nation's farmers.In 1993, 47 people were killed when an Amtrak passenger train fell off a bridge and crashed into Big Bayou Canot near Mobile, Alabama. (A tugboat pilot lost in fog had pushed a barge into the railroad bridge, knocking the tracks 38 inches out of line just minutes before the train arrived.)In 1994, the situation comedy "Friends" debuted on NBC-TV.In 1995, an AWACS plane carrying U.S. and Canadian military personnel crashed on takeoff from Elmendorf Air Force Base near Anchorage, Alaska, killing all 24 people aboard.In 2014, the United States and five Arab nations launched airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria, sending waves of planes and Tomahawk cruise missiles against an array of targets.In 2020, U.S. deaths from the coronavirus topped 200,000, by far the highest confirmed death toll from the virus in the world at that point, according to a count by Johns Hopkins University.Ten years ago: President Barack Obama campaigned before a crowd of 18,000 in Wisconsin, the home state of GOP vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. In the aftermath of the killing of the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans, residents of the Libyan city of Benghazi protested at the compounds of several militias, vowing to rid themselves of armed factions and Islamic extremists.Five years ago: As the scale of the damage from Hurricane Maria started to become clearer, Puerto Rican officials said they could not contact more than half of the communities in the U.S. territory, where all power had been knocked out to the island's 3.4 million people. President Donald Trump said NFL owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. The federal government told election officials in 21 states that hackers had targeted their systems before the 2016 presidential election. Sen. John McCain declared his opposition to the GOP's last-ditch effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare," the second time in three months McCain had emerged as the destroyer of his party's signature promise to voters.One year ago: At a virtual "vaccine summit" on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden said the United States was doubling, to 1 billion doses, its purchases of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world. Bargainers from both parties said bipartisan congressional talks on overhauling policing practices had ended without agreement; the effort had begun after killings of unarmed Black people by officers sparked protests across the U.S.Today's Birthdays: Dancer/choreographer/singer Toni Basil is 79. Actor Paul Le Mat is 77. Musician King Sunny Adé is 76. Capt. Mark Phillips is 74. Rock singer David Coverdale (Deep Purple, Whitesnake) is 71. Actor Shari Belafonte is 68. Singer Debby Boone is 66. Country singer June Forester (The Forester Sisters) is 66. Singer Nick Cave is 65. Rock singer Johnette Napolitano is 65. Actor Lynn Herring is 65. Classical crossover singer Andrea Bocelli is 64. Singer-musician Joan Jett is 64. Actor Scott Baio is 62. Actor Catherine Oxenberg is 61. Actor Bonnie Hunt is 61. Actor Rob Stone is 60. Actor Dan Bucatinsky (TV: "24: Legacy") is 57. Musician Matt Sharp is 53. Rock musician Dave Hernandez is 52. Rapper Mystikal is 52. R&amp;B singer Big Rube (Society of Soul) is 51. Actor James Hillier (TV: "The Crown") is 49. Actor Mireille Enos is 47. Actor Daniella Alonso is 44. Actor Michael Graziadei is 43. Actor Ashley Eckstein is 41. Actor Katie Lowes is 40. Rock musician Will Farquarson (Bastille) is 39. Actor Tatiana Maslany is 37. Actor Ukweli Roach (TV: "Blindspot") is 36. Actor Tom Felton is 35. Actor Teyonah Parris is 35. Actor Juliette Goglia is 27. Actor Dalya Knapp is 12.

Today in History - September 22

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2022. There are 101 days left in the year.

On Sept. 21, 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court.

In 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.

In 1937, "The Hobbit," by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published by George Allen &amp; Unwin, Ltd. of London.

In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives.

In 1957, the legal mystery-drama "Perry Mason," starring Raymond Burr, premiered on CBS-TV.

In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter made its first hovering flight.

In 1973, the U.S. Senate confirmed Henry Kissinger to be Secretary of State.

In 1982, National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever.

In 1985, in North Korea and South Korea, family members who had been separated for decades were allowed to visit each other as both countries opened their borders in an unprecedented family-reunion program.

In 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, South Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in the Caribbean and 29 in the United States). Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, hit by a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit.

In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. (Although never formally repealed, DoMA was effectively overturned by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2013 and 2015.)

In 2001, Congress again opened the federal coffers to those harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion to the airline industry, which was suffering mounting economic losses since the Sept. 11 attacks.

In 2011, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two Americans jailed in Iran as spies, left Tehran for the Gulf state of Oman, closing a high-profile drama that brought more than two years of hope and heartbreak for their families. The state of Texas executed Lawrence Russell Brewer for his role in the gruesome dragging death of James Byrd Jr.

Ten years ago: People lined up to buy Apple's iPhone5 as it went on sale in the United States and several other countries. A man was bitten multiple times after leaping from a monorail into a tiger exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in New York.

Five years ago: Millions on Puerto Rico faced the prospect of weeks or months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the ongoing crisis involving North Korea. Facebook said it would provide congressional investigators with the contents of 3,000 ads that had been bought by a Russian agency; it had already released the ads to federal authorities investigating Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.

One year ago: In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden urged the world's nations to address the global issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. A coroner confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming were those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old who disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with a boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. (Laundrie's body would be found in a Florida swamp in October; the FBI later said he had admitted killing Petito in a notebook that was discovered near his body.) Melvin Van Peebles, a playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the "blaxploitation" films of the 1970s, died at his New York home; he was 89.

Today's Birthdays: Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 81. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 79. Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is 78. Musician Don Felder is 75. Author Stephen King is 75. Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore is 73. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 72. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is 65. Movie producer-writer Ethan Coen is 65. Actor-comedian Dave Coulier is 63. Actor David James Elliott is 62. Actor Serena Scott Thomas is 61. Actor Nancy Travis is 61. Actor Rob Morrow is 60. Actor Angus Macfadyen is 59. Retired MLB All-Star Cecil Fielder is 59. Actor Cheryl Hines is 57. Country singer Faith Hill is 55. Rock musician Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) is 55. Country singer Ronna Reeves is 54. Actor-talk show host Ricki Lake is 54. Rapper Dave (De La Soul) is 54. Actor Billy Porter is 53. Actor Rob Benedict is 52. Actor James Lesure is 51. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is 51. Actor Luke Wilson is 51. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 44. Actor Bradford Anderson is 43. Actor Autumn Reeser is 42. TV personality Nicole Richie is 41. Actor Maggie Grace is 39. Actor Joseph Mazzello is 39. Actor Ahna O'Reilly is 38. Rapper Wale is 38. R&amp;B singer Jason Derulo is 36. Actor Ryan Guzman is 35. Actor Nikolas Brino is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Sept. 21, the 264th day of 2022. There are 101 days left in the year.Today's Highlights in History:On Sept. 21, 1981, the Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the Supreme Court.On this date:In 1792, the French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy.In 1937, "The Hobbit," by J.R.R. Tolkien, was first published by George Allen &amp; Unwin, Ltd. of London.In 1938, a hurricane struck parts of New York and New England, causing widespread damage and claiming some 700 lives.In 1957, the legal mystery-drama "Perry Mason," starring Raymond Burr, premiered on CBS-TV.In 1961, the first Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter made its first hovering flight.In 1973, the U.S. Senate confirmed Henry Kissinger to be Secretary of State.In 1982, National Football League players began a 57-day strike, their first regular-season walkout ever.In 1985, in North Korea and South Korea, family members who had been separated for decades were allowed to visit each other as both countries opened their borders in an unprecedented family-reunion program.In 1989, Hurricane Hugo crashed into Charleston, South Carolina (the storm was blamed for 56 deaths in the Caribbean and 29 in the United States). Twenty-one students in Alton, Texas, died when their school bus, hit by a soft-drink delivery truck, careened into a water-filled pit.In 1996, President Bill Clinton signed the Defense of Marriage Act denying federal recognition of same-sex marriages, a day after saying the law should not be used as an excuse for discrimination, violence or intimidation against gays and lesbians. (Although never formally repealed, DoMA was effectively overturned by U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2013 and 2015.)In 2001, Congress again opened the federal coffers to those harmed by terrorism, providing $15 billion to the airline industry, which was suffering mounting economic losses since the Sept. 11 attacks.In 2011, Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer, two Americans jailed in Iran as spies, left Tehran for the Gulf state of Oman, closing a high-profile drama that brought more than two years of hope and heartbreak for their families. The state of Texas executed Lawrence Russell Brewer for his role in the gruesome dragging death of James Byrd Jr.Ten years ago: People lined up to buy Apple's iPhone5 as it went on sale in the United States and several other countries. A man was bitten multiple times after leaping from a monorail into a tiger exhibit at the Bronx Zoo in New York.Five years ago: Millions on Puerto Rico faced the prospect of weeks or months without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly to discuss the ongoing crisis involving North Korea. Facebook said it would provide congressional investigators with the contents of 3,000 ads that had been bought by a Russian agency; it had already released the ads to federal authorities investigating Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election.One year ago: In his first address before the U.N. General Assembly, President Joe Biden urged the world's nations to address the global issues of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and human rights abuses. A coroner confirmed that human remains found in remote northern Wyoming were those of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old who disappeared while on a cross-country road trip with a boyfriend, Brian Laundrie. (Laundrie's body would be found in a Florida swamp in October; the FBI later said he had admitted killing Petito in a notebook that was discovered near his body.) Melvin Van Peebles, a playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the "blaxploitation" films of the 1970s, died at his New York home; he was 89.Today's Birthdays: Author-comedian Fannie Flagg is 81. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is 79. Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is 78. Musician Don Felder is 75. Author Stephen King is 75. Basketball Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore is 73. Actor-comedian Bill Murray is 72. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is 65. Movie producer-writer Ethan Coen is 65. Actor-comedian Dave Coulier is 63. Actor David James Elliott is 62. Actor Serena Scott Thomas is 61. Actor Nancy Travis is 61. Actor Rob Morrow is 60. Actor Angus Macfadyen is 59. Retired MLB All-Star Cecil Fielder is 59. Actor Cheryl Hines is 57. Country singer Faith Hill is 55. Rock musician Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies) is 55. Country singer Ronna Reeves is 54. Actor-talk show host Ricki Lake is 54. Rapper Dave (De La Soul) is 54. Actor Billy Porter is 53. Actor Rob Benedict is 52. Actor James Lesure is 51. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is 51. Actor Luke Wilson is 51. Actor Paulo Costanzo is 44. Actor Bradford Anderson is 43. Actor Autumn Reeser is 42. TV personality Nicole Richie is 41. Actor Maggie Grace is 39. Actor Joseph Mazzello is 39. Actor Ahna O'Reilly is 38. Rapper Wale is 38. R&amp;B singer Jason Derulo is 36. Actor Ryan Guzman is 35. Actor Nikolas Brino is 24.

