Pyramid charges possible in Kansas investment scheme
VA AXCHITA Kan AP felony criminal charges could be filed after an inquisition into a pyramid business scheme known as Friends Helping Friends People Helping People and sometimes Support Network. Participants pay 100 to 2000 cash as a gift to recruit others while IRS access to files is anticipated.
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VA Axchita
Kan
Sedgwick County
Doug Roth
Internal Revenue Service
Kansas Securities
David Brant
Obituary for Joe G Bristow in Ottawa
Funeral arrangements are pending for Joe G Bristow age 40 of Ottawa who died Tuesday December 10 1996. Arrangements will be announced later by Dengel and Son Mortuary.
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Joe GH Bristow
Joe G. Bristow
Ottawa
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Jury unable to fix sentence in Shipley murder case
A Jefferson County jury failed to agree on a hard 40 year sentence for Michael Wilkins, 25, in the Aug 1993 killing of David Shipley, whose body was found in a farm pond. Wilkins faces sentencing Jan 9 after convictions for first degree premeditated murder and related charges.
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Sealoosa
Kan
Lawrence
Michael Wilkins
Dan Owen
Wilkins
Owen
Jefferson County District Court
David Shipley
Davenport
Iowa
Jefferson County
Michael Bittle
BEENIE BABIES at Heltons Hallmark in Wellsville
Holiday notices list BEENIE BABIES at Heltons Hallmark 609 E 23rd with contact 242-1071. Also notes hazardous waste drop off at FA CO HHW facility 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. call 242-4176. Holiday events include Aerie meeting postponed to Dec 17 from 24, Eagle's Christmas Dance & Steak Dinner Dec 14 with reservations by 12/12, dinner at 6 p.m. dance at 8:30 p.m. Ellusiona Band offered free with kids under 10 every Wednesday 5 to 7:30 p.m. with adult meal. Also Wellsville Cafe massage therapy Just the Right Touch Stan & Beed Shisler. GSK certificates available 242-0340, 242-5718. Messenger's Home Furnishings Christmas Open House all day Saturday, register for prizes and save on everything. personalized storybooks, call 242-6138 for brochure. Pictures Please: pick up photos left at the Herald. will be discarded end of month. UPS Christmas hours 3:30-8 p.m. weekdays, 10-2 Saturdays at 319 W Wilson.
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Messenger
Pipeline break ignites flames near Tonganoxie area
A 20 inch Williams Natural Gas pipeline ruptured three to four miles from the Tonganoxie compression station in Leavenworth County. Fire and evacuated residents occurred in six to nine homes but no injuries were reported. Fire burned about 90 minutes before cooling after valves were shut.
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Wonganoxie
Kan
Leavenworth County
Kansas City
Douglas Davis
Patcher
Tonganoxie
McLouth
Lurtz
Bob Hartpence
Williams
Woman testifies against ex lover in murder trial
Michelle Sheppard testified in Lathe Kansas that Edward Jey urged them to run away after she told him of her affair with her husband Gary Dean Sheppard II. She described Lasley’s relentless calls, gifts, and the alleged self defense claim before the fatal shooting on June 6.
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Lathe
Kan
Michelle Sheppard
Edward Jey
Shawnee
Lasley
Kansas City
Gary Dean Sheppard II
Sheppard
Michelle
Supreme Court rules punitive damages taxable in personal injury cases
In a 6-3 decision the court held that punitive damages awarded in tort suits are subject to federal taxation, affecting the O Gilvie family who received 4.96 million after deductions in a Tampon related toxic shock death case. The ruling maintains taxes on the punitive portion while compensatory damages remain tax free.
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Ichita
Kan
Benton
Supreme Court
Washington
O'Gilvie
Ain
Beatty
Kelly
International Playtex
O’gilvie
Wichita
O'Gilvies
Mark Hutton
Hutton
Stephen G. Breyer
U.S. Treasury
Playtéx
O’gilvies
Playtex
Linda King
King
Ottawa County Attorney Charged With Battery
Ottawa County Attorney C Richard Comfort faces two misdemeanor battery counts for an Aug 8 incident in Ottawa County. The case, filed in Ottawa County District Court, led District Judge Daniel Hebert to step aside, with a new judge to be appointed. Comfort posted a $500 bond and did not seek reelection after completing his third four year term.
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Inneapolis
Kan
Ottawa County
C. Richard Comfort
Comfort
Kevin B. Gartner
Christa R. Shorter
Kevin Fletcher
Kansas
Daniel Hebert
Debenham
Timitia Hospital Notes and Pomona Police Summary
Admissions include Harold Weburg Diana Barber and Edith Deaton all of Ottawa Tuesday. Dismissals list Glenn Wharton Richmond Julie Alexander and Roy Hill all of Pomona. Arrests include Robert Herman Moore Pomona on suspicion of disorderly conduct. Police report curfew violation by an Ottawa girl and firearm incident involving Gary Robertson. Burglary reports itemize stolen dirt bikes a garage door opener and other hardware with losses to date. Several vehicle related accidents cause property damage and no injuries reported.
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Harold Weburg
Diana Barber
Edith Deaton
Ottawa
Glenn Wharton
Richmond
Julie Alexander
Roy Hill
Pomona
Sheriff's
Robert Herman Moore
Clark Hamilton
Park Bench
Pomona Middle School
Mark Rasy
McFarland
Pomona High School
Gary W. Robertson
Labette Road
North Main Street
Rose Rice
S. Oak
Kawasaki
Taylor Brothers Construction
S. Princeton
Robert S. Haight
Elm
Fred Sanders
S. Mulberry
Sanders
4Th Street
Hickory
Florida Road
Duane Olson
Jennifer Fenton
Greenwood Drive
Wilma J. Scott
Tina Marie Lane
Winchester
Barry Linn
Cedar
Stafford Road
Us-59
Lane
Stocks Slip As Markets Extend Losses On Rates Rise
Wall Street eased for the second time today after shedding early declines amid political and economic worries. The Dow fell to 6387.52, with the S P 500 down 8.56 and the Nasdaq down 7.18 as bond yields rose to 6.54 percent. Volume on the NYSE reached 155.37 million shares with decliners outpacing advancers 5 to 1. Local market quotes showed grains and county farm prices also easing.
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Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Standard & Poor
American Stock Exchange
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