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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1998
Page
6
The Kansas Jayhawks delivered a commanding performance in Hilton Coliseum, breaking a pattern of close games against Iowa State. Details and surrounding coverage appear on page 7.
Partly sunny conditions are expected Friday with a high near 40 to 45 degrees and light variable winds. For more weather information, see page 2.
State lawmakers narrow the assisted death definition and allow court orders to stop suspected helpers. The House Judiciary Committee approved amendments to ease concerns of the Kansas Medical Society, clarifying when a doctor could face prosecution for end of life prescriptions.
Gov Bill Graves and Attorney General Carla Stovall weigh Nebraska Gov Ben Nelson proposal for a meeting with Nebraska officials to avert a possible lawsuit over enforcing the Republican River compact. Nelson seeks talks after weeks of negotiation impasse. Kansas says Nebraska violates the 1943 compact by denying Kansas water share.
Prosecutors signal a hard line in the investigation of an alleged presidential affair and cover up. Whitewater prosecutor Kenneth Starr says they are going by the book and seek full truth, while discussing reports on executive privilege to bar aides from answering questions.
Labor Party legislator Gwyneth Dunwoody urged that the original Milne characters be taken from the New York Public Library display and sent back to Britain, noting the toys look unhappy in captivity. A NYPL spokesman declined to comment until a formal request is received.
In November in Wasilla Alaska Duane Carr received 28 months in prison for sexually molesting his 15 year old babysitter. He claimed he did not know she was under the legal age, arguing that he and the girl are Jehovah's Witnesses who do not celebrate birthdays.
The Georges of Franklin County sue the county in district court seeking at least 50 000 in damages alleging nuisance and property value impact from the Fogle Quarry at 2807 Sand Creek. Defendants include County Commissioners Ogle Weigand and Mavity Jr. Claims include improper zoning hearings incomplete records and failure to follow regulations and state law dating back to 1990. The Georges own 16 acres near the quarry and Dennis George is Coffey County Hospital administrator. No hearing date set.
Preliminary action underway on a 20 mile segment from Spring Hill to Osawatomie to widen US-169 to four lanes. Transportation Secretary Dean Carlson cited Graves leadership, estimated six month contractor search, and up to 100 million dollars cost amid calls for a new comprehensive funding plan. Local officials cited rising traffic and 33 fatalities since 1992 with 12,000 vehicles in peak hours.
A tanker spill after a crash blocked all lanes of I-35 near Gardner early today. The unnamed driver said he fell asleep, causing a collision with a guardrail and a corrosive substance leak. Repairs and guardrail replacement are needed, with no reopening time given. Traffic diverted via exit 210 to US-56 and K-33.
Emergency session convened in Baghdad as U S efforts to gain backing falter. Russia and China oppose military action, with Yeltsin accusing Clinton of brinksmanship. France also balks, insisting the strike would not solve the problem. A carrier group sails toward the Persian Gulf to relieve pressure on Iraq.
Ottawa City Commission approved a one-year contract for City Manager Scott Lambers with a net 3 percent raise. The contract ends the city paying KPERS contributions, offset by a 7 percent base pay increase and a $325 monthly car allowance. city retirement costs shift away from Lambers. The city’s contribution to a benefit per pay period also rises from $100 to $150.
Ottawa City Commission voted to raise pool admission at Forget Park after a study session. Children five and under still swim free at the baby pool but accompanying adults will pay $2. New daily rates: 12 and under $1.50, 13 and older $2. season passes and coupons adjusted. pool rental up from $30 to $50 per hour and from $50 to $75 for two hours.
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