02 Nov 1998
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1998
Page
1
Chris Battle rushed for a school record 252 yards as Ottawa University defeated Tabor 27 to 3 in a homecoming game Saturday. The standout performance highlighted Ottawa’s offense and secured the win on the day.
Cloudy and cool conditions persist on Tuesday with a forecast high near 48 degrees and a continued chance of rain. For more weather information, readers are directed to page 2.
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Osage City residents push to raise bond issue by 1 to 1.5 million to about 8 million for a 250 seat multi purpose room sixth grade space in high school library conversion, an industrial arts building and a larger auditorium from 600 to 750 seats with land purchase needed. Public help sought. Oct 9 Burlingame murder case police seek tips. reward up to 1000 via Osage County Crime Stoppers.
Boston AP Parents Sunil and Deborah Kappen seek several million dollars in damages from Louise Woodward for their 8 month old son Matthew who died in her care. They asked the federal judge to determine a payment amount while noting they do not want Woodward to profit from the death. The judge set a deadline for damages figures with a decision expected later in the month.
President Clinton called his top security team to the White House to plan a response after Iraq stopped cooperating with UN arms inspectors. Defense Secretary Cohen rushed back from an Asia trip while Secretary of State Albright and CIA Director Tenet joined crisis talks. no immediate move to a quick military action was evident.
Avon Silversmiths of London released a $280 crucifix with a built in screeching alarm aimed at clergy worried about violence at work. A survey shows one in three British clergy have faced attacks on church grounds, highlighting safety concerns for church leaders.
Severe weekend rains pushed the Marais des Cygnes River toward flood levels near Reading and Ottawa. City officials closed the flood gates at midnight under a rare policy change, with the river rising to about 37 feet at Ottawa. Wellsville firefighters used a hovercraft to rescue two men near Rantoul after their truck was swept away. No severe city-wide problems reported yet as forecasts show more rain through Wednesday.
Landowners led by Dale Anderson of the Rever sionary Property Owners Association challenge railbanking and the Rail to Trails program in a Wichita federal suit. The case seeks compensation for land seized for trails and questions Fifth Amendment protections, as Rails to Trails Conservancy and regional groups weigh in amid broader GOP legislative efforts.
Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh said voting places in central and south central Kansas may need relocation due to flooding but the issue is not widespread. Butler County reports include Augusta as potentially most affected with churches and a senior center used as shelters. county clerk Mary Hull notes only a few of 98 new machines moved, none damaged in the court house, and no late reports of machine damage.
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