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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1998
Page
7
The Ottawa University baseball and softball teams prepare for NAIA post season openers with the men playing Friday and the women Monday. Increasing cloudiness Friday with a high of 70 to 75 and a north wind 10 to 15 mph. Weather details on page 2.
In Topeka only a third of expected filings for congressional and state offices have been received. With the Aug. 5 primary five weeks away, 93 non-judicial candidates have filed and about 300 are anticipated. June 10 is the deadline for Senate, House, state offices, legislative seats and the Board of Education.
Kansas wheat fields are in good shape and farmers should average about 40 bushels per acre this year, per the Wheat Quality Council during its annual tour. Last year yielded 32.8 bushels, with a record 506 million bushels overall. USDA estimates Kansas will produce nearly 451 million bushels. The tour aims to view 90 percent of Kansas wheat fields before Thursday at the Kansas City Board of Trade, with about 65 representatives from grain firms, millers, producers, and government officials attending.
Revenue in April fell 36.8 million dollars short of the estimate, with sales tax receipts 19.5 million below projections. Senate President Dick Bond warned the Legislature it may reflect overexpansion after the large tax cut, but officials cautioned against drawing long conclusions and pledged close monitoring in coming months.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is not ready to bring U S proposals for a 13 percent West Bank troop withdrawal to his 17 member cabinet. He warned he could persuade coalition partners only when convinced as hard liners threaten to topple the government if more than 9 percent is agreed. Secretary Madeleine Albright sent Dennis Ross back to region to finalize details, with a Friday regional return anticipated.
A 24 year old man was struck and killed on I 80 in Vallejo California after running to retrieve a baseball cap blown across the fast lane. Earlier a 20 year old Guatemalan sailor drowned on a Mississippi River crewboat after jumping in to recover his cap.
Emus roam south of Kincaid into Garnett area as deputies corral two in a pen. Sheriff Vaughan notes 20 or more birds reported by phone and warns drivers to watch for these large, fast yet reportedly “dumb” birds as they wander near roads. No owner identified.
OU President Harold Germer announced a new millenium plan funding $5 million for renovations at Martin Hall and internal upgrades to Wilson Field House and the Mabee building. Construction on Martin Hall to begin by September, with a yearlong project including a new heating system and room suite arrangements.
Ottawa City Commission study session reviews five acre north Ottawa park proposals by University of Kansas urban planning students. Plans center on pond enlargement and aeration, walking path, trees, shelter areas, benches, picnic grounds, lights, fountains, trash, birdhouses, grills, flower beds, bike parking. Differences focus on level of recreation and resulting parking needs with only one plan giving cost estimates advocating minimal development.
Itawa city commission voted 4 1 to settle with former police officer David Fitzgerald for about 0,000. The deal ends a suit over a three year old severance of roughly 15,000 plus insurance and benefits. Commissioner Matthews opposed, saying settlements invite litigation.
Ottawa City Commission approved an ordinance to ban exotic animals within city limits but rejected a pet limits measure. The exotic ban passed 3-1 with Finch opposing and Gillette abstaining. The pet limits proposal would have capped per household and allowed special permits to exceed limits, while the exotic ban targeted chimpanzees rhinoceroses and hippos.
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