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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1997
Page
6
A sophomore, Paul Pierce, becomes a major scoring threat for Kansas, now ranked No. 1, as coaches and fans watch his development in the Jayhawks’ quest. Page 7 reference notes continued coverage of the team’s ascent and Pierce’s rising role.
Cold and mostly cloudy weather on Friday with a high near 12 expected. A strong north wind will gust 15 to 25 mph, making it feel colder.
Defense lawyers urge dismissal of witness statements linking Timothy McVeigh to two key phone calls made five days before the Oklahoma City bombing. Court session with U S District Judge Richard Matsch follows sessions on jury selection and evidence issues. Witness Thomas Manning, a Junction City dealer, says McVeigh left his shop during a 1995 Mercury Marquis sale.
Phung Kim Dang, 29, is found competent to stand trial for the June 1995 killing of her 6 year old son, after doctors at Larned State Hospital determined she can assist in her defense. Defense plans an insanity defense, challenging her mental state at the time.
Frank Sinatra, 81, was hospitalized in Los Angeles after an apparent heart attack. Doctors said the condition is uncomplicated and tests, observation, and treatment are underway with a good prognosis. He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and later returned home.
Washington AP Republicans who opposed Newt Gingrich’s bid for speaker were told not to attend the donors’ event honoring outgoing party chairman Haley Barbour. Barbour warned donors the seating would reflect the conference’s choice, amid churn over Gingrich’s ethics trouble and his narrow victory.
Alan Maxwell of 836 S Elm is building a life size Notre Dame inspired cathedral from walnut oak and coffee bean wood. He has spent 200 to 300 hours cutting hundreds of pieces using a scroll saw and plans to showcase it at county fairs as part of Veterans Memorial activities.
A two vehicle collision on US-59 near Ottawa injured Judy M. Husted 35 of Ottawa and Vern L. Alley II 35 of Lawrence. Husted was transported to St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City while Alley was treated and released from Ransom Memorial Hospital. A third nonfatal incident occurred on Riley Road and another possible minor crash on K-33 near Wellsville.
Franklin County commissioners approve a 65,150 Warrior Type III ambulance from Osage Ambulance Company after trade-in of a 1988 model. The deal includes a 12,000 mile conversion, 72,000 mile electrical, and 15-year modular body warranties. Two Paratech rescue tools costing 1,171 are also approved for the ambulance department. A swearing-in ceremony for county officials elected in 1996 is set for Monday at the courthouse basement, as a farewell to County Commissioner Gardner Hayden, who served two four-year terms.
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center was awarded 11151 from Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Jerry Wells of the Kansas Youth Authority presented the check to Ethel Wallace, the center's director. The funds, shared with about 12 centers, come from state gaming proceeds and driver’s license fee shares. The center, opened last year, has seven beds and can use funds for any related expenses and improvements.
Ottawa High School students learned to better communicate with older adults through writing during a Wednesday workshop by James Y. Gambone author of Together for Tomorrow. He discussed 27 dialogues across five generations and the need for differing viewpoints to solve aging society problems while students read Christmas stories to nursing home residents, amid awkwardness and concerns about audience suitability.
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