Soviet Parliament moves to emergency presidential election
In Moscow the Soviet Parliament narrowly approves an emergency vote for a new presidency after historian Dmitri Likhachev warns a nationwide poll could trigger civil war. Mikhail Gorbachev is expected to win, with final tally 1,542 to 368 in favor and 76 abstentions.
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Skunk Run Day Book Sale and Festivities Set in Ottawa
Friends of the Ottawa Library seek books for the annual Skunk Run Day sale on June 3 at City Park with hundreds on hand and more needed. Donations pickup arranged by calling 242-3080. Proceeds support library needs outside budget. Guest authors Frank Carey and Jayni Naas visit. A two day quilt show, a 5K Run, a one mile fun run, clown performances by Richard Renner, plant sales, and arts fair events accompany the fundraiser led by RMH and OCAC with Franklin County Historical Society involvement.
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Jury Finds Thomas Bird Not Guilty in 1983 Murder Case
In Geary County a jury deliberated 75 minutes and acquitted Thomas Bird of murdering Martin Anderson, whose wife had claimed Bird as the masked gunman. Bird testified he had an affair with Mrs. Anderson after Anderson’s death. Relatives of Bird and his former wife observed the verdict with mixed reactions.
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Terry
Weather Tonight and Weekend Forecast for Kansas
Cloudy with occasional rain tonight. Lows in the lower 50s. Friday to Sunday will be dry with a warming trend. Highs in the 50s Friday rising to the 60s Sunday. Lows in the 30s. March and year to date averages noted. Barometer 29.68 and falling. Sunset 6:27, sunrise 6:33.
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Tax measure eyed in Kansas constitutional amendment
The House Taxation Committee backed a compromise constitutional amendment to revise the 1986 property classification changes blamed for shifts last year. It lowers residential assessments from 12 to 10 percent and commercial from 30 to 20, restores some inventories at lower rates, raises utility property assessment to 35, leaves livestock untaxed, and targets a June 12 special election with an 84 vote two thirds House approval.
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Roverland Park
Vancrum
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Ottawa Herald publication and subscription rates notice
Ottawa Herald lists daily publication details and staff and provides 1989 subscription rates for Ottawa area by carrier and mail. Rates show one month to one year options, with different prices for local, Franklin County, and other regions.
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Franklin County
Community Classifieds Spur Local Happenings
After school CALL YOUR Phone Friend program runs 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Donate books for Skunk Run Book Sale with pickup at 242-3080. COUNTRY KITCHEN open 24/7. Cholesterol triglyceride test 5 dollars lasting 12 hours Friday Health Dept event March 15 8:30 to 11 a.m. Prime Rib Dinner deals at COUNTRY KITCHEN Fri and Sat 5 to 9 p.m. TODD RY’s at 2755 Princeton Rd near South Hwy 59. CHARLOTTE'S CHAT & CARL to open March 19 at 1740 S. Elm. Open evenings by appointment. James Gang at the Other Place this Friday and Saturday.
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CARL
S. Elm
Winkler Shares Fearful Moments From Panama Deployment
Winkler recalls leading a platoon in Panama and fearing surprise attacks from criminals at the detention center. She describes Christmas Eve suspense as troops lay exposed in rain on a ridge and a later patrol in downtown Panama. She earned a combat patch for her role in the invasion and cites the weight of safeguarding her soldiers.
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Amy
Siren Test Planned After Emergency Center Move
Officials will test Otta wa’s emergency siren system at 3 45 p m Friday Pete Nicholson county emergency preparedness coordinator says the test follows the emergency communications center relocation to 625 S Main If storms occur Friday afternoon the test will be postponed to Monday
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Pete Nicholson
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