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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1998
Page
1
The AP reports stocks trading lower in New York as Asian markets retreat on financial crisis concerns. The Dow falls 19.68 to 8349.92 at noon, with broad indexes down after a prior rally. Hang Seng drops 345.43 to 10274.60 while Japan and other markets also retreat.
A report corrects details from a Wednesday story about Corey Sumner. The state will argue against probation for Sumner on aggravated assault and firearm charges while the assistant county attorney would not oppose concurrent sentences. Also corrected: Chad C. McCurdy received a $4,500 artist award to attend the Kansas City Art Institute and a works show runs 5 to 7 pm tonight at 4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas state representative Bill McCreary urges a $10,000 contribution toward the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Washington, D C, citing 10300 Kansas women veterans and lacking state funding. The measure HB 2781 faces further committee review amid debate over precedent and private fundraising gaps.
Rep. Mike O'Neal proposes HB 2745 to exempt vendors authorized to operate at the Kansas State Fair from the door-to-door sales regulation requiring a three day return guarantee. A hearing is set for February 20 in the House Business Commerce and Labor Committee as discussions unfold amid concerns from the attorney general's office and fair officials.
Mary Irene Shadle 94 of Ottawa died Feb 11 1998 at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Highland Cemetery Ottawa. She married Clare M. Shadle in 1921 and is survived by a daughter, two grandchildren, six great grandchildren. Bondelle Ewer 91 of Ottawa died today at Ransom Memorial Hospital with arrangements pending. Geraldine Wolken 70 of Ottawa died today at home with arrangements pending. David E. Sharp 87 of Ottawa died today at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Fifteenth Street Church of Christ Ottawa with burial at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday at the Lamb-Roberts-Heise Funeral Home. Memorials may go to the Salvation Army or donor’s choice.
A compact reference lists weather symbols and codes used between 1905 and 1914. It describes s sunny, pe partly cloudy, c cloudy, sh showers, t thunderstorms, rain, ef snow flurries, sn snow, bica indicating a specific condition.
Local listings include boyds mohair Bears available at Ottawa outlets and Aunt Debbys. Feb 14 highlights cover a Valentine Special at EL JACAL with 2 dinners and margaritas for $20 dine in only, a free Elks Valentine Dance 8:30 to midnight, plus a Masssage Therapy ad and a Max Baer Heart Fund Dinner and Dance at Eagle's Hall with live band Clearwater. Hazardous Waste collection at FR.CO HHW Facility 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and various community notices from Border Line Country and DANCE GARNETT VFW. Merchants promote home furnishings, Sealy mattress closeout, and local stores like Merle Norman & Gifts, Budge’s items.
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