Four-Generation Masons Initiated at Ottawa Lodge No. 18
Jason Paul Johnson of Wellsville received the first degree as four generations of Johnson family members took part, spanning Topeka Chanute and Ottawa lodges. Elsewhere, Melanie Melcher of Ottawa, a Millikin University junior, sings soprano with the 65-member university choir touring Illinois to Wisconsin. Also, First Sgt. Carl Stone of Garnett earned the Meritorious Service Medal at a Saint Barbara's event in Lawrence, the senior enlisted soldier of the 1-127th Field Artillery, stationed at Kansas City, Kansas, with Eva Stone of Williamsburg.
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Jason Paul Johnson
Wellsville
Ottawa Lodge No. 18
Johnson
Jason
F.B. Smith
Topeka Lodge No. 17
Gene Johnson
Chanute Lodge No. 103
Gary Johnson
Ottawa No. 18
Randy Johnson
Chanute No. 103
Grand Lodge of Kansas
Melanie Melcher
Ottawa
Millikin University
Decatur
Kent
Julie Melcher
Shawnee Heights
Alpha Lambda Delta
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
United States
Carl Stone
127Th Field Artillery
Garnett
Saint Barbara’s
Lawrence
Ramey
35Th Infantry Division
Kansas Army National Guard
1-127Th Field Artillery
General Motors Assembly
Kansas City
Kan
Eva
Williamsburg
Air bag deaths rise as safety agency cites 15 children
The government says 15 children were killed by air bags in crashes. Most victims were not belted or properly seated. NHTSA notes airbags have saved over 900 lives since 1987. Auto makers propose a $21 million belt‑safety lobbying campaign with insurance support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Transportation
Federico Pena
NHTSA
Martinez
Drug merger among biggest ever attempted in history
ASEL Switzerland AP Swiss drugmakers Ciba Geigy AG and Sandoz AG announced plans to merge into a single giant drug and chemical concern in a deal valued at about 27 billion dollars. The new entity, named Novartis, would post about 22 billion dollars in sales and target major health care players like Johnson & Johnson and Merck. The merger aims to save 1.5 billion dollars over three years, with thousands of jobs expected to be cut as operations consolidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASEL
Switzerland
Ciba- Geigy AG
Sandoz AG
United States
Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co
Britain
Glaxo Wellcome PLC
Glaxo
Wellcome
Pharmacia & Upjohn Inc
U.S
Ciba
Sandoz
Novartis
Gerber
Gephardt rallies Democrats on health insurance reform
House Democrats number 174 ready to back bipartisan health insurance reform as Dick Gephardt accuses GOP leaders of stalling a stronger bill. Roukema backs a companion measure while Republicans push a weaker substitute, arguing to broaden coverage and shield preexisting conditions amid Senate support and a looming Dole schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Anderson
Associated Press
Ashington
House
Dick Gephardt
Congress
Gephardt
D-Mo
Marge Roukema
New Jersey
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Kansas
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
House Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee
Roukema
Harris Fowell
Bob Dole
Kassebaum
Kennedy
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Jennifer Giefer
Randy
Deb Vance
Scott Mavity
Becky
Gary Mavity
Ottawa High School
The
Herald
Catherine O’brien
Tala Hwiatics
Richard Kiimish
American Automobile Manufacturers Association
Ricardo Martinez
Ottawa Herald
Cloon Legal Services
Baldwin Junction
Willis Garden Center
5Th & Cherry
Ransom Memorial
Jim Welsh
Richmond, KS
FR. CO
Topeka
Holy Angels School
Central Heights
Brittany
Shawnee Road
Homewood
George Marshall
Paul Hays
Farm Bureau Insurance
Osladil Insurance
S. Main
Norris Insurance Agency
Concrete Coast. Co
Lickteig Construction
Herald Claselflede
MIG
Kreitler Rollers, Inc
W. Wilson
CNC
Webco Manufacturing, Inc
South Keeler
Olathe, KS
R.N
Home Health Agency
Osage County
Pam Anderson
Home Health
CCH Home Health Agency
P.O. Box
Burlington
EOE
Southview Home Services
Schwan
General Labor
South Keeler Olathe, KS
Olathe
Wendy's
Robin
Debbie
Bobbi
S. Cedar
Better Business Bureau
Great Benefits
Olathe-Lenexa
Sally
Coop Conversa Ience
CNA
CMA
Crestview Nursing Home
West 7Th St
CNAS
Bedford Nursing Center
Donna DeVeney-Hicks
Bedford
Gardner
Commerce Bank & Trust
31St & Topeka Blvd
Tount Topeka
Cook
2Nd & Walnut
Country Kitchen of
CDL
Olathe & Edwardsville
Lenexa
Lackman
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