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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1987
Page
8
A cryptic almanac note mentions a car buried under snow near Omaha with warning signs for onlookers. Forecasts call for mostly cloudy, colder nights with lows mid to upper 20s, gusty north winds, and sunny cold days. Extended outlook shows thundershowers possible Friday night into Sunday with highs in the 50s to 60s and statewide lows in the 30s to 40s.
Four University of Kansas students Elizabeth Dunlap Daniel McDevitt Joel Grantham and Jennifer Jones died in a Cay-train collision near Lawrence. Blood tests showed alcohol but below .10 percent. Investigators await full toxicology results as Union Pacific freight trains operated at 65 mph.
A second meeting for a six county regional economic development group drew 60 attendees, five times the first Ottawa gathering. Speakers urged using education, downtown redevelopment, tourism, and local retention to attract prospects, with steering committee candidates due by May 19.
Kansas unemployment fell from 6.4 percent in January to 6 percent in February as manufacturing and government gains boosted payrolls by 25 000 and reduced the jobless by 4 500 The state total employed reached 1 162 945 with 73 592 unemployed while a year earlier 1 131 862 were employed and 74 668 jobless Targeted counties show Topeka area Keeps low rate. Johnson County at 3.1 percent and counties like Linn at 13.3 percent remain high with declines noted in several locales
Funeral services for Gordon Dean Kaub 29 Fallon Nevada formerly Ottawa will be at 11 a m Saturday April 4 with Rev Paul Winkler. Burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Centropolis He was born August 7 1957 in Ottawa and died March 31 1987 from injuries in a Nevada auto wreck Survivors include Edna and Frank Kaub parents three brothers and four sisters and grandmother Verne Rundell Memorials may be left to North Baptist Church Memorial Fund in care of Dengel and Son Mortuary Friends may call Friday noon to service time and meet the family 7 8 p m
Gov. Hayden proposes using only interest from about $24 million of the oil overcharge funds for LIEAP, with no weatherization funding, risking reduced benefits for low income elderly and disabled Kansas residents while $44 million sits unspent awaiting legislative action. Critics call the move a severe disappointment as weatherization wait lists grow and programs face cuts.
The Daily Report lists admissions for Francis Couch Ethel Moore and Patsy Ann Catuska. dismissals for Steven DeVore Florence Shannon and Erma Elis. Roger D Williams was arrested on a county warrant, posted bond, and faces April 13 District Court. Sentences include David Lloyd Wells given 20 days, suspended on restitution, costs and fees. probation extended for Robert English. a summons for Robert W Branam on a March 21 damage charge with April 14 Juvenile Court hearing. Quotations from Ottawa Co op include prices for grains and soybeans.
The Alley offers 20 percent off all shoes while Drake Jewelry provides razor repair services. Town and Country Supply lists new deer alerts. Dorothy Lynn advertises a write in for USD 287, Position 7. Plaza Cinemas shows Cry From The Mountain at 7 and 9 15 pm. Jeannette Flager seeks School Board District 287, Pd by Flager. CJ's Playhouse hosts a Country Swing Band dance Friday. Eagles Lodge promotes Friday hamburger night 6 8 pm. Burkdoll Brothers Beef Shoppe opens Friday until 6 pm. Freda's Easter sale offers 20 30 40 percent off clothing. Charlotte's Chat N Curl markets new services Blasting Gold Dusting Shoe Shining 242 2377 1740 S Elm Walking welcome. Open evenings by appointment. Correction notes Martin Brockway as a Jay's Hardware Grand Opening prize winner. Special sale now 2 50 each plus tax Stuart Awbrey and Lets Cook available Ottawa Herald Cry From The Mountain at Plaza Cinemas.
Topeka Kansas should not back combination dog horse tracks as they likely fail, Iowa racing officials told the Senate committee. They urged revising a 3 percent tax on straight bets at horse races and combination tracks to 5 percent for dog races, arguing dual tracks attract problems.
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