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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1996

Page

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President Gephardt Back Adoption Plan Endorsement

President Clinton endorses a Republican bill to grant a $5000 adoption tax credit and penalize states hindering interracial adoptions. House GOP leader Gephardt also backs the measure, arguing it will boost foster-to-adopt rates and curb abortions amid projected $1.7 billion revenue loss over seven years.

Ashington Jessien Clinton White House Mike McCurry Clinton Congress Washington Post House Dick Gephardt Gephardt D-Mo House Gop America the Post Susan Molinari R-N. Y GOP

Storms Bring Deadly Floods Across Ohio Valley

Storms drenched Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio with up to six inches of rain causing flash floods that claimed three lives including a 10 year old in a culvert and a 3 year old swept into a 100 foot pipe in West Virginia. A tornado struck Scioto County Ohio, knocking out power to about 1 000 homes and damaging mobile homes. Authorities declared emergencies in Meade County and Wayne County and sought National Guard aid.

Ohio Valley Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Jarrod Cortez Danny White Mount Sterling Point Pleasant W.va Bay Massieville Columbus James Clark Scioto Missouri Conway Cape Girardeau Minois Meade County Indiana National Guard Pike County Wayne County Wood County

Unclear regional notice on health tool availability

Fragmentary text describes a detection aid for cancer and mammograms with references to Mother's Day cards and a contact number 913 831 6000 in Kansas Missouri. The source is garbled and presents no coherent event or formal notice.

St By Kansas Missouri

Forest fire rages in New Mexico near Carson NF

A forest fire in northern New Mexico near Carson National Forest burned over 7,000 acres, destroyed several homes, and forced about 2,000 residents from Red River La Lama and Questa to evacuate. About 60 firefighters fought the blaze, with 500 more crews en route, as air tankers dropped water and retardant. No injuries were reported.

Agle Nest N.M New Mexico Carson National Forest George Devis U.S. Forest Service National Weather Service Forest Service Red River la Lama Questa Nick Dabovich Guest Ranch Taos

Half of Kansas lawmakers file for re election

PERA Kansas AP half of 165 legislators filed for re election. Ninety six lawmakers seek another term including 19 of 40 senators and 64 of 125 House members. Filing deadline is June 10 at noon. Notables include Speaker Pro Tem Susan Wagle and others among Republicans and Democrats seeking re election. Stan Clark and two Supreme Court justices filed for retention. State Board of Education member Michael Gragert also seeks re election.

Pera Kan House Susan Wagle Wichita Mike O'Neal State Supreme Court Tyler Lockett Edward Larson Hays State Board of Education Michael Gragert

Extended forecast shows warm spell with night storms

The forecast predicts warm conditions Tuesday night through Friday with mainly nighttime thunderstorms, except southeast areas stay dry on Friday. Lows range from the 50s in the northwest to the 60s in the east, highs in the 80s.

Man forgets chopper latch in truck takeoff accident

BIG LAKE Minnesota AP George Hook 57 of Becker sprayed crops in Minnesota and Wisconsin using a three seat helicopter. He forgot to unlatch a chain securing it to his truck. The helicopter crashed while he attempted to take off, leaving Hook scratched and the craft destroyed. He realized the problem when the truck began to rise with the airborne helicopter.

Big Lake Minn George Hook Hook Becker Minnesota Wisconsin

10th Annual Sale Sparks Tuesday Herald Budge's Sports Cat

The notice highlights the 10th annual sale event titled Budge's Sports Cat with scheduling details to be announced in the Tuesday Herald. The brief item notes the event’s origin, venue hints, and participation by local clubs.

Herald Budge's

Former CIA chief Colby found dead after search

Officials ruled out foul play as they identified the body of former CIA director William Colby. His wife and son thanked volunteers who helped in the search and praised Colby’s life, noting his fight against racism and communism and his belief in democracy. Colby’s career included leading Phoenix in Vietnam and shaping CIA focus toward intelligence gathering and analysis. He is survived by his wife and three sons and a daughter.

Colby CLA John Deutch CIA Ford France Norway Saigon Phoenix South Vietnam Washington Senate Galby Nixon William J Nancy Walton Laurie Columbia Laurie James ‘Bud’ Walton Wal-Mart Sam Walton Joe Castiglione

Wal Mart gives MU $10 million for new basketball arena

Heirs to the Wal Mart fortune, William J. and Nancy Walton Laurie, donate 10 million dollars to the University of Missouri for a new basketball arena to replace Hearnes Center. The project would seat 16 500 to 17 000 and cost 55 to 60 million for construction with additional funds from private donations, state.

Olumbia, Mo Wal-Mart University of Missouri Hearnes Center Hearnes

Ottawa Herald subscription rates 1995 update

The Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates effective October 1 1995 across Ottawa and surrounding areas. Rates include carrier and mail options with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual pricing, all in advance plus state sales tax.

Ditor Whelms Us Franklin County Miami Douglas Osage Anderson State of Kansas The Ottawa Herald

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