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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1998
Page
1
Wall Street rose as the Dow Jones gained about 201 points to 8,866.65 amid rebounds in key Asian markets and Fed moves to bolster Japan’s economy. NYSE and ASE composites rose, dollar sales supported the yen, and weekly quotes showed gains across several stocks and grains.
Bedding plants at Bu Uer's Florist 530 W 15th for 14/2 price. Willis Nursery offers home grown trees for Father’s Day with transplant survival. FR CO HHW Facility accepts hazardous waste on weekdays 7 am to 1 pm. Mer le Norman & Gifts features handmade tapestry purses at 230 S. Main. Coun try Mart sidewalk flower sale with hibiscus and discounts on geraniums and roses. The Hill Bar & Grill advertises weekend DJ with contact 242-8484.
In Detroit a two story brick house fire killed six people this morning including three children aged 7 8 and 10. Fire Chief William Peck said the victims relationships were unclear though one appeared to be a neighbor's child sleeping over. An attempted firebombing at the address occurred within the past week and authorities are treating the blaze as suspicious though not yet arson. A man and a woman escaped as neighbors heard screams and witnessed the fire shortly before 4 a.m.
Delma L Conner, 59, Ottawa, died June 15, 1998 at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Cremated. private inurnment at Muncie Cemetery near Ottawa. Survived by husband Gary L Conner, son Montie Ray Stewart, stepdaughter Julie Lynn Hall, mother Josephine Patterson, and nine grandchildren. Thelma Mae Pearson, 90, Greensburg, died June 15, 1998 at Minneola District Hospital. Funeral at Fleener Funeral Home Chapel Greensburg with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery Humboldt. Survivors include two daughters Nina Powers and Dorothey Sanders, sister Verna New, six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Memorials to First Baptist Church Greensburg and Hilltop House Bucklin.
President Clinton urged Senate leaders to protect the children and resist the tobacco lobby as Republicans debate the fate of a comprehensive tobacco bill. Senate leaders consider limiting debate or killing the measure, with conservatives pushing to reject it amid funding and regulatory objections.
In Jerusalem musicians press parliament to lift a 50 year ban on Wagner as survivors voice pain. Lawmakers split on action while music officials seek majority support to allow occasional Wagner performances, arguing cultural survival and ties with Germany.
A developing weather disturbance tracks from the East toward the Carolinas with lingering uncertainty about its progression and potential impacts. Forecasters urge residents to monitor updates as conditions may change rapidly.
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