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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1997
Page
1
President Clinton and congressional Republicans announced a cross party agreement to balance the federal budget within five years and cut taxes for millions. A strong economy allowed both sides to shield Social Security recipients, prompting some Democrats to soften their opposition. Clinton praised the balanced budget effort in a restrained briefing.
Robert Scheidt known as captain of the embassy guard surrendered on Friday after escaping jail to rejoin allied members in the mountains. He carried negotiation papers when arrested. Seven people including leader Richard McLaren and his wife Evelyn remain hidden in the mountains, with the count previously at 13.
Obituary notices detail funeral services for Opal R. Anderson Baldwin 80 of Baldwin died May 2 1997 with services May 6 at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home burial at Washington Creek Cemetery. Also listed are services for Jordan Jacob Marvel Brown 8 Wellsville died May 1 1997 at KU Medical Center and Sarah Lucille Lake 82 Melvern died May 1 1997 at Hilltop Nursing Home with services May 5 and 2.30 p.m. at Melvern United Methodist Church. Additional notices summarize Velma Lorraine Ligon 85 Wichita formerly Ottawa funeral Friday at Kansas Masonic Home.
The White House asserts full cooperation while fighting to keep nine note sets about Hillary Rodham Clinton from Whitewater prosecutors. A federal appeals court ordered surrender of two sets linked to discussions after Vincent Foster's death, and the dispute moves toward the Supreme Court.
A weekly meal schedule for multiple communities is listed with telephone numbers for reservations. Monday offers turkey fritter and sides, Tuesday Salisbury steak, Wednesday pork roast, Thursday barbecue chicken, and Friday lasagna with vegetables, each day served with milk.
Local shop notices list Kid-n-Kaboodle at 111 S Main with 25 percent off and a May 29 last day. Recycling and sales appear weekly at 2038 S Main and 242-1176. GEORGE'S BICYCLE Shop at 224 W Wilson offers parts service and livestock feed, with 242-2636. AROSA FLORAL & Gifts advertises Mother's Day Kid Projects ending May 7, with details at 242-2877.
Comprehensive weekly menu review listing breakfast and lunch offerings for Ottawa Sacred Heart Appanoose Central Heights Pomona Waverly Wellsville Williamsburg and other area schools. Items include waffles coffee cake breakfast pizzas tacos burgers chicken nuggets spaghetti and more with milk and fruit or sides.
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