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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 2003

Page

6

Weather Forecast Page 10 Summary

Tonight mostly clear with lows in the lower 40s. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s.

Family worries linger as high tech war nears home

In Ottawa, relatives of service members in Iraq report slow letters and sporadic contact despite satellite tech. Nancy Tolson recalls a five minute call with son Keyona, a Marine armorer, who spoke of Easter plans rather than specifics. Army tech David Wilhite in Kuwait stays in touch through brief calls and letters.

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Email gives families soldiers comfort during war

In Kansas, families use e-mail to stay connected with troops overseas. Kiowa mother Nunley recalls letters were rare for earlier wars, while her son Lance Cpl. Josh Nunley serves on the USS Bataan in the Persian Gulf. Terra Razo at McConnell Air Force Base says daily uplifting messages ease the pain of separation for her husband Capt. Jose Razo and their daughters.

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Postwar head takes over in Baghdad as captives reported

Retired Lt. Gen. Jay Garner arrived in Baghdad to lead postwar administration with a vow to restore basic services. Two more top Saddam aides were reported captured as Marines withdraw and U.S. Army assumes control of the capital amid looting aftermath.

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Bush attends Easter services for POWs at Fort Hood

President Bush visits Fort Hood for Easter services with two helicopter pilots among seven POWs rescued from Iraq. Five other former prisoners spend the day with families at Fort Bliss as tensions with Syria ease and Israel lowers guard. Iraqi missile threat declared over and preparations for departure begin.

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County cleanup nets record trash in Franklin County

Franklin County 2003 cleanup set a record with 391.24 tons collected over April 11 and 12, far above 2002’s 185.5 tons and 2001’s 328.8 tons. Ottawa posted the weakest turnout despite two dump trucks deployed, as officials urged broader countywide participation.

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Silent stroke and aneurysm screening at Ottawa City Hall

Debbie Lines, an Ottawa City employee, attended a Life Line Screening event offering painless ultrasound tests for stroke risk and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Officials say about 10 to 15 percent of screenings reveal significant concerns, with many others showing moderate issues, and results are mailed about 21 days later.

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