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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1987
Page
8
Partly cloudy warm today with high 60s to 65 in Franklin County. Tonight mostly cloudy with lows in the 30s. Sunday mostly cloudy with highs in the 60s, then milder Monday through Wednesday with rain chances and a dip to near 30 northwest by Wednesday.
John Gotti and six co-defendants were acquitted on all racketeering and conspiracy charges in a seven-day deliberation. The case tied to the Gambino crime family spanned 18 years, with Dellacroce’s death noted and several defendants still fugitives. U.S. Attorney Maloney said the government is disappointed but will continue pursuing mob violence.
The Ottawa Library offers assistance beyond books and directs patrons to the Community Information Center at Fifth and Main. Call 242-3080, write, or visit for help with this week’s questions including legal inquiries.
Correction notes incorrect death dates for Robert A. Smith Alta Vista and Mayme E. White Manhattan with new dates March 4 and March 2. Includes Q A items on helmet laws garden plowing travel info California voter turnout 1984 and youth farm loan programs details and contacts Reader's Digest almanac says Oct 17 1954 fell on a Sunday.
Supervisors at Winfield State Hospital cite poor management training problems and staff complacency as key factors leading to federal decertification and loss of Medicaid funds. Excess staff trainees after 1985 worsened supervision and training gaps, though new preservice training and an enhanced abuse reporting system aim to restore certification and safety.
Keith D. Roberts was arrested for DUI in the 200 block of North Main and released after six hours. Peter C. Gutierrez cited for transporting an open container of beer. Thefts reported of car speakers and a set of keys plus gas items from unlocked vehicles. Charles W. Gish sentenced on a habitual violator charge with probation and jail time. Jennifer S. Combs charged with obstructing duty, possession of liquor and disorderly conduct. to appear in Juvenile Court March 24. Civil suit filed by Underwood Equipment Inc. against J&M Farms for $14,879.97. Multiple marriage licenses issued. several divorces granted. Kansas City cattle market reports with price ranges for steers, heifers, cows, bulls, vealers, hogs, and lambs across regional terminals.
Kansas Public Disclosure Commission members Lowell Abeldt and Belva Ott are seasoned lobbyists overseeing ethics rules. Critics argue this creates a conflict of interest as regulation and lobbying roles blur. The commission lacks enforcement power and records to audit spending, while legislators resist reform and focus on campaign finance.
Kansas State University announced country star Willie Nelson will perform after the home opener against Austin Peay on September 5. Athletic Director Larry Travis said the concert at KSU Stadium will start about 6 30 p.m. and follow the football game by roughly 30 minutes.
A BloomIn Florist closes all day March 14 for remodeling, reopening March 16 at 8am. Various classes begin soon including Quilt in a Day Log Cabin March 18 and 28. Prairie Tulip class March 24 at 7pm, Samplers Quilt as You Go begins March 17 at 9am, re-enrollment required. Also listed are church events, Eagles Lodge St Patrick's Day dinner and dance, Ottawa Kiwanis pancake day March 16, Pomona Lions pancake supper March 13, Pre-Spring sale at Freda's, and Spring Break skate sessions March 16-20 at Rollaway Skate Center.
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