Today in History - September 21

SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A registered Kansas sex offender has been sentenced to over 47 years in prison for raping a 15-year-old girl&nbsp;who was walking home from a Wichita grocery store, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

In August, a jury found Anthony Craig Seymour, 61, Wichita, guilty of rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated robbery.&nbsp;

In November 0f 2019, police responded to a 911 call of an abduction in the 300 Block of North Volutsia in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Brett Allred.

Upon arrival, police searched the area and located a 2005 Lexus driven by a suspect later identified as Anthony Seymour leaving the area. They also observed a 15-year-old girl exit the vehicle while it was moving slowly and run toward the officers.&nbsp;Seymour fled in the car. Police initially were not able to locate it.

Investigators learned that while the girl was walking home, Seymour approached, held a knife to her, forced her into the Lexus and sexually assaulted her, according to Allred.

Through continued investigation, police located the victim’s phone in a parking lot and were able to obtain video in the area and a tag number on the car.

Police located the vehicle and Seymour in the 1900 Block of North Lorraine. He was arrested without incident and booked on requested charges of kidnapping, rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated battery and a Kansas Department of Corrections arrest and detain order, according to Allred.

“The victim is very brave,” said Allred. “She saw police and took action to get out of the car, run to the officers and explain what had happened.”&nbsp;She had been on her way to Dillons and had seen the suspect and thought he was acting suspiciously. On the way home, the suspect approached her a second time and forced her in the vehicle, according to Allred.

EMS transported the girl to a local hospital for treatment.

Seymour had been on parole since May of 2018 after a 2004 conviction for rape, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. Seymour is scheduled for sentencing on September 19, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —&nbsp; A registered Kansas sex offender has been sentenced to over 47 years in prison for raping a 15-year-old girl&nbsp;who was walking home from a Wichita grocery store, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.In August, a jury found Anthony Craig Seymour, 61, Wichita, guilty of rape, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated criminal sodomy and aggravated robbery.&nbsp;In November 0f 2019, police responded to a 911 call of an abduction in the 300 Block of North Volutsia in Wichita, according to Wichita Police Captain Brett Allred.Upon arrival, police searched the area and located a 2005 Lexus driven by a suspect later identified as Anthony Seymour leaving the area. They also observed a 15-year-old girl exit the vehicle while it was moving slowly and run toward the officers.&nbsp;Seymour fled in the car. Police initially were not able to locate it.Investigators learned that while the girl was walking home, Seymour approached, held a knife to her, forced her into the Lexus and sexually assaulted her, according to Allred.Through continued investigation, police located the victim’s phone in a parking lot and were able to obtain video in the area and a tag number on the car.Police located the vehicle and Seymour in the 1900 Block of North Lorraine. He was arrested without incident and booked on requested charges of kidnapping, rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated battery and a Kansas Department of Corrections arrest and detain order, according to Allred.“The victim is very brave,” said Allred. “She saw police and took action to get out of the car, run to the officers and explain what had happened.”&nbsp;She had been on her way to Dillons and had seen the suspect and thought he was acting suspiciously. On the way home, the suspect approached her a second time and forced her in the vehicle, according to Allred.EMS transported the girl to a local hospital for treatment.Seymour had been on parole since May of 2018 after a 2004 conviction for rape, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections. Seymour is scheduled for sentencing on September 19, according to the district attorney's office.

Kan. sex offender sentenced for kidnapping, rape

<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/thomas-tom-bieker">Obituary | Thomas "Tom" D. Bieker of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Thomas “Tom” D. Bieker, age 58, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; He was born on September 6, 1964 in Concordia, KS to Julius O. and Marie M. (Forgue) Bieker.

Tom graduated from Concordia High School in 1983.&nbsp; Tom wrestled and won several tournaments and placed 4th&nbsp;at State.&nbsp; He still holds the records for most reversals in a season (44) and career (86).&nbsp; After high school, Tom attended vo-tech school for auto body repair.&nbsp;

Tom worked for CE, Smith Trenching and later enjoyed his time volunteering for the Catholic Thrift Store. Tom loved to fish, do jigsaw puzzles and was an avid music listener, especially classic rock.&nbsp; He also enjoyed painting and collecting dragon figurines and just ‘tinkering’ on things.

Tom is survived by his companion Crystal Wilson Concordia; son Trenton Bieker, Hope, KS; brothers Lawrence (Cathy), Pittsburg, KS, Richard (Diane), James,&nbsp;Anthony (Mary), all of Concordia, KS and Dale, Benton, AR; sisters Elizabeth Deneke (Mike), Amarillo, TX, Margaret “Peggy” Colgrove (Dwight), Washington, KS &amp; Kathleen Schmidt (Russ), Concordia; grandchildren Chelsea, Allie and Theodore Bieker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Theodore and Bernard Bieker; sisters-in-law Cathy (Cook) Bieker and Kim (Willoughby) Bieker.

The family selected cremation and a memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2022 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; A rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial of the cremains will follow the services at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Aurora, KS. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made payable to the funeral home to assist with expenses.&nbsp;

For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Thomas "Tom" D. Bieker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/thomas-tom-bieker/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/thomas-tom-bieker">Obituary | Thomas "Tom" D. Bieker of Concordia, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>September 6, 1964 - September 16, 2022Thomas “Tom” D. Bieker, age 58, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; He was born on September 6, 1964 in Concordia, KS to Julius O. and Marie M. (Forgue) Bieker.Tom graduated from Concordia High School in 1983.&nbsp; Tom wrestled and won several tournaments and placed 4th&nbsp;at State.&nbsp; He still holds the records for most reversals in a season (44) and career (86).&nbsp; After high school, Tom attended vo-tech school for auto body repair.&nbsp;Tom worked for CE, Smith Trenching and later enjoyed his time volunteering for the Catholic Thrift Store. Tom loved to fish, do jigsaw puzzles and was an avid music listener, especially classic rock.&nbsp; He also enjoyed painting and collecting dragon figurines and just ‘tinkering’ on things.Tom is survived by his companion Crystal Wilson Concordia; son Trenton Bieker, Hope, KS; brothers Lawrence (Cathy), Pittsburg, KS, Richard (Diane), James,&nbsp;Anthony (Mary), all of Concordia, KS and Dale, Benton, AR; sisters Elizabeth Deneke (Mike), Amarillo, TX, Margaret “Peggy” Colgrove (Dwight), Washington, KS &amp; Kathleen Schmidt (Russ), Concordia; grandchildren Chelsea, Allie and Theodore Bieker.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Theodore and Bernard Bieker; sisters-in-law Cathy (Cook) Bieker and Kim (Willoughby) Bieker.The family selected cremation and a memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2022 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, KS.&nbsp; A rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 30, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial of the cremains will follow the services at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Aurora, KS. Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made payable to the funeral home to assist with expenses.&nbsp;For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Thomas "Tom" D. Bieker, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/thomas-tom-bieker/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Thomas 'Tom' D. Bieker

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2022. There are 102 days left in the year.

On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called "battle of the sexes," tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome.

In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.)

In 1881, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.

In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival, lasting 16 days, opened in France.

In 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.)

In 1964, The Beatles concluded their first full-fledged U.S. tour by performing in a charity concert at the Paramount Theater in New York.

In 1967, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank, Scotland.

In 1973, singer-songwriter Jim Croce died in a plane crash near Natchitoches, Louisiana; he was 30.

In 1995, in a move that stunned Wall Street, AT&amp;T Corporation announced it was splitting into three companies.

In 2000, Independent Counsel Robert Ray announced the end of the Whitewater investigation, saying there was insufficient evidence to warrant charges against President and Mrs. Clinton.

In 2001, during an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush announced a new Cabinet-level office to fortify homeland security and named Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge its director.

