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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1999
Page
7
A Williamsburg standout named Driver continues a family tradition by enrolling at Baker University. The feature highlights his decision and legacy within the family's sporting lineage. Page 7 reference indicates a broader story in the issue.
Ottawa High School senior Beth Lewis, winner of the Kansas City Symphony Young Artist Competition, headlines a 7 p.m. Saturday recital at Ottawa University Chapel. She is joined by pianists Babr Shagharon and Carlos Martinez, violinist Brian Lewis, and cellist Debbie Callon, with a reception to follow.
CTV reports tonight likely light rain with a 60 percent chance and a low in the upper 30s with a light southeast wind. Saturday brings a 40 percent chance for light rain mainly in the morning, then mostly cloudy skies. high near 55. See page 2 for full details.
A brief index glimpse shows sections including Classifieds on pages 10 to 117, with Daily Report, Opinion, Obituaries, Comics, Health, and Sports. The line hints at page ranges and department labels rather than a full article narrative.
Rep. Richard Reinhardt of Urie proposes replacing the credit hour state aid with operating grants to 19 community colleges and Washburn University in Topeka. The plan would end out district tuition and push a phased rollout while the Senate debates a governance overhaul. The House committee began work as the session heads toward its final weeks.
Washington Republicans and the Clinton administration traded opening salvos over funding for farm crop insurance reforms. A GOP plan to spend an extra 6 billion dollars over four years faced White House objections.
NASA researchers say two Martian meteorites show features resembling Earth bacteria. The earlier claim of primitive Mars life is echoed by new analysis of samples from the 1.3 billion year old meteorite near Nakhla Egypt and the 165 million year old meteorite near Shergotty India.
The Fort Worth area sheriff has skipped meetings with the police chief and county leaders, rarely visits his office, and faces critics over ties to the Christian right and bold schemes like a helicopter fleet and a bid for sovereign county powers. Defenders call him shy. opponents caution against his handling of criticism and eccentric projects.
Pomona voters on April 6 face a proposal to raise the city sales tax from 0.5% to 1% to fund general operating costs. City Clerk Vicki Worthington says the increase is not earmarked for specific projects, while Council member Lucille Crawford cites needs for lagoons, park shelter, and street work. Uncontested races include two council seats and the mayoral bid by Robert Sobba. Rex Hancock and William Whitaker seek council seats.
International mediators adjourned Kosovo peace talks accusing Serbs of unraveling the accord. NATO airstrikes loomed to press Belgrade, evacuations began for Kosovo monitors, and officials warned strikes could follow if Serbs reject the deal. Biden warned bombing could come soon as Clinton outlined U.S. support for intervention.
The Franklin County Children's Coalition hosts Spring Fling from Monday to March 25 with four days of events for all county children accompanied by a parent or guardian every two kids. Activities include skating at The Rink for $1, bowling at Mercedes Lanes, a Public Safety Awareness Day at the National Guard Armory, and a $1 Plaza Theatre movie, plus food coupons for Pomona Wellsville Ottawa.
Briton Brian Jones and Swiss Bertrand Piccard push across the Atlantic toward completing a nonstop global balloon flight. They aim for the pyramids in Egypt or a West African landing, with 22,635 miles covered of a 26,000 mile voyage. Officials say the finish could come Saturday or Sunday EST depending on conditions.
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