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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1997
Page
4
U S troops fly into Brazzaville to ready an evacuation of Americans from Kinshasa as rebels surge and Mobutu faces possible upheaval. A C 17 from Aviano delivered soldiers and supplies while European forces watch events closely.
Mobutu Sese Seko, aged 66, appeared publicly at his Kinshasa residence after a long absence and said he returned to serve Zaire’s unity and territorial integrity. He denied rumors of illness or death, noting his name and intentions to prioritize the country over personal interests.
Pope John Paul II led Palm Sunday Mass for about 200000 in St. Peter’s Square. He tied the day to World Youth Day in Paris, noted Jerusalem roots, and began Holy Week with a two hour ceremony, avoiding a procession and appearing fit at 76.
AP notes star power at the 69th Academy Awards with Goldie Hawn Mel Gibson Sandra Bullock and Jodie Foster among presenters. The English Patient leads with a dozen nominations but lesser known names like Brenda Blethyn Anthony Minghella and Armin Mueller-Stahl appear in the mix as Oscars race forecasts vary among Best Picture and acting categories.
A scrambled list of actors and films including Ralph Fiennes The English Patient Cuba Gooding Jr. Woody Harrelson Edward Norton and Juliette Binoche. Critics rate performances from Worthy of an Oscar to a straight to video, with marks for flashes of brilliance strong moments and needed work.
Palestinian police formed a human chain and fired in the air to separate stone-throwers from Israeli troops in Hebron. Israel pressed for a crackdown on militants after a Hamas bombing in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu urged a Palestinian approach to violence to resume peace talks.
Former President George H.W. Bush, 72, will parachute Tuesday at Yuma Proving Ground with the Army’s Golden Knights. He will receive training and be accompanied by two Knights, likely jumping from 12,500 feet. Bush earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for his 1944 torpedo plane shootdown in the Pacific.
In Franklin County Kansas a hearing is noticed for the estate of Dorothy E Stewart with case 97 PR 15. George E Stewart seeks determination of descent affecting 80 acres in Section 24 Township 17 Range 19 and all decedent property. Defendants must file defenses by April 1, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in Ottawa. If not, judgment will be entered. The notice also covers a quiet title action by Dr Karl W Grant for a 1973 Hurricane TRX75 Motorcycle, with hearing May 13, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. in Ottawa.
Reston Va AP The nation’s leading cancer groups near agreement that women should begin routine mammograms at age 40. The American Cancer Society tightened its guidance urging annual mammograms for women in their forties, as officials expect the National Cancer Institute to adopt a similar schedule. The move aims to unite federal and private guidance after earlier, weaker evidence led to only personal choice for starting in the forties. Officials anticipate joint booklets on breast cancer.
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