In 2011, repeal of the U.S. military's 18-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" compromise took effect, allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly.

In 2019, Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, the 1979 site of the nation's worst commercial nuclear power accident, was shut down by its owner after producing electricity for 45 years.

Ten years ago: On a day when thousands of angry Pakistanis tried to make their way to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the embassy aired an ad on Pakistani TV showing President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton denouncing an anti-Islamic video produced in the United States. Space shuttle Endeavour, riding atop a Boeing 747, landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California en route to its eventual retirement home, the California Science Center in Los Angeles.

Five years ago: Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, struck the island, wiping out as much as 75 percent of the power distribution lines and causing an island-wide blackout. Rescuers worked furiously at a collapsed school in Mexico City where a girl was believed trapped under debris in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake; it was later determined that no children were still trapped in the debris.

One year ago: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won his third straight election, but failed to get the majority in Parliament that he wanted; Trudeau had voiced the concerns of Canadians who were increasingly upset with those who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine was effective for children ages 5 to 11; the vaccine was already available to anyone 12 and older. (U.S. health officials would approve the vaccine for children as young as 5 in November 2021.) In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the White House said it would allow foreigners to fly into the country starting in November if they had vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test. U.S. officials said more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants had been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town; the officials defended a response that included immediately expelling the migrants to their impoverished Caribbean country.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Sophia Loren is 88. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is 74. Actor Tony Denison is 73. Actor Debbi Morgan is 71. Jazz musician Peter White is 68. Actor Betsy Brantley is 67. Actor Gary Cole is 66. TV news correspondent Deborah Roberts is 62. Country-rock musician Joseph Shreve (Flynnville Train) is 61. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 58. Actor Kristen Johnston is 55. Rock singers Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are 55. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 54. Actor Enuka Okuma is 50. Actor-model Moon Bloodgood is 47. Actor Jon Bernthal is 46. Singer The-Dream is 45. Actor Charlie Weber is 44. Rock musician Rick Woolstenhulme (Lifehouse) is 43. Rapper Yung Joc is 42. Actor Crystle Stewart is 41. Actor Aldis Hodge is 36. Rock drummer Jack Lawless is 35. Actor Malachi Kirby is 33.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2022. There are 102 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 20, 1973, in their so-called "battle of the sexes," tennis star Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, at the Houston Astrodome.On this date:In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set out from Spain on five ships to find a western passage to the Spice Islands. (Magellan was killed enroute, but one of his ships eventually circled the world.)In 1881, Chester A. Arthur was sworn in as the 21st president of the United States, succeeding the assassinated James A. Garfield.In 1946, the first Cannes Film Festival, lasting 16 days, opened in France.In 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was blocked from enrolling at the University of Mississippi by Democratic Gov. Ross R. Barnett. (Meredith was later admitted.)In 1964, The Beatles concluded their first full-fledged U.S. tour by performing in a charity concert at the Paramount Theater in New York.In 1967, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 was christened by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Clydebank, Scotland.In 1973, singer-songwriter Jim Croce died in a plane crash near Natchitoches, Louisiana; he was 30.In 1995, in a move that stunned Wall Street, AT&amp;T Corporation announced it was splitting into three companies.In 2000, Independent Counsel Robert Ray announced the end of the Whitewater investigation, saying there was insufficient evidence to warrant charges against President and Mrs. Clinton.In 2001, during an address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush announced a new Cabinet-level office to fortify homeland security and named Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge its director.In 2011, repeal of the U.S. military's 18-year-old "don't ask, don't tell" compromise took effect, allowing gay and lesbian service members to serve openly.In 2019, Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, the 1979 site of the nation's worst commercial nuclear power accident, was shut down by its owner after producing electricity for 45 years.Ten years ago: On a day when thousands of angry Pakistanis tried to make their way to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the embassy aired an ad on Pakistani TV showing President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton denouncing an anti-Islamic video produced in the United States. Space shuttle Endeavour, riding atop a Boeing 747, landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California en route to its eventual retirement home, the California Science Center in Los Angeles.Five years ago: Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, struck the island, wiping out as much as 75 percent of the power distribution lines and causing an island-wide blackout. Rescuers worked furiously at a collapsed school in Mexico City where a girl was believed trapped under debris in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake; it was later determined that no children were still trapped in the debris.One year ago: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won his third straight election, but failed to get the majority in Parliament that he wanted; Trudeau had voiced the concerns of Canadians who were increasingly upset with those who refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine was effective for children ages 5 to 11; the vaccine was already available to anyone 12 and older. (U.S. health officials would approve the vaccine for children as young as 5 in November 2021.) In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the White House said it would allow foreigners to fly into the country starting in November if they had vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test. U.S. officials said more than 6,000 Haitians and other migrants had been removed from an encampment at a Texas border town; the officials defended a response that included immediately expelling the migrants to their impoverished Caribbean country.Today's Birthdays: Actor Sophia Loren is 88. Rock musician Chuck Panozzo is 74. Actor Tony Denison is 73. Actor Debbi Morgan is 71. Jazz musician Peter White is 68. Actor Betsy Brantley is 67. Actor Gary Cole is 66. TV news correspondent Deborah Roberts is 62. Country-rock musician Joseph Shreve (Flynnville Train) is 61. Rock musician Randy Bradbury (Pennywise) is 58. Actor Kristen Johnston is 55. Rock singers Gunnar and Matthew Nelson are 55. Rock musician Ben Shepherd is 54. Actor Enuka Okuma is 50. Actor-model Moon Bloodgood is 47. Actor Jon Bernthal is 46. Singer The-Dream is 45. Actor Charlie Weber is 44. Rock musician Rick Woolstenhulme (Lifehouse) is 43. Rapper Yung Joc is 42. Actor Crystle Stewart is 41. Actor Aldis Hodge is 36. Rock drummer Jack Lawless is 35. Actor Malachi Kirby is 33.

Today in History - September 20

MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug on weapons allegations.

Just before 9p.m. Sept. 13, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver Toyota passenger car in the 200 Block of East Myrtle in Independence, Kansas, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.

The vehicle was displaying a Kansas tag that belongs to another vehicle.  The deputy contacted the occupants of the vehicle who were identified as Adam Trollope and Ashley Barrager both of Independence, Kansas. 

 During the traffic stop investigation, the deputy learned there was a loaded handgun, along with methamphetamine and fentanyl. 

 The deputy placed Trollope and Barrager in custody.  The vehicle was transported to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office where a Search Warrant was preformed on the vehicle. 

 Detectives located a loaded handgun, over 22 grams of marijuana, over 25 grams of methamphetamine, and 20 plus fentanyl pills. 

 Trollope was booked into the Montgomery County Department of Corrections requested charges for a suspended driver’s license, no registration, no liability insurance, distribution of marijuana, distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of opiate (Fentanyl), felony drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a firearm by a person addicted/use of a controlled substance, and no drug tax stamp.  Barrager was later released from custody after the investigation was complete.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663588117945.png" alt="Trollope-photo Montgomery Co." />
 <figcaption>Trollope-photo Montgomery Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug on weapons allegations.Just before 9p.m. Sept. 13, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver Toyota passenger car in the 200 Block of East Myrtle in Independence, Kansas, according to Sheriff Ron Wade.The vehicle was displaying a Kansas tag that belongs to another vehicle. The deputy contacted the occupants of the vehicle who were identified as Adam Trollope and Ashley Barrager both of Independence, Kansas. During the traffic stop investigation, the deputy learned there was a loaded handgun, along with methamphetamine and fentanyl. The deputy placed Trollope and Barrager in custody. The vehicle was transported to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office where a Search Warrant was preformed on the vehicle. Detectives located a loaded handgun, over 22 grams of marijuana, over 25 grams of methamphetamine, and 20 plus fentanyl pills. Trollope was booked into the Montgomery County Department of Corrections requested charges for a suspended driver’s license, no registration, no liability insurance, distribution of marijuana, distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of opiate (Fentanyl), felony drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a firearm by a person addicted/use of a controlled substance, and no drug tax stamp. Barrager was later released from custody after the investigation was complete.

Kansas deputies found fentanyl pills, loaded hand gun

By TIM CARPENTER,&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/14/emporia-state-receives-green-light-to-move-rapidly-with-faculty-program-realignment/">Kansas Reflector</a>

OLATHE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked to broaden his 2024 presidential foundation Sunday by traveling to Kansas to headline an endorsement rally for Republican gubernatorial nominee Derek Schmidt.

Presence of DeSantis and other conservatives at Schmidt campaign events less than two months ahead of the November election appears to reflect competitiveness of the contest with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Schmidt’s strategy could be associated with the insurgent campaign for governor by right-wing independent state Sen. Dennis Pyle, who is expected to peel votes away from the GOP nominee.

DeSantis, who emerged on the stage after a flashy promotional video, said he was in Kansas to help convince undecided voters to side with the GOP’s nominee. DeSantis devoted much of his 50-minute speech to his own accomplishments as Florida governor and a roster of decisions made by President Joe Biden, but sprinkled those remarks with praise for elements of Schmidt’s campaign agenda.

“Part of the reason I’m here is because if you look over the last few years governors have been more important to peoples’ freedoms than ever before,” he said. “You saw this here in Kansas and they saw it in California, New York and Illinois and all these states where you had leftist governors locking people down. In Florida, we lifted people up.”

