Senate approves 265.5 billion defense bill amid veto warnings
The Senate passed a 265.5 billion defense bill with 68 votes in favor and 31 against adding 11.2 billion to Clinton 1997 request and blocking a Pentagon budget cut. The White House warns of a likely veto as Clinton aides oppose added weapons spending beyond his request and the long term plan. House will reconcile differences in negotiations.
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White House
House
Defense case unveiled in Pittsburg State student murder
In Pittsburg Kan AP attorneys for Gary Kleypas 40 say evidence from his home should be excluded due to a clerical error in a search warrant. Kleypas is charged with capital murder rape and aggravated criminal sodomy in Carrie Williams death.
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Kan
Pittsburg State University
Gary Kleypas
Carrie A. Williams
Williams
Kleypas
Ex-banker Greif sentenced in $1.8 million fraud case
Leopold H. Greif, 50, former owner of a Midland Bancor bank chain, was sentenced to two years in prison for mail fraud aimed at propping up failing institutions. He pleaded guilty to one count, avoiding a possible 20-year term on a 20-count indictment. Greif led Midland Bancor and sat on boards of Midland Bank of Kansas, Midland Bank of Lenexa, and Midland Bank of Overland Park.
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Kan
Leopold H. Greif
U.S
Kathryn Wratil
Greif
Midland Bancor
Midland Bank of Kansas
Midland Bank of Lenexa
Midland Bank of Overland Park
Better crossings eyed after teen train deaths in Wichita
Families of two teens killed when a train hit their car press ahead with an $8 million Conrail award. Josh White, 17, from Wichita, died in Ohio amid a group ride with siblings and friends. The lawsuit funds will fund gates and lights at unprotected crossings.
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Wichita, Kan
Josh White
Wichita
Ohio
Josh
Conrail
Ellis murder conspiracy trial opens in Franklin County
The Paula Ellis case began in Franklin County District Court with nine men and A1 women jurors and a woman alternate hearing testimony. Prosecutors allege Ellis conspired to murder and solicited perjury to create an alibi for Marcus Gutierrez tied to Heath Griffin’s October shooting. Griffin testified he chased a blue van after encountering it and was shot with shotgun pellets, supported by a friend’s account, while defense portrayed family members seeking help against harassment rather than plotting murder.
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Paula Ellis
Ellis
Princeton
Heath Griffin
Marcus
Wendell Barker
Barker
Ellis-Perez
Stephanie Perez
Griffin
Bertha barrels to coast threatens Atlantic coast
Hundreds of thousands flee Florida to North Carolina as Hurricane Bertha and 105 mph winds move toward the Eastern Seaboard. Florida issues evacuations for nearly 500,000 residents from Sebastian Inlet to Amelia Island. A hurricane warning extends to Cape Romain near Charleston, with storm winds likely within 24 hours. Continuous coverage on page 2.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
North Carolina
Sebastian Inlet
Amelia Island
Cape Romain
Charleston
S.C
Netanyahu tells Congress peace talks ok but Jerusalem division denied
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress urging peace with the Palestinians but refusing to yield any part of Jerusalem. He framed the conflict as militant extremism, not a clash of faiths, and called for a regional peace with Egypt and Jordan. The speech drew applause and followed U S policy moves on Jerusalem's status.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel
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Jordan
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Gaza
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Diplomatic Corps
U.S
Tel Aviv
Clinton
Wage measure moves under election year pressure
Senate approves a 90 cent minimum wage increase for 10 million workers in a 74 to 24 vote with 27 Republicans joining Democrats. Clinton hails the move and warns it will tie up the Senate. Dole defends support but criticizes Democratic leadership. package includes $11 billion in tax breaks over eight years with House offering $7 billion.
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Senate
Clinton
Trent Lott
Bob Dole
Dole
GOP
Democrats
House
White House
Ottawa Seeks Fill For Planning Commission Vacancy
The City of Ottawa receives a 23740 grant from the Kansas Department of Human Resources to boost summer youth employment and extend into fall and winter. Judy Hasty notes 31 youths participate this summer as Ron Yates resigns from the planning commission. Jim Shaw proposes Dave Rossman, of Performance Electric, as replacement. Ray Thimesch leaves for Arizona, and Scott Lambers says recruitment will start immediately with a six to ten week target to fill the vacancy.
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Ottawa
Kansas Department of Human Resources
Judy Hasty
Hasty
Ottawa Planning Commission
Ron Yates
Jim Shaw
Dave Rossman
Planning Commission
Yates
Rossman
Performance Electric
Ray Thimesch
Arizona
Scott Lambers
Random Acts of Kindness Recognizes Linda’s Selfless Help
Linda is praised for always thinking of others, balancing hard work with family care and helping neighbors and friends. Nominated by Sherry Froggatte, the note invites readers to report acts of kindness via a form at local Ottawa locations and partner businesses and offices.
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Sherry Froggatte
Ottawa
Wal-Mart
Country Mart
Amoco
Town & Country Supply
John Brockway
Brown's Shoe Fit
Chris’ Corner
Horseshoe Cafe
North Main
North Casey's
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Edward BD
Jones
County Extension
Sunflower Plaza
South Poplar
Jeff's Foods
Wellsville
Price Saver
Pomona
Central Heights
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