Fine recommended for fatal gas explosion in Topeka
Kansas utility KPL Gas Service faces a proposed additional 102000 fine after an explosion in Topeka killed one and injured another. The Kansas Corporation Commission staff faulted weak aging pipe evaluation and two missed procedures, following a 301000 penalty for a 1988 Overland Park blast.
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Topeka, Kan
Topeka
Kansas Corporation Commission
KPL Gas Service of
Overland Park
KPL
KCC
Kansas
Missouri
Tom Taylor
ECC
Danube Boat Collision Leaves 150 Dead Near Galati
The Yugoslav news agency reported that a Romanian pleasure boat collided with a Bulgarian tug on the Danube near Galati, sinking with about 150 passengers dead. Authorities in Bucharest and Agerpres gave varying details on casualties and survival, with 18 rescued from 169 passengers and unclear crew salvage.
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Vienna
Austria
Danube
Bucharest
Tanjug
Galati
Agerpres
Agrepres
Kansans support action on flag burning, lawmakers say
After month of travel Kansan legislators report muted voter talk on flag desecration. They expect Congress to act with a constitutional amendment or new statute to ban flag burning, amid a Supreme Court ruling in June. Senator Nancy Kassebaum and Representative Jan Meyers note low local concern, while Dole says voter interest remains steady.
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Washington
Kansas
Congress
Nancy Kassebaum
Jan Meiers
Overland Park
Supreme Court
Texas
Bob Whittaker
Whittaker
Augusta
Senate
Bob Dole
Kan
Dole
Bush
Obituaries Mark Several Local Residents
Obituary notices list John R. Clayton of Pomona who died September 10 1989 in Kansas City and service details in Muncie Indiana. Ollie J Ollila of Wichita formerly Lawrence died September 9 1989 with service in Wichita and cremains in Lawrence. Jacqueline Iris Rush of Edgerton died September 10 1989 with graveside rites in Edgerton and funeral home details. Survivors, marriages, and prior careers are noted for each.
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John R. Clayton
Pomona
Veterans’ Hospital
Kansas City
Parsons Mortuary
Muncie
Ind
Ashland
Marjorie Paxton
Connersville
Ottawa
Ollie J. Ollila
Wichita
Lawrence
Wesley Medical Center
Assembly of God Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Charles Zook
John E. Ollila
First Assembly of God
Robert H. Zook
Aurora
Colo
Lois I. Higdon
Olathe
Ouawa
Marjorie F. Wolfe
Springfield
Morgan H. Arnold
Los Angeles
Jacqueline 1
Rush Edgerton
Jacqueline
Jackie" Iris Rush
Edgerton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Kelly Ackerman
Rorn
Jacqueline J. Pritchard
Kenneth Rush
Franklin County Almanac Weather Outlook
The forecast covers Wednesday through Friday with a chance of rain and possible thunderstorms. Temperatures rise from the 60s Wednesday to the mid 80s in the southwest by Friday, with cooler nights and variable winds. County forecast calls for mostly cloudy, cool nights with showers, highs mid 60s to mid 70s across regions.
Ottawa Hospital Notes and Public Safety Roundup
Ottawa hospital notes record discharges births and patient changes for the period with names of individuals from Ottawa Pomona Princeton and nearby areas. The sheriff and public safety sections list arrests for suspended license aggravated assault DUI and obstructing legal process plus several noninjury and property damage accidents in Ottawa and surrounding streets. Local market quotes Tim Wheat Corn Milo Soybeans and PIK redemption values are provided by Ottawa Co op and Franklin County ASCS offices.
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Charles R. Zollinger
Lenexa
Public Safety News
Michael Allen Foster
Walnut
Donald R. Foster
Princeton
M. Foster
Department of Public Safety
D. Foster
Donald D. Wood
Wood
John W. Wray
Ottawa
RFD
Ottawa Co-op
Franklin County
ASCS
Lotto America results and Kansas Cash Lotto drawing
In Des Moines eighty players matched five of six Lotto America numbers for 834 each while 4 471 others matched four for 36. Drawn were 1 5 18 25 32 44 with the jackpot for Wednesday undetermined. In Topeka the Kansas Cash Lotto drew 6 7 13 17 20 28 for an estimated 35000 prize.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lot
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Community Notices and Class Announcements
Center satellite TV offers $39.95 monthly at Willis Garden Center ad. painting classes begin Sept 18 19 or 20 with day and evening options led by Turner's Tola Shop. Pomona Lions Club hosts free ham and bean supper Sept 16 at Pomona High School. Sophie Maes closes Sept 11 and 12. Ottawa University night computer class starts tonight, Introduction to Micro Computing with Dr. Kraamer, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call 242-5200 Ext 240 for details. Still time to sign up. Spiral perms offered by Charlottes Chat & Curl at 1740 S Elm. call 242-2377 for appointment.
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Turner's
Tola Shop
W. 15Th
Ottawa University
David R. Kraamer
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Olmsted Electric
Boy Scout Troop
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Josh Ostmeyer
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Vaughn Nea
Jim Hitch
Montana
U.S. Air Force
Alaska
Pacemaker Driver Services
Indianapolis
Pamela Christine Bolton
Evansville
Melanie Greenwell
Pittsburg
Bradley Clayton
Marie
Craig) Clayton
Marie Hrabe
Wellsville
Paula Wallis
Baldwin
Charla Blundell
Paola
Kip S. Bush
Charles
Bud) Pritchard
Donald Pritchard
McLouth
Dale
Sandy) Pritchard
James Pritchard
Vera Gritt
Ft. Wayne
Mary Morgan
Mission
Wilson and Son
John R
Clayton
Franklin County Almanac
the Daily Report
Earl Pulliam
Richmond
Lillie Miller
Alberta Conus
Cornelia Gilliland
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Frances Aguirre
Robert Dorsay
Janice Mcintosh
Joe Stinson
Robert Dorsey
Sheriff's News
Hal T. Hamm
Dumbarton
Main and Park
Allen L. Bishop
S. Oak
Brenda J. Vanness
Main
Michael S. Miller
Miller
William H. Hay
S. Mulberry
William T. Blackwell
Blackwell
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Std
Marilyn S. Riemer
N. Main
Allan Hecker
Tery America
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Willis Garden Center
Pomona Lions Club
Pomona High School
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Mon
Tuas
Charlotte's
S. Elm
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