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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1994
Page
2
FBI data show murders up 3 percent in 1993 while overall serious crime fell 3 percent. Violent crime dropped 1 percent and property crime, 3 percent, with 12.1 million property offenses the lowest since 1987.
Ransom hosts a health fair featuring screenings and a lipid profile with PSA for men. Participants should fast 12 hours for cholesterol testing. A Newman Hospital puppet show for asthma kids runs at 8 a.m. and RMH departments join in.
Fort Riley Kansas AP A suspect in the April 25 death of Spec. Carlos M. Drain turned himself in to fort authorities. No charges filed yet. Drain died in an apparent dispute in the unit barracks on Custer Hill. the suspect’s name was not released and it was unclear if the suspect is a soldier.
Forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight with lows around the mid 40s and a northeast breeze 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances near 60 percent. Wednesday and Thursday look drier with little precipitation. Temperatures range from the upper 40s to lower 50s in most areas, with highs in the 70s across the northeast to the low 80s in the southwest.
U S government data show total spending at 495.4 billion in March, up from 491.7 billion in February after a winter slump. Residential and nonresidential outlays helped, but government spending fell 2.7 percent to 126.9 billion, reflecting weather delays.
Burlington hosts the May Daze Festival with a Wolf Creek Run 8 and 9 a.m. events plus a 5K, a half mile fun run, and a treasure hunt. Crafts, food booths, pioneer days demonstrations, car displays, a 3 on 3 tournament, child programs, tours of Wolf Creek center, stage entertainment, and a street dance cap the day. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For details contact Sallie Stewart or Mark Goehring at listed numbers.
The Ottawa University Suzuki Institute seeks 7000 in donations to fund the Raymond A. Mackish Memorial Scholarship Fund aiding string students. An event from June 10 to 20 features Sound Encounters and a regular institute June 12 to 17 with master classes by Dorothy DeLay.
The sixth day wrapup reviews major 1994 Kansas legislative actions including crime laws, health reform, education measures, open meetings, and welfare reform. It notes ongoing partisan debate over state employee pay raises and potential sine die adjournment with Topeka returning May 23.
President Clinton argues the assault weapons ban is crime control not gun control as he faces lawmakers wary of the gun lobby. He dismisses gun-rights advocates and presses for the last votes needed to pass the bill this week. He condemns hunting rhetoric as an unforgivable abuse of public rights.
Maureen Connolly of the U N High Commissioner for Refugees reports relief workers face severe challenges aiding about a quarter million refugees streaming across the border into Tanzania from Rwanda. They describe hills across the river crowded with people. the situation unfolds after a late Thursday crossing.
The Ottawa Herald publishes daily except Sundays and Holidays. The notice lists detailed subscription rates by delivery method and region, effective October 1, 1993, with rates for Ottawa, Franklin County, adjacent counties, and out-of-state options. All prices are in advance, varying by duration and method.
The Sand Creek Cafe and Farmers Market announce opening on May 4 at 4 p.m. at 1418 S Main with items like cakes and sausages. Heavenly Scents offers gift baskets and bath items. Teacher Shirts and Tote Bags available at Screen and Holler, 445 Main. Floral gifts from Country Mart and Teleflora offer local delivery.
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