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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1990
Page
1
Ottawa High School will replace aging wooden bleachers with red polyurethane seating at the CBS gym for 82 928. The bid by Intercal Company edged Hussey by about 3000, boosting capacity from 1200 to 1400. Funds come from a 3 389 million bond issue approved last spring.
In OLATHE Kansas AP reports on day three of Richard Grissom Jr first degree murder trial. Prosecution witnesses describe examining Jean Marie Butler s apartment for evidence, noting a gold necklace out of place and no break in. Investigators link Grissom to Butler car IDs and a chain found at Butler s residence connects to another resident.
Fragmentary weather note mentions October averages and times 6 32 and 7 40, but lacks clear locations dates or measurements. The readable items suggest a diary style forecast or record with inconsistent phrases and no definable event or region to anchor a proper summary.
Washington AP Democratic divisions flare over a deficit reduction package that would raise gasoline taxes, expand Medicare costs, and cut high income itemized deductions. Rostenkowski says support is 50 50. Bush urges Republicans to back the plan as talks stall over tax strategies for households earning over 1 million.
A special Kansas commission began evaluating proposed changes to state ethics laws. It focuses on strengthening the agency that enforces them, including lobbying, campaign finance, and conflict of interest rules. The group aims to report before the 1991 Legislature.
A compendium of local notices and ads lists chili suppers bake sales fundraisers and events at Garfield School Williamsburg, Ottawa, and Richmond churches plus an array of services. Highlights include a chili supper at Garfield School on Oct 26, a spaghetti fundraiser at Ottawa Middle School on Oct 27, and a beef noodle supper at Richmond United Methodist Church on Oct 25. Also promotes Halloween cake orders, catering, a powder puff football game, a yard ornaments business, and various local vendor ads.
Kansas AG Bob Stephan filed in Shawnee County District Court alleging Hypermart U.S.A misrepresented gasoline octane as 89 when labels read 88 at the west Topeka store. Wal-Mart spokesperson declined comment as the Topeka Hypermart operates the chain’s Kansas outlet.
The Ottawa Herald publishes its subscription rates effective April 1, 1990, detailing daily carrier, motor route, and mail options. Prices vary by region, including Ottawa city, Franklin County, adjacent counties, and statewide mail, with monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual figures.
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