DeSantis said Kelly was in step with Biden’s agenda, including response to the COVID-19 pandemic, proclaiming there was “no daylight between them. Basically, it’s like having Biden as governor here.”

He touched on a campaign talking point favored by Schmidt about Kelly’s veto of two sweeping tax bills that included repeal of the state sales tax on groceries. Subsequently, Kelly advocated for elimination July 1 of the state’s 6.5% sales tax on groceries. The Republican-led Legislature rejected that idea and approved a bill signed by the governor in 2022 phasing out that regressive state tax over three years.

“Right when people needed her, she stood on the side of the tax collector rather than the taxpayer,” DeSantis said. “I think you need a governor like Derek Schmidt who is going to put taxpayers first.”

Midway through the speech, to the delight of the audience, DeSantis delved into his effort to throw a spotlight on influx of immigrants into the United States. He defended his stir-the-pot expenditure of $615,000 Florida tax dollars — $12,300 per person — to fly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. He has said people boarded those two flights voluntarily. There have been calls for a federal investigation to determine whether the immigrants were misled and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://floridaphoenix.com/2022/09/15/authoritarian-politicians-advocates-react-to-fls-transport-of-migrants-to-mass/">the flights approximated human trafficking</a>.

“They were homeless. They were hungry. They were trying to get to places like Florida and others. They were given basically a lottery ticket to get to the wealthiest sanctuary,” he said to laughter from the crowd. “If you’re going to support open borders, then you should have to deal with the consequences.”

DeSantis referred to establishment of Martha’s Vineyard as a sanctuary jurisdiction and the hostility expressed by some in that wealthy enclave after unexpected arrival of immigrants. The governor said the position of those island residents amounted to “self-congratulatory virtue signaling.”

He also said immigration was one example of how elites and leftists in the United States wanted to impose an ideology on the nation while casting dissenters as second-class citizens.

The governor encouraged the audience to be culture warriors against the “woke mind virus,” but warned the stakes were high and the struggle would be difficult.

He illustrated that point while attacking Disney, pressing for greater scrutiny of school curriculum and library books, demanding transgender boys be forbidden from playing sports against girls, and denouncing The New York Times’ “1619 Project” regarding U.S. history and racism.

Attorney General Derek Schmidt, Republican nominee for Kansas governor, gestured to the crowd in Olathe gathered Sunday for a campaign speech by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who endorsed Schmidt in the race against Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

Schmidt, who has served as Kansas attorney general for more than a decade, told more than 1,000 people at the “united and win” rally that support of DeSantis was welcomed. Schmidt also used the event to plow through a critique of Kelly’s work as chief executive of Kansas.

“My friends, here in Kansas, we are going to retire Laura Kelly in November,” Schmidt said. “We need a Kansas governor who didn’t hurt our kids by rushing to lock them out of school, who won’t trail far behind the nation in recovering jobs her lockdowns destroyed, who never again will lose hundreds of millions of tax dollars to unemployment fraud.”

Schmidt touted his work as attorney general, including his presence as a legal thorn in the side of Biden. He vowed to constrain state government spending approved by the Kansas Legislature and Kelly. He repeatedly asserted Kelly was wrong to send students home at outset of the pandemic by ordering school buildings temporarily closed and requiring instruction to be performed online.

“The truth is Laura Kelly has done more damage to more of our children than any other governor in the history of this state,” Schmidt said.

Nicole Vannicola and Carrie Walker, both of Eudora, stand in line Sunday before start of the Olathe political rally headlined by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wallace said she hoped to learn more about DeSantis’ views on separation of church and state. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

The Kansas Democratic Party staged a street protest outside the hotel in advance of the Schmidt-DeSantis event that also featured a speech attacking Kelly by U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican.

Emma O’Brien, spokesperson for the state Democratic Party, said Schmidt had again sought out-of-state support because of the presence of Pyle, a lifelong Republican who threated to attract conservative votes that might otherwise go to Schmidt.

“On the heels of his former boss, Republican Governor Bill Graves, throwing his support behind Governor Kelly, Derek Schmidt hurried to fly in an out-of-state, divisive politician for a ‘unity rally’ in a last-ditch attempt to stop the massive number of Kansas Republicans running from his campaign,” O’Brien said.

Kelly has modeled her campaign along lines of her successful effort in 2018 in which she promised to cross the political aisle and reverse budget and policy miscues by former Gov. Sam Brownback, a Republican. Kelly has made reference during the campaign to Schmidt’s endorsements of Brownback.

Madison Andrus, spokesperson for Kelly’s campaign, said people rallying to Schmidt stood in contrast to the governor’s “bipartisan coalition” and “common-sense leadership.”

Olathe resident Judah Prince, right, attended the Olathe rally with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Prince hopes DeSantis wins the 2024 presidential nomination because DeSantis offers conservative values without recklessness of former President Donald Trump. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)

A long line formed in the parking lot outside the Embassy Suites hotel in Olathe before Turning Point Action, the Arizona political organization in charge of the event, opened doors to a conference facility with more than 700 seats. Those chairs filled and several hundred were left to stand in the ballroom.

Olathe residents Linda and Ron Schmidt, who weren’t related to the candidate for governor, said they didn’t frequently attend political rallies but wanted to get a glimpse of the GOP candidate for governor and a potential GOP candidate for president.

“We’re here to support Derek Schmidt and excited for the bonus of seeing the next president — DeSantis,” Linda Schmidt said.

Ron Schmidt wore a red cap with the “Make America Great” slogan popularized by Trump. He said the federal government’s deficit spending was driving too much borrowing and contributed to consumer inflation.

Judah Prince, also of Olathe, said he was a conservative who voted for Kelly four years ago because he was concerned GOP nominee Kris Kobach would be a poor choice for governor. Prince said Kelly had done reasonable well as governor and that he was prepared to support Kobach’s run for attorney general.

On a similar line of thought, Prince said he was hopeful DeSantis won the Republican nomination for president. He said DeSantis had the right values to lead the nation but would be less volatile than Trump. He said Trump had made a “lot of reckless decisions.”

Carrie Wallace and Nicole Vannicola, both of Eudora, were part of the throng attending the rally. Wallace said she was intrigued by DeSantis’ remarks indicating religion ought to take a more prominent place in the political environment.

