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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1996
Page
6
The Ottawa University Braves drop to 0-5 after a Saturday defeat at Southwestern College in Winfield. The game, highlighted by early struggles and missed opportunities, leaves Ottawa chasing their first win of the season.
Partly cloudy and mild in the morning Tuesday. becoming sunny in the afternoon with highs in the middle 70s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to northeast later, bringing a gentle breeze.
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Kurdish forces led by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan claim a weekend counteroffensive recaptured areas including Sulaymaniyah and threaten toward Irbil. Iraqi troops were not reported in the fighting as Iranian-backed rebels advance in northern Iraq amid ongoing conflict and U.S. air strikes in the south.
Sen. Nancy Kassebaum told about 250 war veterans at Abilene that young Americans lack community responsibility and should look to past generations for guidance. The address marked the 15th annual Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Eisenhower Center, honoring Dwight Eisenhower who was born in 1891 and led Allied forces in World War II and later became president.
Machinists Union members at Cessna Aircraft Co ratified a five-year contract with a 5 percent raise in year one. Richard Aldrich said vote margins were fairly strong. Increases continue with 5 percent in 1997, 4 percent in 1998, a 4 percent lump sum in 1999, and 4 percent in 2000, plus pay-grade boosts for younger workers.
Delta Tau Delta at the University of Kansas received a two year probation after admitting hazing that deprived new members of sleep. The chapter must complete a 12 point corrective plan to regain good standing. The international fraternity body is still investigating. No injuries were reported. The chapter president, Chris Garretts, said there will be no appeal.
Kansas area study highlights why many superintendents leave the post amid board tensions. Kenneth Woods surveyed 70 Greenbush Center districts and found few critical incidents tied to curriculum or testing, suggesting either strong performance or gaps in discussion. About half of the respondents shared experiences, while 30 percent reported no incidents and 10 percent declined to discuss them.
The American Baptist Churches Central Region convention and Braving Discipleship youth retreat wrapped at Ottawa University. Herman VanArsdale praised the event as a top showcase for OU, calling it a perfect ten. OU students led the music during the weekend activities and participants reflected on the weekend's meaningful experiences.
The Ottawa Friends of the Prairie Spirit Rail Trail host an auction at 7:30 p.m. October 26 at the National Guard Armory in Ottawa. Items include a Chiefs autographed football by Dan Saleamua and Gov. Bill Graves autographed porcelain, plus a custom rifle and Chiefs Colts game tickets. Proceeds fund the 51 mile Ottawa to Iola hiking and biking trail.
The 39th annual Maple Leaf Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday with over 250 arts and crafts booths and entertainment. Baldwin expects more than 20,000 attendees as history themes highlight the community along the Santa Fe Trail, recognized for its 175 year founding. A special feature is listed on MAPLE page 3.
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