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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1995
Page
8
The 1995 Kansas wheat harvest nears completion with quality fears confirmed. From 1,240 samples across 56 counties, average test weight was 58.4 pounds, below the ideal 60 pounds. Last year averaged 60.3 and the 10-year 60.0.
Senate proposals by Nancy Kassebaum and Edward Kennedy aim to ease losing coverage after illness or job changes. It would bar many pre existing condition exclusions and allow workers to keep policies after changing jobs if covered 12 months.
China named a top Boeing executive as U S relations with Beijing worsen over Taiwan. The Times notes Boeing faces a potential $100 pillion worth of airplanes China may buy by 2015, as Sino U S ties strain after Lee Teng Hui's Taiwan visit.
A Wichita event plans a special day of activities to promote the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha, an Algonquin Mohawk woman from the 17th century. The Kateri Circles group organizes prayers and awareness in many American cities and communities, with Mary Farrell Shunatona remembered at the Wichita event.
A new Ottawa Wal-Man Supercenter will open Wednesday and operate 24 hours a day every day. The event kicks off with fanfare as the store begins full daily operation.
The grand opening features speeches by Store Director Allen Thomas and Ottawa Mayor Matt Matthews. The new Wal Mart includes a full line grocery and Wendy’s, replacing the older store across the street. About 380 to 400 employees will work there, with 24 hour shopping possible except for select departments.
Wal-Mart will introduce optional expanded pharmacist customer interactions at its new store. Pharmacy manager Rene Altman says the program lets customers meet longer with their pharmacist to discuss medications. The service is being developed locally with similar programs seen in Kansas. Hours remain 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat, closed Sun. The new pharmacy will double the old store’s square footage.
New traffic signals installed at 21st Street Terrace and US 59 enter permanent service around 10 a.m. Monday after testing. The controller senses traffic and directs signals while officials monitor timing and adjust as needed. Motorists are asked to remain patient for green lights in the area.
Ottawa Mayor Ove Matthews said the city is seriously exploring operating its own natural gas distribution. He cited eminent domain to seize the current pipeline and pressure to create competition between Williams Natural Gas and Kansas Pipeline Partnership, with contracts awarded to the lowest bidder.
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