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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1997
Page
8
On the eve of Cleveland's All Star game, baseball stars discuss whether the .400, 56, or 61 batting numbers may someday disappear from the history books, highlighting enduring legends and evolving records.
Partly sunny Wednesday with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. High near 85 degrees. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
A noon Wednesday meeting at the board office will consider bids to update district electrical service funded possibly by a local option budget. Superintendent Harvey Ludwick says the mill levy could rise about two mills but stay well below the state average. Ottawa Library hosts two special summer reading programs for children this week with flashlight storytelling and activities led by Cheryl Sylvester, plus a Friday morning session at Forest Park shelter house.
Harold Ralston, 40, was riding a jet ski when he turned in front of a boat at El Dorado Lake. He was accidentally run over by the boat driven by his father in law and died Saturday afternoon at a Wichita hospital.
Senate investigation chair Sen. Fred Thompson announced that the panel’s hearings will examine a Chinese effort to influence U S elections with illegal money. John Huang offered to testify under immunity regarding fundraising and alleged spying. The inquiry aims to detail a plan by Chinese officials to shape American political outcomes.
Patricia A. Mains, 56, of Gar net, died three hours after a Monday head-on collision two miles south of Rinceton on US-59. John R. Rossman, 22, Princeton, was in critical condition. emergency crews freed Mains, air ambulance canceled en route, no alcohol indicated. This marked Franklin County’s 12th traffic fatality of the year. Witness David Bones of Greeley said Rossman crossed center line. Trooper notes blood samples taken from both drivers.
About 30 people met with the Franklin County Commission to seek a path for Crestview Nursing Home to stay open. Residents and family praised care, cleanliness, staff attentiveness, and the home’s family atmosphere, urging Ottawans to have more nursing home options.
NATO reaches for new members as Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic are invited to join the alliance by year end. Javier Solana says NATO remains open to expansion, with a first round limited to the three, a move welcomed by President Clinton amid debates over Romania and Slovenia.
Kansas Department of Transportation officials presented five proposals and cost estimates to city and county leaders regarding the US 50 overpass at I 35. The plans include removing the bridge and changing access, adding a cul de sac, building a frontage road, or rebuilding the US 50 bridge, with costs ranging from about 750000 to 4170000.
Ottawa Outreach for Children launches a coed softball tournament and raffle to raise about 4000 for 11 1/2 year old Benjamin Le who has spinal bifida and needs a specially fitted wheelchair. Events include raffles, a home run derby, prizes, and vendor donations, with fields donated by the Ottawa Recreation Commission.
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