07 May 1994
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1994
Page
1
Eye safety guidance for a rare Kansas eclipse emphasizes indirect methods like pin hole cameras and welding glass. Experts advise against using film or smoke screens and urge brief sun viewing, with precautions and a helpline for further information.
Smell, owner of Briscoe Drug Store in Ottawa, joined a Washington trip with fellow small business advocates to support the Clinton Health Care Plan. He met White House and congressional leaders, attended a press conference with Gephardt and Mitchell, and toured landmarks with his wife, paying own travel costs. He noted questions remain on cost but support for expanded Medicare drug coverage.
County engineer Bob Pepple announces Eisenhower Road from 15th to 23rd streets will close at 7 a.m. Tuesday and likely stay shut through Saturday to repair the 19th Street intersection surface. If weather cooperates, work should finish by Friday evening.
Islamic activists march through Jebaliya refugee camp Gaza calling No to Autonomy Government while opposing PLO Israel self rule. They vow to continue uprising preparations despite the autonomy accord and plan police transfers from Cairo to Rafah ahead of a May authority handover.
Bemmels emphasizes eye protection and proper viewing during the annular eclipse, noting it may be the best partial view in years. He recalls total eclipses seen in 1988 near Celebes Sea and 1991 at Baja California, describing dramatic darkening and atmospheric effects. The upcoming annular eclipse will travel northeast across the United States, with Independence, Kansas, as a prime viewing spot. experts say the next US wide total or annular eclipse won’t occur until May 2012.
The outlook calls for a cool start Monday and Tuesday with a chance of showers mainly in the south. Lows will be mid 40s to lower 50s and highs in the 60s. Wednesday looks drier with little to no rain and warmer conditions. Lows upper 40s to lower 50s and highs around the 70s.
Rebels led by Rwandan Patriotic Front say they will continue fighting and reject negotiations with the Hutu dominated interim government. Estimated deaths run to 100000 to 200000 with about 1.3 million displaced and 300000 seeking refuge in neighboring countries. Reports of a cease fire with the army in Zaire surface, but rebels deny talks. U.N. says shelling continues around Hotel Milles Colines and the Defense Ministry with casualties undetermined. Over 300 people shelter at the hotel under U.N. protection as peacekeepers cannot relocate them.
Denver press item notes Steve Strickland performing at Clark County II from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 10 as part of an Eagle Appreciation Recognition Night. Also mentions a Mother's Day open period for Little Dragon and a public safety and class registration section with details and contact numbers.
The West Franklin school board meets to discuss local option budget for a 1.8 million building project at Appanoose Grade School Pomona Middle School Pomona High School and Williamsburg High School. Graduation credit increases and driver education policies are on the agenda along with summer maintenance staff and lunch charges.
Ottawas district schedules a 6 p.m. tour of Ottawa Middle School led by engineer Dick Finney and architect Earl Devore to review a Finney & Turnipseed study on renovating the Fifth and Main building. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will cover the school calendar, a Mexico trip for a Spanish class, and requests for early retirement and leave of absence.
Ransom Memorial Hospital will host an American Red Cross first aid course over three Thursdays from 6 30 to 10 p.m. in Conference Room A at RMH 1301 8S Main. Nurse Cheryl Swearingen will teach. fee 25 dollars covers materials. Class limited to 10. preregister by 3 p.m. Wednesday with Donna Moore at 242-3344.
In Springfield Oregon author Ken Kesey, famed for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, spoke to Springfield High School students. The appearance upset administrators as Kesey used profane language and appeared to endorse marijuana use.
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