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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1995
Page
12
President Clinton urged Congress not to slash agriculture funding as it drafts the 1995 farm bill. He defended the farm support program, stressed protecting family farms, and noted a $20 billion agricultural trade surplus versus a broader trade deficit. He spoke at the National Rural Conference in Ames, Iowa.
In Sacramento a heavy wrapped package sent to the California Forestry Association exploded when Gilbert B. Murray, 47, opened it. Murray died in the reception area and five others escaped injury. FBI says forensics point to the Unabomber as investigators take over the case.
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole told Rep. Charles Schumer that the focus must be on rapid anti-terrorism legislation. He said he is not aware of assault weapons involvement in the Oklahoma City bombing and rejected tying the ban repeal to the weeks-old tragedy.
Graduate teaching assistants at the University of Kansas won a union representation election earlier this month, but the Kansas Senate Ways and Means Committee, led by Sen. Gus Bogina, voted not to allocate funds for FY 1996 salary boosts. The unfair labor practice complaint against Bogina was dropped on the same day.
The Franklin County Task Force on Domestic Violence hosts a lighted Walk Against Violence on Wednesday at 7 30 p m starting in the County Annex lot at 14th and Main and finishing at the courthouse. If rain hits the event moves to Ottawa Middle School. Trish Bledsoe will speak after the walk offering support for crime victims.
Dr. Bill Graves adds 531,000 to the 1996 budget to begin the Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail phase two. The project totals about 1.01 million with Ottawa city paving, facing landowner opposition and requiring 52,000 local match. Completion cost near 1.3 million includes paving Garnett to Crystal Lake Park and crushed limestone for the rest.
FBI sources say an improved image of the second suspect, labeled John Doe 2, is being prepared as new evidence emerges about Timothy McVeigh. The death toll rises to 87 with White House forecasts of over 200, as rescuers search the federal building debris for additional victims.
Residents of Junction City react after Fort Riley sidestepped a proposed base closing list. Local figures recall tough times and express relief while witnesses tie the Oklahoma City bombing to Ryder truck use in Kansas and discuss blue plastic drums found in related searches.
Ottawa Board of Education discussed a county wide alternative school and the failure of the recent bond proposal. Superintendent Don Duncan reported on new school financing laws and district progress while the board reviewed essential skills testing and a district outcomes statement. The proposed program would serve four districts, provide middle and high school classes, replace Ottawa’s current alternative school, require about 5,000 square feet for 60 students, and attract $50,000 from the Franklin County commission toward a new building. Duncan contacted local contractors about construction.
City officials report a door to door sales flier in Ottawa promoting painted house numbers on street curbs. Ross Richardson holds a valid city license, and residents with complaints are advised to call 911. City clerk Scott Bird confirmed the license and noted no comment from Richardson.
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