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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1995
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a proposed Miami Tribe office project on a 35 acre site in Kansas City on US land once part of the Miami reservation. The undertaking, tied to 1840s jurisdiction, aims to complete the first construction phase and provide access.
States back a balanced budget amendment but worry about unfunded mandates. Senate leaders and President Clinton support it while critics warn of a fiscal crisis for states if federal funds and federal mandates change. Experts note varying impacts depending on federal relief and program cuts, with public mood debates shaping votes.
Senate leader Bob Dole warned of fireworks when the balanced budget amendment is taken up, saying Democrats led by Robert Byrd will use rules to block but supporters may just edge to 67 votes. The House passed the measure 300-132, with Kansas reps voting in favor, while GOP freshmen backed a compromise with a future tax-raising vote.
Ottawa Community Arts Council at 105 E. 5th lists adult classes in watercolor techniques, beginning stained glass, pen and ink drawing, potter's wheel, and a basketmaking workshop with dates in February and March. Children’s classes run Saturdays under Parents Time Out with sessions for ages 3 to 12, priced per session. sign up at center or by calling 242-8478.
AP report from Oak SC says Prosecutor Tommy Pope accused Susan Smiths lawyer of coaching an insanity defense for the drowning of her two sons. Judge William Howard delayed ruling on an insanity examination until Feb 28 and moved the trial date to July 10.
Aes Kansas extended Monday dry with lows in the teens and highs in the 30s to 40s. Tuesday dry with warming trend. highs 40s to 50s. Wednesday dry and mild. highs 50s to 60s. Log from Ottawa Water Plant shows yesterday night 49, high 68 in 1934, low 715 in 1902. Precip yesterday 1.21 inches in 1916. month to date 0.46 inches. January average and yearly average noted. Barometer 29.80 inches and falling. Sunset 5:38 p.m. Sunrise 7:31 a.m.
Kansas Governor Graves touts a 10-year phase in to reduce motor vehicle taxes funded by government efficiencies. He argues momentum in the Legislature favors cuts and says local governments can offset revenue losses through higher property valuations. Speaker Shallenburger backs the plan as preferable to House proposals.
In a dramatic courtroom moment Ferguson, accused of the Long Island Rail Road massacre, faced victim Maryanne Phillips who testified she played dead after being shot. Phillips identified Ferguson as the gunman, while he pressed to hold the gun, a request denied by the judge.
All 17 employees of the Orange County treasurer’s office were placed on leave after auditors found questionable accounting practices. The California county had filed for bankruptcy last month after disclosing its investment pool lost 1.7 billion dollars due to risky investments.
Chili supper at Williamsport High School hallway on Tuesday January 31 after prom party. Ottawa VFW on N59 Highway January 28 at 2 p.m. Wheelchair pool tournament, chili cook off, trashy woman contest with entry fees. Proceeds go to hospital equipment. For info contact 242-4057 or 242-7406. Recycling schedule listed weekdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and first and third Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon. 2038 S Main 242-1176.
Prosecutors asked Judge Lance Ito to tell jurors that O J Simpson's lawyers disrupted the murder trial by violating a discovery order with undisclosed witness statements. The defense urged a milder note saying only a mistake occurred as Cochran opened his statement, prompting a lengthy court dispute and a two day delay.
The Ottawa Herald lists annual and multi county delivery rates effective October 1 1994 including Ottawa mail by carrier Cedar Franklin Miami and state mail options with monthly three month six month and yearly pricing. It also provides office contact information and post office details for subscriptions and address changes.
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