FBI probes Leavenworth escape plan after deadly riot
Federal officials said inmates planned to escape during a lockdown after a fight that killed Amnalfo Rodriguez and injured six others at U S Penitentiary Leavenworth. The FBI aids the investigation as a BOP review team assesses security. Prisoners linked to the plan were moved, contraband found, and the inmates were transferred.
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Texas
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Litchfield
Florida
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Clinton ends opposition to IMF loans for Vietnam
President Clinton announced the United States will stop opposing international loans to Vietnam while normal ties depend on further progress in accounting for Americans missing in action. He backed IMF lending and sent a delegation to Hanoi, tying future relations to POW MIA progress.
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Phelps wins court ruling against criminal defamation law
Federal judge in Topeka rules that prosecuting under the state's criminal defamation law violates free speech rights. Pastor Fred Phelps Sr. of Westboro Baptist Church is the defendant, with Chief Deputy Joel Meinecke and district attorney Joan Hamilton cited in the case. The 47 page decision questions Hamilton motives and upholds First Amendment protections for expression.
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Hamilton
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Jonathan Phelps
Shawnee County
Joan Hamilton
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Kickapoo seek federal ruling on 1992 casino compact
Kickapoo tribe asks U S District Judge Royce C Lamberth to order approval of the 1992 compact to allow a northeastern Kansas casino. The tribe argues federal law requires Interior to approve or reject within 45 days. Justice Dept opposes. Judge took the case under advisement after hearing.
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Kansas
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Feldman
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U.S
Royce C. Lamberth
Tribe
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Bob Stephan
Kansas Supreme Court
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Angel On His Wing Bishop Gordon of Alaska
The book reviews Bishop Bill Gordon of Alaska, detailing his ordination, native ministry, and six decades of service. It highlights his role in training clergy, ordaining 27 natives, leading Alaska Council of Churches, uniting denominations, advocating for Eskimo and Indian heritage, and his 50th ordination anniversary celebration.
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Morehouse Publishing Co
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Foster parents urged as need grows in Ottawa area
A local outreach outlines that certified foster and adoptive parents are sought. The program, MAPP, screens readiness and helps prospective caregivers connect with birth families and agencies to meet children's needs. Call 242-5500 to learn more and arrange a meeting with SRS staff or groups seeking information.
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Workentine
Clymer
SRS
Anderson panel admits errors in KOMA violations
Anderson panel acknowledges errors in government panel actions creating technical KOMA violations. The attorney general's office requires commissioners to word, second, and vote on all motions for executive sessions, clearly state topics, set time limits, and document the start and end of each session.
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Attorney General's Office
Ottawa briefs and upcoming local notices
Daylight Donuts will close July 4 and 5 then reopen July 6 at New Courts Building Ottawa. OHS Class of 1953 reunion set for July 3 at Ottawa Elks Club with friends welcome after 9 p.m. Recreation boards must file Park and Recreation funding applications by July 21 with County Clerk. Road grading contact 242 8126. Notices also list personnel changes at A Cut Above and multiple local names.
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Ottawa Elks Club
Friends Walcome
Park & Recreation
Ottawa Herald publishes 1993 subscription rates by area
The Ottawa Herald lists postal and office details and provides 1993 prepaid subscription rates by carrier, motor route, and mail. Rates cover Ottawa and rural towns, Franklin County, adjacent counties, the rest of Kansas, and mail-out options with state sales tax included. All rates are in advance.
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Franklin
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