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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1990
Page
1
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the low 40s. Sunday through Tuesday looks dry with a warming trend. Highs reach the 60s Saturday and lower 70s east, lower 60s west on Tuesday, with Sunday's and Monday's lows in the 40s warming to the 50s by Tuesday.
Kent State University students marked the 20th anniversary of the National Guard shootings with a candlelight vigil and a cross-campus march. Former Sen George McGovern was slated as keynote for the dedication of a $100000 granite memorial to four students killed and nine wounded.
Garnett district moves to finalize staffing for next year after a month long hearing process that led to the termination of two principals. The board approved all recommendations for non-certified personnel, with salaries to be set later, and discussed the bond issue, accreditation plans, and staff changes including resignations and program participation.
A 14 year old bird, named Guns N Roses, performed a trick before a Tonight Show booking. The bird reportedly slept by a roommate, causing concern and prompting a replacement plan as organizers search for a new act for Thursday’s program.
Lithuania's prime minister Kazimiera Prunskiene urged independence in Washington but President Bush stuck to a hands off stance. Senator Jesse Helms guided her through the Senate as protesters voiced pro Lithuania sentiment. Youth group chants outside Heritage echoed support for Lithuania against Soviet pressure.
Ottawa Herald lists Cedar and rural route carrier prices for subscriptions beginning April 1 1990. Rates cover one month three months six months and one year for Ottawa by carrier rural towns motor route and mail in Franklin County adjacent counties Kansas and out of state.
Kansas City AP report says nurses at the University of Kansas Medical Center voted 247 to 224 to form the Kansas University Nurses Association, becoming the first state institution group and the second statewide. The result requires the hospital to bargain over terms and salary, with public employees barred from striking.
Wichita oilman James W. Hershberger, convicted on 25 fraud charges tied to Petroleum Energy Inc., filed an 11th hour motion for a new trial alleging new witness misconduct and misdated meetings. Judge Saffels will hear arguments before Monday’s sentencing on up to 120 years in prison and 70 thousand dollars in fines.
CAPE TOWN South Africa AP The government and the ANC announced an important breakthrough by agreeing to work together to end political violence and move toward constitutional negotiations. A joint communique announced a working group to report by May 21 and steps to ease remedies for the violence while granting temporary immunity for top ANC officials and reviewing security laws.
A collection of community briefs including restaurant hours and specials, fundraisers, seminars, office closures, a clearance sale, new business move, donation drives, garden tips, head start applications, a charity supper, concerts, a spring concert series, a silks shop sale, and a mini golf open. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates span May 4 through May 26 across Ottawa and surrounding areas.
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