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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1997
Page
6
Ottawa AA defeats Osawatomie in a dramatic Wednesday night game after beating Paola the night before. The close contest tested late, with Ottawa pulling ahead in the final moments in the American Legion zone journey here.
Heat continues with sunny skies on Friday and highs in the mid 90s. South wind 10 to 20 mph increases humidity, driving uncomfortable conditions into the afternoon.
Jurors in Wyandotte County hinge on doubt over Kleypas guilt in the 1996 Pittsburg State student killing. The case, moved from Crawford County, resumes after a lunch hour break with no verdict yet, marking Kansas' first capital trial since 1994.
Consultants told legislators in Topeka that Kansas should shift from tenure based pay to a performance driven system. They noted the 1941 style structure with 36 ranges and automatic top out, urging a formal performance management approach with clearer expectations and manager reviews.
May reports indicate Britain's BBC, government owned, plans public funding of about 8.6 million dollars for a redesigned logo with letters standing straight rather than at a 17 degree tilt. USA Today notes a Texas bill would let mentally ill individuals get concealed weapon permits with doctor approval.
County public works administrator DeJulio outlined a four year plan to hire private contractors to build 40 miles of hard surface roads annually, totaling 160 miles. The $7 million project would be funded by a bond issue, shifting funds to gravel road improvements and raising annual property taxes by about 7 mills if bonds are repaid.
Andrew Cunanan, the fugitive linked to a nationwide manhunt, killed himself on a houseboat near Miami Beach, ending a months long killing spree that claimed multiple lives including Gianni Versace. Officials note a difficult identification and ongoing questions about motive.
The Franklin County Historical Society marks its 60th by rescreening The Plainsman at Plaza Theater and premiering a video recounting Ottawa life in the late 1930s. Bill Shaffer introduces the 45 minute, color film series by Harold J. Lamb, with Lamb Funeral Home records and locals featured.
Osage County authorities arrested Tim Griffiths 21 Carbondale Billy Hardin 25 Osage City and Kevin Williams 26vas sar for attempted first degree murder aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery in connection with a Saturday Sonic employee robbery and an off duty Kansas Highway Patrol trooper who was fired upon. The trooper Mark Engholm was targeted as three masked suspects fled in a black Camaro after the guard was confronted near the bank deposit. About $2000 in cash and personal checks were stolen and the checks were burned. Minimum 15 year sentence likely under state guidelines.
Linda Finch, 46, from San Antonio arrives in Tchison Kansas to land a replica Lockheed Electra 10E at Amelia Earhart Airport around 2 p.m. CDT. She will speak at birthday events, sign her biography No Limits and receive the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award at a formal ball on Saturday.
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