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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1999
Page
6
House Education Committee chair Ralph Tanner may not be impressed while Senate Education Committee chair Barbara Lawrence backs the evolution vote as correct. Page 5.
Ottawa University updates its campus with a transformed main floor lounge in Martin Hall and a gutted women's dorm rebuilt into apartment style living. Completion is planned for September with students moving in October. Dean Paul Ritter notes progress at OU athletic complex including Wilson Field house.
Outside conditions foresee a sunny to mostly sunny day with highs in the middle to upper 80s. East winds 5 to 15 mph shift to southeast 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. more details on page 2.
Police chief Herrman told Ottawa city commissioners attempts are under way to involve Lawrence and Topeka officials in solving the July 28 City Hall break in. No items were stolen though doors and desks were damaged. Investigators suspect links to China Palace and Subway burglaries on Main Street. Authorities found the City Hall break in at about 9:30 p.m. on July 28. Witnesses sought for information.
The Education Department reports public and private K through 12 enrollment rose to 93.2 million for this fall, up about 500,000 from last year, driven by a second baby boom and increased immigration.
Ottawa University's Martin Hall undergoes a major interior renovation after a 52 year history. Dean Paul Ritter says women students can move in by October 1, with a previous six week window delay caused by late window delivery. Until completion, residents stay on Centennial Hall’s third floor.
Ottawa University unveils major upgrades to Wilson Field House to boost fall sports. New concession area, restrooms, locker rooms, and basketball goals on the first floor enhance facilities. second floor adds athletic department offices and more windows.
County Commission chair Don Waymire outlined forming a committee with commissioner Tom Weigand and city commissioner Richard Jackson to study buying the annex building at 15th and Main. The county has leased the former retail space since 1991 and faced losses as lease and utilities exceeded tenant rents.
George W. Bush said he could have passed strict drug background checks during his 1989 to 1993 White House years but declined to discuss his 20s. He asserted he has not used illegal drugs since 1974 and offered only that he made mistakes over 20 years ago.
Elizabeth Dole launches a West Coast fundraising tour urging voters to “just keep moving” as she pitches crime, taxes, drugs, and education plans to outpace George W. Bush for the GOP nomination. Some aides see a Villain Plan B role as a Bush running mate if momentum continues.
Aymar Turanoglu recalls her seven story family home reduced to rubble as dust flew from a shattered rubble piece. Rural Turks have moved to Istanbul for work, letting contractors rush concrete blocks to house the millions, setting the stage for disaster after the earthquake.
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