Today is Tuesday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2021. There are 283 days left in the year. 

On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered an address to the Virginia Provincial Convention in which he is said to have declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" 

In 1792, Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 94 in G Major (the "Surprise" symphony) had its first public performance in London. 

In 1806, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, having reached the Pacific coast, began their journey back east. 

In 1919, Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy. 

In 1933, the German Reichstag adopted the Enabling Act, which effectively granted Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers.

In 1942, the first Japanese-Americans evacuated by the U.S. Army during World War II arrived at the internment camp in Manzanar, California. 

In 1965, America's first two-person space mission took place as Gemini 3 blasted off with astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom and John W. Young aboard for a nearly 5-hour flight. 

In 1973, before sentencing a group of Watergate break-in defendants, Chief U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica read aloud a letter he'd received from James W. McCord Jr. which said there was "political pressure" to "plead guilty and remain silent."

In 1993, scientists announced they'd found the renegade gene that causes Huntington's disease. 

In 2001, Russia's orbiting Mir space station ended its 15-year odyssey with a planned fiery plunge into the South Pacific.

In 2003, during the Iraq War, a U.S. Army maintenance convoy was ambushed in Nasiriyah; 11 soldiers were killed, including Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa; six were captured, including Pfc. Jessica Lynch, who was rescued on April 1, 2003. 

In 2004, a federal commission concluded that Clinton and Bush administration officials had engaged in lengthy, ultimately fruitless diplomatic efforts instead of military action to try to get Osama bin Laden before the 9/11 attacks; top Bush officials countered that the terror attacks would have occurred even if the United States had killed the al-Qaida leader.

In 2010, claiming a historic triumph, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, a $938 billion health care overhaul.

Ten years ago: Academy Award-winning actor Elizabeth Taylor died in Los Angeles at age 79. NATO ships began patrolling off Libya's coast as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Moammar Gadhafi's tanks to roll back from two key western cities. A blast blamed on Palestinian militants ripped through a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing Mary Jean Gardner, a 59-year-old British tourist, and wounding two dozen other people, including five Americans. Army Spc. Jeremy Morlock pleaded guilty at his court-martial at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state to the murders of three unarmed Afghan civilians (he was sentenced to 24 years in prison).

Five years ago: President Barack Obama, on a fence-mending state visit to Buenos Aires, held up Argentina as an emerging world leader worthy of U.S. support, as he and President Mauricio Macri broke with years of tensions between their countries. Death claimed former baseball player-turned-broadcaster Joe Garagiola at age 90 and actor Ken Howard at age 71.

One year ago: President Donald Trump said he wanted to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months; he asserted that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus itself. Britain became the latest European country to go into effective lockdown, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the closure of most retail stores and banned public gatherings. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans to convert a New York City convention center into a hospital with 1,000 beds. The Federal Reserve unleashed its boldest effort yet to protect the U.S. economy from the coronavirus; the Fed would buy both government-backed and corporate debt. An Arizona health system said a Phoenix-area man had died, and his wife was in critical condition, after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, an additive used to clean fish tanks; President Donald Trump had falsely stated days earlier that the Food and Drug Administration had approved the use of the anti-malaria medication chloroquine to treat coronavirus.

