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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 2002
Page
8
MLB owners and players reached a last inning agreement ending the labor dispute. The report notes ongoing weather sections and page references for sports and weather coverage, with forecasts indicating warm days, cooler Tuesday, and Labor Day conditions.
Ottawa resident James Walmsley, a U S Marine veteran of the Korean War, received the Korean War Service Medal from the Republic of Korea. The bronze medal honors service from 1950 to 1953, with a letter from President Kim Dae-jung accompanying it. Walmsley joined the Marines at 17 and turned 18 as the war began.
The World Trade Organization approved up to 4 billion in annual sanctions against the United States over foreign tax breaks for U.S. firms, prompting Brussels to prepare targeted duties on textiles, food, autos, and more while Washington pledges compliance with potential policy changes. European officials expect bargaining leverage, while U.S. lawmakers and business groups argue sanctions may be moot if new tax rules are enacted.
unsigned letters left on Prairie Village church property accused attorney general hopeful Phill Kline of abortion support and evolution beliefs. Kline denied involvement as the campaign faced questions about religious influence in politics amid a broader push for church political participation. The piece notes church leaders split on involvement, with some advocating separation of church and state and others embracing greater religious engagement in elections.
Ottawa officers wrapped up a Kansas Clicks funded campaign to enforce seatbelt laws and curb dangerous driving. In a November pre survey 43 percent of occupants wore restraints. a Tuesday count of 885 vehicles and 1,123 occupants showed 564 properly restrained and 559 not, about 50.6 percent.
Firefighters across the county gather for the Muscular Dystrophy Association this weekend. Ottawa Fire Chief Jeff Carner says OFD crews will be at Third and Main from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday for the Fill the Boot campaign, aiming to raise about 1,500 dollars this year to aid MDA clinic visits, braces, wheelchairs, and a summer camp for ages 6 to 21.
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