“I’m very interested in his comments recently about how church and state should not be separated,” Wallace said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ron-DeSantis-3-16x9b-1024x576.jpg" alt="Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s campaign for Kansas governor Sunday during an Olathe rally. Schmidt is campaigning against Gov. Laura Kelly and two other candidates. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s campaign for Kansas governor Sunday during an Olathe rally. Schmidt is campaigning against Gov. Laura Kelly and two other candidates. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By TIM CARPENTER,&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/14/emporia-state-receives-green-light-to-move-rapidly-with-faculty-program-realignment/">Kansas Reflector</a>OLATHE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked to broaden his 2024 presidential foundation Sunday by traveling to Kansas to headline an endorsement rally for Republican gubernatorial nominee Derek Schmidt.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/DerekSchmidtKS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DerekSchmidtKS</a> is a proven leader and will continue to fight for the people of Kansas as Governor. He will support law enforcement, ensure safe communities, and protect the freedoms of the people of the Kansas. I’m proud to stand with him.<a href="https://t.co/8X3928vBBv">https://t.co/8X3928vBBv</a> <a href="https://t.co/WadKAkQuGe">pic.twitter.com/WadKAkQuGe</a>&mdash; Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RonDeSantisFL/status/1571615205645324288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Presence of DeSantis and other conservatives at Schmidt campaign events less than two months ahead of the November election appears to reflect competitiveness of the contest with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Schmidt’s strategy could be associated with the insurgent campaign for governor by right-wing independent state Sen. Dennis Pyle, who is expected to peel votes away from the GOP nominee.DeSantis, who emerged on the stage after a flashy promotional video, said he was in Kansas to help convince undecided voters to side with the GOP’s nominee. DeSantis devoted much of his 50-minute speech to his own accomplishments as Florida governor and a roster of decisions made by President Joe Biden, but sprinkled those remarks with praise for elements of Schmidt’s campaign agenda.“Part of the reason I’m here is because if you look over the last few years governors have been more important to peoples’ freedoms than ever before,” he said. “You saw this here in Kansas and they saw it in California, New York and Illinois and all these states where you had leftist governors locking people down. In Florida, we lifted people up.”DeSantis said Kelly was in step with Biden’s agenda, including response to the COVID-19 pandemic, proclaiming there was “no daylight between them. Basically, it’s like having Biden as governor here.”He touched on a campaign talking point favored by Schmidt about Kelly’s veto of two sweeping tax bills that included repeal of the state sales tax on groceries. Subsequently, Kelly advocated for elimination July 1 of the state’s 6.5% sales tax on groceries. The Republican-led Legislature rejected that idea and approved a bill signed by the governor in 2022 phasing out that regressive state tax over three years.“Right when people needed her, she stood on the side of the tax collector rather than the taxpayer,” DeSantis said. “I think you need a governor like Derek Schmidt who is going to put taxpayers first.”Midway through the speech, to the delight of the audience, DeSantis delved into his effort to throw a spotlight on influx of immigrants into the United States. He defended his stir-the-pot expenditure of $615,000 Florida tax dollars — $12,300 per person — to fly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. He has said people boarded those two flights voluntarily. There have been calls for a federal investigation to determine whether the immigrants were misled and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://floridaphoenix.com/2022/09/15/authoritarian-politicians-advocates-react-to-fls-transport-of-migrants-to-mass/">the flights approximated human trafficking</a>.“They were homeless. They were hungry. They were trying to get to places like Florida and others. They were given basically a lottery ticket to get to the wealthiest sanctuary,” he said to laughter from the crowd. “If you’re going to support open borders, then you should have to deal with the consequences.”DeSantis referred to establishment of Martha’s Vineyard as a sanctuary jurisdiction and the hostility expressed by some in that wealthy enclave after unexpected arrival of immigrants. The governor said the position of those island residents amounted to “self-congratulatory virtue signaling.”He also said immigration was one example of how elites and leftists in the United States wanted to impose an ideology on the nation while casting dissenters as second-class citizens.The governor encouraged the audience to be culture warriors against the “woke mind virus,” but warned the stakes were high and the struggle would be difficult.He illustrated that point while attacking Disney, pressing for greater scrutiny of school curriculum and library books, demanding transgender boys be forbidden from playing sports against girls, and denouncing The New York Times’ “1619 Project” regarding U.S. history and racism.<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Derek-Schmidt-rally-4-1024x768.jpg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Attorney General Derek Schmidt, Republican nominee for Kansas governor, gestured to the crowd in Olathe gathered Sunday for a campaign speech by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who endorsed Schmidt in the race against Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)<h2>Schmidt welcomes support</h2>Schmidt, who has served as Kansas attorney general for more than a decade, told more than 1,000 people at the “united and win” rally that support of DeSantis was welcomed. Schmidt also used the event to plow through a critique of Kelly’s work as chief executive of Kansas.“My friends, here in Kansas, we are going to retire Laura Kelly in November,” Schmidt said. “We need a Kansas governor who didn’t hurt our kids by rushing to lock them out of school, who won’t trail far behind the nation in recovering jobs her lockdowns destroyed, who never again will lose hundreds of millions of tax dollars to unemployment fraud.”Schmidt touted his work as attorney general, including his presence as a legal thorn in the side of Biden. He vowed to constrain state government spending approved by the Kansas Legislature and Kelly. He repeatedly asserted Kelly was wrong to send students home at outset of the pandemic by ordering school buildings temporarily closed and requiring instruction to be performed online.“The truth is Laura Kelly has done more damage to more of our children than any other governor in the history of this state,” Schmidt said.<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Vannicola-and-Wallace-1024x768.jpg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nicole Vannicola and Carrie Walker, both of Eudora, stand in line Sunday before start of the Olathe political rally headlined by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Wallace said she hoped to learn more about DeSantis’ views on separation of church and state. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)<h2>Democrats join fray</h2>The Kansas Democratic Party staged a street protest outside the hotel in advance of the Schmidt-DeSantis event that also featured a speech attacking Kelly by U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican.Emma O’Brien, spokesperson for the state Democratic Party, said Schmidt had again sought out-of-state support because of the presence of Pyle, a lifelong Republican who threated to attract conservative votes that might otherwise go to Schmidt.“On the heels of his former boss, Republican Governor Bill Graves, throwing his support behind Governor Kelly, Derek Schmidt hurried to fly in an out-of-state, divisive politician for a ‘unity rally’ in a last-ditch attempt to stop the massive number of Kansas Republicans running from his campaign,” O’Brien said.Kelly has modeled her campaign along lines of her successful effort in 2018 in which she promised to cross the political aisle and reverse budget and policy miscues by former Gov. Sam Brownback, a Republican. Kelly has made reference during the campaign to Schmidt’s endorsements of Brownback.Madison Andrus, spokesperson for Kelly’s campaign, said people rallying to Schmidt stood in contrast to the governor’s “bipartisan coalition” and “common-sense leadership.”<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Olathe-resident-Judah-Prince-1024x768.jpg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Olathe resident Judah Prince, right, attended the Olathe rally with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Prince hopes DeSantis wins the 2024 presidential nomination because DeSantis offers conservative values without recklessness of former President Donald Trump. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)<h2>Pumped for rally</h2>A long line formed in the parking lot outside the Embassy Suites hotel in Olathe before Turning Point Action, the Arizona political organization in charge of the event, opened doors to a conference facility with more than 700 seats. Those chairs filled and several hundred were left to stand in the ballroom.Olathe residents Linda and Ron Schmidt, who weren’t related to the candidate for governor, said they didn’t frequently attend political rallies but wanted to get a glimpse of the GOP candidate for governor and a potential GOP candidate for president.“We’re here to support Derek Schmidt and excited for the bonus of seeing the next president — DeSantis,” Linda Schmidt said.Ron Schmidt wore a red cap with the “Make America Great” slogan popularized by Trump. He said the federal government’s deficit spending was driving too much borrowing and contributed to consumer inflation.Judah Prince, also of Olathe, said he was a conservative who voted for Kelly four years ago because he was concerned GOP nominee Kris Kobach would be a poor choice for governor. Prince said Kelly had done reasonable well as governor and that he was prepared to support Kobach’s run for attorney general.On a similar line of thought, Prince said he was hopeful DeSantis won the Republican nomination for president. He said DeSantis had the right values to lead the nation but would be less volatile than Trump. He said Trump had made a “lot of reckless decisions.”Carrie Wallace and Nicole Vannicola, both of Eudora, were part of the throng attending the rally. Wallace said she was intrigued by DeSantis’ remarks indicating religion ought to take a more prominent place in the political environment.“I’m very interested in his comments recently about how church and state should not be separated,” Wallace said.

DeSantis campaigns for Schmidt in Kan. governor's race

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon for alleged theft involving horses. Just before midnight Saturday, sheriff's deputies responded to the 8100 block of SE California Avenue to check the welfare of a woman, according to Sheriff Brian Hill.

The caller was on his way home with a trailer full of horses, when he was flagged down by a woman. The caller notified law enforcement and continued home. Once at his residence, the caller was unloading horses, when someone stole his truck and proceeded to drive away with several horses inside. The caller was able to catch up to the driver nearby and notify law enforcement of their location. Deputies arrived and placed the woman identified as 35-year-old Brianna M. Nowack into custody. &nbsp;All horses were accounted for and none were harmed. &nbsp;Nowak was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of theft from a motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle and theft of all other. She has a previous conviction for attempted aggravated arson and had absconded four times since 2020, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663527393520.png" alt="Nowak has a previous conviction for attempted aggravated arson, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Shawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Nowak has a previous conviction for attempted aggravated arson, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-photo Shawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon for alleged theft involving horses. Just before midnight Saturday, sheriff's deputies responded to the 8100 block of SE California Avenue to check the welfare of a woman, according to Sheriff Brian Hill.The caller was on his way home with a trailer full of horses, when he was flagged down by a woman. The caller notified law enforcement and continued home. Once at his residence, the caller was unloading horses, when someone stole his truck and proceeded to drive away with several horses inside. The caller was able to catch up to the driver nearby and notify law enforcement of their location. Deputies arrived and placed the woman identified as 35-year-old Brianna M. Nowack into custody. &nbsp;All horses were accounted for and none were harmed. &nbsp;Nowak was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of theft from a motor vehicle, theft of a motor vehicle and theft of all other. She has a previous conviction for attempted aggravated arson and had absconded four times since 2020, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections-

Sheriff: Kan. felon attempted to steal trailer full of horses

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber">Obituary for Ruth E. Wilber | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

December 17, 1932 ~ September 14, 2022 (age 89)

Ruth Wilber departed her loving family on September 14, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ruth was born in Belleville, Kansas on December 17, 1932, to Lela and Ralph&nbsp;Fraser.&nbsp; She was the youngest daughter of four children and adored her big&nbsp;brothers Gerald (Pat) and Ray (Jeannie), and sister Mary (Richard Shinn and Bill&nbsp;Bruchie). 

She loved riding her horse, Dandy, in and around the farm south of&nbsp;Belleville where she grew up.

She was a lifetime member of the Central&nbsp;Christian Church, actively serving in Sunday school, quilting, and the women&nbsp;fellowship groups.&nbsp;

She was united in marriage on July 29,1951 to the love of her  life, Charles Wilber. Together they raised five children, James, Rebecca, Charlotte, Susan, and Daniel with love and devotion on a dairy farm, less than a mile away from where she was raised.

Ruth and Charles not only shared raising a family but also shared the many duties of operating a dairy farm.&nbsp; Ruth could be found working in the dairy barn as often as in the kitchen -- cooking one of her fabulous pies or canning jellies and jams.&nbsp; She continued to enjoy riding horses, joining the family in many adventuresome trail rides.&nbsp; Ruth loved spending time with her family, and especially delighted in her grandchildren. After selling the dairy farm, Ruth enjoyed gardening, and raising dairy goats, and hand-milked many goats during this time.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

She is preceded in death, by her parents, siblings and their spouses, husband Charles, son James, and daughter-in-law Marti (Valek) Wilber.

