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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1987
Page
1
Workers remove over 100 feet of decrepit stack on West Second Street to prevent injury from falling debris as utilities crews report targets from the damaged structure. The action aims to avert hazards in the area while reconstruction plans proceed.
Washington AP two lawmakers just back from Moscow fault lax American attitude and complacency toward security after breaches at both old and new U.S. embassies. Rep Snowe and Rep Mica said erosion of security ethics led to tragedies in embassy history and noted ongoing intelligence operations by both sides. Continued on page 12
Washington AP reports security expert William Sharek says the U S Embassy in Moscow can never be completely free of listening devices. He notes a mix of low and ultra high tech methods, including lasers reading vibration, fiber optic intercepts, and embedded transmitters, with detection hampered by aging laws and unknown Soviet capabilities.
Abi would implement part wagering on dog and horse races in Kansas advancing to the Senate floor. The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee endorsed the pari mutuel bill unanimously after its second hour-long meeting. The measure creates a five member racing commission and a betting tax system with licensing procedures for track owners. Senator Edward Reilly said action was likely Friday ahead of adjournment, as leaders aim to finish conference negotiations before the veto session April 29 to May 1.
Ottawa district schools host a four day science week with lectures from area speakers. Eisenhower Garfield Lincoln Hawthorne and Eugene Field plan themes on flowers rocks fossils oceans birds and live demonstrations. Activities include parent nights rockets computer programs and hands on experiments to spark student interest.
Anita Danello, owner of Anita's Antiquarian Books, reports a tall blond man entered her store on Monday morning and exposed himself. She drew a .38 revolver and the man fled. she believes she could identify him if caught. In London, a police dog was injured when a motorcyclist bit off part of its ear during an attack near Upton Park before a soccer match.
Police report widespread thefts of Cadillac hood ornaments drawing attention in New Jersey Pennsylvania New York and Florida. Dealers cite high demand and costly replacements with rewards offered for suspects while some shops suspend restocking after repeated thefts and a police memo monitors youths linked to the case.
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