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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1998
Page
1
The Dow rose 3.09 to 8862.43 and the Nasdaq gained 22.83 to 2066.71 as traders waited a House vote on Clinton impeachment. Markets showed little reaction to U S led air raids on Iraq while broader indicators remained mixed.
The Energy Department says work should continue on the Yucca Mountain underground disposal site in Nevada despite unresolved questions. No show stoppers were found to date, though critics warn of groundwater leakage, earthquakes, and volcanic risks. The interim report notes uncertainties remain but aims to outline progress before a final decision in 2001.
Three firefighters were killed and nine other responders and residents injured when a fire ripped through a 10 story Brooklyn senior citizens building. Firefighters rushed up 10 flights with gear but were overcome by a blast of heat and smoke, authorities said. The dead belong to Ladder Company 170. Lt. Joseph Cavileri, 42, and firefighters Christopher Bopp, 27, and James Bohan, 25, were named.
Four Cuban deaths and 13 missing were reported after a boat capsized in the Atlantic off Elliott Key. Nine survivors were rescued by a passing freighter and treated aboard it. Coast Guard crews aboard rescue boats, helicopters, and cutters searched some 30 miles southeast of Miami for the missing.
Doris Swank 64 of Ottawa died December 17 1998 at Village Manor Nursing Home. Visitation 9 am Tuesday at Dengel Son Mortuary, graveside 10:30 am Princeton Cemetery. Born January 10 1934 in Ottawa she was a homemaker and former worker at Bruce's Garment Manufacturing and King Radio. Survived by daughter Lisa Whitt sister Mary Barnhart grandson Charles Swank granddaughter Tiffany Swank and others. Memorials to Midland Hospice. Also Evelyn McLean 78 Ottawa died December 17 1998 at Ottawa Retirement Village arrangements pending. Theodore Whitaker 67 Tucson AZ died December 8 1998 cremation conducted memorial services December 14. Survived by wife Maureen Downey and two sons along with siblings and multiple relatives.
A cascade of ads lists hazardous waste drop times at a county facility, open houses for Farm Credit Services, gift wrapping at Screen & Holler, Neon Powercats neon signs, massage therapy gift certificates, a move to a new Modern Music location, a going out of business sale at Merle Norman Gifts, Poncho's holiday closures, Precious Moments dolls booth, and assorted discounted items including bird baths gingerbread mixes and pecans with contact details and hours through December, all in Ottawa area.
Snow flurries expected from Montana to Colorado with cooler air maintained. The Plains see mixed showers, while the Southwest stays sunny and warm. Pennsylvania and the East experience continued southeast winds with sunrise and sunset times noted. temperatures range from 52 to 70 degrees.
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