She is survived by her children Rebecca (Craig) Lewis, Charlotte (Blake) Sullivan, Susan (Zach) Thomas, and Dan Wilber; her grandchildren Zachary Gagnon (Lindsay), Leah Gagnon (Caleb Lackey), Whitney (Sullivan) (Casey Schwineinger), Audrey Sullivan, Shane Sullivan, Lucas Bergstrom, Sam Thomas, Cameron Wilber, and Tobi Wilber; as well as six great-grandchildren; an “adopted” daughter, Sarah Taylor-Bergstrom; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Life Service will be held at Central Christian Church on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Jacob Rice, officiating.

Family inurnment will be held at a later date at Pleasant View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Christian Church, North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation, or the Belleville Health Care Center can be made in Ruth’s name.

Friends may sign the register book from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home and prior to the services on Saturday at the Church.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber .com.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Ruth E. Wilber, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber">Obituary for Ruth E. Wilber | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>December 17, 1932 ~ September 14, 2022 (age 89)Ruth Wilber departed her loving family on September 14, 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ruth was born in Belleville, Kansas on December 17, 1932, to Lela and Ralph&nbsp;Fraser.&nbsp; She was the youngest daughter of four children and adored her big&nbsp;brothers Gerald (Pat) and Ray (Jeannie), and sister Mary (Richard Shinn and Bill&nbsp;Bruchie). She loved riding her horse, Dandy, in and around the farm south of&nbsp;Belleville where she grew up.She was a lifetime member of the Central&nbsp;Christian Church, actively serving in Sunday school, quilting, and the women&nbsp;fellowship groups.&nbsp;She was united in marriage on July 29,1951 to the love of her life, Charles Wilber. Together they raised five children, James, Rebecca, Charlotte, Susan, and Daniel with love and devotion on a dairy farm, less than a mile away from where she was raised.Ruth and Charles not only shared raising a family but also shared the many duties of operating a dairy farm.&nbsp; Ruth could be found working in the dairy barn as often as in the kitchen -- cooking one of her fabulous pies or canning jellies and jams.&nbsp; She continued to enjoy riding horses, joining the family in many adventuresome trail rides.&nbsp; Ruth loved spending time with her family, and especially delighted in her grandchildren. After selling the dairy farm, Ruth enjoyed gardening, and raising dairy goats, and hand-milked many goats during this time.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She is preceded in death, by her parents, siblings and their spouses, husband Charles, son James, and daughter-in-law Marti (Valek) Wilber.She is survived by her children Rebecca (Craig) Lewis, Charlotte (Blake) Sullivan, Susan (Zach) Thomas, and Dan Wilber; her grandchildren Zachary Gagnon (Lindsay), Leah Gagnon (Caleb Lackey), Whitney (Sullivan) (Casey Schwineinger), Audrey Sullivan, Shane Sullivan, Lucas Bergstrom, Sam Thomas, Cameron Wilber, and Tobi Wilber; as well as six great-grandchildren; an “adopted” daughter, Sarah Taylor-Bergstrom; and many beloved nieces and nephews.A celebration of Life Service will be held at Central Christian Church on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Jacob Rice, officiating.Family inurnment will be held at a later date at Pleasant View Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Christian Church, North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation, or the Belleville Health Care Center can be made in Ruth’s name.Friends may sign the register book from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home and prior to the services on Saturday at the Church.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber .com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Ruth E. Wilber, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Ruth-Wilber/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Ruth E. Wilber

Today is Monday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2022. There are 103 days left in the year.

On Sept. 19, 1995, The New York Times and The Washington Post published the manifesto of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, which proved instrumental in identifying and capturing him.

In 1796, President George Washington's farewell address was published. In it, America's first chief executive advised, "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all."

In 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2 1/2 months after being shot by Charles Guiteau; Chester Alan Arthur became president.

In 1955, President Juan Peron of Argentina was ousted after a revolt by the army and navy.

In 1957, the United States conducted its first contained underground nuclear test, code-named "Rainier," in the Nevada desert.

In 1970, the "Mary Tyler Moore" show debuted on CBS-TV.

In 1985, the Mexico City area was struck by a devastating earthquake that killed at least 9,500 people.

In 1986, federal health officials announced that the experimental drug AZT would be made available to thousands of AIDS patients.

In 1996, IBM announced it would extend health benefits to the partners of its gay employees.

In 2001, the Pentagon ordered dozens of advanced aircraft to the Persian Gulf region as the hour of military retaliation for deadly terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 drew closer.

In 2004, Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China with the departure of former President Jiang Zemin from his top military post.

In 2008, struggling to stave off financial catastrophe, the Bush administration laid out a radical bailout plan calling for a takeover of a half-trillion dollars or more in worthless mortgages and other bad debt held by tottering institutions. Relieved investors sent stocks soaring on Wall Street and around the globe.

In 2020, President Donald Trump urged the Republican-run Senate to consider "without delay" his upcoming nomination to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just six weeks before the election.

Ten years ago: Members of Congress presented the Congressional Gold Medal to Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. The Justice Department's internal watchdog found fault with the agency's handling of a gun-trafficking probe in Arizona that resulted in hundreds of weapons turning up at crime scenes in the U.S. and Mexico; the inspector general's report referred more than a dozen people for possible disciplinary action for their roles in Operation Fast and Furious.

Five years ago: In a speech to the U.N. General Assembly, President Donald Trump vowed to "totally destroy North Korea" if the U.S. were to be forced to defend itself or its allies against the North's nuclear weapons program. A 7.1 magnitude quake struck central Mexico, killing more than 360 people and causing more than three dozen buildings in Mexico City to completely collapse. Hurricane Maria barreled toward Puerto Rico after leaving widespread destruction on the small Caribbean island of Dominica. Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta, who was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the film "Raging Bull," died at 95.

One year ago: U.S. authorities flew Haitians who'd been camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland, and tried to block others from crossing the border from Mexico. Members of Afghanistan's national girls soccer team, ages 14-16, who'd been trying to leave Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal weeks earlier, boarded a charter flight with their families to Portugal, where they'd been granted asylum. Streaming services pulled off three big victories at the Emmy Awards, as "The Crown" on Netflix won best drama series, "Ted Lasso" from Apple TV+ was named best comedy series and "The Queen's Gambit," also on Netflix, won best limited series.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Rosemary Harris is 95. Actor David McCallum is 89. Singer-songwriter Paul Williams is 82. Singer Bill Medley is 82. Singer Sylvia Tyson (Ian and Sylvia) is 82. R&amp;B singer Freda Payne is 80. Retired professional golfer Jane Blalock is 77. Singer David Bromberg is 77. Actor Randolph Mantooth is 77. Rock singer-musician Lol Creme (10cc) is 75. Former NFL running back Larry Brown is 75. Actor Jeremy Irons is 74. Actor Twiggy Lawson is 73. TV personality Joan Lunden is 72. Singer-producer Daniel Lanois is 71. Actor Scott Colomby is 70. Musician-producer Nile Rodgers is 70. Singer-actor Rex Smith is 67. Rock singer Lita Ford is 64. Actor Kevin Hooks is 64. Actor Carolyn McCormick is 63. Celebrity chef Mario Batali is 62. Actor-comedian Cheri Oteri is 60. Country singer Jeff Bates is 59. Country singer Trisha Yearwood is 58. News anchor Soledad O'Brien is 56. Celebrity chef Michael Symon is 53. Actor Victor Williams is 52. Actor Sanaa Lathan is 51. Actor Stephanie J. Block is 50. Rock singer A. Jay Popoff (Lit) is 49. "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon is 48. TV personality Carter Oosterhouse is 46. Actor-TV host Alison Sweeney is 46. Folk-rock singers-musicians Sara and Tegan Quin are 42. Actor Columbus Short is 40. Rapper Eamon is 39. Actor Kevin Zegers is 38. Actor Danielle Panabaker is 35. Actor Katrina Bowden is 34.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2022. There are 103 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Sept. 19, 1995, The New York Times and The Washington Post published the manifesto of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, which proved instrumental in identifying and capturing him.On this date:In 1796, President George Washington's farewell address was published. In it, America's first chief executive advised, "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all."In 1881, the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, died 2 1/2 months after being shot by Charles Guiteau; Chester Alan Arthur became president.In 1955, President Juan Peron of Argentina was ousted after a revolt by the army and navy.In 1957, the United States conducted its first contained underground nuclear test, code-named "Rainier," in the Nevada desert.In 1970, the "Mary Tyler Moore" show debuted on CBS-TV.In 1985, the Mexico City area was struck by a devastating earthquake that killed at least 9,500 people.In 1986, federal health officials announced that the experimental drug AZT would be made available to thousands of AIDS patients.In 1996, IBM announced it would extend health benefits to the partners of its gay employees.In 2001, the Pentagon ordered dozens of advanced aircraft to the Persian Gulf region as the hour of military retaliation for deadly terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 drew closer.In 2004, Hu Jintao became the undisputed leader of China with the departure of former President Jiang Zemin from his top military post.In 2008, struggling to stave off financial catastrophe, the Bush administration laid out a radical bailout plan calling for a takeover of a half-trillion dollars or more in worthless mortgages and other bad debt held by tottering institutions. Relieved investors sent stocks soaring on Wall Street and around the globe.In 2020, President Donald Trump urged the Republican-run Senate to consider "without delay" his upcoming nomination to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just six weeks before the election.Ten years ago: Members of Congress presented the Congressional Gold Medal to Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. The Justice Department's internal watchdog found fault with the agency's handling of a gun-trafficking probe in Arizona that resulted in hundreds of weapons turning up at crime scenes in the U.S. and Mexico; the inspector general's report referred more than a dozen people for possible disciplinary action for their roles in Operation Fast and Furious.Five years ago: In a speech to the U.N. General Assembly, President Donald Trump vowed to "totally destroy North Korea" if the U.S. were to be forced to defend itself or its allies against the North's nuclear weapons program. A 7.1 magnitude quake struck central Mexico, killing more than 360 people and causing more than three dozen buildings in Mexico City to completely collapse. Hurricane Maria barreled toward Puerto Rico after leaving widespread destruction on the small Caribbean island of Dominica. Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta, who was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the film "Raging Bull," died at 95.One year ago: U.S. authorities flew Haitians who'd been camped in a Texas border town back to their homeland, and tried to block others from crossing the border from Mexico. Members of Afghanistan's national girls soccer team, ages 14-16, who'd been trying to leave Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal weeks earlier, boarded a charter flight with their families to Portugal, where they'd been granted asylum. Streaming services pulled off three big victories at the Emmy Awards, as "The Crown" on Netflix won best drama series, "Ted Lasso" from Apple TV+ was named best comedy series and "The Queen's Gambit," also on Netflix, won best limited series.Today's Birthdays: Actor Rosemary Harris is 95. Actor David McCallum is 89. Singer-songwriter Paul Williams is 82. Singer Bill Medley is 82. Singer Sylvia Tyson (Ian and Sylvia) is 82. R&amp;B singer Freda Payne is 80. Retired professional golfer Jane Blalock is 77. Singer David Bromberg is 77. Actor Randolph Mantooth is 77. Rock singer-musician Lol Creme (10cc) is 75. Former NFL running back Larry Brown is 75. Actor Jeremy Irons is 74. Actor Twiggy Lawson is 73. TV personality Joan Lunden is 72. Singer-producer Daniel Lanois is 71. Actor Scott Colomby is 70. Musician-producer Nile Rodgers is 70. Singer-actor Rex Smith is 67. Rock singer Lita Ford is 64. Actor Kevin Hooks is 64. Actor Carolyn McCormick is 63. Celebrity chef Mario Batali is 62. Actor-comedian Cheri Oteri is 60. Country singer Jeff Bates is 59. Country singer Trisha Yearwood is 58. News anchor Soledad O'Brien is 56. Celebrity chef Michael Symon is 53. Actor Victor Williams is 52. Actor Sanaa Lathan is 51. Actor Stephanie J. Block is 50. Rock singer A. Jay Popoff (Lit) is 49. "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon is 48. TV personality Carter Oosterhouse is 46. Actor-TV host Alison Sweeney is 46. Folk-rock singers-musicians Sara and Tegan Quin are 42. Actor Columbus Short is 40. Rapper Eamon is 39. Actor Kevin Zegers is 38. Actor Danielle Panabaker is 35. Actor Katrina Bowden is 34.

