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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1997
Page
1
Ken Griffey leads the AL All-Star balloting while local 12 to 15 year old all-star teams in the Ottawa Babe Ruth and Bambino leagues are announced for the season. Page 1B lists the teams and key players impacting the local scene.
Breezy and not as hot Wednesday with sunny skies and a high near 90. Gusty northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph expected across the region.
A 38 year old Ottawa man, William Blane Roberts, was arrested after an armed standoff and charged in Franklin County District Court with attempted second degree murder. He faces three counts including aggravated assault and criminal threat, held on 200000 dollar bond after surrendering at his home following a police negotiation.
Thomas W. Harris, 21, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to three counts of affecting interstate commerce by robbery and two counts of using a firearm during the heists. Harris and co defendant Derrick V. Johnson faced indictments for robberies in Ottawa, Olathe and Lawrence on October 4, 8, and 21. Harris faces up to 20 years per robbery count and a mandatory 25 years with parole denial for gun use. Johnson's trial is set for August 18.
A reporter’s error led to a misprint about free admission for Chautauqua Days. Adults will be charged $3 at Forest Park entrance while attendees 18 and under may enter free. The event location is Forest Park, not City Park as previously stated.
A 4 p.m. Monday study session at City Hall will cover a Kansas Department of Transportation plan to remove the US 50 overpass and convert the I 35 interchange at US 59 from a cloverleaf to a diamond configuration. KDOT representatives, Franklin County commissioners Charles Mavity and Tom Weigand, city commissioners, and staff will attend. The meeting is open to the public.
The FTC approved Boeing Co and McDonnell Douglas Corp merger valued at 14 billion dollars creating the world’s largest aerospace group with over 200000 employees and projected annual revenue of 48 billion dollars. The ruling follows McDonnell’s weak commercial sales and stiff competition for military contracts.
Franklin County commissioner Tom Weigand and 18 residents met at Harrison Township Hall to press for road fixes on Rock Creek Road from Rantoul to Montana Road. Jim Wilson of Scott Wood Industries pitched Dus-Top as a dust suppressant and surface improver, claiming short term dust reduction.
Ottawa officials plan a 6 p.m study session and 7 p.m regular meeting at City Hall both open to the public. The study session discusses the 911 dispatch situation and OMA board role with auditorium authorities. The 911 topic traces to a prior county meeting with Brad Gilges and Rex Bowling.
The handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China unfolded with pageantry and restraint. Police managed protests peacefully, while 4,000 PLA troops remained a looming presence as Hong Kong began life as a Chinese sector. Authorities welcomed a new Chief Executive and a revamped legislature amid hopeful, cautious sentiment.
Ottawa native Doug Loyd and his wife Heidi plan to move their new architecture office into 413 S. Main, reviving the 1887 building once used by famed architect George P. Washburn. They will occupy the ground floor and remodel the second floor to restore original woodwork wallpaper and skylights, while the interior requires major work.
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