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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1997
Page
1
A 31 year old parolee robbed a Wichita cab early Tuesday, demanding cash and beating the driver, then fled with cash, keys and cigarettes. Police quickly arrested him after the crime left behind parole papers and a gray stocking cap, tying him to the man in state corrections records.
A telephone survey of 102000 adults estimates 123 million drinking and driving episodes in 1993, with about 2.5 percent admitting such behavior in the past month. Researchers say underreporting and subjective judgment likely understate true extent, noting 1995 alcohol related crash deaths near 17,000 despite progress.
Heidi Fleiss receives a 37 month prison term after tearful remorse for tax evasion money laundering and conspiracy tied to her call girl business. She faces fines including 400 dollars and a forfeiture of over 550000 from a Beverly Hills home plus probation and community service.
Fire swept Lionel Hampton's 28th floor Manhattan residence injuring 27 people and destroying prized personal mementos from his seven decades in music. The 83 year old musician, rescued by two aides, was unharmed and slated to receive the National Medal of Arts. The blaze damaged a piano and vibraphone and ruined a vintage record collection. Investigators review smoke alarm function as two women on a neighboring floor were saved after an oxygen mask was shared by a firefighter. Rays of smoke disrupted traffic for two hours near Lincoln Center. In a separate report, U.S. District Judge Clark ordered the Kansas City School District to file a security plan by Feb 14.
Ad briefs list 30 50 off at J C Penney 1548 Main. Hazardous waste drop off at FA CO HHW MF 7 am 1 pm 242 1178. Kids under 10 free Wednesdays 6 7 30 pm at Wellsville Cafe with adult meal. Hank Thompson at OMA January 11 7 30 pm. O Learys Pub new menu winter offerings and live entertainment January 14 7 pm. Tax in service for child care providers January 8 Bank IV 6 30 9 30 pm 8 non members 242 0063. Unlimited tanning package 25 good thru January 31 Fashion Alley 237 Main.
In Escondido California the maker of an herbal drink that sickened over 30 revelers at a Los Angeles New Year’s Eve rave stopped production after FDA warnings. Biolife Bioproducts Ltd halted output, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and handed over about 10,000 vials to the FDA while founder Dan Xavieris distributed samples at the event.
Firefighters arrived at 11:26 a.m. to smoke and flames issuing from the Trail House bar and restaurant in Westphalia. Owner Larry McDaniel said the blaze started near the deep fat fryer. no injuries were reported though the building suffered considerable damage. A damage estimate was not yet available.
Allan Burgoon 39 of Rantoul died Monday January 6 1997 in an automobile accident. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with Rev. Bob Williams officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery Franklin County. Friends may call 1 p.m. Thursday until service time. visitation 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be directed to the Kenneth Allen Burgoon memorial fund in care of the mortuary. Nettie Mundell obituary pending.
Admissions include Eileen Sayler and Lucille Hopkins with Monday entry. Transfers show Junior Bell and Bill Ogle on Tuesday, with Lucky Hostetter dismissed Tuesday. Arrests include Brian K. Crooks on parole violation and numerous local incidents like theft of $3,998 in gear from a Pomona shed, multiple arrests for trespass and related charges, burglary involving a CD player valued at $395, gas theft at Ottawa Co op for $13.01, and a $5,000 trailer theft from U-Haul. Vandalism at Days Inn damaged a door lock for $200.
In midday trades the Dow edged 15 points lower at 6585.65 as investors awaited key inflation and payroll data. Broader indexes rose with the S P 500 at 754.18, Nasdaq at 1328.91, and NYSE composites up fractions. Motorola climbed on a Morgan Stanley upgrade while Nasdaq names like Shiva fell on earnings and rating moves. Overseas markets showed mixed results with Tokyo down and Frankfurt and London higher.
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