Today in History - September 19

LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-update-b2578aa91c3fef9c5d6ad4a557bf63e4">Queen Elizabeth II</a>&nbsp;at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

Click below to watch on YouTube at 5a.m. CDT

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?522859-1/funeral-service-queen-elizabeth-ii&amp;live">or click here</a> to watch the replay of the funeral service

A day packed with events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-6615990a69cfc706ce7ee64a4fa584e9">hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin</a>. Many had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-boris-johnson-london-united-kingdom-898f092ee58f7a74cea64fa9d3e42cad">waited for hours in line</a>, including through cold nights, to attend the lying in state in an outpouring of collective grief and respect.

“I felt like I had to come and pay my final respects to our majestic queen. She has done so much for us and just a little thank you really from the people,” said Tracy Dobson, who was among the last to join the line.

In a country&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-government-and-politics-f07d95ed1c9c0f745cfa148c4c7fae83">known for pomp and pageantry</a>, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's was filled with spectacle: 142 Royal Navy sailors drew the gun carriage carrying Elizabeth’s coffin to Westminster Abbey, with King Charles III and his sons, Princes William and Harry, walking behind as bagpipers played. Pall bearers carried the coffin into the abbey, where around 2,000 people ranging from world leaders to health care workers gathered to mourn her. Ahead of the service, a bell tolled 96 times — once a minute for each year of her life.

“Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer,” the dean of the medieval abbey, David Hoyle, told the mourners, as the funeral opened.

It drew to a close with two minutes of silence observed across the United Kingdom. The attendees then sang the national anthem.

Monday has been declared a public holiday in honor of Elizabeth, who died Sept. 8 — and hundreds of thousands of people descended on central London to partake&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-live-coverage-177bed5e9415e00016b84983d03e310a">in the historic moment</a>. Long before the service began, city authorities said viewing areas along the route of the funeral's procession were full.

Millions more had been expected to tune into&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-biden-king-charles-iii-health-covid-0229717aa9198a6120e66639cf5171bb">the funeral</a>&nbsp;live on television, and crowds flocked to parks and public spaces across the U.K. to watch it on screens. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby noted during the funeral that “few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen" for Elizabeth.

On the evening before, Charles issued a message of thanks to people in the U.K. and around the world, saying he and his wife Camilla, the queen consort, have been “moved beyond measure” by the large numbers of people who have turned out to pay their respects to the queen.

Following the funeral, the coffin — accompanied by units of the armed forces in dress uniforms and members of her family — was brought through the capital's streets.

At Wellington Arch near Hyde Park, it will be placed in a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle — where Elizabeth spent much of her time — for another procession before a committal service in St. George’s Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her late husband, Prince Philip, at a private family service.

U.S. President Joe Biden was among leaders to pay their respects at the queen’s coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the funeral.

Biden called Queen Elizabeth II “decent” and “honorable” and “all about service” as he signed the condolence book, saying his heart went out to the royal family.

People across Britain paused for a minute of silence at 8 p.m. Sunday in memory of the only monarch most have ever known. At Westminster Hall, the constant stream of mourners paused for 60 seconds as people observed the minute of reflection in deep silence.

In Windsor, rain began to fall as the crowd fell silent for the moment of reflection. Some camped overnight outside the castle in order to reserve the best spots to view the queen’s coffin.

Jilly Fitzgerald, who was in Windsor, said there was a sense of community among the mourners as they prepared to wait hours to see procession carrying the queen’s coffin.

“It’s good to be with all the people who are all feeling the same. It’s like a big family because everyone feels that … the queen was part of their family,” she said.

LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world are laying&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-update-b2578aa91c3fef9c5d6ad4a557bf63e4">Queen Elizabeth II</a>&nbsp;to rest on Monday at a state funeral that is drawing presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and up to a million people lining the streets of London to say a final goodbye to a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?522859-1/funeral-service-queen-elizabeth-ii&amp;live">or click here</a> to watch

A day packed with funeral events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-6615990a69cfc706ce7ee64a4fa584e9">hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin</a>. Many had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-boris-johnson-london-united-kingdom-898f092ee58f7a74cea64fa9d3e42cad">waited for hours in line</a>, including through cold nights, to see the lying in state in an outpouring of collective grief and respect.

In a country&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-government-and-politics-f07d95ed1c9c0f745cfa148c4c7fae83">known for pomp and pageantry</a>, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's promised to be a spectacular display: 142 Royal Navy sailors drew the gun carriage carrying Elizabeth’s coffin to Westminster Abbey, with King Charles III and his sons Princes William and Harry walking behind as pipers played. At the Abbey, around 2,000 people ranging from world leaders to health care workers and volunteers have gathered to mourn her. One of the Abbey’s bells tolled 96 times — once a minute for each year of her life.

Monday has been declared a public holiday in honor of Elizabeth, who died Sept. 8 — and hundreds of thousands of people descended on central London to partake&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-live-coverage-177bed5e9415e00016b84983d03e310a">in the historic moment</a>. Long before the service was set to begin, city authorities said viewing areas along the route of the funeral's procession were full.

Millions more are expected to tune into&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-biden-king-charles-iii-health-covid-0229717aa9198a6120e66639cf5171bb">the funeral</a>&nbsp;live on television, and crowds are flocking to parks and public spaces across the U.K. to watch it on screens.

“As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my family and myself in this time of grief,” he said.

Following the funeral in the medieval abbey where Elizabeth was married and crowned, her coffin — ringed by units of the armed forces in dress uniforms and members of her family — will be brought through the capital's streets to Wellington Arch near Hyde Park.

There, it will be placed in a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle — where Elizabeth spent much of her time — for another procession before a committal service in St. George’s Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her late husband, Prince Philip, at a private family service.

Mourners started arriving to take their seats about three hours ahead of the ceremony.

LONDON (AP) — Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. Those are just a few of the staggering array of numbers generated by the death of the 96-year-old monarch after a 70-year-reign.

LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-update-b2578aa91c3fef9c5d6ad4a557bf63e4">Queen Elizabeth II</a>&nbsp;at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.Click below to watch on YouTube at 5a.m. CDT<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">⚫ The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen at Westminster Abbey:&mdash; The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1571793720785125378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?522859-1/funeral-service-queen-elizabeth-ii&amp;live">or click here</a> to watch the replay of the funeral serviceA day packed with events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-6615990a69cfc706ce7ee64a4fa584e9">hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin</a>. Many had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-boris-johnson-london-united-kingdom-898f092ee58f7a74cea64fa9d3e42cad">waited for hours in line</a>, including through cold nights, to attend the lying in state in an outpouring of collective grief and respect.“I felt like I had to come and pay my final respects to our majestic queen. She has done so much for us and just a little thank you really from the people,” said Tracy Dobson, who was among the last to join the line.In a country&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-government-and-politics-f07d95ed1c9c0f745cfa148c4c7fae83">known for pomp and pageantry</a>, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's was filled with spectacle: 142 Royal Navy sailors drew the gun carriage carrying Elizabeth’s coffin to Westminster Abbey, with King Charles III and his sons, Princes William and Harry, walking behind as bagpipers played. Pall bearers carried the coffin into the abbey, where around 2,000 people ranging from world leaders to health care workers gathered to mourn her. Ahead of the service, a bell tolled 96 times — once a minute for each year of her life.“Here, where Queen Elizabeth was married and crowned, we gather from across the nation, from the Commonwealth, and from the nations of the world, to mourn our loss, to remember her long life of selfless service, and in sure confidence to commit her to the mercy of God our maker and redeemer,” the dean of the medieval abbey, David Hoyle, told the mourners, as the funeral opened.It drew to a close with two minutes of silence observed across the United Kingdom. The attendees then sang the national anthem.Monday has been declared a public holiday in honor of Elizabeth, who died Sept. 8 — and hundreds of thousands of people descended on central London to partake&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-live-coverage-177bed5e9415e00016b84983d03e310a">in the historic moment</a>. Long before the service began, city authorities said viewing areas along the route of the funeral's procession were full.Millions more had been expected to tune into&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-biden-king-charles-iii-health-covid-0229717aa9198a6120e66639cf5171bb">the funeral</a>&nbsp;live on television, and crowds flocked to parks and public spaces across the U.K. to watch it on screens. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby noted during the funeral that “few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen" for Elizabeth.On the evening before, Charles issued a message of thanks to people in the U.K. and around the world, saying he and his wife Camilla, the queen consort, have been “moved beyond measure” by the large numbers of people who have turned out to pay their respects to the queen.Following the funeral, the coffin — accompanied by units of the armed forces in dress uniforms and members of her family — was brought through the capital's streets.At Wellington Arch near Hyde Park, it will be placed in a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle — where Elizabeth spent much of her time — for another procession before a committal service in St. George’s Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her late husband, Prince Philip, at a private family service.U.S. President Joe Biden was among leaders to pay their respects at the queen’s coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the funeral.Biden called Queen Elizabeth II “decent” and “honorable” and “all about service” as he signed the condolence book, saying his heart went out to the royal family.People across Britain paused for a minute of silence at 8 p.m. Sunday in memory of the only monarch most have ever known. At Westminster Hall, the constant stream of mourners paused for 60 seconds as people observed the minute of reflection in deep silence.In Windsor, rain began to fall as the crowd fell silent for the moment of reflection. Some camped overnight outside the castle in order to reserve the best spots to view the queen’s coffin.Jilly Fitzgerald, who was in Windsor, said there was a sense of community among the mourners as they prepared to wait hours to see procession carrying the queen’s coffin.“It’s good to be with all the people who are all feeling the same. It’s like a big family because everyone feels that … the queen was part of their family,” she said.--------LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world are laying&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-health-update-b2578aa91c3fef9c5d6ad4a557bf63e4">Queen Elizabeth II</a>&nbsp;to rest on Monday at a state funeral that is drawing presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and up to a million people lining the streets of London to say a final goodbye to a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.Click below to watch on YouTube at 5a.m. CDT<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?522859-1/funeral-service-queen-elizabeth-ii&amp;live">or click here</a> to watchA day packed with funeral events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-6615990a69cfc706ce7ee64a4fa584e9">hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffin</a>. Many had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-boris-johnson-london-united-kingdom-898f092ee58f7a74cea64fa9d3e42cad">waited for hours in line</a>, including through cold nights, to see the lying in state in an outpouring of collective grief and respect.“I felt like I had to come and pay my final respects to our majestic queen. She has done so much for us and just a little thank you really from the people,” said Tracy Dobson, who was among the last to join the line.In a country&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-london-government-and-politics-f07d95ed1c9c0f745cfa148c4c7fae83">known for pomp and pageantry</a>, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's promised to be a spectacular display: 142 Royal Navy sailors drew the gun carriage carrying Elizabeth’s coffin to Westminster Abbey, with King Charles III and his sons Princes William and Harry walking behind as pipers played. At the Abbey, around 2,000 people ranging from world leaders to health care workers and volunteers have gathered to mourn her. One of the Abbey’s bells tolled 96 times — once a minute for each year of her life.Monday has been declared a public holiday in honor of Elizabeth, who died Sept. 8 — and hundreds of thousands of people descended on central London to partake&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-funeral-live-coverage-177bed5e9415e00016b84983d03e310a">in the historic moment</a>. Long before the service was set to begin, city authorities said viewing areas along the route of the funeral's procession were full.Millions more are expected to tune into&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-biden-king-charles-iii-health-covid-0229717aa9198a6120e66639cf5171bb">the funeral</a>&nbsp;live on television, and crowds are flocking to parks and public spaces across the U.K. to watch it on screens.On the evening before, Charles issued a message of thanks to people in the U.K. and around the world, saying he and his wife Camilla, the queen consort, have been “moved beyond measure” by the large numbers of people who have turned out to pay their respects to the queen.“As we all prepare to say our last farewell, I wanted simply to take this opportunity to say thank you to all those countless people who have been such a support and comfort to my family and myself in this time of grief,” he said.Following the funeral in the medieval abbey where Elizabeth was married and crowned, her coffin — ringed by units of the armed forces in dress uniforms and members of her family — will be brought through the capital's streets to Wellington Arch near Hyde Park.There, it will be placed in a hearse to be driven to Windsor Castle — where Elizabeth spent much of her time — for another procession before a committal service in St. George’s Chapel. She will be laid to rest with her late husband, Prince Philip, at a private family service.U.S. President Joe Biden was among leaders to pay their respects at the queen’s coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations for the funeral.Biden called Queen Elizabeth II “decent” and “honorable” and “all about service” as he signed the condolence book, saying his heart went out to the royal family.Mourners started arriving to take their seats about three hours ahead of the ceremony.People across Britain paused for a minute of silence at 8 p.m. Sunday in memory of the only monarch most have ever known. At Westminster Hall, the constant stream of mourners paused for 60 seconds as people observed the minute of reflection in deep silence.In Windsor, rain began to fall as the crowd fell silent for the moment of reflection. Some camped overnight outside the castle in order to reserve the best spots to view the queen’s coffin.Jilly Fitzgerald, who was in Windsor, said there was a sense of community among the mourners as they prepared to wait hours to see procession carrying the queen’s coffin.“It’s good to be with all the people who are all feeling the same. It’s like a big family because everyone feels that … the queen was part of their family,” she said.___LONDON (AP) — Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. Those are just a few of the staggering array of numbers generated by the death of the 96-year-old monarch after a 70-year-reign.— 2,000: Dignitaries and guests in Westminster Abbey for the the state funeral, ranging from King Charles III and other royals to world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden to members of the British public who helped battle the COVID-19 pandemic.— 800: Guests at a committal service later in the day at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.— 5,949: Military personnel deployed throughout the meticulously choreographed operation that began with the queen's death on Sept. 8 at her Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands. That number comprises 4,416 from the army, 847 from the navy and 686 from the air force. In addition, around 175 armed forces personnel from Commonwealth nations have been involved.— 1,650: At least that number of military personnel will be involved in the pomp-filled procession of the queen's coffin from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch after her funeral. A further 1,000 will line the streets along the procession route When the coffin reaches Windsor, 410 military personnel will take part in the procession, 480 will line streets, 150 will be in a guard of honor and line steps and 130 more will fulfil other ceremonial duties.— 142: Royal Navy ratings who will pull the state gun carriage carrying the queen's coffin on Monday when it leaves the Houses of Parliament for her funeral.— More than 10,000: Police officers. Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the “hugely complex” policing operation is the biggest in the London force’s history, surpassing the London 2012 Olympics which saw up to 10,000 police officers on duty per day.— 22: Miles of barriers erected in central London alone to control crowds and keep key areas around the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace secure.— 1 million: The number of people London transport authorities expect to visit the capital on Monday. Around 250 extra rail services will run to move people in and out of the city.— 5: Miles of people lining up to file past the queen's coffin in Westminster Hall. The mammoth queue stretched back from the Houses of Parliament along the south bank of the River Thames to Southwark Park. The number of people in the queue is unlikely to be known until after the lying-in-state closes early on Monday.— 125: Movie theaters that will open their doors to broadcast Monday's funeral live.— 2,868: Diamonds, along with 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, 269 pearls, and 4 rubies, sparkle in the Imperial State Crown that rested on the queen's coffin as it lay in state.— 2: Minutes of silence at the end of the funeral at Westminster Abbey.— 1: Coffin. The silent eye in the days-long storm of pomp, pageantry and protection is a single, flag-draped oak coffin carrying the only monarch most Britons have ever known.___