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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1997
Page
1
The Ottawa girls 3200 meter relay shattered a state record helping the Cyclones to a third place finish at the state meet. Weather: Tuesday partly cloudy with a high in the upper 70s and east wind 5 to 15 mph.
Former Governor Mike Hayden joined state and federal officials on a Congressional Conservation Tour at Cedar Bluff Reservoir in Kansas. He noted the 6000 acre lake now reaches 35 feet deep, saved with $20 million of water acquired for about $400,000, as Gov Graves U S Sen Roberts and Rep Moran observed several conservation sites and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve dedication.
Senator Bob Dole spoke at Wichita Collegiate School’s graduation, sharing how his wartime injury redirected his path from medicine to law and politics. He urged graduates to adapt when plans fail, noting state history is shaped by those who move forward. One graduate was Brian Docking, son of Jill Docking, a Democrat who challenged Dole for his Senate seat last year.
A 9-year-old boy died in an apparent accidental shooting at a Topeka residence Sunday night. Police said the gun went off while a second boy attempted to take it from the victim as a woman and another boy were present. Details remained sketchy as investigators looked into the incident.
In Darmstadt Germany first of three sergeants faced a military court on six counts of rape one count of attempted rape and other charges for alleged sexual misconduct at a Darmstadt training center. Julius Davis, 1st Class, entered not guilty pleas as investigations expand with more female soldiers reporting abuses.
Valerie Wolf describes Ottawa’s first garden tour sponsored by Grace Episcopal Church on June 14 from 10 am to 6 pm. Homes of Anderson, Burrichter, Edwards, Gaeddert, and Sampson display diverse plantings, with proceeds to Midland Hospice and Hope House. The Edwards and Sampson properties feature extensive plantings, shade gardens, orchards, and a brick patio built from local materials.
AP reports Kansas legislator Greg Packer agreed to a 5000 dollar fine the largest ever by the ethics commission over 1994 campaign irregularities involving BioCore Inc. and unreported contributions. The case, tied to BioCore executives including the speaker, may spur reforms but likely won’t pass in 1998.
Jurors continue to deliberate the fate of Timothy McVeigh as supporters and victims' families wait anxiously. The fourth day brings renewed tension and a judge's ruling on juror attendance at church services, with survivors urged to seek justice.
Canadians vote for a new government amid east-west and English French splits. Prime Minister Jean Chretien and the Liberals seek to hold or edge into a narrow majority as Reform and Bloc Quebecois fail to field nationwide opposition. Twenty million voters choose among 1,672 candidates for 301 seats. Voting runs from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT with results expected soon after polls close.
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