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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1995
Page
8
A purse snatcher was chased by several citizens and beaten until unresponsive. The man, in critical condition at St Francis Hospital, remained unidentified. The stolen purse was recovered and the victim treated and released. Police planned to interview witnesses.
TOPEKA Kan AP George Gomez director of workers compensation for the Department of Human Resources will resign effective July 6 to become executive director of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions He helped draft legislation mediate disputes between workers and employers without lawyers and oversee review of care for injured workers. TOPEKA Kan AP Pittsburg State University interim president Tom Bryant aims to raise 5 million for the Kansas Technology Center by July 11 as part of a campaign to secure 8 million more toward the 25 million project with state board backing.
Lawrence, Kan. AP A state mediator may be called to revive negotiations between the University of Kansas and unionized graduate teaching assistants after a third meeting to discuss 1996 salaries. KAPE represents the TAs, who stalled due to budget restrictions set by the legislature. Either side may seek mediation from the Kansas Public Employee Relations Board.
Ransom Memorial Hospital plans a 30,000 dollar remodeling of the emergency room over two months to create a larger patient friendly space. Exam rooms will be widened, the nurses station moved for full visibility, and new computer terminal added to speed registration.
The Kansas Pipeline, based in Lenexa, claims the state needs stronger ethics laws amid a controversy labeled a political witch hunt. It aims to take business from Williams Natural Gas of Tulsa, the nation’s largest pipeline company, sparking fresh disputes in state politics.
Ottawa paid 30000 dollars to settle a wage dispute and Fair Labor Standards Act claim filed by Ottawa Fire Department driver engineers Larry Wilson and John C. Riddle. The rest of the settlement is confidential. Both men were fired then rehired after the claims. City officials would not comment beyond the disclosed amount.
Local Itawa Jaycees appeal to Ottawa area businesses for donations to fund the Fourth of July fireworks at Forest Park amid river flooding. With $1,850 raised and about $1,100 still needed, organizers seek sponsors and a safe launch site within 500 feet of spectators. The Chautauqua Day program runs from 9:30 a.m. with kid games and races from 10 a.m. to noon.
Pomona Lake state park opens over half its primitive campsites with trailers usable two boat ramps active and a forthcoming marina. Rent A Camp offers two tents and a teepee for ten dollars plus three dollar camping and vehicle fees. Fireworks set for Monday and Tuesday after dark at the south side of the lake.
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