Group Sounds Alarm on Chemical Mishaps
Environmental groups cite a daily barrage of toxic spills and accidents from 1988 to 1992, averaging 19 chemical incidents and two injuries per day and releasing over 680 million pounds of toxins. The report urges safer processes and alternatives to hazardous materials, noting data gaps in EPA records and calling for improved prevention.
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National Environmental Law Center
U.S
Public Interest Research Group
Daniel Rosenberg
Environmental Protection Agency
California
Louisiana
Ohio
Texas
Pennsylvania
EPA
Treasury lawyer resigns amid Whitewater fallout
Jean Hanson, Treasury Department general counsel, resigns as the Whitewater affair widens. President Clinton accepts Deputy Secretary Roger Altman’s resignation, Hanson’s letter says the move takes effect after Senate confirmation of a successor. Hanson had been questioned over her role in Altman’s testimony and knowledge of White House treasury contacts. She previously practiced at Fried Frank.
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Fashington
Jean Hanson
Treasury Department
Hanson
Treasury
Clinton
Roger Altman
Congress
Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
Edward S. Knight
Bentsen
Hansen
Altman
White House
New York
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
Tonight’s Forecast Mostly Clear With Warm Lows Ahead
Tonight remains mostly clear with a low near 70 and a south wind of 5 to 10 mph. Saturday brings a chance of thunderstorms and cooler air, with overnight lows in the 60s. Highs reach the 80s, while Sunday and Monday stay partly cloudy with mid-80s to lower 90s and 60s overnight.
Clinton signs aircraft liability bill to revive aviation industry
President Clinton signed a law shielding small airplane makers from lawsuits in crashes involving single engine piston planes older than 18 years. The measure, backed by Beech and Cessna, aims to restore jobs in general aviation after 100000 jobs were lost and 13 000 annual sales fell to 500 by 1993.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton
Congress
Beech Aircraft Co
Cessna Aircraft Corp
Wichita
Kan
County panel approves magnet use for nail dump cleanup
Franklin County commissioners heard a dirt road tale of near one thousand pounds of nails and shingles dumped on Roger Keith’s land northeast of Ottawa. Keith sought county magnet help to lift nails. the commission unanimously approved. Keith said the sheriff’s office investigates the incident as they consider filling the late Pete Nickelson’s zoning post. The panel discussed road work on Rock Creek Road with new engineer Ron Miller and outgoing Bob Pepple, eyeing a possible star on the Ottawa airport approach. Dennis Mullins may join as shop foreman at $12 hourly on a six month trial starting Sept. 1, and the budget extension office’s $126,323 line was approved unanimously.
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Franklin County
Roger Keith
Keith
Ottawa
Nebraska Road
Sheriff's Office
Commission
Pete Nickelson
Russ Savage
Valerie Weber
Savage
Ron Miller
Bob Pepple
Rock Creek Road
Charles Mavity Jr
Pepple
Miller
Foreman
Hobo Days brings 1920s hoboes to Baldwin City event
Hoboes from the 1920s to 1940s will reenact life on the rails at Midland Railway Historical Association's Hobo Days in Baldwin City. Excursion trains run daily with rides to Nowhere, stories and songs, crafts demonstrations, and a hobo costume contest for children accompanied by paying adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakdwin City
Loren Litter
Midland Railway Historical Association
Midland Railroad
Baldwin City
Midland
Ash
DNA dispute shows DNA evidence stakes in Simpson trial
In Los Angeles a heated hearing over two blood swatches tied to Nicole Brown Simpson and O J Simpson triggered accusations of deception by the defense and concern from the judge. Prosecutors claim no impropriety while police say samples were mishandled. The delay could affect tests due for the Sept 19 trial.
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OS Angeles
Marcia Clark
Los Angeles
Clark
Nicole Brown Simpson
Simpson
Maryland
Talent show draws diverse acts from Ottawa region
The charity talent show features 18 acts with performers from Ottawa and nearby towns including Jason Moore, Steve Duvall, the Completely Lost band, Mallory Melvin, Mona Melvin, Barbara Leach, Amanda McCurdy, Jacki Rutter, Kris Dunyon, Jeff Hackett, Shelley Luginsland, Debbie Courell, Christie Teter, Kelley Bethell, Mike Chase, Jamie Mietchen, and Mike Bell. Acts hail from Shawnee, Iola, Rantoul, Lyndon, Waverly, and Lawrence, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Jason Moore
Steve Duvall
Shawnee
Bill Ransom
Brad Medlin
Chad McCurdy
John Janssen
Mallory
Marielle Melvin
Iola
Michelle Stevens
Mona Melvin
Barbara Leach
Baldwin
Jan Smith
Amanda McCurdy
Jacki Rutter
Kris Dunyon
Rantoul
Jeff Hackett
Lyndon
Shelley Luginsland
Waverly
Debbie Courell
Lane
Christie Teter
Kelley Bethell
Mike Chase
Lawrence
Jamie Mietchen
Mike Bell
Community notices and ads fragment mix
Local items include a Faith Lutheran Preschool Open House enrollment day on a Monday with breakfast options and a VFW breakfast. Other notes advertise aromatics and spa products, a bar b que roast price, a pancake breakfast, and road grading contact details. The scattered OCR yields multiple business promos and event hints with unclear dates and locations.
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Faith Lutheran
Mon
Mujibur Rahman Stars In Letterman Pitch At Park
Mujibur Rahman a New York novelty store employee gained fame on the Late Show pitch a ball in Sioux City then signed by the Sioux City Explorers at the Letterman Home Office dedication a pitching coach coached him before a single toss. Elizabeth Taylor sues NBC over a miniseries based on an unreleased book alleging beating by husbands. Trisha Yearwood raises over 100000 for Red Cross flood relief in Georgia drawing 10000 attendees.
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Mujibur
New York
Sirajul
Letterman
Sioux City Explorers
Perry, Ga
Trisha Yearwood
Georgia
Ottawa Herald fragment on notices and figures
Fragmentary OCR reads like price and monthly figures with mentions of dollars and cents. No clear event or names. only inconsistent numbers such as 88.00, 6.16, 817.76 and 35 appear, lacking context or dates.
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Robert Curley
Herald
Aldwin City
United States
Maury
Liberty Justice
Ben
Midland Railway
Chiefs
Aromatique
Spa de Vie Bathiine
Ottens Vfw
N. Hiway
Stinson
Gand Crank Cafe
Clarkee Sh. Aveson
Joe
Mujibur Rahman
David Letterman
Sioux City
St. Paul Saints
Doug Kimbler
Tom Cardone
CBS
Elizabeth Taylor
NBC Wednesday
C. David Heymann
Franéuttcsitend
Taylor
Neil Papiano
Heymann
Mike Todd
Nicky Hilton
Richard Burton
NBC
Fredy Suarez
The
Ottawa Herald
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