White House offers Whitewater notes to senators
The White House moved to avert a subpoena fight by offering to turn over Whitewater notes. Republicans said the offer included too many conditions. Senate panel weighed enforcing the subpoena amid a looming court clash as Clinton and Hillary cited attorney client privilege over Kennedy notes from a Nov 5 1993 Whitewater meeting.
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Boeing machinists vote to end strike and back to work
Kansas Oregon and Washington machinists approved a four year contract by 87 percent ending the walkout that began October 6. Bob McIntire, an 11 year Boeing employee, said he would return to work at 8 a.m. Local 834 president David Eagle announced the strikers had laid down their pickets.
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Flu closes schools at Marais des Cygnes Valley
Elvern Misinsents at Melvern’s Marais des Cygnes Valley school district report about 90 of 287 students absent due to flu. School board clerk Jean Lawhorn says three days of high absenteeism led to closing the school until Monday to let illness subside. A MdCV basketball game was postponed.
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Bosnian peace pact signed as war looms anew
Balkan presidents with U S Russian and European leaders sign a treaty in Paris ending Europe’s deadliest postwar conflict. The accord orders 60 000 NATO troops and faces ongoing violence in Grbavica while Congress grants partial backing for peacekeeping amid a split vote. The war has left 200 000 dead or missing and 2.5 million displaced.
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Franklin County seeks changes as third district race begins
The Franklin County commission met behind closed doors with discussions in executive session about pending litigation involving Clarence Raines and County Attorney Larry Wright. Neil Johnson, 524 N Sycamore, filed to run for the third district seat, pledging leaner taxes and listening to constituents. he faces Gardner Hayden who has not declared plans to run. Johnson joins two other nominees in the district race alongside Russ Savage, Leslie Reinier and Larry Skeet for the second district seats.
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Planning Commission votes on zoning, parking rules changes
Ottawa planners hold five hearings proposing four rezones and one change to parking and loading regs. No public attendance means no expressed support or opposition. Recommendations go to the city commission for final approval. Changes include cutting street frontage green space from 10 to five feet for parking lots and removing driveway width language in commercial zones. All parking spaces to be paved.
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Richmond Christmas Decorating Contest Open to Area Residents
Richmond residents and neighbors may enter the Christmas Home Decorating and Lights Contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Deadline is Dec 21 with judging on Dec 22, prizes 25 for first and 15 for second. Information available at Beachner Grain Co or by phone 835-6125. Also Ottawa Area Chamber Holiday Hunt offers prizes from participating merchants. pick up bingo entry forms at the Chamber office or merchants, complete seven in a row, and win chamber currency 50 30 or 20. Entries due Tuesday. winners notified next day. contact 242-1000 for details.
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Free Kids Movie Day at Plaza Theatre This Saturday
Parents can drop children at the Plaza Theatre for free showings of Magic in the Water at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. The screenings are sponsored by Intrust Bank, Peoples National Bank and Kansas State Bank, offering a Christmas shopping break for families.
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