Decision to scrap Fort Riley expansion praised in Kansas
In Washington the Army abandoned plans to acquire up to 100000 more acres around Fort Riley. The move calms farmers and rural communities fearing land seizures while officials say the base will stay within its current 100500 acres. Senators Dole and Kassebaum praised the decision as a win for the greater Fort Riley area and local farmers.
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Junction City
Kan
Fort Riley
Flint Hills
Ascher
Army
Steve Baccus
Minneapolis
Washington
Kansas
Baccus
Cloud
Ottawa
Bob Dole
Nanicy Kassebaum
R-Kan
Dole
Kassebaum
Former Ottawan captures era with poster of Depot
Former Ottawan Steve Marstall shows a screen printed poster of The Old Depot Museum in Ottawa. The 1888 depot scene, inspired by Victorian poster art, features an orange sky and a green field, with the image cut by hand and limited to 100 copies sold at Chris' Corner and The Old Depot Museum gift shop.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
16Th Street Terrace
Marstall
Josten Sports Wear
Ottawa Co-op Association
Marshall
Emporia State University
Denise
Chris’ Corner
S. Main
Old Depot Museum
Wasmund to Undergo Prostate Surgery in Kansas City
Franklin County Commissioner Leroy Wasmund plans prostate surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. The 66 year old said he will miss two weeks of duties, entering the hospital next Wednesday for a weeklong stay then a week at home before returning to work. He declined to discuss details of his medical condition, noting the decision was made with his physician and family amid his bid for re election.
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Franklin County
Leroy Wasmund
Wasmund
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City
Fire in Boot Hill Museum sparks $200000 loss in Dodge City
A gunfighter's last shot during a museum performance started a fire that caused at least $200,000 in damage. Fire investigator Dan Williamson noted a dying gunfight in Collar's Dry Goods Store and a rekindled bag sparked the blaze. No injuries reported.
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Dodge City
Kan
Boot Hill
Dan Williamson
Collar
Williamson
SUA Weather Tonight Forecast Stirs Local Interest
Tonight there is a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms with a low near 70. A southeast wind of 10 to 15 mph is expected as the Local Log reports on current conditions.
Risley named provost for OU Milwaukee center
An Anchorage woman Ilene C. Risley was named provost of Ottawa University's new center in Milwaukee. She will begin August 1 and oversee day to day operations. Risley previously served as associate dean at Alaska Pacific University and led continuing education programs.
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Alaska
Ottawa University
Milwaukee
Harold “Hal” Germer
Ilene C. Risley
OU Milwaukee
Kansas City
Phoenix
Emporia State University
Risley
Alaska Pacific University
Idaho State Univesity
Boston University
University of Alaska
Center For Women and Men
Anchorage Community College
Funeral time corrected for Kelly Bloomer service
Due to a reporter error the time of the funeral for Kelly Rae Bloomer age 31 of 2216 Riley Road was omitted in Tuesday’s story. The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Dengel and Son Mortuary with burial at Highland Cemetery.
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Kelly Rae Bloomer
Riley Road
Dengel and Son Mortuary
Highland Cemetery
Former ambassador accused of prodding nation to war
Former U S Ambassador Sam Zakhem and two associates were indicted on charges they secretly took 7.7 million dollars from Kuwait to push the United States toward war with Iraq. They allegedly evaded taxes on 5.7 million kept for themselves and failed to disclose lobbying for Kuwait under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The men faced two counts each, with potential prison terms, as the case outlines two Kuwait-funded campaigns COFAR and The Freedom Task Force aimed at ousting Saddam Hussein.
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Denver
U.S
Sam Zakhem
U.S. Senate
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Zakhem
United States
William R. Kennedy Jr
Scott Stanley Jr
Iraq
Kennedy
Conservative Digest
Stanley
Lebanon
Bahrain
Coalition For America At Risk
COFAR
Freedom Task Force
Columbia landing postponed by rain to Thursday
Rain at the Edwards landing site forces NASA to delay the Space Shuttle Columbia by a full day, extending a two week mission. Mission Control notes the crew will stay in orbit, with Edwards preferred for heavy loads, and a Thursday return possible if weather clears.
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NASA
Earth
Edwards
Florida
Kennedy Space Center
Spacelab
Kennedy
Columbia
Harvest progress lagging as Kansas wheat partial harvest
State harvest is slower than normal with about 60 percent of Kansas wheat harvested. Rain and hail during the Fourth of July holiday halted work in the eastern half, and fields remain wet from prior rains. By this time last year 97 percent had been harvested and the five year average is 85 percent. progress strongest in southeast Kansas at 90 percent. Kansas Agricultural Statistics notes soft field conditions hampered early-week work.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Kas
State Board of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ottawa area event listings and sales notices
Community notices list bar B Cue and rodeo fair tickets, country kitchen, Croucher abstract, Cook service, and advance sale discount. Dr George Jones and Jim Mason host events at Ottawa Christian Center July 5 to 10. VFW Senior Dance July 12 features Band Road Runners. Ruby birthstone rings start at 67.50. Sutton's Jewelry on Main runs 40 percent off Young Place Summer Clearance.
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Country Kitchen
Croucher's Abstract
Cook's Service
George Jones
Jim Mason
Ottawa Christian Ctr
N. Poplar
Ottawa
VFW
Sun
Ruby
July
Sutton
S. Main
Ottawa Herald advertising rates 1992
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription and mail rates effective March 16 1992 for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Rates vary by delivery method and region with monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual options and all prices in advance.
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Ottawa
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