Ottawa chamber plans meetings on downtown Christmas lights
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Christmas lighting committee outlines a plan to recruit block captains for each of seven blocks in the Central Business District to explain the project to Main Street merchants. Meetings aim for July, with July 15 20 targets, and participation forms required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Bauman
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Chamber
Larry Powell
Central Business District
Judy Wilson
Ottawa Real Estate
Powell
Lyle Dresher
Explosions Hit Fireworks Plant Near Hallett Oklahoma
A string of explosions rocked the Arlex Fireworks plant near Hallett Oklahoma 13 miles from town injuring and killing workers. Authorities reported at least four hospitalizations and 20 fatalities with 31 workers believed present. Life Flight helicopters were requested for multiple injuries. The plant employs up to 50 people and makes high powered aerial displays. Hallett is a small town about 40 miles west of Tulsa.
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Hallett
Okla
Arlex
Meyer
John Cochran
Cleveland
Life Flight of Tulsa
Tulsa
Early Wheat Harvest Sets State Record in Kansas
AP reports the 1985 Kansas wheat harvest was about one third complete early in the week, one of the earliest on record. By last weekend 75 percent ripe, 92 percent rated good to excellent, but diseases trimmed yields in some areas. If 452 million bushels are realized, it would be the second largest on record behind Kansas’ 458.5 million bushels in 1982. Development of corn, sorghum, and soybeans also progresses ahead of schedule.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Karate expert linked to triple murder after FBI release
Roland William Steele, 38, of Canonsburg, a karate expert, is charged with killing Lucille Horner 88 Minnie Warrick 88 and Sarah Knutz 84 whose bodies were found under tires on a Cecil dirt road. He had been released from Allegheny County Jail days earlier at FBI urging to aid a fugitive search.
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East Washington
FBI
Roland William Steele
Canonsburg
Lucille Horner
Minnie H. Warrick
Sarah Knutz
Cecil
Pittsburgh
Horner
Warrick
Knutz
Washington County
Farrell Jackson
Steele
Allegheny County
Robert Colville
Bechtel Engineer Rejects Wolf Creek Consultant Estimates
Maryland engineer Bernard L. Meyers of Bechtel Power Corp testifies before the Kansas Corporation Commission critiquing consultant Richard Rosen’s figures for Wolf Creek cost additions. Meyers says Rosen overstated future capital additions, noting Wolf Creek includes advanced design and safety features not reflected in the consultant’s projections. The record also notes a New York consultant challenged Rosen’s claim that reserve generating capacity above 15 percent is excess.
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Topeka
Kan
Maryland
Bechtel Power Corp
Wolf Creek
Kansas Corporation Commission
Bernard L. Meyers
Bechtel
Callaway
Fulton
Richard Rosen
KCC
Rosen
Meyers
New York
Wall Creek
Corporation Commission
Ad Briefs Sparks Local Stores With Discounts
Margie's Menagerie at 1130 N Main offers 40 to 50 percent off all summer merchandise. Young Place at 230 S Main features Citizen and Seiko watches. Drake Jewelry lists chemicals and rental equipment. Johnson grass work at Franklin Co Weed Dept runs 7 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday.
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Young Place
S. Main
Franklin Co
Juveniles Arrested In Tavern Burglary
Three Ottawa juveniles were arrested Monday by the Department of Public Safety in connection with two burglaries at the Hickory Inn and nearby auto break ins. A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old faced burglary charges. a 14-year-old was arrested for multiple vehicle break-ins. Items recovered include power boosters, tape players, medicines, car radios, and cash. Victims named include James Andrews and Christine Everhart.
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Ottawa
Department of Public Safety
Tony DeLaTorre
N. Sycamore
Hickory Inn
E. Dundee
Franklin County
DeLa Torre
Pomona
North Main
Ottawa University
North Cherry
North Mulberry
James Andrews
Ellen Johnson
Douglas Kirk
Eugene Heathman
Michael Brady
Christine Everhart
Dismissals Births and Local Crime Reports Highlight Daily Ledger
Dismissals listed for Marie Barnett Albert Larson Mrs Joseph Savage and daughter. Births announce Mr and Mrs Joseph VanGordon Edgerton a girl 6 lb 12 oz. Property damage notes wind damaged louvers on a car rear window valued at 145 dollars. Theft report from Conoco Travel Shoppe notes a man fled after not paying 10 dollars of diesel fuel. Bicycle thefts at two residences valued 40 and 65 dollars. Break in at 1329 Olive with guns disturbed but nothing missing. pry marks on back door. Guilty plea by John W Simmons for theft tied to a May 16 battery theft at Richardson's Conoco. fine suspended. Foreclosure action in Local Markets. Market quotes for hard wheat 3.02 corn 2.70 milo 4.50 soybeans 5.69 oats 1.80.
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Marie Barnett
S. Ash
Albert Larson
S. Walnut
Joseph Savage
Burrough
Joseph VanGordon
Edgerton
Ner
John W. Simmons
N. Mulberry
Richardson
Conoco
Simmons
Increased Airline Security Considered
Washington AP reports the Transportation Department will submit options to President Reagan to strengthen airline security. Proposals include more federal air marshals on high threat routes, better crew training, an airline security coordinator on risky flights, enhanced explosive detection research, stricter carry-on checks, and improved oversight of foreign airports serving U.S. carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Transportation Department
Reagan
White House
Larry Speakes
U.S
Speakes
Brent Bruington on Arkansas Monticello honor roll
News briefs note Brent Bruington son of Mrs. Nancy Bruington 205 EB 13th earned a college honor. Nancy Bruington earned a chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College and was licensed by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. Correction to a school board meeting time and date is 8 p.m. Thursday. Ottawa Special Olympics raised 1400 dollars with Babe Bell and Southwestern Bell Telephone staff.
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Brent Bruington
Nancy Bruington
University of Arkansas
Monticello
Ark
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Kansas City
Kansas Board of Healing Arts
School Board of
West Franklin U.S.D
the Herald
Ottawa
Babe Bell
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Bell
Lawrence
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City Barber Shop
Chris
Sheldon's Men's Wear
Peimann
Rock Factory
Highway Patrol
Stewart Meyer
Oklahoma City
Nocent
Youngstown
Ohio
Oklahoma
Allegheny County Common Pleas
Samuel Strauss
Colville
Strauss
D.A
Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office
Jeff Kimball
Samuel Wallace
Wallace
Ronald Panyko
McKees Rocks
Ad Briefs
Margie’s Menagerie
N. Main
Citizen and
Seiko Watches
Drake Jewelry
Grand Cleaning Service
Plaza Cinema
Stallone
Rambo First Blood
the Daily Report
Public Safety News
Michael D. Skiles
Danny L. Grimes
Brenda K. Clay
Burroughs
Tony L. Shores
Olive
Wer
Uvil
First National Bank and Trust
G. Williams
Donnamae Williams
United States of America
IRS
Ottawa Co-op
Melvern Reservoir
Ron Kaufman
Gage Park Zoo
City of
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