Jury Spares Susan Smith Death. Sentencing Given
The town of 10,000 watched as Susan Smith was sentenced after a jury found her guilty of murder for dragging her two young sons into a lake. The panel opted for life imprisonment, rejecting a death sentence amid public debate over remorse, mental illness, and the motive tied to a boyfriend and personal grief.
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David Bruck
William Howard
Bruck
Pope
Smith
Michael
Alex
Susan
Christine Bird
Holly Tator
John D. Long Lake
Harry Vaughan
Susan Smith
Salvi in irons after competency hearing in clinic killings
Doses and legs in irons, Joh C. Salvi II is carried from a Massachusetts courtroom after outbursts during a competency hearing. He claims competence to stand trial on two murder counts and five aggravated assault charges for Dec 30 clinic shootings in Brookline, vows to face the death penalty, while his court-appointed lawyer argues he is not fit.
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Massachusetts
Florida
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Salvi
Hampton
N.H
Boston
Brookline
Superior Court
Barbara Dottch-Okara
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McVeighs Sister Bets Testimony In Grand Jury Probe
Jennifer McVeigh will testify as a friendly witness before the Oklahoma City bombing grand jury, after cutting a deal with prosecutors. FBI has questioned her regarding Timothy McVeigh and explosive connections, plus circulation of bank robbery funds and Waco anger.
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N.Y
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Oklahoma City
Associated Press
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Terry Nichols
Community College
Waco
Texas
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Washington Post
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Weather Outlook for Kansas from Monday to Wednesday
The forecast calls for a chance of thunderstorms mainly in the northeast Monday and Tuesday. Low temperatures mid 60s in the northwest and upper 60s to lower 70s elsewhere. Highs will reach mid 80s to lower 90s. Data from Ottawa Water Plant notes yesterday highs near 98 and a record high of 107 with a 56 low. Precipitation yesterday 2.52 inches. month to date 3.14 inches. July average 4.26. year to date 26.57. Barometer at 30.15 and falling. Sunset 8:36, sunrise 6:20.
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Ottawa Water Plant
Gunman and hostage takings end in bus gunfire in Cologne
Police stormed a Cologne city tour bus after a daylong standoff begun by a gunman who killed the driver and took 15 to 20 passengers hostage. The gunman and one passenger were killed, a police officer wounded, and a hostage later shot escaping. Four passengers escaped before the assault, including an 11 year old boy and a middle aged man.
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Clogne
Germany
Peter Massen
Massen
Exhibition Center
KDHE Warns Kansans of Heat Risks in 100 Degree Span
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a hot weather advisory as Eastern Kansas including Franklin County faces 100 degree temperatures today and Sunday. It urges fluids, avoiding strenuous activity and sun, staying cool in air conditioning, frequent showers, light clothing, limited alcohol, and checking on elderly or homebound individuals, with special care for infants and toddlers.
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Kansas
Franklin County
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Gore aide with financial woes linked to death
In San Francisco authorities investigate the death of political commentator and Gore adviser Duane Garrett whose clients included Vice President Al Gore and Senators Feinstein and Boxer. Garrett was found in the water near the Golden Gate Bridge after reports of financial trouble and alleged fake sports memorabilia sales. The Marin County coroner noted writings suggesting rising stress.
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San Francisco
al Gore
Parties fight KSHSAA ruling over off season limits
Two Wichita men with sons in middle and high school basketball challenge a ruling on KSHSAA limits that bar more than three players from one school on non school teams or clinics in off season. Board members include local educators. Lawyers plan motions to stay injunction and appeal if needed.
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Morgan
Kevin Fowler
Kshsaa
King of Pop alters nude video scene with pricey edits
Michael Jackson reportedly had a nude scene in You Are Not Alone removed by a costly computer process before its TV debut. The changes, revealed by Variety and the Los Angeles Times, show Jackson in various settings with his chest bared, sparking further publicity challenges amid anti-Semitic lyric complaints and his HIStory album saga.
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Los Angeles
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Officials deny Clinton pressured to end Waco siege
Washington AP reports top federal officials refuse GOP claims that President Clinton pressured use of tear gas to end the 51 day Waco siege. Republicans pressed for answers as former Associate Attorney General Webster Hubbell warned lawmakers could be manipulated by sect leader David Koresh, who died with 80 followers when a fire swept the complex on April 19, 1993.
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Clinton
Waco
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Attor
Ney
Webster Hubbell
David Koresh
Koresh
FBI
18T Christian VBS and local events notice
Vacation bible school runs July 30 to August 3 with awesome adventures for ages 3 to adult from 6 30 to 8 30 pm at Chris Corner 229 South Main closed for vacation July 31 to August 6. Also listings for Garnett VFW CBers event July 29 and other local sales and shop notices.
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Christian Vbs
Chris' Corner
S. Main
Bigger prison expansion eyed near El Dorado in Kansas
Kansas Corrections Secretary Charles Simmons outlined a larger prison expansion plan to legislators, proposing three or four new cellhouses near El Dorado. The $29 million to $35 million project would replace the earlier $18 million two-cellhouse plan as part of the state building program.
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Department of Corrections
el Dorado
Charles Simmons
Joint
Committee On State
House
Senate
Ottawa Herald subscription rates and mailing details
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates by delivery method and region, with monthly quarterly semi annual and yearly prices for Ottawa and surrounding counties. Rates vary for rural routes and mail in-state and out-of-state, all in advance and subject to tax.
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