Explosions in Guadalajara Sewers Kill Hundreds
In Guadalajara, Mexico, a series of nine explosions in the sewer system devastated 20 to 25 city blocks. Officials reported death tolls around 132 to 202 with about 600 injured and up to 15,000 left homeless. Authorities suspected hexane leaks or gasoline spills from industry and Pemex as possible causes. Rescue efforts continued as responders searched rubble for the living and the dead amid angry residents.
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Red Cross
Armando Marquecho
Pemex
Attorney General's Office
RMH auxiliary grows as challenges grow
Diane Yeamans reports RMH Auxiliary expands roles in the new wing, from information desk to hospital clinics, amid a drive to meet rising needs. The group touts 1991 finances with $28,500 in gross gift shop sales, $4,642.47 from a Christmas tour for scholarships, and $3,000 for medical records equipment, while honoring longtime volunteers and presenting award pins for hours of service.
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Kansas
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Margaret Fleming
Ottawa
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Ilo Meharry
Patty Buck
Telecare
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Jackie Smith
Gretchen Kelly
Smith
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Genevieve Gillette
Gillette
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Paula Heise
Rey Grabham
Doris
Skunk Run Days to expand two days seek sponsor
Ottawa Library director Barbara Dew says Skunk Run Days will expand to June 13 and 14 as a two day event with volunteers needed to manage intersections. The annual runs and walks have struggled financially, but last year neared break even. Interested organizers should contact Dew or Many Underwood by May 1.
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Ottawa Library
Underwood
Friends of the
First Assembly of God to Move Services to Garfield School
The First Assembly of God church will relocate services and Christian education classes to Garfield School at 12th and Poplar for three or four weeks while sanctuary renovations proceed. Music director Miriam Reynolds said about 225 regular Sunday attendees, with a dedication for the new education addition planned for July 12.
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Garfield School
12Th
Poplar
Miriam Reynolds
13Th and Mulberry
First Assembly
Reynolds
Christian Education
Bungee promoter withdraws Lawrence permit bid
Vertical Addictions Inc. withdrew its application to open a bungee jumping facility near Clinton Lake. Owner Tim Hoppin cited a likely intense opposition and planned legal involvement by landowners, despite earlier success drawing about 80 paying jumpers at Gardner fairgrounds.
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Vertical Addictions Inc
Lawrence
Hoppin
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Gardner
West Tonight Forecast Sparsely Cloudy With Mild Temps
Partly cloudy tonight with a mid-40s low and a northwest wind of 10 to 20 mph. Kansas extended into Saturday through Monday is dry with highs in the mid-60s Saturday warming to the upper 60s to lower 70s Sunday and Monday. Lows reach the mid to upper 40s.
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County Finalizes 911 Pact and Grants Planning Work
Franklin County commissioners unanimously approved a countywide 911 operating agreement after six months of talks with Ottawa. They also authorized Griffith and Associates to review subdivisions and zoning for up to 3250 dollars and sought a 12097 grant to help fund a landfill sanitation position. The panel urged locating government wells to aid rural fire departments.
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Ottawa City Commission
County Planning Commission
Griffith and Associates
Prairie Village
Griffith
Pete Nicholson
Franklin County Counhouse
Nicholson
State Department of Health and Environment
Powerball jackpot winner awarded 6 million in Des Moines
A Powerball ticket sold in Des Moines is the lone first jackpot winner worth an estimated 6 million. The Multi-State Lottery Association will release sale details later with one winner and several secondary prizes including 100000 each for five matched numbers and 5000 for four plus Powerball.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Indiana
Lottery Association
The
Hoedown and Community Notices at Clark County
GarDELISA DAWN Jones hosts a country carnival May 1 from 5 to 8 pm at 121 and Collage in Clark County Il. Phone Friend program runs weekdays 3:15 to 6 pm at 242-6011. First United Methodist Church Handbell Choir concert April 26 at 3 pm. New Cinnamon mini treats at Wendy's for 99 cents. PROM WALK-THRU set for April 25 4 to 6 pm. Black Hills Gold sale lasts through Mother's Day at Sutton's Jewelry, 242-3723.
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Concern
Sun
Black Hills
Sutton
Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1992
The Ottawa Herald lists daily newspaper delivery and mail rates effective March 16 1992 and after. Rates cover Ottawa carrier delivery rural towns motor route Franklin County adjacent counties and state mail with monthly quarterly half yearly and yearly options and include state sales tax. All rates are in advance.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Edite
Franklin County
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