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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1999
Page
8
Comics Report and Obituaries Highlight Daily News Briefs
A compact page note references Comics, Daily Report Opinion, and obituaries dated February 22. The item hints at brief entertainment, opinion pieces, and life remembrances as part of the newspaper’s daily coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Report
Nelson makes court appearance in kidnapping case
The man suspected of abducting a 10 year old girl appeared in a Kansas City Kansas federal court. Keith D. Nelson, 24, wheeled in due to leg injuries, answered yes to the charge of kidnapping Pamela Butler. Guards and security were tight amid media attention as the case proceeded. The body of Pamela Butler was found in Grain Valley Missouri after a daylong search. In Wichita, Kansas, dry mild weather aided farmers though fall harvest lagged with corn 67 percent, sorghum 49 percent, sunflowers 42 percent, and soybeans 58 percent complete though many crops show stress from the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Keith D. Nelson
Pamela Butler
Nelson
U.S
David Waxse
University of Kansas Medical Center
Federal Courthouse
FBI
Jeff Lanza
Pamela
Grain Valley
Wichita
Kansas
Kansas Agricultural Statistics
Combine
White House clashes with Republicans on budget talks
Washington AP reports a combative White House urged GOP leaders to drop talking points and attack ads as Clinton meets them to discuss budget before five of 13 spending bills have been approved. Republicans vow no tax hikes or using Social Security surpluses to fund extra spending, with veto threats looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
GOP
Clinton
King
Ottawa City moves to study annexing east K-68 corridor
Ottawa City Commission began annexation planning by approving an engineering scope of services for a potential K-68 east corridor along with consideration of west US-59 and other areas. Staff will produce a detailed feasibility map, with planning sessions set through December to assess costs, barriers, and service availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Blaine Finch
Scott Lambers
Lambers
Ing
County Commission
Central Heights ponders building options
Central Heights weighs options to address declining enrollment and crowded classrooms after a March needs analysis. Superintendent Bob Cole cites expanded courses and space limits, while Kent Stewart notes out of district attendance rising and inadequate facilities for labs and special education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entral Heights
Kent Stewart
Kansas State University
Bob Cole
Central Heights
Stewart
Cole
Rantoul
Princeton
Ardyce Wilson
Social Security COLA Boost for 44.2 Million Checks
The Social Security Administration announced a 2.4 percent cost of living increase for 2000, the largest in three years. The average retiree payment will rise from 785 to 804 dollars per month, benefiting 44.2 million Americans including retirement checks and other benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Kenneth 8. Apfel
Regents pay flap stirs questions over leadership moves
Barb Conant, stepping down Tuesday as Regents director of communications, says she would have liked the external affairs director post at the state Board of Regents that went to Gov. Bill Graves' spokesman. On Nov. 1, Mike Matson will assume public-relations duties and lobbying roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Opera
Barb Conant
State Board of Regents
Bill Graves
Conant
Regents
Mike Matson
Graves
United Way tops $30,000 in Franklin County drive
The Franklin County United Way campaign has topped the $30,000 mark. Drive Chairman Eve Harris announced the total includes advance business pledges, $10,083 fair share contributions from employees of businesses, $14,501 small business contributions, $895 and individual residential giving $4,522. The goal is $165,000 to aid 14 local and area charities and social service agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County United Way
Drive
Eve Harris
Monjay
Three hurricanes flood Eastern North Carolina with 4 feet rain
In Arboro North Carolina residents cope after three hurricanes deluge state with four feet of rainfall damaging thousands of homes. Irene dumped up to 11 inches in the region as Jose swirls in the Caribbean. Roads closed, flood crests loom, and Red Cross centers provide support amid lingering dread and slow recovery.
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Arboro
N.C
North Carolina
Casheila Draughn
Red Cross
Faallni
Neuse
Cape Fear
Jose
Caribbean
United States
Irene
Floyd
Jim Hunt Lematehi Gu
Dudy Farrar
Tarboro
Vane
Avery
Abe Feniano
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Ron Bishop
Joy Ludwig
Herald
United Way
the Sun News
Jennifer Rotenizar
Blanton
Denise Noto
Noto
Joe
Riverside Drive
Conway
D.C
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