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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1981
Page
10
Overland Park dentist 63 dies from injuries after Hyatt Regency skywalks collapse during a July 17 tea dance in Kansas City. The disaster raises the death toll to 113 as suits seek more than 2.5 billion dollars in damages.
Franklin Countians earned multiple placings across beef, dairy, and sheep divisions at the state fair. Notable results included Lowell Kissinger winning first in Simmental and Sheila Channon placing in Hereford and other classes, with county teams finishing third in poultry judging and ninth in dairy. Figures list numerous 4-H and open-class winners in poultry, clothing, crops, and crafts, highlighting a broad county showcase.
At Andrews Air Force Base the military judge denied a motion to dismiss the espionage charges against Air Force 2nd Lt. Christopher Cooke and ordered the trial to proceed. The ruling questioned the immunity promise, implying the confession may be excluded, while prosecutors contended enough evidence remains without it. Cooke faces up to 52 years for transmitting sensitive data to the Soviets and failing to report contacts with the Soviet Embassy.
A 48 year old Ottawa man Alvin Crawford remained in good condition at Newman Memorial Hospital after a Sunday crash on I 35 near Lebo. He and George E McKinnis were westbound when McKinnis slowed to shoulder and Crawford struck him. Both bikes sustained about 1000 dollars damage. Crawford and his wife Lucille were treated and released. Richard Foster a theologian and author will speak at Ottawa University Chapel Auditorium Wednesday at 10 am. A luncheon follows at 11 30 am. The public is invited.
ECKAN continues accepting applications for free energy kits and solar project sponsorships as stated by executive director Richard Jackson. The deadline for energy kit applications is September 30 and September 28 for solar project sponsorships.
Continental Telephone of Kansas completes new cable facilities at Richmond but customer changeover will take about 10 days with intermittent service interruptions. A new digital switching system goes live Oct 5, ending party lines and adding touch tone speed dial and three way calling at about 1.1 million dollars. Other exchanges Princeton Lane and Greeley to follow later in October through December.
Local ads list events and sales including ISOTONER gloves at Junes and a Ye Olde English Feast December dates. Ottawa Flea Market opens September 26 27 at 110 W 1st with about 50 booths. Young Place offers kids clothing with up to 35 percent off. Moving sale at BEs Wax and Gift Nook offers 30 percent off stock. Garden center deals on peat moss fertilizer and plants. Guys and Dolls Hair Fashions to close Mondays. Cindy Malson now taking appointments.
Central Heights U.S.C. 288 board met Monday evening and authorized two computers from Centrex and three copying machines from Ottawa Typewriter for classroom and general use. Partial payment for parking lot repairs to Hayworth Construction Co. was approved, with remaining due on completion. The board also approved CF Bus Service incorporation by Charles Feuerborn, resignations of Barbara Hurst and Sharon McCormick, contracts for Gloria Hornung as math teacher and Eldon Burgess as librarian, a dress code, and a medical bill payment pending a physician release after executive session.
Ottawa Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a Public Speaking segment in the Individual Development course at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. To register call June Butler at 242-4959 or Berniece Smith at 242-6709.
Funeral services scheduled for Emerson H. Atkinson 73 of Overbrook with burial in Overbrook cemetery. He served 18 of 22 years in the U.S. Navy, retired as chief warrant officer in 1952, and farmed locally. Survived by wife Madeline, daughter Mary Martel, sister Ann Pettle, and two grandchildren. Graveside honors by Post 239 American Legion. gifts to Capper Foundation.
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