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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1997
Page
6
The Ottawa University men defeated McPherson on the road in ECAC play showing resilience. The game showcased strong scoring by key players and momentum shift late in regulation. The result impacts ECAC standings as Ottawa stays alive in the race.
Cloudy Tuesday with a 30 percent chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs range from 30 to 35 degrees. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
The Trent family sues University of Kansas Medical Center in Wyandotte County for wrongful death claiming the transplant program was defective. They seek over 50000 dollars as part of a wave of related suits after the program was shut down in 1995. House Bill 198 preserves the Kansas state song Home on the Range, cited as a cultural touchstone in Topeka.
In Vlora, Albania protesters attacked riot police firing in the air and burning police gear after a second day of unrest over failed high risk investment schemes. One man was killed and about 50 injured as crowds besieged buildings and rioters pushed back security forces amid anti government sentiment.
Ecuador appoints Rosalia Arteaga, the deputy leader, as president after Congress and the armed forces resolve a three way power struggle and remove Abdala Bucaram for mental incapacity. Arteaga becomes the nation’s first female president, stabilizing a volatile political moment.
The Kansas Legislature holds hearings on bills to allow public carry of concealed handguns. Supporters cite self defense, while opponents warn it undermines public safety. Gov Graves remains noncommittal as lawmakers discuss licensing requirements and costs.
Anderson County High keeps the book Shadow on shelves as the Board of Education weighs a removal request. Trustees opposed by a margin of three to three on the motion to remove it, with a March meeting set for a final decision. Patron Laurinda Pearson urged action after her junior high student read what she deemed inappropriate. The issue echoes national debates on First Amendment rights and school control of materials. The board also plans Internet use reports from principals and a technology plan, plus a February 19 meeting with Alexander Open Systems about the district contract. Anderson County Farm Bureau marks Food Check Out Day on February 10 comparing it to Tax Freedom Day May 7.
Ottawa police arrested Corey Alan Tucker 17 and James R. Cox 18 in connection with about 20 auto burglaries from Sunday night to today. Items recovered included binoculars flashlights and compact discs. Most cars were unlocked and some entries were made by cutting convertible tops or breaking windows.
Kansas conservatives question the value of teen pregnancy prevention programs funded by the state and urge scrutiny of their effectiveness. Rep. Kay O Connor and Rep. Pees Landwehr, both Republicans, argue schools send permissive messages and debate cutting the funds. They cite rising teen pregnancy rates and favor abstinence focused approaches.
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