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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1997
Page
6
Ottawa Cyclones over Paola in a decisive win as prep fans note the number 13 has no luck for the Panthers. Weather outlook calls for mostly sunny Thursday with a high near 32. Wind from the south at 10 to 15 mph.
A house fire on the 300 block of East Central Street in Richmond was reported between 10:30 and 11 a.m. at the home of local resident Mike Platt. Firefighters from outside the city assisted, and as of noon crews remained on scene with no further details released.
In Topeka the House sent a measure to repeal the 35 mill statewide property tax levy for homeowners back to the Taxation Committee to determine affordable tax relief. The 66 to 59 vote followed arguments that debate was premature with the session only 2 1/2 weeks old.
The Senate confirmed Andrew Cuomo as secretary of Housing and Urban Development in a 99 to 0 vote. He succeeds Henry Cisneros who resigned earlier this month. Cuomo pledged to shrink the department, reducing staff from 10,400 to about 7,500 by 2000 while noting the bureau's unwieldy size.
Former Olympic runner and Kansas congressman Ryun told about 600 Ottawa middle school students to pick a goal, work hard, and let talent grow. He discussed his tough path from Wichita junior high to East, college, three Olympics, a world mile record, and meeting Roger Bannister, urging students to listen to teachers and parents and learn about politics.
A senior U.S. officer cited Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s large training surge and a wife under house arrest as possible preludes to action against Kuwait. Washington denies offensive intent, noting internal struggles and recent purges. The officer described Saddam as irrational and capable of pressing commanders toward Kuwait, with nightly monitoring of movements.
The Ottawa school board plans to keep the old Ottawa Middle School buildings and the 506 S Main site. Superintendent Ludwick defends the position paper arguing selling would jeopardize district needs and bond considerations. Community members urge more input and caution about treating the site as a simple cash asset.
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