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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1994
Page
6
The Commerce Department reports the U.S. trade deficit fell to 9.37 billion dollars in June, the first drop in three months, while the annual merchandise gap still trends toward a near record level. Exports rose 3.6 percent to a record 58.17 billion, led by aircraft, telecom and computer equipment.
NASA halted Space shuttle Endeavour minutes before liftoff as main engines started then shut down due to an overheated fuel pump. Countdown reached zero and boosters did not ignite, delaying the mission by weeks. Endeavour aimed to carry a top civilian radar on an Earth‑monitoring mission, the fifth shuttle flight this year.
The state Supreme Court refused to order another sentencing hearing for Howard Steve Borders, who faces at least 50 years in prison for murdering his estranged girlfriend Sherry Greeve and her two daughters, Lacey and Cagney, and for attempting to rape all three. The court upheld the judge's plan of three life sentences plus additional terms.
Lawrence Kansas Army ROTC scholarship for University of Kansas junior Andy Anderson was revoked due to his medical status. The 1994 Holton High School graduate, in remission from acute lymphocytic leukemia for 30 years, may still apply for another scholarship after five years of remission as Army Cadet Command notes.
A Wednesday meeting of the Ottawa Library Board of Trustees lacked a quorum, so no actions were taken. Barbara Dew reported about 500 signatures on a letter supporting moving the library into the former Franklin Savings Headquarters building, recently purchased by the city. Dew outlined next steps including a use proposal and policy changes, including lifting the ban on religious groups meeting and removing the now_unused adult librarian position. The Friends of the Library donated funds for children’s materials and endowment, while a summer reading program drew 788 signups with 369 reading 20 books, 74 reading 50, and 55 reaching 100 books.
State Senator Dick Bond warned today that rejection of the 58.5 million military pension refund settlement could prevent the Legislature from passing any other measures. He described the Legislature as herding cats, stressing the need to approve the deal to reimburse veterans for state taxes and income. The judge will decide on the settlement’s ratification and attorney fees, with veterans seeking 12 million and an appointed attorney recommending 6 million.
Franklin County Advisory Board and the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp sponsor a Friday 7 p.m. talent show at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium to replenish the county food bank. Eighteen acts perform with admission as non perishables or cash to buy food, drawing a strong community response and hope for a sizable turnout.
Governor Chiles declares an immigration emergency as Cuba boats flood toward Florida. He urges the federal government to activate emergency plans and boost Navy ships to handle hundreds or thousands of refugees arriving from Cuba. Attorney General Reno says the situation is being managed without disruption.
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