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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1998
Page
1
An 8 a m explosion at the Sierra Chemical Co plant near Lockwood, Reno, injures six and leaves two or three missing as investigators work the scene. About a dozen workers were inside the building when the blast occurred, authorities said.
Helton's Hallmark advertises 50 percent off Christmas items. Clean Sweep Housekeeping lists code 785-BB3-27685. FR CO HHW Facility accepts hazardous waste Monday to Friday 7 am to 1 pm. El Jacal Web Special offers a free child Nine plate with adult meal. Kansas State Bank Ottawa promotes gift basket contest with $98 purchase. AMM Auxiliary announces annual meeting Monday January 26 at 1 pm in conference room. public invited.
The Herald corrects a Tuesday story error misnaming Jason Matthew David Porter age 19 of 1326 S Olive. Porter was arrested on suspicion of methamphetamine sale within 1000 feet of a school possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The Herald regrets the mistake.
Laura May Pogue 95 of Carbondale died January 5 1998 at Overbrook Nursing Home. Funeral set for January 8 at Community United Church of Christ with burial in Carbondale Cemetery. Survivors include brother Herbert Cooper and sister Marjorie Henry. Mike Marin 68 of Ottawa died December 18 1997 at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Funeral held December 23 1997. buried in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens. He married Donna Bateman in 1990. survived by son Michael Marin and several stepchildren and siblings. Elmer F Rockers 76 of Greeley died January 6 1998 at Anderson County Hospital Garnett. Memorial service January 10 1998 at St Boniface Church Scipio. buried Fort Riley National Cemetery. Survived by daughter Margaret Ann Moore and several siblings and grandchildren. Rose Alma Hull 93 of Lyndon died January 6 1998. Funeral January 9 1998 at Feltner Chapel Lyndon, burial Central Cemetery Pomona. Survived by three sons, seven grandchildren and great and great-great grandchildren. Memorials to church or donor charity.
Kansas social welfare secretary Rochelle Chronister defends a new private foster care system as progress toward safer care for about 5,200 children. She asked the Legislative Post Audit Committee for time to show measurable improvements, noting audits during 1997 reflected outdated practices amid a transition to private contractors and retraining 1,400 workers.
Chicago scientist G Richard Seed says he will set up a human cloning clinic in greater Chicago using micro manipulator DNA replacement to create embryos that could result in a baby clone nine months after transfer. He plans to pursue this despite opposition and may move work to Mexico if barred in the United States.
Al voices a measured stance in response to research inquiries, highlighting cautious interpretation and the need for robust evidence. The assistant emphasizes careful analysis, balanced conclusions, and attention to potential uncertainties.
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