Wife says suspect is the wrong man in subway bombing case
In New York AP reporting, the wife of Edward Leary, shown in critical condition from third degree burns, insists his innocence amid extortion allegations tied to a subway car firebombing that injured 48 and left him labeled the "Terror Mad Bomber" in a note found at their Scotch Plains home. Leary faces 45 charges. his lawyer says he answered simply that he did not commit the act.
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EW York
Marge Shaller
Shaller
Edward Leary
Manhattan
Scotch Plains
N.J
Leary
New York City
Shoppers Seek Bargains After Christmas Shopping Surge
AP Business writer Joyce M. Kusenberg reports after Christmas shoppers flocked to stores and malls for post holiday bargains. While home furnishings electronics and computers sold well many clothing inventories remained high due to warm weather. Stores offered 30 to 50 percent discounts as weather and prices shaped cautious spending in New York and beyond.
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Joyce M. Kusenberg
Bloomingdale's
New York
Bloomie
Manhattan
Ellen Shapiro
Saks Fifth Avenue
Weather Tonight Report From Local Forecast
A brief weather update notes mild conditions with light southwest winds. Overnight temperatures expected to stay moderate with chances of patchy clouds moving through the area.
Two Ottawans Hurt In Early Christmas Morning Crash
Ottawa police report Marvin L. H. Shaffer 26 and Amy E. Cox 18 were injured when Shaffer’s northbound car ran a Lincoln Street T intersection and hit a tree. Damages exceeded 500 dollars. They were moved from Ransom Memorial to KU Medical Center where Shaffer is in fair condition and Cox remains in serious condition in ICU.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Ottawa
Marvin L.H. Shaffer
Highland
Lincoln Street
Shaffer
Amy E. Cox
Burrough
Ransom Memorial Hospital
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
AMH
Officer on vacation helps stop Worcester fugitive
Richard Burgos, a Worcester, Massachusetts police officer on vacation in Rochester, bumped into Jose Garcia, wanted for alleged cocaine trafficking and weapons possession. Garcia fled in a car, Burgos chased, and Rochester police stopped him four miles outside the city. The arrest was called one of the weirdest by Officer James Woodward.
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Rochester
N.Y
Richard Burgos
Jose Garcia
Burgos
Garcia
Worcester
Mass
Sion
James Woodward
Rural mobile home destroyed in blaze brings aid appeal
In Garnett, the G. Garnett mobile home of Kenneth and Karen Petersile was destroyed by fire Friday morning with flames emitted before 10 a.m. No injuries occurred. First Christian Church offers help finding housing and accepting donations. The Petersiles have two children, Randy four and Stephanie four months. Investigators suspect a wood stove sparked the fire. City Commission meeting set for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall with a light agenda including a Walker Art Collection tribute and liquor license reviews as 1995 begins. Grain markets show slight gains. corn, wheat, sorghum, and soybeans rise. ACHS FFA and scholar bowl teams post top results at recent contests. Teens for Christ offers babysitting New Year’s Eve services by call.
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Arnett
G. Garnett
Kenneth
Karen Petersile
Petersilies
First Christian Church of
Garnett
Karen
Randy
Stephanie
Truckers Rate Eateries Across Kansas Not Truck Stops
Kansas drivers favor home style, accessible and affordable meals over chain fast food. James Inc. in Phillipsburg notes drivers seek sit down, relaxed dining and value quality and price. The list includes non truck stop venues like Gunsmoke Restaurant in Dodge City and Blue Hereford near Ford, highlighting varied locations.
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Kansas Motor Carriers Association
James Inc
Phillipsburg
Mike James
James
Dodge City
Ford
Top Ten Kansas Truckers Eats Named in Survey
Four Kansas trucking firms list the states best eateries led by Varner’s house specialty chicken fried steak. The Top Ten includes venues in Topeka Salina Oakley Dodge City and Ford with entries from restaurants and truck plazas along I-70 US 40 and US 56. Ed Warner notes the list.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Russell’s
Salina
Interstate
Crawford Street
the Roost Family
Wanamaker Road
Peggy Sue's
Beta Function
U.S.'75
Lyndon
Five days of fog paralyzes KC area travel and claims two lives
A persistent weather pattern left Kansas City gridlocked with fog for a fifth day. Two Wichita residents died in a head on crash on I 35 near Olathe as slick roads and reduced visibility endured. Airport delays persisted though described as minor, with fog touching Wichita and Kirksville while a 36 car pileup at El Dorado added to travel woes. Forecasters expect a cold front Thursday to disperse the fog and bring colder temps.
