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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1986

Page

6

Royals Pitcher Lowers ERA in Key Win

Page 4 reports the Royals lowering an opposing pitcher's ERA in a decisive win as they push for momentum.

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City Commission Saga Reaches The Good Part

Ottawa officials face legal clash as Officer John C. Riddle III sues for 126000 over a 10 day suspension after sending a letter criticizing DPS favoritism. The suit targets DPS Director Oren Skiles and five commissioners including Fred Heathman who may owe defense costs if found liable. City Attorney Richeson counters and seeks to limit Riddle's claims while noting procedural remedies were not exhausted.

Ottawa Fred Heathman Department of Public Safety City Commission DPS Oren Skiles John C. Riddle III Franklin County District Court Riddle Heathman Skiles John Richeson Richeson

Heart Surgeon Undaunted in Artificial Heart Effort

Louisville report on Dr. William C. DeVries pursuing more implants after William J. Schroeder's death. notes on Jarvik-7 use, goals, and differing views among surgeons, with background on Humana Heart Institute plans and related research. temp plant rainfall and forecast follow.

Louisville William J. Schroeder Schroeder William C. DeVries DeVries Mel Presbyterian University Hospital Pittsburgh Robert Jarvik Humana Inc Heart Institute Humana University of Utah Medical Center Seattle Barney Clark

Bid Process Questioned At Ottawa Commission Meeting

Ottawa City Commissioner Fred Heathman challenged the 1987 budget and the bidding procedure for remodeling the Department of Public Safety HQ on West Second Street. Heathman questioned Mayor Jerry Thompson’s involvement with Loyd Builders, the low bidder, and noted bids were opened hours before the meeting rather than at it. The city has long opened bids prior to meetings, except for bond issues, to verify validity and address questions.

Ottawa Fred Heathman Commission Herald Department of Public Safety West Second Street Heathman DPS Loyd Builders Jerry Thompson Thompson Emporia Earl Devore Lyle Dresher

Race To The Governor's Mansion In Kansas

AP analyzes a post primary Kansas race as Republican Mike Hayden pushes for capital punishment revival while Lt. Gov. Tom Docking plans a broader campaign. The piece notes Gov race stakes, Dole influence, and looming constitutional amendments and congressional contests.

Record voter turnout marks primary in Kansas

Kansas set a record for turnout in Tuesday's regular primary with at least 385,620 votes cast. Official totals may rise to about 390,000 with final tabulation in two weeks. The high turnout favored Senate races won by Bob Dole and Guy MacDonald, while the governor’s race had about 6,000 more Republican voters than the Senate race. Franklin County saw 42 percent turnout on the 14th District contest and a county levy question. Secretary of State Jack Brier projected near 390,000 total and 34.5 percent of eligible voters participating.

Wichita City Bob Knight Dan Glickman Kansas Robert T. Stephan Johnson County Dennis Moore Stephan Topeka Kan Secretary of State U.S. Senate Bob Dole Guy MacDonald Franklin County Kansas House Jack Brier Brier

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