Senate approves billions in spending cuts bill
After five months of debate and a presidential veto the Senate approved a bill cutting 16.3 billion in ongoing programs while approving 7.2 billion for new spending mostly for disaster relief The measure now goes to President Clinton who endorsed the rewritten bill The vote was 90 to 7 with final passage blocked by several proposed amendments and noted opposition from a handful of senators
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Rotary governor to visit Ottawa club Wednesday
Rotary District 5710 governor Max J. Friesen will visit the Ottawa Rotary Club at noon Wednesday meeting officers and heads to discuss this year’s theme Act with Integrity Serve with Love Work for Peace. He is a long time Overbrook Rotary official and district treasurer. Franklin Democratic Women’s Club to meet. Alzheimer's support group schedules meeting. Foursquare church to present gospel concert His Song Ministry at Community Foursquare Church.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
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Christy Matlach
Community Foursquare Church
Watchdog group aims at local-option school vote and more
The Ottawa watchdog group seeks to force elections on city library charter and school district local option budgets by gathering signatures equal to 10 percent of votes cast, within 60 days of publication. They claim 400 signatures on other petitions, though authorities question page duplicates. The group asked the Kansas Attorney General to review two ordinances and discussed city lawsuits and city responses to citizen concerns.
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Mutton Busters At Franklin County Fair Contests
Knop of Baldwin City placed second in the barrel race with 16.80 seconds, Vernon Gardner of Garnett finished second in bareback riding with 68 points, as the rodeo resumes at 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Fresh animals will replace most entries, with a chocolate cake contest, animal sale, demolition derby, and Sunday shows featuring a cattle dog show and a horse show on the weekend schedule.
Gas pipeline rivals spark debates over consumer costs
The Kansas Corporation Commission will hear Aug 7 on contracts allowing Kansas Pipeline to supply Western with up to 1 million cubic feet of gas daily through 1997 and build a 25 mile Johnson County pipeline for 30 million over 20 years. The staff may recommend rejection citing potential rate increases despite claimed competition benefits. Dennis Langley and Carla Stovall figure in the case along with Kansas Pipeline and Williams.
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Ottawa Music Teacher Seeks State Country Title
Ottawa teacher Alan Cunningham, a three time country showdown contestant, advances from a local contest to compete at the state level Saturday night at Kingman County Fairgrounds. He performs one original song and one cover with the house band, after winning prizes in the local event.
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Aromat G Tonight Forecast Summary
Partly cloudy tonight with a 30 percent chance for thunderstorms and a low in the lower 70s. South winds to 15 mph. Extended forecast shows very warm days with little or no rain, lows in the mid 60s to mid 70s and highs in the 90s through Sunday to Tuesday.
Bentsen grilled over Waco tear gas decision during hearings
A Republican lawmaker pressed Lloyd Bentsen to explain actions after a deputy warned of risks from tear gas in the 1993 Waco siege. Bentsen said the final decision rested with Attorney General Janet Reno and noted he only learned of the botched February raid after it occurred.
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Hazardous Waste DropOff At FR. CO. HHW Facility
Local notice lists household hazardous waste drop off at Fr. Co. HHW Facility MF from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for disposal of old pesticides cleaners and batteries with a contact at 242-1176. Guy & Mae's Tavern in Williamsburg to close for vacation August 23 and reopen August 8. Hawaiian Shared Ice and Aunt 8's Popcorn Truck appear with event details and a Mexican Supper at Garnett VFW on July 22 at 6 p.m. for members and guests.
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Out & About weekend events across Kansas City area
Franklin County Fair runs through Sunday with rodeo and demolition derby at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday and a cattle dog show Sunday at 1 p.m. The Grand Opry presents Amanda McCurdy and Molly Spillman at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets $7. under 12 free. Cody James Productions hosts Doez it Matter in Kansas City today and Billyz Brother Saturday at End Zone. The Anderson County Fair runs July 24–29 with parade dog show music and youth rodeo. schedule notes. The Stone Lion Puppet Theatre opens 1995–96 season with Hansel and Gretel at the Fine Arts building at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Kansas City Blues and Jazz Fest features Lee McBee, Pat Metheny Group, Spyro Gyra and others today through Sunday at Liberty Memorial. Sprint Fridays showcase Milt Abel Trio at Nelson-Atkins Museum. Van Halen at Sandstone Amphitheatre tonight. Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Sale today through Sunday at Kansas City Merchandise Mart. Civil War Picnic Saturday at Lonera Battlefield. Conservation Fest at Kansas City Zoo Saturday and Sunday. Water garden tours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Island Music at Crown Center tonight. Piper Barbecue Contest mid-day Saturday at Bonner Springs. Lawrence storyteller Priscilla Howe performs Saturday at Lawrence Community Theatre with $2 and $5 tickets. Collective Soul plays Liberty Hall in an 18-plus show. Topeka Performing Arts Center hosts an oldies evening Saturday with multiple acts. tickets $18.50 and $14.50. Contacts listed. Compiled by Patrick Bills.
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Newspaper Delivery Rates for Ottawa and Surrounding Areas
Rates detail Ottawa Herald delivery by carrier and mail in Ottawa Kansas Franklin Miami and surrounding counties, with options one month three months six months and one year. Rural town and motor route options priced, plus out of state mail charges. All rates billed in advance.
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