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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1996
Page
7
Outgoing Kansas senator Nancy Kassebaum told GOP women at the Republican Convention that it does not matter where women serve as long as they make an impact.
The forecast calls for partly sunny skies on Thursday with a high near 85 degrees. Winds will strengthen in the evening, bringing gustier conditions as the day progresses.
Graves says he may not seek a second term as Kansas governor in 1998. He cites family considerations and the outcomes of 1996 and future legislative sessions as factors. The interview was conducted on the floor of the Republican National Convention.
In Geneva three Balkan presidents urged by Warren Christopher pledged to protect voter rights in Bosnian elections next month. An unsigned communique promised to pursue war criminals and allow refugees to return home. A signed letter said the Bosnian Croat ministate would be dismantled and powers handed to the federation of Bosnian Croats and Muslims.
A bus transporting 27 high school students and the driver overturned four times on Interstate 17 near Flagstaff at about 7:30 am. Some injuries described as serious. at least one student was thrown from the bus. Victims were taken to Flagstaff Medical Center as counselors assisted families. Classes continued.
Ruth M. Addessi nominates Mr. Tawney of Creason and Tawney for helping after hours on Memorial Day weekend. He worked on the car nearly an hour, refused payment, and enabled the car to be driven home. Citizens are invited to report acts of kindness via forms at local businesses and offices.
Franklin County convention and tourism bureau convened two focus groups to assess Ottawa’s tourism image. Participants from hospitality, antiques, retail and events cited a Norman Rockwell vibe versus interstate retail visuals. They proposed a visible visitor center and homey branding to attract travelers.
Baldwin hosts the third annual Hobo Days near the Midland Railroad station this weekend. Notable figures like Steamtrain Maury Liberty Justice and Come On Pat plan stories songs and crafts to preserve hobo culture. Attendees can ride trains hear poems and enjoy hobo stew as aging travelers recount journeys across 48 states with ties to art and music.
AP reports Bob Dole is set to receive the Republican presidential nomination tonight in San Diego after a long pursuit. Party leaders highlight strengths and address the gender gap while Dole fine tunes his acceptance speech with aides amid focus groups showing fatigue over Clinton attacks.
VALERIE WOLF reports Skeet filed an objection to the Aug. 6 Republican primary ruling in Franklin County. He challenges Thomas Weigand’s victory, citing Leslie Reinier’s petition overlength as a violation of state law, with county clerk Donna Mietchen involved in certification.
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