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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1990
Page
1
Douglas County jail problems prompt two committees to study a separate work-release facility as inmate numbers far exceed capacity. Sheriff Loren Anderson notes nightly crowding despite daytime work releases. A high repeat-offender rate is cited as a warning about temporary fixes.
Pomona physical education teacher Mike Folks was cited for saving an infant's life last Friday after a family without a phone stopped at Pomona Middle School seeking help. Folks administered CPR until an ambulance arrived. the baby is reported to be doing fine.
Opposition to building a city county law enforcement center in Wickersham Park near the courthouse drew a standing room only crowd of more than 150. Speaker Stan Smith called the plan a big mistake and warned out-of-towners would remember McPherson as the town with that huge jail.
The Senate passed 22 to 18 a bill to outlaw surrogate mother contracts, making it a crime to arrange such agreements with six months imprisonment as a potential penalty. The measure was amended to criminalize arranging surrogacy.
In District Court, Martin W. Dreher 18 Coun cil Bluffs Iowa got five to 20 years for assault and robbery at the Homewood rest area on I 35. Ronald L. Carpenter 18 Coun cil Bluffs drew 10 to 20 years for aggravated robbery. Henry V. Harr 37 Marshall Mo received one to two years for aiding and abetting. Patrick Edward Sheridan Jr 18 Omaha Neb pleaded guilty earlier and serves 10 to 20 years. Raymond Michael Barger 17 Council Bluffs awaits jury trial March 28.
In Angola Kansas a ruptured 20-inch gas line sent flames 100 feet high and tore a crater. No injuries were reported though 242 customers in Mound Valley and Liberty lost service. Williams Natural Gas crews repaired the line and by early morning pilot lights were reignited at most homes. A 20-mile section was shut down during the effort.
The Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates effective July 1 1989 and after for Ottawa and surrounding areas. Carrier delivery costs include one month five dollars and one year about fifty one dollars. Motor route and mail options vary by region with differing monthly and yearly charges.
Grissom Jr. bound over for trial on three counts of first degree murder and related charges in the deaths and disappearances of Joan Butler and roommates Theresa Brown and Christine Rusch. A judge set arraignment for March 14 after four days of testimony at a preliminary hearing. An FBI agent noted Grissom initially denied involvement but later said police would dig them up.
Saturday night at Hill House Restaurant features all you can eat salad and hot food bars with broasted chicken and shrimp. Quenemo Penny Supper on March 3 offers chicken fried steak or BBQ pork. Various sales from seed starter to sunflower seeds at Willis Garden Center. Public safety salaries praised by Citizens for a Better Ottawa. Free nutrition and energy sessions set for March 3 at 525 N Main Ottawa. Phone companionship ad and color me beautiful sale at Charlotte's Chat & Curl. Dr Matney's office closed March 2–3 for post graduate study. Country Kitchen Prime Rib Fri–Sat. Saddle Tramp potluck and jam Sun. The Other Place dance nights and The Rude band at Pepper's. Garfield Pancake Express all you can eat Sat morning. Garnett Outlet new fabric shipment. Hawthorne Elementary Chili Supper Carnival and breakfast buffet.
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