02 Jan 1998
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1998
Page
1
The Chiefs have relied on standout special teams all year, a fact the Denver Broncos acknowledge as they prepare for the playoff matchup. Details reference page 7.
Not as warm Saturday and cloudy with a 40 percent chance for light rain and a high near 50. South wind 10 to 20 mph shifting to north late. For more weather information, see page 2.
About 300 fans in Manhattan Kansas greet the Wildcats after their 35-18 Fiesta Bowl win over Syracuse. Crowds cheer as players land, with some booing briefly at buses blocking views before waving to fans and displaying bold newspaper headlines.
Overland Park Kansas home builders oppose an anti crime proposal before the City Council that would add security standards to new homes. The plan would require reinforced door frames burglar resistant glass and motion sensitive lighting raising costs cited at over five thousand dollars per home. The Home Builders Association argues the market should decide safety features while developers counter that buyers would install them if needed.
In Shawnee County Kansas authorities offer a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed six federally protected trumpeter swans. The migratory birds, protected by state wildlife laws and the federal act, were shot Christmas morning at a 15 acre watershed pond west of Topeka.
A Court of Appeal decision in London in November held that a convicted rapist who continued to harass his victim by calls and letters from prison may sue the victim for libel over what she wrote to police about the harassment. David Daniels, 44, contests the parole board’s denial of early release based on the victim’s portrayal of him.
Franklin County commissioners and County Attorney Larry Wright discussed Herzog Environmental Inc plans for a municipal solid waste landfill on 274 acres about five miles east of Ottawa. The panel noted regional ties with six counties, potential loss of transfer station revenue, and $30,000 yearly monitoring costs for old wells. Debate centered on costs, regional impact, and questions before a decision.
Chicago AP Comedian Chris Farley died from accidental cocaine and morphine overdose with arterial narrowing contributing. Toxicology showed morphine and cocaine. fluoxetine and antihistamine were not factors. Ed Donoghue noted edema and congestion in lungs and fatty liver from heavy drinking. no foul play found. Farley’s public battles with weight and substances were cited by friends and colleagues.
The Kennedy family faced a fatal ski accident on Aspen Mountain as Michael Kennedy, 39, crashed headfirst into a tree while playing a makeshift football game on Copper Bowl. Investigators found no alcohol or drugs. the family has long been warned about skiing dangers during social games.
The Cherry Street Wesleyan Church hosts a DivorceCare support series to help divorcing individuals rebuild. The program runs seven to nine pm from January 7 at 933 N. ert Street, with 113 sessions featuring half hour videos and workbook discussions led by Rev. Scott Dickinson. Workbooks cost 10 dollars. childcare available. contact 242-6608 or 242-5493 for details.
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