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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1999

Page

8

Ottawa Outruns Cyclones to Substate Final

Ottawa Outran the Cyclones to reach the substate finals on Thursday night with a decisive run. Page 1B reference notes further coverage.

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Weather forecast hints at cooler Saturday with sun breaks

Outside a Saturday, morning clouds give way to partial sunshine. High near 45 degrees with a north wind 10 to 20 mph. For more weather information, see page 2A.

Third legislative coffee set for Saturday at bank

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a 10 am legislative coffee at Peoples National Bank Fifth and Main. State Sen. Robert Tyson and Reps. Ralph Tanner and Bill Feuerborn are expected to attend to give a midway session update and take public questions.

Peoples National Bank Fifth and Main Robert Tyson Ralph Tanner Bill Feuerborn Ottawa Area

Shawnee County Sheriff Meneley refuses resignation amid calls

Shawnee County Sheriff Dave Meneley rejects resigning as officials including Attorney General Carla Stovall pressure him. County commissioners unanimously demand his resignation over questions about a deputy cocaine case and missing drugs, while a Topeka detective seeks a no confidence vote from 450 officers. Mayor Wagnon and police chief voice concern over Meneley, who says he is the victim of a conspiracy.

Topeka Kan Carla Stovall Shawnee County Dave Meneley Meneley County Commission C.J. Bush

Father Charged Over Encephalitis Claim In Poisoning Case

In MINNEAPOLIS KAN an Ottawa County man Donald Paul Ayres 29 was charged with trying to kill his two young daughters by antifreeze poisoning. Ayres held on 500000 bond the highest in county history. Ashley 9 and Chelsie 8 Ayres were in critical condition at a Wichita hospital. The girls’ mother in Topeka has custody. Hospital officials requested anonymity due to protective status.

Minneapolis Kan Ottawa County Donald Paul Ayres Culver Ken White Ashley Ayres Chelsie Ayres Wichita Topeka White

University reshuffles English professors for new Consciousness Studies

In December at University of Nevada Las Vegas president Carol Harter moved most English composition teachers from Houssels House to double wide trailers to free space for a newly created Consciousness Studies Program funded by a major real estate developer. In January Fort Worth murder defendant Robert William Greer Jr pled guilty to a 1988 killing to stay in jail two more weeks so he could watch the Super Bowl. He favored the Vikings, but the Falcons won. Greer’s plea remains.

University of Nevada Las Vegas Carol Harter Houssels House Fort Worth Texas Robert William Greer Jr Greer Minnesota Vikings Atlanta Falcons Vikings

Osawatomie Patient Escapes Bus Near John Brown Road

Law enforcement and hospital security hunted for an Osawatomie State Hospital patient who jumped from a sightseeing bus near Ver mont and John Brown roads. The man moved through wooded areas, was spotted under a bridge in Osawatomie, then returned toward the hospital, covering about eight miles before being captured.

Ron Bishop Kansas Highway Patrol Franklin County Sheriff's Deputies Osawatomie State Hospital Topeka Here Craig Davis OSH Vermont John Brown Sheriff's Department Osawatomie Phillip Ward Ward Miami County Davis

Home and Garden Expo Opens at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium

KOFO launches its Home and Garden Expo in Ottawa with new merchants and about three dozen area businesses. Booths offer drawings and free samples as crowds expected to reach around 1,000, with a $1,000 KOFO Cash prize drawn at 3 15 p.m. Saturday for attendees present.

KOFO Ottawa Municipal Auditorium Brad Howard Howard Bennett Ranch All Natural Foods Heritage Universal OMA

Boeing Wichita denials quell sale rumors from CEO

ICHITA Kan AP President Harry Stonecipher rejected persistent rumors that Boeing plans to sell Wichita. He said Wichita is the strength of Boeing and not for sale, while flagging potential future layoffs across the company and at Wichita this year. He announced a review by the operations council of Wichita’s activities later this month.

Ichita Kan Wichita Boeing Co Harry Stonecipher Boeing Kansas Stonecipher Windy City Boeing Wichita Boeing Company

Dole urges treaty for Kosovo peace in Skopje visit

Former Sen. Bob Dole pressed ethnic Albanian leaders in Skopje to sign a Kosovo peace plan promptly, signaling the deal should be settled before rebels can travel to Washington. He met in Macedonia after Yugoslav entry was barred.

Kopje Macedonia Bob Dole Kosovo Washington Dole Clinton Skopje Yugoslavia

Supreme Court okays sex offender rule for teen case

Psst Snelling, who was 17 and convicted in Ellsworth County in 1997 for indecent solicitation of a 15 year old, must register as a sex offender for 10 years. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the registration applies and stated judges cannot exempt based on case details. Rep. Mike O’Neal criticizes the rule as overly harsh for youthful relationships.

OPERA Kan Psst Snelling Ellsworth State Supreme Court Russell Kansas Kansas Bureau of Investigation Hannelore Kitts Supreme Court Kitts Mike O'Neal R Hutchinson House Judiciary Committee O’neal

Murrah Building Security Classifications Questioned

A report argues the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was rated level three instead of four, potentially increasing its target appeal for terrorists. The 1995 blast killed 168 and injured 500, with officials noting security levels were established after the bombing and may not reflect conditions at the time. James Traficant and consultant John Culbertson criticize lapses and urge swift reforms.

Alahoma City Alfred P. Murrah Federal John Culbertson James Traficant D-Ohio Culbertson Oklahoma City General Services Administration Federal Protective Services George Hozendorf GSA Justice Department Murrah Traficant Tam

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