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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1997
Page
7
Raef LaFrentz absorbed a bruise as Kansas overwhelmed Arizona on Tuesday night in a lopsided nonconference clash. The sweep sent Kansas acclaim to solidify its momentum and frustrate the Wildcats on their home floor.
Mostly sunny weather expected on Thursday with windy conditions and a high around 37 degrees. Strong gusts may accompany the sunshine, influencing outdoor plans and travel. Weather advisories are unlikely but keep jackets handy for the cooler afternoon.
Mayor Vicki Cummiskey and County Commission Chairman Tom Weigand protest Kansas Department of Transportation plans to demolish the US 50 bridge over I 35. They urge alternatives including Eisenhower Road improvements, designation of Eisenhower as an alternate state route, and routing truck traffic off Main Street.
The Williamsburg event features a 4 p.m. parade with Santa and Willie and His Boys for trained dogs, followed by a community dinner in the building. Parade marshals are Richard and Evelyn Stapp, with entries still welcome and judging after a 3 p.m. lineup.
A roundup of odd incidents from Broward County Florida to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania highlights a woman pelting her boyfriend with frozen chicken legs in a carousing case, a robber using force by pressing a victim against a train, a cook lacing a police officer's luncheon in Ebensburg with peppers, and a Pittsburgh student assault. Also covered is Loren Quails' 1994 Akron firing upheld by a state appeals court for forgetting to bring his weapon on calls, plus a Great Falls Montana police German shepherd being dismissed after biting an officer twice in standoffs.
County officials and more than 100 volunteer firemen and first responders met in Franklin County to discuss improvements in communication, organization, and on scene procedures. Suggestions included regular district chief meetings, expanded training slots, and clearer duty protocols among volunteers, law enforcement, and EMS.
A Massachusetts judge sent the prosecution's appeal in the Louise Woodward case to the state Supreme Judicial Court, bypassing the Appeals Court. The judge also declined to order Woodward back to prison. she remains out on release as both sides prepare consolidated appeals.
The Supreme Court signaled it may rule that sexual harassment can be illegal even when the harasser and victim are of the same sex. During a 60 minute session, justices questioned a ruling that barred applying Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to same sex harassment in a Louisiana oil rig worker’s suit.
Franklin County joins MADD and SADD in a holiday road safety push. Volunteers tie red ribbons to police vehicles and other available antennae to discourage drunk driving, despite tech limits on newer cars. Local organizers emphasize education and victim support while distributing ribbons at Wal-Mart and Town & Country Supply.
A Kansas legislative panel proposes to cap property taxes for all 19 community colleges at 20 mills and abolish out of district tuition. The plan would be funded by a $31.7 million state subsidy to prevent losses, and includes optional discussions on mergers among colleges and vocational schools.
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