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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1999
Page
6
Ottawa entries dominated several postseason youth baseball tournaments with strong showings across multiple divisions. Teams posted solid scores and tense finishes as organizers praised rising talent and competitive play.
The weather forecast calls for a very warm and humid day with sunny skies. Highs reach the mid 90s and winds will be from the south at 5 to 15 mph, with additional weather details on page 2.
Investigators from the State Fire Marshal's office joined Overbrook police to search for a suspect after a fire destroyed the Palladium restaurant and the town's only pharmacy. Police Chief Ron Dean spoke on Tuesday as the blaze began in the back of the building and moved to the storefront pharmacy. Owner Ken Krause expressed disbelief at the arson claim.
House Republicans push a 10 year 792 billion tax cut bill amid surging budget surpluses despite President Clinton veto threats. Greenspan urged debt reduction over tax cuts as debate resumes with Speaker Hastert reconciling moderates.
Congress investigators accuse the Department of Veterans Affairs of wasting up to a million dollars daily on unneeded medical facilities. A GAO report says vested interests including medical schools unions veterans groups and state agencies would gain control through local committees, hindering VA led closures and staffing reductions.
Cops report highway mishaps with chocolate bars burning on I 80 near Grinned Iowa in March. A Pittsburgh salt truck protects East Carson Street with ice safety in March. A tequila tanker bursts near Opelousas in June and 20 tons of black powder explode near Springfield Virginia at a Beltway interchange. Livermore residents search June for a time capsule buried in 1974 but misplaced by crews to deter theft.
Herald staff report details a joint Ottawa city, Franklin County, and school board meeting at City Hall. Mayor Gillette cites a recreation facilities study showing a need for new or improved amenities, with soccer fields and tennis courts highlighted. School board member John Coen says money and design exist for two new soccer fields, potentially open to the community with schools retaining priority. City Commissioner Blaine Finch notes interest from Ottawa University in refurbishing tennis courts for both community and university use as part of a broader partnership effort.
Employees from Franklin County voiced disapproval Wednesday as the county commission moved to eliminate sick and incentive benefits. A sheriff’s deputy testified that losing extra pay strains family finances, noting he earns $1,500 annually from benefits. Several workers feared reprisals and chose not to address the board, while others submitted letters detailing hardship from the benefit cuts. The four to one vote ended incentive pay of 35 dollars per year, worsening long term employment appeal.
A fire at Kansas City Kansas nearman creek power station belt burned coal dust and caused a 400 foot belt section to collapse. No injuries. plant remained operational next day with six coal bins supplying electricity until at least Friday night. The utility plans to import power from area cities as needed.
Ottawa relies on KC Kans City and Wyandotte County supply for about one third of its power. When a Kansas City plant failed after a late Wednesday fire, Ottawa faced a surge in demand and turned to the open market to avoid shortages. City Manager Scott Lambers said curtailment was not being considered at this time.
Rep Ralph Tanner says the Legislature should not tinker with the school finance formula while a federal lawsuit challenges it. Salina Dodge City and minority disabled students filed the suit May 21, alleging discrimination favoring small rural white districts. State argues plaintiffs lack civil rights basis and headquarters anticipate possible court action by Labor Day.
In a farewell at sea a Navy destroyer carried about 15 family members to scatter the ashes of John F Kennedy Jr his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and sister in law Lauren Bessette near Martha s Vineyard where the bodies were recovered. Mourners included Caroline Kennedy Edward M Kennedy Maria Shriver and William Kennedy Smith along with the Bessette relatives. Three folded American flags and three wreaths were placed before the departure.
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