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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1998
Page
8
Between June 12 and 15 unknowns entered Ottawa Middle School at 1207 S. Ash and opened four tool lock boxes removing hand and power tools. Franklin County Crime Stoppers offers up to 1000 dollars for information leading to arrest. Call 1-888-311-TIPS. tips are confidential.
Folks and Facts lists Sunflower Girls State participants Rachel Anderson Angie DeJarnette Amber King and Jessica Nichols all Ottawa area students with parent details. Other items note Allison Martin Overland Park participation in the 1998 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Chicago and Travis Arnold Overbrook attending the Kansas Regents Honors Academy at Emporia State University. ROTC cadets from Kansas State University were commissioned May 15 including Michelle Snyder Ottawa in political science. Washburn University dean’s honor roll includes Zachery Hargis Lisa Miller Emily Jo Ryan and Amy Leigh WalquistGarrett.
Kansas dealers report thinning GM inventories as a nationwide strike paralyzes production. Paul MacDonald of MacDonald Chevrolet and Breck Gould of Breedlove Automotive note shrinking stock, signaling tighter supplies and looming profit pressure for July and August. Industry figures warn of delayed orders and rising used-car values as the strike drags on.
A sixth suspect in a South Cedar attack, Thomas James Yohe 18 of 628 S Locust, was jailed on suspicion of aggravated battery burglary and criminal damage. Two others, Tony Criqui Jr 20 and Jonathan Ihgram 18, appeared on multiple counts of aggravated battery and burglary. Roy Ingram 20 faces two counts of aggravated battery and burglary, with bond set at 15,000. Cody Snook 17 and Daniel Garcia Jr 18 face or face pending juvenile proceedings and charges.
A 17 year old from Lenexa faces six felony counts after $50,000 in damage at St Thomas Aquinas High School. A computer was stolen and carpets were ruined with pancake syrup. Prosecutors seek adult trial. judge set bond at none and tabled July 6 hearing.
Front page figures show DeJulio's proposed year statewide budget includes about 32000 more for wages, a 4 percent rise, with commissioners asking to cap at 2 percent. Additional increases cover road work including 33000 for contracted construction 4000 for low water crossings 14000 for a railroad crossing on Davis Road and 15000 for guardrails. An asphalt oil rise of about 72000 is noted. An ideal public works budget suggests 1 million annually for road rock and 662500 for a five mile paved road program, though officials acknowledge funds remain insufficient. Comparisons for other counties show tax dollars per road mile and per person varying widely.
The Supreme Court ruled against the Clinton administration and line-item veto backers as the 1994 Contract with America provision faces continued political pressure. Senator Spencer Abraham of Michigan reinforced vows to press the issue despite constitutional challenges. Opponents argued the veto alters enacted laws, while supporters argued it refines spending.
Scott describes convoy based operations using new Paladin artillery with high tech radios and on board computers linked to GPS. Each five-piece battery can reposition quickly to feed targets into computer and fire within seconds. Fort notes fast flexible batteries help evade counterbattery fire and respond to change. Ottawa unit unique in Kansas with Paladins, others use older M109A5s or MLRS. National Guard duty will increase as combat calls rise.
Ottawa Mayor Blaine Finch remarks that switching from TCI to Multimedia could boost future service and technology. AT&T discusses offering long distance phone, local service, cable TV, and Internet through a single home hookup, a potential upgrade for Ottawa.
The Daily Report records Wednesday admissions for Elsie McIntosh Wilda Wright and Janice Tegtmeyer of Ottawa. Arrested Douglas Johnson, 30, at 1541 Osage Drive on burglary and theft suspicions. Several thefts and police incidents are listed with addresses and brief outcomes.
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