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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1997
Page
1
A neighbor reports a house fire with no one home at the time. Fire Captain Bill Mason confirms no injuries and says the owner has not been identified. No cause investigation had begun by press deadline.
James Edward Peterson, 40, of Pomona, was arrested near Pawnee Road after a post office burglary between late Friday and early Saturday. The Pomona Post Office suffered over $2,000 in damage and loss including stamps and money orders. some items were recovered in a ditch south of Pomona. Peterson remains in Franklin County jail as investigators continue the case.
U S personal bankruptcies surpassed 1.24 million in the previous year, a 35 percent rise from 1995. Most were personal filings or Chapter 13 restructurings, with small business liquidations few in number. Visa USA reports consumer bankruptcies up 26.6 percent to about 1.12 million.
Kansas lawmakers push stricter penalties for underage tobacco purchases with bills to require ID for anyone who looks under 27, shift trials to judges, raise fines, and involve parents in enforcement. The FDA rule and state ABC enforcement align to curb teen access to cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
President Clinton plans an Oval Office ceremony with law enforcement officials to urge Senate passage of a bill banning non-immigrant foreigners from buying or carrying firearms. New proof of residency rules for legal aliens would require a photo ID and bills showing three months in the country. The move follows a Palestinian teacher's attack at the Empire State Building that killed one and wounded six. The White House also announced changes to gun sale applications to require 90 days in the U.S. for foreign buyers, a reintroduced anti armor piercing ammunition bill, and a directive for child safety locks on federal officers' weapons. Senators Kennedy and Durbin support the foreigner gun ban.
McVeigh's defense decided not to seek a trial delay after discussing the matter with Timothy McVeigh and Judge Richard Matsch. Prosecutors echoed confidence in a fair trial despite a Dallas Morning News report claiming a confession.
At noon on Wall Street the Dow rose 38.87 to 6891.59, aided by a late pullback in bonds. The S and P 500 gained 4.70 to 795.65, and the NYSE composite rose 2.16 to 417.84. Local quotes show Casey's, Comm Fed, H&R Block, and O'Reilly Auto. Grain prices posted for Ottawa Co-op and Franklin County Farm Services list hard wheat at 4.07 and soybeans at 7.81 and 7.73 respectively.
Community notices list a Friday March 7 karaoke and light show at Peppert s with no cover and a Saturday March 8 dance at Garnett VFW for members and guests. Also Hazardous Waste disposal at FR CO HWW Facility Fridays and Mondays at 7 am, sidewalk sale at Budge s Sports Center through March 8, plus anniversary specials at Hairport and Tanning and Easter items at Kramer Drug Store. Positive Impressions offers 50 percent off school merchandise in Ottawa Main.
Admissions list multiple patients from Ottawa on Tuesday including Jean Hoover Amy Castleberry Rachel Hacker Everett Donley Keith Shumway and Vera Ruth Davis Dismissals include Alice Dusin Amy Castleberry and others Births note Rachel and Randy Hacker Crane ason 7 lbs 8 oz Tuesday prompt. Sheriff arrests include Natasha M Tody Kneller James Montgomery and Brian Frakes on probation violation theft charges. Police reports note David L Likes Robert W States and George Graves on DUI municipal warrants and battery. Burglary at Parkview Housing and vandalism to a door with modest losses. District Court bankruptcy for Virgil Potts listed with assets and liabilities.
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