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OU plays tough, but KCAC kingpin is too much. County prepsters win three of four outings and OHS sophs are tourney champs.
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KCAC
County
OHS Sophs
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1985
Page
1
Kansas House OKs death penalty bill in 78 46 vote
The Kansas House approved a death penalty measure by 78 to 46, sending the bill to the Senate amid expected veto from Governor Carlin. Supporters seek a two thirds override. critics cite concerns over justice and media impact. Rep Crumbaker recalled a Colby area shooting spree and hostage deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas House
Kansas
House
Senate
John Carlin
Don Crumbaker
Brewster
Colby
Crumbaker
Don
Dorothy Nichols
Ottawa
Black History Month funds aid Zetafuge at RMH Ottawa
Ottawa's Black History Month efforts raise funds for a Zetafuge for Ransom Memorial Hospital laboratory. Over $800 collected, 200 plus attendees at a recent dance. Dr Marvin Wilson to speak at Elliott Hall First Baptist Church. final Feb 24 Bethany Chapel features Voices of Praise and readings. Donations to Jackson PO Box 110 Ottawa 6087.
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Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Richard Jackson
Jackson
Marvin Wilson
Topeka
Ottawa University Board of Trustees
Elliott Hall
First Baptist
Voices of Praise
Ottawa University
P.O
Valentine Day wedding frenzy across lands and ventures
By Associated Press writer Steve Ellwanger reports couples flocking to wedding chapels in Las Vegas and a Massachusetts official offering free ceremonies on Valentine’s Day. In upstate New York YWCA hosts a bug-a-thon to raise funds, while Massachusetts celebrates Dr. Robert Jarvik Day. Florists warn delays, and 90,000 children are set to receive valentines through a global charity drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Ellwanger
Associated Press
Las Vegas
Atrip
Massachusetts
Ofce
NWCAI
Upstate
New York
Higa
Robert’ Jarvik
Jarvik
Conn
Cambridge
Maas
Richard M. Percoco
Percoco
Marcy Kolchinvenain
Ee of
Carol White
Michigan State Florist Association
Katherine Peebles
Boston
Ms. Peebles
Four Dead In Shooting Spree In Rural Kansas
Four people were killed and three men wounded in a three county rampage in rural northwest Kansas. Suspects abducted, stole a pickup, shot two hostages and a restaurant manager execution style. One suspect died in a police shootout. two others jailed, all awaiting charges. Names: Mark Anthony Walter Lisa J Dunn Daniel Eugene Remeta James C Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Kan
Kansas
Thomas County
Tom Jones
Larry McFarland
Stuckey’s
Mike Bond
Mark Anthony Walter
Lisa J. Dunn
Sutton
Jones
McFarland
Grainfield
Gove County
Albright
Levant
Citizens Medical Center
Bartlett and Co
Maurice Christie
Glenn Moore
Ottawa Area Weather Report and Forecast
The National Weather Service station at the Ottawa Water Plant logged a low of 16 and a high of 39 Wednesday morning and afternoon. A light snow dusting produced trace precipitation. County forecast calls for clearing and cold conditions tonight with a low near 19, and Friday will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
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National Weather Service
Ottawa Water Plant
Kansas panel backs two tier farm price plan
A Kansas joint committee recommends a two tier price system for the 1985 farm bill with higher prices for grain produced for U S consumption and lower prices for excess production. Participation is voluntary but heavy penalties apply to nonparticipants as the panel seeks to ease farm distress and plant flexibility.
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Topeka
Kan
Congress
Jim Allen
Ottawa
Joint Committee On
Kansas
Kansas House
Reagan
Allen
United States
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
Zoning Back In County Spotlight
Franklin County Commission seeks opinion from the state attorney general on letting townships vote on zoning. Commissioner Merle Haas says residents should have had a vote. Resident Elroy Cobb criticizes zoning actions while concerns about funding for the zoning administrator are raised. The board also plans a rail crossing price project with Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe and approves a county audit start date and raised auditor pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Franklin County Commission
Franklin County
Merle Haas
Wendell Barker
Attorney General
Haas
Elroy Cobb
Cobb
Ben Kiefer
Ed Seyler
Commission
Peter F. Nicholson
Larson
Arnold Lemon
Lemon
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Garfield School
Carolyn Martin
Carolyn
Mrs
Richard Martin
S. Oak
Wes Wilson
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