Hostage Robert Polhill Freed After 1182 Days in Captivity
Robert Polhill, a 55 year old New Yorker and professor at Heirut University College, was released by pro Iranian Lebanese captors with Syrian and Iranian help. He arrived in Wiesbaden malnourished and mildly dehydrated, and doctors will assess his diabetes. Polhill expressed anger at his captors and relief at his freedom while noting others remain detained. President Bush thanked Iran and Syria but said no deals would be made for the remaining hostages.
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County health department to gain staff and reporting upgrades
Franklin County commissioners face state recommendations to add nursing and clerical staff at the health department. State consultants Patty Martin and Garth Hulse propose a nurse coordinator to boost administration and home health care oversight, with new monthly activity reports to justify hires. A six month follow up is planned.
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University sets events for Ottawa University's 125th anniversary
Ottawa University marks its 125th anniversary with multiple campus events this week. poet Jack Driscoll reads at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Administration Building Auditorium. A 10 a m Wednesday celebration in the Chapel features sketches songs and audience participation. George Chaney speaks on Mathematics at 7 30 p m Thursday in the same auditorium as National Mathematics Awareness Week begins.
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Jaycees celebrate 40 years in Lawrence with memorials and awards
Henning of Lawrence notes the chapter's four decades of service as Ginger Millicem leads a banquet. The event highlighted community actions such as Chautauqua Days, a haunted house, tree sales, charity Christmas, St. Jude bike-a-thon, and an Easter egg hunt drawing 500 children. The 160-member group honored past presidents including Jack Byrd and Jim Grogan, with memorabilia on display.
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Three Die in I 35 Collision in Kansas
Three people died Sunday after a two car crash on I 35 in Kansas. Victims were Robert Fricke 35 of Overland Park and Dennis Brennan 46 and his 14 year old son Jamie of Olathe. Brennan and his son died at the scene, Fricke died later at Humana Hospital in Olathe. The collision occurred at 2 10 p.m.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates April 1990
Ottawa Herald lists delivery prices starting April 1 1990 with options by carrier motor route and mail. Rates cover Ottawa and Franklin County adjacent counties Kansas state and out of state, varying by duration from one month to one year.
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Blacks Face Higher Violent Crime Rates Says Federal Study
A federal study from the Justice Department using the National Crime Survey data from 1979 to 1986 finds Black Americans age 12 and older suffer higher rates of violent crimes. Robberies and aggravated assaults are more common among Blacks, with relative risk gaps noted versus whites.
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Local ads offer meals sales and community events
Ottawa area briefs promote Prime Rib specials at Country Kitchen and extended Sunday hours, book a breakfast event at the library April 23–27 with business card prizes, 20 percent off Health Tex items, graduation and wedding gift ideas, and a seniors basketball charity game on April 25. Other items include a restaurant closure, ballot reminder, nail services, story hour events, phone friend program, seed and garden center offerings, and formal cleaning services.
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