Gotti Convicted on Murder and Racketeering Charges
Federal jury found John Gotti guilty on 13 counts after a 10 week trial, ending his run of acquittals. Key witness Salvatore Gravano testified to 19 murders, including the 1985 Castellano-Bilotti hit, while prosecutors cited the Gambino boss’s control of the crime family and a long racketeering indictment. Sentencing set for June 23.
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Thomas Bilotti
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Frank Locascio
Locascio
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Albert Krieger
Ciravano
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Weather Tonight Mostly Clear With Low Near Forty
The forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees. Light winds and no precipitation expected as overnight low settles in near the mid forties in northern areas.
United Way report details excess under Aramony era
United Way of America released a report praising William Aramony era as marked by excess and lost values. It cites inflated expenses and questionable transfers, while Aramony approved high executive salaries and consulting fees. Kenneth Dam, the new president, says legal actions will pursue recovery.
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United Way of America
William Aramony
Aramony
UWA
Kenneth Dam
United Way
Chamber to Launch Ottawa Chamber Membership Drive
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and board met to plan next week's weeklong membership drive. The effort starts Monday and ends Friday with a report session. Ambassadors chairman Dewey Cook urged an aggressive campaign to urge prospects to use the chamber to reinvest in the community and its goals.
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Ottawa
Dance and theatre offerings fill Topeka and Kansas City weekend
KU moves major performances to Topeka Performing Arts Center after Hoch Auditorium fire. Garth Fagan Dance residency includes master classes and public shows at TPAC with KU and EU performances. Ticket details via TPAC and Murphy Hall boxes. Also Carmen opens at KU Opera. Ice Capades and Worlds of Fun debut in KC. Tafelmusik at Folly Theater. Lyric Opera Siegfried. Ames Piano Quartet at White Recital Hall. KC Symphony at Shawnee Mission East.
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Oak
Sermon Center
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Noland Roads
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Cherry
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Martin City
Easter business highlights from Ottawa merchants
Local ads spotlight Easter offerings and events including Delores Williams cosmetology service, 14K pendants from Sutton's Jewelry, Helton's Hallmark Easter open house, free Crayola Bunny photo at Kiwanis Tree Sala, bare root trees at Town & Country Lot, and OHS Booster Club meeting. Reopen April 6. Calvary Baptist clocks ahead. OHS presents The Odd Couple April 10 11. Jewelry layaway and promotions recur.
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Sala
Town & Country
County Officials Clash Over Sheriff Ouster Move
Anderson County Attorney Craig Cole threatens to file an ouster against Sheriff Fred Litsch over the shooting investigation of Bernard Lickteig. FBI now leads the probe as Lickteig recovers in Kansas City. Revenues at Anderson County Hospital totaled $471,000 for February with strong projections for March.
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Anderson County
Craig Cole
Fred Litsch
Cole
Litsch
Bernard Lickteig
FBI
Lickteig
St. Luke's Hospital
Kansas City
Anderson County Hospital
Vicki Mills
Legislative Highlights Prompt Abortion Bill
The Senate passed a restrictive abortion regulation bill 27 to 13 after long debate, drawing mixed reactions from House leaders who seek negotiation. A separate vote increased the driving age to 15 for restricted licenses, while helmet mandates for riders under 18 were kept. The dog racing tax break proposal was rejected in the Senate.
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Senate
Dave Webb
Stilwell
House
Kansas
Ottawa Herald publishes 1992 subscription rates and staff
The Ottawa Herald lists its daily publication details and personnel, then presents 1992 subscription rates by delivery method and region. Rates vary for Ottawa readers, rural towns, motor route, Franklin County, adjacent counties, and out-of-state mail with state sales tax included.
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Ottawa
Franklin
State of Kansas
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