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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1994
Page
7
Washington to join Germany and France in a coordinated effort to prop up the dollar as Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen said he is concerned by recent developments in exchange markets and that the administration sees no advantage in undervalued currency.
The state collects a $20.4 million windfall from a large estate with May revenue reporting. Southwestern Bell Telephone in Kansas President Susan Fox resigns after a year, planning to marry Richard Harris as her city of residence shifts. The TeleKansas talks led to a two year extension of rate caps and a $64 million upgrade requirement, easing regulation until 1997.
Michael D. Wendt 31 of Galena Kansas pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual misconduct with underage boys in Cherokee County. Two counts were dismissed. Wendt served as scoutmaster for a Joplin Missouri Boy Scout troop. The case had been amended from three indecent liberties counts to four counts including aggravated indecent liberties with a minor two years old at the time.
Steve Wilcoxson demonstrates sheep shearing at Franklin County Fairgrounds during Day at the Farm. The event, led by the Ottawa Area Chamber agribusiness committee and Williamsburg FFA, drew 265 students from Central Heights Williamsburg Appanoose and Ottawa with aides from Kansas State Bank and local extension agents guiding sessions on livestock, wildlife, and farming practices.
Prime Minister Rabin and PLO leader Arafat signed a historic accord initiating Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and Jericho and paving Palestinian self rule after months of tough talks and violence. Arafat briefly walked out over maps, then returned and signed amid onstage negotiations with Mubarak and Christopher.
Walkers from 21 teams gather as the first annual Relay for Life fundraiser nears. Teams camp at Ottawa High School from 4 p.m. Friday to noon Saturday to raise money for the Franklin County American Cancer Society. Each team must keep 18 straight hours active with up to 12 members. If rain hits, events move indoors. Each member must raise at least $50. sponsors Prestige Real Estate Beyond Video and The Ottawa Herald each contribute $200. Top fundraising teams include Creason Tawney Darlene Armstrongs Speed Demons the vo tech school Ottawa Middle School Ottawa High School Ransom Memorial Hospital Radiology Department The Herald KOFO Beyond Video Crook s Floor Covering Bob Barkley Memorial Team National Guard Armory Ottawa.
American teen Michael Fay, 18 of Ohio, will receive four lashes instead of six for vandalism in Singapore. The cabinet advised President Ong Teng Cheong to reduce the sentence amid U S pressure and Clinton comments. Fay remains jailed four months with a doctor present. his father calls the punishment barbaric.
The Herald promotes volunteer groups and lists Hope House at 302 S. Walnut offering emergency aid and transient support. Volunteers answer phones, sort clothes and food and Hope House operates 9 to noon Tue Wed Thu. Franklin County Volunteer Information Center at Hope House connects volunteers with agencies. Sunflower Friendship Meals coordinates meals for homebound seniors through Mid America Nutrition Program with weekly delivery or site service.
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