Federal judge strikes down don't ask don't tell policy
U S District Judge Eugene Nickerson ruled the Clinton era don t ask don t tell policy discriminatory and violated free speech rights. Six homosexual service members challenged the policy with three facing discharge while all remain on active duty. The ruling, in Brooklyn, suggests further appeals possibly to the Supreme Court. In a separate report from Rockford Illinois a missing snake reappeared alive in a tenant s washing machine after six months care withheld. The king snake survived the wash cycle and cold weather.
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Chrysler chief Eaton returns to KU for campus Q&A
Robert J. Eaton chairman and CEO of Chrysler spoke at the University of Kansas answering questions from engineering and business students. He stressed the importance of the workforce in a company’s success and downplayed auto sales slowdowns while reflecting on Chrysler’s near bankruptcy turnaround. He is KU alumni. Charles Dull funeral draws mourners led by seven red tractor-trailers.
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Charges set in Ottawa flea market fire case
Two Ottawans face filed charges today while two others have cases forwarded to the county attorney for possible prosecution after Saturday early morning blaze at the Ottawa Flea Market on Walnut Street. Police say a 21 year old man is jailed on arson theft and burglary suspicions. a 15 year old is in custody as charges are prepared. two more juveniles are referred for possible theft and burglary.
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Senators confirm Glickman as agriculture secretary
The Senate confirmed former Rep. Dan Glickman 94 to 0 as secretary of agriculture. He succeeds Mike Espy, who resigned after revelations of favors from firms tied to the department. Glickman, a Kansas Democrat, defeated in November for a 10th House term, was nominated by President Clinton.
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Three more join in complaint in Ottawa
Three more Ottawans join Greg Hernandez in a Kansas Human Rights Commission discrimination complaint against the city. The additions include Rev. Stanley Smith of Bethany Chapel Baptist Church and Rev. Leon Burley of St Paul AME, plus Ottawa University employee Ronald Small. Hernandez alleges ongoing racial and sexual remarks at the city power plant, recalling a 1984 claim by Les Wheat that blacks and women would not work there. Wheat’s statement is supported by witnesses. Hernandez, a city commission candidate, is Hispanic. Continued on page 2.
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Petition to Ottawa for signatures on two city measures
Lila Mason and volunteers plan to present over 400 signatures on each petition to the Ottawa city clerk. The first seeks repeal of a late charge on utility bills, arguing it burdens the poor and elderly and that revenues should not fund general city operations. The second demands repeal of an ordinance on nuisances authorizing city trespasses and asks candidates to state public positions.
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WalkAmerica event returns for sixth Ottawa area WalkAmerica
The 1995 Ottawa area WalkAmerica unfolds this Saturday with 9 a.m. registration at the Mowbray Union on the Ottawa University campus and a 9:30 a.m. start. Celebrating the Birth Defects Foundation’s 25th anniversary, the event features a cook-out, door prizes from local merchants, raffles for every $10 raised, and children’s activities including face painting and an Easter egg hunt.
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