12 Mar 1998
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1998
Page
1
Washington reports the broadest measure of the nation's foreign trade deficit rising to 166.4 billion dollars for last year, the second worst on record. The deficit for the final quarter surged to a historic high, marking a peak in yearly and quarterly trade shortfalls.
Community listings include fashion and beauty promos at Fashion Alley and Merle Norman, a Garfield School Pancake Breakfast on March 14, Pomona Lions Club Pancake Supper on March 13, recycling hours, Sage Brush Dance at Garnett VFW March 14, radio disk ads, and a St Patrick's Dance at Eagle's Club with Dale Reece.
William N Lilly 66 of Ottawa died March 11 1998 at KU Medical Center Kansas City KS. Graveside services 2 PM Friday at Greenwood Cemetery with VFW Post 5901 honors. Born Sept 10 1931 he served in the US Army 1948 1953. Survived by a brother and sister among others. Benjamin E Sleichter 87 former Pomona mayor died March 8 1998 in Mission TX. Funeral 11 AM Monday Dengel and Son Mortuary Ottawa burial Woodlawn Pomona. Survived by four sons three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
U S markets fade from recent highs as Dow drops 32.38 to 8643.37 and S P 500 falls 1.44 while Nasdaq slips 0.22. Commerce Department reports February retail sales up 0.5 percent amid warm weather boosting apparel and garden purchases. Local stock quotes and grain prices listed. full wrap, online at the Ottawa Herald.
Egypt completes a pharaonic scale restoration of the Sphinx using white limestone blocks and mortar, aiming to unveil the figure with a lion's body later this month. Archaeologist Zahi Hawass notes long-term wear and previous restorations while detailing the 10 year effort and 12 244 blocks used.
Scientists report evidence that airborne chemical signals from women can affect menstrual cycles in other women, a finding that could spur new contraceptive and fertility therapies. The study notes many questions remain about the range of effects and the responsible substances.
AccuWeather shows tonight’s rain spreading inland with a storm. Showers target Oregon and western Washington while central areas receive rain. Warmer air returns midweek then cooler in the Dakotas. Expect milder conditions with sunshine and continued partly sunny, cool skies.
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