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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1997
Page
7
The Kansas City Chiefs maintain interest in quarterback Jeff George amid reports of a potential multi million dollar deal with Oakland. While the saga unfolds, other sections note weekend weather steadily cool with sun and clouds.
Washington AP reports President Clinton and Boris Yeltsin will hold a summit in Helsinki in March 2021 due to Yeltsin’s health. Vice President Gore and Viktor Chernomyrdin announced the plan after talks highlighting arms control European security and economic cooperation.
President Abdala Bucaram, nicknamed El Loco, barricaded himself inside Ecuador's national palace as congress ousted him. Troops surrounded the palace while the military claimed neutrality. Protests and a nationwide strike organized by union leader Luis Villacis continued, with Bucaram insisting he will stay until August 10, 2000.
A Senate budget subcommittee endorsed Gov. Bill Graves proposals to raise the per pupil base from 3648 to 3670 and to add up to 67 per pupil for districts over 1800 students. The measures advance to the full Ways and Means Committee for debate as subcommittee acts are rarely altered.
Spike Lee told Wichita State University that more black filmmakers exist and films about black culture gain acceptance, offering broader themes and opportunities. He warned against excessive shoot em ups and noted some theaters resist showing black films.
Kansas legislators revive long simmering education issues with plans to rewrite school finance law, study district alignments for consolidation, and pilot audits. A constitutional amendment would replace the state Board of Education and Board of Regents with a governor appointed secretary of education and three commissioners overseeing universities, K-12, and community colleges.
The Ottawa Herald and Franklin County Historical Society will publish Images of Historic Ottawa Kansas a 96 page hardbound pictorial history with 250 to 300 photos mostly from the community. Advance price 19.95. post-release 29.95. Limited leather editions 75. Proceeds aid Old Depot Museum renovation as the society marks its 60th year.
Snowfall across parts of Kansas ranges from two to six inches with two deaths blamed on slick roads. Ottawa reports two inches by 10 a.m. and sand and salt on major streets, while a FedEx truck rolled off US-59 with minor injuries. National Weather Service warnings persist, forecasting up to 6 inches more in southern zones.
Ottawa hosts a one night Grand Opry at 7 30 p m featuring Vegas impressionist Al Latta and Branson country singer Kathy Lynn along with Luke Town. Latta will mimic hundreds of stars in a nationwide tour stop donating his time and gas money backers say the event showcases local talent and a supporting audience in a city with an auditorium backdrop.
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