Kansas Supreme Court Upheld Medical Malpractice Insurance Law
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the 1976 Health Care Provider Insurance Availability Act constitutional, requiring physicians to carry malpractice insurance. Justice Perry Owsley wrote the majority. Justice Richard Holmes dissented in a 6-1 decision. Dr. Byron Timothy Liggett of Great Bend challenged the law, which had barred him from practicing but allowed a stay during appeal.
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Topeka, Kan
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Byron Timothy Liggett
Great Bend
Barton County
Liggett
Frederick Woleslagel
Supreme Court
High Court
Perry Owsley
Richard Holmes
United States Supreme Court
February crime report from Franklin County sheriff department
DPS and the Franklin County sheriff's department released February crime figures. The DPS logged five burglaries with three cleared, 35 larcenies with seven cleared, five auto thefts all cleared, two assaults both cleared, 20 vandalisms 11 cleared, two narcotics cases both cleared, nine runaways all cleared, four natural deaths all cleared, 12 public peace violations with 11 cleared, and four liquor-law violations all cleared. Fire calls numbered 10 with eight structure fires, one miscellaneous fire, one miscellaneous call. losses estimated at 12 735. There were 78 accidents, 7 personal injuries, 11 hit and run, 25 nonchargeable, 35 property damage, damages about 9 952.10. Animal control answered 42 calls, impounding 37 animals. Police logged 12 228 miles. reserves 469 hours. County patrols travelled 9 685 miles.
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Department of Public Safety
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Foster Families Needed in Ottawa for Children Care
The Department of Social Rehabilitation Services in Ottawa seeks Franklin County foster families. Many children need temporary homes while parents recover or develop better care. Prospective foster parents, licensed and minimally paid, may attend a meeting Friday March 17 at 9 a.m. at 122 E. 2nd Street or call Mary Matney at 242-5500.
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Department of Social Rehabilitation Services
Ottawa
Franklin Countians
SRS
E. 2Nd
Mary Matney
Blast At KC Refinery Injures Six In Explosion
An explosion at the Phillips Petroleum Refinery in Kansas City Kansas damaged a brick compressor building. Six workers were injured but not in serious condition. Spokesman Philip Caudill from Phillips in Bartlesville Oklahoma said the blast occurred in a brick compressor room and the cause was not yet known. Several first aid cases were reported, mainly from noise or concussion effects.
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Kansas City, Kan
Phillips Petroleum
Kansas City
Kan
Philip Caudill
Phillips
Bartlesville
Okla
Caudill
Five year old Hermreck home after eye surgery
Jed Hermreck, five, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hermreck of rural Williamsburg, returned Thursday from Baptist Memorial Hospital Kansas City Mo where he underwent eye surgery. The item also notes several local academic and community updates including dean's list recipients, a meeting, degree recipients, an Air Force promotion, and a university event with a small supply fee.
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Jed Hermreck
Ronnie Hermreck
Williamsburg
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Kansas City
Graveside rites for Cleo M. Anderson observed
Cleo M. Anderson 64 a former Ottawa resident died at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Graveside services at Princeton Cemetery at 10 30 a m Monday with Rev Jim McCrossen officiating. Born February 5 1924 in Ottawa she moved to Indianapolis 32 years ago and formerly worked at Hy Grade Meat Packing. She married William Anderson February 14 1948 in Indianapolis and he survives along with aunt Ida Collins. Visitation at Robson Towner Funeral Home Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p m.
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William Anderson
Cleo M. Anderson
Ottawa
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Princeton
Jim McCrossen
Anderson
Chesley D
Esther (Shaw) Smith
Meat Packing Company
Ida Collins
N. Locust
Robson-Towner Funeral Home
Cleo M (Smith) Anderson
Cleo M
Smith) Anderson
Indiana
Kansas
Robson Towner Funeral
Local Ad Briefs Highlight Weekend Events and Deals
A composite of community notices lists events and specials from Metzger Salvage, Crites Appliance, Mikes Kazy Kitchen, VFW Halls, dance bands, golf and pancake suppers. Featured are prices for paneled sheets, dance nights, dinners, skate and pool times, and local sales at The Clothes Hanger and Village Shoppe plus garden center offers and seed supplies. Suburban venues include Rantoul, Melvern, and Willow Lake with multiple fundraisers and family-oriented activities.
