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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1998
Page
10
Hurricane Mitch struck Ambergris Cave Belize damaging docks and beaches but spared most structures at Wichita State University’s coral reef study site. Collette Burke says equipment likely survived and the March student trip remains planned. no students were present during the storm.
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Oklahoma late Friday morning with its epicenter near Deer Creek in Grant County, about 35 miles northwest of Ponca City. The tremor originated roughly three miles underground, with no injuries or damage reported. Oklahoma experiences around 60 quakes annually.
Wesley Ira Purkey, 46, a plumber, was arrested in Leavenworth on Friday after a statewide search in the beating death of 80 year old Mary Ruth Bales. He faced first degree murder charges with a $500000 bond. Authorities said he had come to fix a leaky faucet at her home and the motive appeared to be robbery.
Legislators commended Dodge City Community College on prompt action after concerns over a training arrangement with two meat packers. President Richard Drum spoke as the Joint Committee on Economic Development reviewed work force training and endorsed proposed changes to require colleges to fund and staff specialized courses directly.
Rooks County Sheriff Dave Denton was arrested by the Kansas Highway Patrol on two misdemeanor counts and a felony for allegedly presenting false claims of less than 500 dollars and for unauthorized use of public money. He remained on the job despite a November 16 court date after posting a $1,000 bond, saying he must keep the department serving the public.
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