Today's Birthdays: Movie director Mark Rydell is 92. International Motorsports Hall of Famer Craig Breedlove is 84. Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is 69. Singer Chaka Khan is 68. Actor Amanda Plummer is 64. Actor Catherine Keener is 62. Actor Hope Davis is 57. Actor Richard Grieco is 56. Actor Marin Hinkle is 55. Rock singer-musician Damon Albarn (Blur) is 53. Actor Kelly Perine is 52. Actor-singer Melissa Errico is 51. Rock musician John Humphrey (The Nixons) is 51. Bandleader Reggie Watts (TV: "The Late Late Show With James Corden") is 49. Actor Randall Park is 47. Actor Michelle Monaghan is 45. Actor Keri Russell is 45. Actor Anastasia Griffith is 43. Gossip columnist-blogger Perez Hilton is 43. Actor Nicholle Tom is 43. Actor Brandon Dirden is 43. Country singer Brett Young is 40. Actor Nicolas Wright is 39. Actor Ben Rappaport is 35. NBA point guard Kyrie Irving is 29.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2021. There are 283 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered an address to the Virginia Provincial Convention in which he is said to have declared, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" On this date: In 1792, Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 94 in G Major (the "Surprise" symphony) had its first public performance in London. In 1806, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, having reached the Pacific coast, began their journey back east. In 1919, Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy. In 1933, the German Reichstag adopted the Enabling Act, which effectively granted Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers.In 1942, the first Japanese-Americans evacuated by the U.S. Army during World War II arrived at the internment camp in Manzanar, California. In 1965, America's first two-person space mission took place as Gemini 3 blasted off with astronauts Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom and John W. Young aboard for a nearly 5-hour flight. In 1973, before sentencing a group of Watergate break-in defendants, Chief U.S. District Judge John J. Sirica read aloud a letter he'd received from James W. McCord Jr. which said there was "political pressure" to "plead guilty and remain silent."In 1993, scientists announced they'd found the renegade gene that causes Huntington's disease. In 2001, Russia's orbiting Mir space station ended its 15-year odyssey with a planned fiery plunge into the South Pacific.In 2003, during the Iraq War, a U.S. Army maintenance convoy was ambushed in Nasiriyah; 11 soldiers were killed, including Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa; six were captured, including Pfc. Jessica Lynch, who was rescued on April 1, 2003. In 2004, a federal commission concluded that Clinton and Bush administration officials had engaged in lengthy, ultimately fruitless diplomatic efforts instead of military action to try to get Osama bin Laden before the 9/11 attacks; top Bush officials countered that the terror attacks would have occurred even if the United States had killed the al-Qaida leader.In 2010, claiming a historic triumph, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, a $938 billion health care overhaul.Ten years ago: Academy Award-winning actor Elizabeth Taylor died in Los Angeles at age 79. NATO ships began patrolling off Libya's coast as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Moammar Gadhafi's tanks to roll back from two key western cities. A blast blamed on Palestinian militants ripped through a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing Mary Jean Gardner, a 59-year-old British tourist, and wounding two dozen other people, including five Americans. Army Spc. Jeremy Morlock pleaded guilty at his court-martial at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state to the murders of three unarmed Afghan civilians (he was sentenced to 24 years in prison).Five years ago: President Barack Obama, on a fence-mending state visit to Buenos Aires, held up Argentina as an emerging world leader worthy of U.S. support, as he and President Mauricio Macri broke with years of tensions between their countries. Death claimed former baseball player-turned-broadcaster Joe Garagiola at age 90 and actor Ken Howard at age 71.One year ago: President Donald Trump said he wanted to reopen the country for business in weeks, not months; he asserted that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus itself. Britain became the latest European country to go into effective lockdown, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered the closure of most retail stores and banned public gatherings. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans to convert a New York City convention center into a hospital with 1,000 beds. The Federal Reserve unleashed its boldest effort yet to protect the U.S. economy from the coronavirus; the Fed would buy both government-backed and corporate debt. An Arizona health system said a Phoenix-area man had died, and his wife was in critical condition, after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, an additive used to clean fish tanks; President Donald Trump had falsely stated days earlier that the Food and Drug Administration had approved the use of the anti-malaria medication chloroquine to treat coronavirus.Today's Birthdays: Movie director Mark Rydell is 92. International Motorsports Hall of Famer Craig Breedlove is 84. Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is 69. Singer Chaka Khan is 68. Actor Amanda Plummer is 64. Actor Catherine Keener is 62. Actor Hope Davis is 57. Actor Richard Grieco is 56. Actor Marin Hinkle is 55. Rock singer-musician Damon Albarn (Blur) is 53. Actor Kelly Perine is 52. Actor-singer Melissa Errico is 51. Rock musician John Humphrey (The Nixons) is 51. Bandleader Reggie Watts (TV: "The Late Late Show With James Corden") is 49. Actor Randall Park is 47. Actor Michelle Monaghan is 45. Actor Keri Russell is 45. Actor Anastasia Griffith is 43. Gossip columnist-blogger Perez Hilton is 43. Actor Nicholle Tom is 43. Actor Brandon Dirden is 43. Country singer Brett Young is 40. Actor Nicolas Wright is 39. Actor Ben Rappaport is 35. NBA point guard Kyrie Irving is 29.

Today in History -- March 23

<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Michael-Bowers">Obituary for Michael L Bowers | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>

October 29, 1958 ~ March 20, 2021 (age 62)

Mike's life began on October 29, 1958, in Newton.&nbsp; He was the son of Harold and Joan (Klein) Bowers, Jr.&nbsp; Mike was a graduate of Garden City High School, and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 14 years.&nbsp; He reached the rank of Petty Officer, 1st Class.&nbsp; Mike sailed around the world seven times aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Point Defiance. &nbsp; 

Mike returned to Kansas and, because of his love of the outdoors, he worked at several private colleges as a grounds superintendent.&nbsp; Mike retired in 2018 and enjoyed playing golf, mowing at home, and trying to keep his wife's clutter minimized.&nbsp;

 Mike was united in marriage to Evelyn Colon in Perth Amboy, NJ, and later married again to wife Laura Unruh on February 14, 1998, in McPherson.&nbsp; 

Mike is survived by his wife Laura of Bennington; children Johnathon (Nicky) Bowers of McPherson, Nicole Bowers of Winter Springs, FL, Will Unruh of Burlington, MA, and Jenny (Cory) Saylor of Bennington; grandsons Jameson Bowers and Felix Bowers of McPherson; sister Susan (Jerry) Soldner of Salina, KS, brother Jock (Paula) Bowers of McPherson, brother in law David (Teresa) Secord of Galva, KS, and sister in law Paula Piland of Canton, KS, his loving companion, Sam the dog, &nbsp;as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp; 

Mike passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; 

