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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1998
Page
1
Wall Street slipped from earlier records amid Merck profit disappointment and unsettled Asian markets. By noon the Dow fell 70.75 to 9091.52, S&P 500 down 10.44 to 1108.88, Nasdaq composite down 6.19 to 1857.07, NYSE down 5.09 to 577.68, and AMEX down 3.00 to 739.46.
FAA proposes mandatory fuel system wiring and vent changes for early model 737s after the TWA 800 probe. It calls for surge suppression, shielding of fuel tank wiring, flame arrestors, and pressure relief valves to keep flames out of the fuel system. Compliance within one year, 45 day comment period, estimated $36000 per plane.
Kenneth L Montgomery 75 of Lawrence formerly Bald win died April 14 1998 at Village Manor Care Center Ottawa. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday Lamb Roberts Heise Baldwin burial Pleasant Hill Cemetery Pleasant Grove. Victor Lee Benander 46 Topeka died April 11 1998 at home funeral services held yesterday burial Clinton Cemetery. Duane Chamberlin Cecil 58 Newport Beach California former Ottawa died April 14 1998 at home funeral 1 30 p.m. Saturday Lamb Roberts Heise Ottawa burial Highland Cemetery. Survivors include sisters brothers and spouses with memorials to local diabetes association First United Methodist Church Ottawa.
An AP report details a darkened tornado that struck Manila Arkansas and Roellen Tennessee, killing a brother and sister in a mobile home and injuring at least 22. Damage spread to Jonesboro Blytheville and surrounding areas with hundreds of structures affected. A related storm produced hail, high winds, and flooding across Indiana.
AccuWeather issues a 10 day forecast for Ottawa Kansas with continued cloud cover and chilly temperatures. Light precipitation possible at times as cold air remains in place. Daytime highs mostly in the 30s and overnight lows near freezing. Residents should plan for brisk winds and fluctuating conditions.
Community notices list PROM NAILS by Cindi with contact 242 3055 and a PROM NAIL Special. A SACRED HEART CASINO NIGHT at 4th & Cedar on Sat 4/18 starts 6 30 PM for ages 21 and up with tickets 8 or 10. GARNETT VFW hosts a dance on April 18 with Sage Brush. members and guests welcome. FR CO Recycling operates weekdays 7 AM to 1 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM at 2038 S Main, 229 8470. Nails by Ginger and Sunrunners offer appointment nails with numbers 242 2955 or 242 6814. PICTURA and A A Lang Greeting Cards now at Merle Norman & Gifts, 230 S Main. Shirley promotes PROM NAIL specials at 242 5093 or 242 3396.
A 12,000 gallon napalm shipment halts in Kansas City as the Navy seeks a waste management contractor to handle the cargo. Officials consider returning the train to California or sending it to the China Lake facility, with environmental authorities to approve any plan.
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