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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1990
Page
1
An Ottawa woman was attacked in Kanza Park at about 4 p.m. by a white male in his early 20s, six feet tall, 170 pounds, with dark brown hair. He followed her on the west park path, then struck her and attempted rape. DPS urged patrols in all park areas until suspect is caught.
Topeka minister and former lawyer Fred W. Phelps, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, tours Kansas by bicycle and on foot promoting his bid. He plans a Friday 11:30 a.m. talk at Pizza Village in Ottawa and a 7 p.m. meeting Thursday with Wyandotte County Democrats. He will continue along US 59 toward Lawrence, weather permitting, before returning to Topeka for St Patrick’s Day.
Rain continues tonight with possible severe thunderstorms. Lows around 50 and upper 20s to 30s Thursday. highs in the 50s, warming to the 60s by Saturday. Dry spell ushers a warming trend with lower 40s Saturday. Aa
Dana Hopkins of 1216 S Cedar has won a $500 district level Soroptimist Training Awards scholarship, after previously securing a local $500 prize. Her district win advances her to the May regional competition with a $1,500 prize, while she studies at Ottawa University as a human services major and tutors in the learning lab.
Lincoln County Sheriff says art teacher Joe Pianalto, 33, shot his wife Shirley 35 and daughters Annie 8 and Jennifer 6 before turning the gun on himself after missing work. He was described as a dedicated teacher who helped with after-prom events for Lincoln students.
After closing arguments a jury decides if former Emporia minister Thomas Bird convicted in his wife’s killing also killed Martin Anderson, the lover’s husband. Bird testified he did not commit either death while Mrs Anderson testified Bird was the masked gunman. Bird admitted an affair but said it postdated Anderson’s death.
Kansas crime statistics show a 13.3 percent rise in violent crimes from 1988 to 1989, with 10,110 violent offenses statewide. Among Kansas's 35 largest cities, gains included Wichita 12.5 percent, Olathe 16.3, Winfield 27.4, and Chanute 23.9, while Franklin County saw a quarterly decline and total 1989 crimes dip 7.5 percent to 545.
Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates effective July 1 1989 for Ottawa and surrounding areas by carrier or motor route and by mail in Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas. Prices shown include one month three months six months and one year terms.
Community brief highlights Prime Rib Dinner on Friday and Saturday 5 to 9 pm, BBQ beef sale March 14, tax prep and cholesterol tests, a theater production Forty Second Street, beauty and dental appointments, and a book sale donation drive. Multiple local listings with contact numbers and locations.
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