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Kansas City
Interstate 35
Olathe
Kan
Sherry L. Alford
Michael J. Anderson
Wichita
Kansas City International Airport
Country Club Plaza
Kirksville
el Dorado
Woolfordi
Yeltsin orders halt to Chechnya raids fail to end conflict
President Yeltsin told Security Council ministers harshly criticizing the military operation as the Chechens refuse to lay down arms. The drag on Grozny bombing has killed civilians and driven tens of thousands from the capital while Russia plans to stay but halt the offensive.
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Yeltsin
Segodnya
Security Council
Grozny
Russia
Chechnya
Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates 1994 Ottawa KS
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective October 1 1994 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Details include monthly and multi month prices for carrier and mail, plus out of state rates and a note that all above include state sales tax.
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Ottawa
Franklin County
Miami
Douglas
Osage
Anderson
State of Kansas
Nea
Aduman
Sentencing guidelines boost Kansas Parole Board workload
Kansas Parole Board workloads rise despite parole availability changes as auditors urged budget cuts and remote hearings. Five members urged to remain for years, while video hearings are trialed. The report informs 1995 legislative criminal justice reviews.
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Ichita
Kan
Kansas Parole Board
Wichita Eagle
Parole Board
Topeka
Legislative Post
Kansas
Pardon me while I burglarize for actors and booze purchases
In September a British study found 50,000 Britons seek hospital care yearly for injuries from opening milk and juice cartons. Chicago man Brian Baez, 29, admitted stealing $272,000 in 1994, with $261,009 spent on private "table dances" at The Dollhouse. He claimed three weekly visits and about $3,000 per outing on liquor and entertainment. Recent items include a Simi Valley assault suspect biting a police dog, a New Zealand case biting off part of a police dog ear, a Kelowna man convicted for biting his pit bull and 40 hours of community service, and a Polish incident where a dog triggered a shotgun.
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Great Britain
Brian Baez
Chicago
the Dollhouse
Simi Valley
Calif
Auckland
New Zealand
Kelowna
British Columbia
Byton
Poland
Cornerstone Bookstore Christmas Sale and Closures
60 percent off Christmas items and stock with a staged sale at Cornerstone Bookstore. Includes New Year events at local venues, gym schedules, closures for holidays, and community notices across Naz.
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Cornerstone Bookstore
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Murphy
Horthwest
Sunda
Ottawa Femres Fouta
Laval
Cu. Ee
Clinton Tre
Hillsdale
Pomona
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Cox
County News
Garnett City
Anderson County High School
FFA
Mission Valley
Marilyn Peine
Monica Peine
ACHS
Garrin Kimmel
Phil Moody
Eliah Bures
Chris Mains
Independence
Dennis Hermreck
James Savage
Laura Kissel
Aaron Bauck
Teens For Christ Youth Group
The
Kansas Truckers
Newell Truck Plaza
Grandma Max's
Bosselman Truck Plaza
Ninth Street
Mitten Cafe and Bakery
Oakley
Mitten
U.S, 40
Gunsmoke
U.S. 56
U.S. 283
Bayard’s
Ed Warner
Varner
Ciality
Ottawa Herald
Jim R. Hitch
Jay Bemis
Tom Love
Gene Kelsey
Virginia Howe
Wayne Snow
Jean Roseman
Savage Big I Buyar
S. Cedar
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Methodist Gym
Nina
Chris’ Corner
Heavenly Scents
GUY & Mae's
Williamsburg
Mages Veterinary Clinic
Moray
Eagles
Fr. Co
Land Creek Cafe
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