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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1997
Page
7
Hawk guards Jacque Vaughn and Jerod Haase are listed as ailing but expected to play when Kansas faces Arizona in the NCAA tournament Friday. Continued coverage on page seven.
The forecast calls for sunny skies and warm conditions with a high near 72 degrees. A southwest breeze of 10 to 15 mph will accompany the pleasant day.
A 13 year old student was arrested Tuesday morning after Ottawa Middle School officials found a Mauser 7.65 handgun at 908 West 11th. No ammunition was found and authorities seek how the gun was obtained. The case is with the Franklin County attorney. Possession of a handgun by under 18 is a felony in Kansas and triggers a one year school suspension. Principal Dale Fox and Superintendent Harvey Ludwick did not return calls. The rest of the article notes summer use of school property and a $700 asbestos reinspection contract for Grainbush Education Service Center.
The Wall Street Journal says Cable & Wireless PLC, seeking a counter to BT’s MCI move, has discussed a possible takeover of Sprint Corp, owner France Telecom holds 10 percent, a formal offer has not been made, and the deal would exceed 15 billion dollars to buy public shares.
Ottawa officials accepted City Attorney Forest Lowry’s resignation citing publicity over a paternity suit. Bob Bezek Jr. will assume the role at $65 per hour, with Joyce Fackler Hendrix named assistant. The commission also approved a $21,500 purchase of two Excel lawn mowers, funded partly from contingency.
The Kansas House Environment Committee heard a 2.5 hour session on Senate Bills 293 and 278 proposing a 50 mile hiking and biking trail to become a state park. Critics warned about litter, cattle danger, privacy loss, and a public land grab with taxpayer costs.
Six local leaders praised CSC of Sarasota for a Florida youth prison model with strong education aims and orderly custody. They stressed private management, possible sites in Franklin County, and awaiting Kansas Legislature action on the Juvenile Justice Authority before moving forward.
Jackson, 53, executive director of East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp., received 1500 from landlord Harland Gillett, 84, after a federal discrimination complaint filed in Kansas City. Gillett claimed the payment ended a legal extortion dispute amid rental offers and disputed door access at 1030 Ash and related properties.
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