Prison sentences given for robbery in Ottawa
Two of three men charged in a Rent Masters service station robbery were sent to prison by District Court Judge Jules V. Doty. Bradley Keaton received three to 10 years, Blaine Scott one to two years for conspiracy, with probation denied and both headed to Kansas Reception and Diagnostic Center for evaluation before placement.
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Jules V. Doty
Bradley J. Keaton
Ottawa
RFD
Secretary of Corrections
Blaine N. Scott
Robert L. Pinet
Keaton
Thomas Gleason Jr
Scott
Kansas Reception and Diagnostic Center
Topeka
KRDC
Rent Masters
Darius J Graika
William R. Dickey Jr
Safeway
Ninth
Main Streets
Doty
Graika
Main Street Project Remakes South Main Street Corridor
City crews plan to widen South Main Street from 41 to 49 feet from Seventh to 10th streets. Tree removal will be done by city crews for saplings under 12 inches diameter to avoid contractor charges while larger trees may be left in place at homeowners’ request. Utilities will be relocated and a six inch water main installed as part of broader drainage, curb, gutter, and lighting upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Seventh
10Th Streets
Lyle Dresher
Dresher
City Hall
Main Street
Pomona Reservoir
Zoning Variance Denied for Shuck Home Porch
Byron and Dorothy Shuck of 807 Olive sought a six foot setback variance to build a front porch, requesting 19 feet from the street instead of the standard 25. The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the request, citing lack of uniqueness and hardship as required by four criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Dorothy Shuck
Olive
Board of Zoning Appeals
Judy Hasty
Shucks
Hasty
Space shuttle test tracks Star Wars laser from Hawaii peak
A bluish green laser aboard the space shuttle Discovery tracked a ground mirror target from Mount Haleakala Maui during the first Reagan era Star Wars test. Winds delayed a late decision before the shot went ahead, with Air Force analysis to follow.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Hawaii
Discovery
Reagan
Air Force
Mount Haleakala
Maui
Group Rates Best Worst Of Fast Food
The Center for Science in the Public Interest labels five popular dishes as worst for Americans due to high fat and sodium, naming two McDonald’s items, Roy Rogers, Wendy’s, and Hardees. It also lists best choices from Long John Silver’s and Jack in the Box, with Wendy’s dressings and Arby’s chicken breast among honorable mentions.
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Washington
McDonald’s
Roy Rogers
Wendy's
Hardees
Center For Science In
Wendy’s
Long John Silver’s
Jack In the Box
Consumer Health Organization
Nutrition Action
Long John Silver
Arby
Long John Silver's
McDonald's
Bob Kayser
Hardee
John Merritt
Denny Lynch
Dismissals and Arrests Report From The Daily
The Daily Report lists dismissals and arrests including Louis W. Petersen of Ottawa RFD 4 on Wyandotte County warrants for drug possessions, released on bond to appear in court. It also records Nelson McAlexander Sr. being sentenced to one to five years with probation and 90 days in jail plus fines and treatment. Troy Meyers cited for open container. thefts of a Harley-Davidson and silverware. late-night open-container citation. a non-injury crash on Princeton Road with cited reckless and inattentive driving. a tractor fire at Hubbard Lumber injuring two people. and a Centropolis Township fire blamed on a propane torch with minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Petersen
Ottawa
Nelson McAlexander Sr
Secretary of Corrections
McAlexander
Troy E. Meyers
Forest Park
Princeton Road
Jesse C. Maddox
Indian Lanes Bowling Alley
Maddox
Jones
Ralph M. Helm
Wellsville
Anderson
Centropolis
Tom Manson
Kansas City
Manson
Helen Thomas to receive 1986 William Allen White Award
UPI reporter Helen Thomas, longtime White House correspondent, is honored with the William Allen White Foundation Award for Journalistic Merit. She will deliver the William Allen White Day address at the University of Kansas on February 10, 1986, after a career spanning more than four decades with UP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
White House
William Allen White Foundation
Helen Thomas
United Press International
William Allen
University of Kansas
White Foundation
Thomas
Emporia Gazette
William Allen White
Robert B. Wellington
The
Ottawa Herald
Foundation
Wellington
Miss Thomas
Washington
Kansas Schools Named Models in National Education Honors
Washington AP Kansas had six public secondary schools named models among 277 nationwide by Education Secretary Bennett. Public junior highs Santa Fe Trail Olathe Meadowbrook Shawnee Mission Robbins on Topeka and high schools Seaman Sumner Academy and Salina South received recognition. No Kansas private schools honored.
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Washington
Kansas
Education
William J. Bennett
Bennett
America
Santa Fe Trail
Olathe
Meadowbrook
Shawnee Mission
Robinson
Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences
Kansas City
Salina South
Salina
U.S. Department of Education
Reagan
Dance Briefs and Local Offers from Pomona and Beyond
Weekend dance events at 4Kings Club in Pomona feature Country Riders and Swingshift at Bud’s on Friday and Saturday. Local ads list watch repair, haircuts and perms, anniversary sale packages, Avon discounts, and summer clothing specials. Community notices include farm supplies, craft booths, and gardening items with seasonal hours and contact numbers.
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Emporia State University
Janet Cearfoss
Maple
Nancy Fischer
Ottawa Red
Kelly Morris
S. Main
Suzanne Thompson
Greg Roby
Sean Paterson
Lane
John Fabian
Mission Control
the Daily Report
Mardell
William Foster
Rantoul
Sheriff’s News
District Court News
Public Safety News
Phillip N. Steinmeyer
Main
Havens ‘Steel
Davis Road
Betty Anderson
S. Cedar
Christine E. Everhart
N. Mulberry
Department of Public Safety
Hubbard Lumber
King
Robert H. Jones Jr
Russel Anderson
UPI
Washington Press Corps
Nixon
China
World Almanac
Lou Zekiel
Department
Council For American Private Education
CAPE
Ad Briefs
Pomona
Drake Jewelry
Jana
Bud’s
N. Main
AVON
Lb’s
Franklin County
Princeton
South Main
Charlotte
Marva
Ora Lee
Eagles Lodge
Willisarden Center
Wildwood
FSA
Shelterhouse
Meartwor Chulrep
Trinity United Methodist
Dave Petersen
Sring
Pastor Bob Williams
Vyeran
NCU
Bob Williams
Cindy Langley
Dir
Sam Tipton
Assoc
Cuesame
Children’s Church
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