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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1992
Page
6
Gov. Joan Finney signed a contested abortion regulation bill described as a compromise. It guarantees abortion rights up to viability, requires parental notice for under 18 with court waivers possible, increases penalties for blocking clinics, and drew praise and criticism from both sides.
A 6.1 magnitude quake struck Southern California at 9:50 p.m. causing power outages in Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms, damage to buildings, windows in Palm Springs, and injuries at Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. Los Angeles reported no major damage despite tremors felt from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
State Rep. Walker Hendrix suggested a new state law to allow a sales tax for health care to support Ransom Memorial Hospital. He spoke at RMH Auxiliary spring tea as trustees discussed the hospital’s administrative situation and potential local tax use.
Franklin County extends spring-cleaning week with two days left and free dumping at the county landfill Friday and Saturday. A city truck will park at 202 S Walnut and a county truck at 1045 S Hickory from 9 am to 2 30 pm Saturday. Over 90 non-hauler loads were dumped Wednesday. 4-H events align with the cleanup.
Kansas State Extension economist David Darling, a task force consultant, notes 75 to 100 fewer survey replies than hoped, but praises the cross section. About 64 percent of responses came from Ottawa, with Rantoul Pomona Williamsburg Wellsville Lane Richmond Centropolis and Princeton also represented in smaller shares.
Ottawa University plans multiple events this weekend for Charter Days. Meeker Awards honor Matthew R. Giuffrida Elizabeth Higgins Lloyd and Eileen James for Christian service. Friday features award dinner with speaker Bob Roberts. Saturday auctions raise funds for the general OU fund with items donated by locals.
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