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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1997
Page
1
In a startling case on the East Coast authorities uncovered a crash chatwing plot involving 47 people. Extortion and gun charges surfaced as the investigation identified organized activity. The target or exact location remains under review.
Bryan Carter, 15, who has spent years in state care and multiple placements, was charged as an adult in the December shooting death of 46 year old Chester Ray Ealy, a Scout leader. Prosecutors say the case highlights a troubled upbringing and the ongoing struggle to address his psychiatric and behavioral needs.
Community notices cover hazardous waste drop off at the HHW Facility in CO with Jan 27 sessions at 7 30 and 9 30 am and contact 242 1178. Health Dept announces tests and fees for cholesterol PSA blood sugar. Local shops announce reopenings and schedule changes at Jims Barber Shop Kumc painting, Litwins hours, Rexs Barber Shop, The Ottawa Frame Shoppe hours, and Underwood Income Tax contact details.
Funeral notices report Marie Leota Freed 90 of Ottawa died Jan 23 1997 with services Jan 25 at Dickey Funeral Home Harrisonville Mo burial Orient Cemetery. Also Herbert Lee Chrisjohn 62 Wellsville died Jan 22 1997 with services Jan 25 at Bruce Funeral Home Gardner burial Gardner Cemetery. Charles W Covert 71 Ottawa died Jan 23 1997 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center with arrangements pending.
The Daily Report details admissions including Bernice Shofner from Princeton, Brandi Nagy and Carol Moll ett, both of Ottawa, Glen Kier Richmond, and Edward Rigney of Wellsville. Dismissals include Marvin Walker of Princeton and William Ogle and Dennis Lick teig of Ottawa. Sheriff notes report arrests for probation violation, speeding, and DUI, with multiple individuals held on bonds or released to appear in court. Police notices include theft reports of $90 cash from a vehicle, four film videos from Country Mart, and vandalism to a vehicle window. Accidents include an Ottawa police car struck in a hit and run, and a noninjury collision on Main near 1st followed by a separate deer collision on Old 50 Highway near Iowa Road.
The home of William Daley, U S Commerce secretary nominee, was burglarized while he and his family were in Washington for hearings. Chicago police confirmed items were taken. WBBM-TV reported jewelry and a fur coat among the stolen goods.
Stocks opened lower and fell sharply as bond yields rose to the highest level since September. The Dow dropped 37.72 to 6718.03 at noon, while the S P 500 slid 3.74 to 773.82 and the Nasdaq composite fell 12.09 to 1366.28 amid widespread declines. Local stocks show mixed moves with several names listed and grain prices posted at Franklin and Ottawa stations.
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