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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1997
Page
1
John Kevin Flohr, 38, acquitted of intentional second degree murder after a Franklin County jury found self defense. He was fined 2500 for carrying a concealed weapon used in the Oct 25 Gulley death and sentenced to a year in jail with 18 months probation.
Texas reached a record 21st execution of the year as Earl Behringer, 33, was put to death by lethal injection for killing an Army lieutenant and his fiancée during a $15 lovers lane robbery. Behringer thanked victims families, said it was a good day to die, and thanked the Dallas Cowboys for their support. Texas leads the nation with 128 executions.
Correction states the Family Fun Festival is this weekend not June 20 as earlier listed in the No One's Judge story. The event is sponsored by Agape Christian Center and presented as a community family event as reported by the Herald.
Christian Rogk Band at First United Methodist Church Friday June 13 at 8 PM admission one dollar with concessions. Richmond Fair crafts show July 1308 information via 836-6329. Garnett VFW Sagebrush dance June 14 for members and guests. Recycling hours Monday through Friday 1 PM and Saturdays 12 PM at 2038 S. Main 242-1176. In store special men’s Levi Stretch Slacks assorted colors sale 19.97. Town & Country Supply 2008 Princeton. John’s Barber Shop closed June 13 and 14. Father’s Day recliner sale with free cap.
Prosecutors urge jurors to impose the death penalty on Timothy McVeigh for the Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people. They describe him as a coward who devised a war on Americans, while defense arguments seek mercy by citing perceived grievance and wartime sieges.
Death notices from June 1997 cover Wellsville and surrounding towns. Mary Jane Steen dies at 66 after a life as a Wellsville beautician. Lucky Brecheisen, 73, of Edgerton. Galen Kelly, 66, Lawrence. Ermon Phipps, 78, Overbrook. Myrtle Mack, 80, Garnett. Each notice lists birthdates, family, church or hospital ties, service times, and memorial favors.
The Daily Report logs hospital admissions for Lee Harrison Ottawa and Jeneane Mills Pomona on Wednesday, with dismissals including Ray Chase and Hazel Richardson all of Ottawa. Sheriff staff report Boualem Azzouz Topeka arrested on sexual battery suspicion. multiple thefts, assaults, and incidents logged in Franklin County.
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