Parents Honored Guests At OU
Ottawa University hosts for a weekend parents of students with events including The Fantastiks at Second Street Theatre and a Gong Show. About 40 to 50 parents expected. Friday class openings. Saturday Q and A with faculty. art shows and open house. Sunday church service.
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Jay Bemis
Ottawa University
Karla Gangwish
Second Street Theatre
Paul Dittevson
Ditterson
Mammel Art Center
Ditlerson
Teachers Seek Budget Clarity at USCtied From Page
District officials estimated regular classroom teachers account for about 56 percent of a 2.8 million dollar budget or roughly 1.559 million. Special education staff would push that share higher. After explaining the budget, teachers asked to table both sides proposals until the next negotiating session on Tuesday March 14 and to retable the half day record-preparation proposal from March 2.
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Page
Neuenswander
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Diane Annette
Mark OD. Strehlow
C. H. Strehlow
Apple Lane
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S. C
Garfield Citizens In Action
University of Kansas
Jan A. Heimann
Rockwood Drive
Kathleen A. Schroeder
Pomona
Roger D. Innes
Wellsville
Randall K. Chapman
Ernest D. Chapman
Waverly
U.S. Air Force
Chapman
George Afb
Calif
Tactical Air Command
Martin Hall
the Daily Report
Charles A. Severns
Charles Abe Severns
Farris-Feuerborn
Garnett
Richmond Cemetery
Bobby Roberson
Paul Lynn
Joyce Smith
Dick Fox
Larry Fox
Eldon Lyon
Doug Rhoads
Bob Lingard
Alfred Nilges
Richard Allan
Osawatomie
Mabel Stahel
Baldwin
Albert Turner
Overbrook
Donald Hough
Ronald Altendorf
DeWayne Harris
Margaret Hager
S. Oak
Lindsey Kahler
Cedar
Jamie Pugh
Maple
Ralph Nelson
Brookside Lane
Lloyd Diamond
Lyndon
Terry Coulson
Willow
District Court News
Tommy Smith
Vicki Abbott
Charles Reisinger
S. Main
Patty Abbott
William D. Barkley
Joyce B. Barkley
Cheryl R. Adams
Ash
Kenneth A. Burgoon
Charles T. Sanders
Oak
Robert L. Phillips
Massasoit
Sabra D. Moses
Norman R. Scott
N. Main
Frederick E. Schnecke
E. 13Th
Alice M. Puvogel
Olive
David A. Nelson
Juanita Stottlemire
N. Mulberry
Mark H. Scott
N. Cedar
Katherine K. English
E. 7Th
Robert C. Miller
John R. Birzer
Joyce A. Smith
Elm
Melvin T. Ashbrook
iNegal
Martha Hickerson
N. Oak
Ad Briefs
Metzger Salvage
Crites
VFW
Leonard and Strangers
Mikes Kazy Kitchen
Herald
Silver Lake
Ruhamnah
West Rantoul
Woods County
Panthers
Melvern
Post
West 2Nd
Jim's Hill House
Eagles Lodge
Honey Creek
Royal Rangers
Blue Room Tavern
Robbie Robison
Lacey TV
Sylvania
Zenith
RCA
Budge’s Sport Center
Jimmie Lee
Russ
The
Sidekicks
Keystone
Willis Garden Center
Rex Browning
Phrnanghs Real Estate Insurance Conk
Burroughs, Realtor
Jeanie Browning
Burroughs Real Estate and Insurance
Rex
Jeanie
Sam Hardage
U. S. Senate
James Pearson
Main Street
Mike Gullett
USC
Robson- Towner
Rena Towner
Joe Ferns
Dorothy Reams
David Bunch
der Koehler
Robson-Towner Chapel, Inc
North Main
Robson
Towner
Derry Robson
David Bunch Doe Ferra
Cart Koeshier
Violet Robsyn
Rena Townee
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