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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1997
Page
1
An 80 year old Pomona man died Wednesday after falling from a ladder while trimming trees. Rufus "Joe" Bittenbender of 1131 Labette Road was found by a relative about 7 16 p m. Authorities say the accident was accidental and under investigation.
The mother of an Ottawa girl is suspected of abducting her from her father's temporary custody. The girl was picked up Saturday morning from South Poplar and has not been heard from since. The case is with the Franklin County attorney for a possible arrest warrant.
Memorial Day activities include Yepey Carpet Warehouse closing May 24 to 26 in IFR, CO recycling hours 7a to 1p weekdays and 9a to 1p Saturdays at 2038 S Main. Ads note Redwing Boots sales at Litwin's, Silver Arrow Trading Post on 504 N Main, and Vassar Playhouse Opry Show at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with Bob and Tom promoting events.
Aaron Campbell Jr. a 54 year old Miami area police veteran was charged with battery and resisting arrest after an April 9 traffic stop on the Florida Turnpike near Orlando. A dash cam video captured the confrontation during which Campbell, who wore a gun in a waist pouch, refused to cooperate and was pepper sprayed while attempting to flee. His lawyer accused white deputies of targeting minority drivers and out of county plates. Campbell is suspended with pay and may be suspended without pay.
A mistrial was ordered in the drug case against Clark L. Brown after Deputy Tim Woods referenced Brown’s age during testimony. Judge Thomas Sachse granted the mistrial following defense motion. a June 6 pretrial hearing is set. Brown faces felony charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and possession of marijuana with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a school, plus two misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Roy A. Proctor Jr. of Topeka died May 18 1997 at a Topeka hospital at age 39. services were at Topeka Bible Church with burial in Auburn Cemetery. He suffered liver failure linked to hepatitis from a transfusion after a stomach ulcer. Born January 18 1958 he owned Proctor Masonry in Manhattan then worked as a city housing inspector in Wichita and lived near Dallas before returning to Topeka earlier this year. Survived by wife Valerie two children Aaron Rochelle and Dawnelle parents Roy and Mary Proctor four siblings and grandmother Reva Turner. Memorials to Gideons International. Joe Bittenbender of Ottawa died May 21 1997. services pending. Burial in Hope Cemetery. Further arrangements by Dengers and Son Mortuary. A later obituary will follow.
The Daily Report lists admissions for Sheryl Woodward Michelle Bailey Angela English all of Ottawa and Hugh O Hare of Pomona with Rachel Mundy Garnett omitted from Tuesday. Dismissals include Laurie Johnson and son Kimberly Luckert and daughter Robert Adams Glenn Lancaster and Michelle Bailey all of Ottawa and Rachel Mundy Garnett. Arrests include Randy K Cross Wichita and Justin Derick Smith Topeka with details. domestic battery incident. police battery and suspended license cases. An SOS incident notes indecent liberties report unfounded. additional battery and restraining order violations cited. a 2 year old victim reported. a domestic dispute and a medical emergency in Pomona.
Timothy McVeigh’s attorney challenged prosecutors by questioning the timing of the Ryder truck rental tied to the Oklahoma City blast. Witnesses at a Kansas motel testified they saw a yellow Ryder truck days before the attack, while others described McVeigh’s hotel stay under an alias. The defense aims to undermine the prosecution’s timeline as trial continues.
The Senate defeated Senator Carol Moseley Braun's 5 billion dollar proposal to fund school repairs as part of the Clinton budget outline, arguing it would create a new federal program and be paid by closing tax loopholes. The plan was not included in the final budget pact. Republican opposition centered on program creation and funding method. Earlier, backers blocked a cigarette tax hike aimed at expanding children's health insurance.
Stocks mostly lower as rates climb toward unsettling levels in the bond market. Dow down 23.90 to 7266.79, S P 500 off 2.15, Nasdaq and NYSE composites also retreat. Boeing leads Dow losses amid EU objections to its McDonnell Douglas deal.
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