Standoff at Egyptian Embassy in Ankara Turns Deadly
Four Palestinian gunmen attacked the Egyptian Embassy in Ankara, killing two guards and taking the ambassador and about 20 hostages. Turkish forces surrounded the building with sharpshooters, armor, and helicopters as the standoff continued into the night. One attacker threatened to blow up the building if demands were not met. officials said the ambassador and hostages remained unharmed.
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Ankara
Turkey
Egypt
Ahmed Kemal Olema
Friday the Thirteenth Motorcycle Rally Grips Two Counties
In Franklin and Osage counties riders gathered for a Friday the Thirteenth event with about twenty cycles parked outside the Great Plains tavern in Quenemo and other Ottawa taverns. By 9 p.m. no incidents were reported and sheriffs departments kept extra officers on duty, adopting a wait and see stance.
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Franklin
Osage
Quenemo
Great Plains
Ottawa
Osage County
Franklin County
To Replace Local Bridge To Replace Local Bridge TOPEKA
Kansas officials approve replacement of a Santa Fe tracks bridge in Ottawa rated 2 with a 2 million cost. The new span will be built at the same location with detours during construction. Weather outlook calls for hot weekend with mid to upper 90s temperatures and slight thunderstorm chances.
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Topeka
HNL
State Highway Department
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Highway Advisory Commission
Six ton flatbed truck destroyed in straw fire near Ottawa
A six ton flat bed truck valued at 10,000 was a total loss in a straw fire along US 59 near Marvin's Meat Market north of Ottawa. Roger A. Keith suffered second degree burns to his left arm while attempting to move the flaming straw. He was treated and released from Ransom Memorial Hospital. Keith said he and Clarence Keith halted the 1965 International 1700 to rearrange bales when the exhaust ignited the straw.
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Us-59
Marvin
Ottawa
Roger A. Keith
RFD 2
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Keith
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Clarence Keith
Carter reaches out to citizens in Martinsburg energy talk
President Carter flew unannounced to West Virginia to hear private citizens’ worries then returned to Camp David to prep for a major energy and economy speech. He met 17 residents at Marvin Porterfield’s yellow stucco home, discussed energy inflation, and signaled possible White House personnel changes amid the looming Oval Office address.
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Washington
Carter
West Virginia
Camp David
Rosalynn
Martinsburg
Red Hill
Marvin Porterfield
Marine Corps
Granum
White House
Oval Office
Jody Powell
Powell
Ann Martin
James
Porterfield
Maryland Mountains
Carnegie
Ways To Beat The Thermostat Game
Energy saving tips explain using efficient air conditioners and fans to stay cool. Guidance covers selecting appropriately sized cooling units, checking EER, setting fan speeds, cleaning filters, and using shading. It advises turning off units when away, reducing use if possible, and using a whole house fan to move outdoor air through the home.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Carter
Clark Pleads Guilty To Theft In Ottawa Utilities Case
John E. Clark, former city utilities director, pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge tied to the 1978 sale of Ottawa utility poles worth about 800 dollars. Sentencing set for Aug. 10. Clark free on 5000 dollar bond as investigation into copper wire sales continues.
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John E. Clark
Franklin County
Floyd Coffman
Clark
Ottawa City
Utilities Department
Bell
Robert Lillich
Spring Hill
Recreationssociation
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