The meaning of two words may make a world of difference in the Newton VFW Lodge’s appeal of the revocation of its city liquor license.

Texas billionaire and two-time presidential candidate Ross Perot has pledged $6.1 million to a private foundation to pay for programs at Fort Leavenworth’s Command and General Staff College.

U.S. Congressman Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard, issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the national unemployment rate reached 10.2 percent and 190,000 jobs were lost during the month of October.

The Halstead City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the City Administration Building.

The November meeting of the Harvey-Marion County Community Developmental Disability Organization board of directors will be at 4 p.m. Monday in the Commission Meeting Room at the Harvey County Courthouse.

The North Newton City Council will have a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at North Newton City Hall.

The Newton VFW Post 971 will observe a Veteran’s Day ceremony at 6 p.m. at the post, 1610 S.E. Third St. All veterans and their families are invited.

The Newton High School Winter Sports Parent meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Newton High School.