02 Aug 1996
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1996
Page
1
In Detroit a 5-year-old boy escaped while his 6-year-old brother drowned in the Detroit River as a mother, now dead, apparently tried to take the children with her. Police said the surviving child told officers his mother attempted to pull him into the water. Names were not released pending notifications.
Wall Street gains broad based on falling interest rates and confirmation of slower growth. By noon the Dow stood at 5648.39, up 53.64, with advancing issues leading decliners about 9 to 2 on the NYSE as volume reached 225.78 million shares.
Obituary notices for Alvin Ray Thurman 66 of Ottawa who died August 1 1996 and Percy Dixon Van Horn 93 of Ottawa who died July 31 1996 are detailed with birth dates marriages church affiliations careers and survivors. Mina A Bixler 88 of Burlington with graveside services July 31 1996 is listed with birth date and survivors.
Ottawa police report a busy period with arrests for driving on a revoked license and underage drinking, obstructing the legal process, and burglary. Juveniles face varied charges while property damage and theft are noted at a Best Western motel and local residences. An Ottawa boy faces a rape allegation from last May. Car thefts and bicycle thefts are recorded with modest losses. An accident on Vermont Road involved a pickup hitting a deer with under $500 damage.
Ottawa United Soccer Club hosts a five day soccer camp August 12 to 16 taught by certified Great Britain coaches. Fee is 70 dollars. For information call 242 8366 at 1348 Main Street.
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