Mike's family will gather with friends on Thursday, March 25, from 12-2 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, where his funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. led by Troy and Vernon Bowers.&nbsp; He will be laid to rest in Grant Cemetery with Navy honors following the service.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Mike's name may be directed to Laura Bowers.&nbsp; Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Mike at www.ymzfh.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael L Bowers, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Michael-Bowers/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Michael L. Bowers, Bennington</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616429463993.jpeg" alt="Michael L. Bowers" />
 <figcaption>Michael L. Bowers</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Michael-Bowers">Obituary for Michael L Bowers | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>October 29, 1958 ~ March 20, 2021 (age 62)Mike's life began on October 29, 1958, in Newton.&nbsp; He was the son of Harold and Joan (Klein) Bowers, Jr.&nbsp; Mike was a graduate of Garden City High School, and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 14 years.&nbsp; He reached the rank of Petty Officer, 1st Class.&nbsp; Mike sailed around the world seven times aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Point Defiance. &nbsp; Mike returned to Kansas and, because of his love of the outdoors, he worked at several private colleges as a grounds superintendent.&nbsp; Mike retired in 2018 and enjoyed playing golf, mowing at home, and trying to keep his wife's clutter minimized.&nbsp; Mike was united in marriage to Evelyn Colon in Perth Amboy, NJ, and later married again to wife Laura Unruh on February 14, 1998, in McPherson.&nbsp; Mike is survived by his wife Laura of Bennington; children Johnathon (Nicky) Bowers of McPherson, Nicole Bowers of Winter Springs, FL, Will Unruh of Burlington, MA, and Jenny (Cory) Saylor of Bennington; grandsons Jameson Bowers and Felix Bowers of McPherson; sister Susan (Jerry) Soldner of Salina, KS, brother Jock (Paula) Bowers of McPherson, brother in law David (Teresa) Secord of Galva, KS, and sister in law Paula Piland of Canton, KS, his loving companion, Sam the dog, &nbsp;as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp; Mike passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; Mike's family will gather with friends on Thursday, March 25, from 12-2 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, where his funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. led by Troy and Vernon Bowers.&nbsp; He will be laid to rest in Grant Cemetery with Navy honors following the service.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Mike's name may be directed to Laura Bowers.&nbsp; Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Mike at www.ymzfh.com.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael L Bowers, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Michael-Bowers/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Michael L. Bowers

A service update from the Salina Public Library via its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Facebook page</a>:

Salina Public Library has expanded service levels starting today, March 22. Visits can now last up to 60 minutes. Masks are still required, but we would love for you to come visit us!

Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

• Browse the collection, pick up holds and check out materials

• Access magazines &amp; newspapers

• Make copies in the Technology Center

• Use computers or gaming equipment

• Print in the Information Services area, Tech Center or Youth Services

• Visit Imagination Station (toys limited)

• Sit at tables (limited number of chairs at tables)

• Donate books or other materials

• Spaces not yet available: meeting rooms, study rooms, McKenzie Center

A service update from the Salina Public Library via its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/salinapubliclibrary">Facebook page</a>:Salina Public Library has expanded service levels starting today, March 22. Visits can now last up to 60 minutes. Masks are still required, but we would love for you to come visit us!Library HoursMonday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.Sunday: Noon–6 p.m.You can do this ...• Browse the collection, pick up holds and check out materials• Access magazines &amp; newspapers• Return items• Get a library card• Make copies in the Technology Center• Use computers or gaming equipment• Print in the Information Services area, Tech Center or Youth Services• Proctoring• Ask questions• Pay fines• Charge devices• Watch TVs• Visit Imagination Station (toys limited)• Sit at tables (limited number of chairs at tables)But, not this (yet) ...• Hangout/gather• Events and programs• Reserve rooms• Donate books or other materials• No food or drink• Spaces not yet available: meeting rooms, study rooms, McKenzie Center

Salina Public Library updates its service levels

“The COVID-19 Epidemic in China” was just published by World Scientific Publishers in Singapore. Authors are Yanyan Xiong of Zhejiang University at Hangzhou, China and Lawrence J. Lau of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. They are economists, not medical epidemiologists. But their data and graphs document China’s rapid response to the pandemic and return to near normal after the first three months of 2020.

Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, and to a lesser extent Japan, also managed to control the coronavirus long before the availability of vaccines. These authors earlier published in March 2020 in&nbsp;Asia Pacific Biotech News&nbsp;how “The lockdown in Wuhan has also been ended. Mainland China has now largely returned to normal”—the same time the first pandemic surge began in Europe and the U.S.

Compared to the coronaviruses causing SARS in 2003 and the Middle Eastern MERS, both with higher mortality rates of 10 and 30 percent, respectively, COVID-19 appeared to vary from a peak of 6 percent to 2.84 percent to 0.56 percent. It took the development of testing and time to understand that people could carry COVID-19 and never have symptoms but yet spread the virus.

This important biology underlies the successful business numbers, but is not fully addressed in this book. It was also soon realized that individuals who came down with COVID-19 were already contagious for several days before they became sick. This made this pandemic quite different from the SARS and MERS, and far more difficult to control transmission. By mid-2020, it became obvious that major transmission was occurring by aerosols and not by surface contact, again different from SARS and MERS. So while the death rate was far less than these other coronaviruses, and perhaps only 15 times higher than the average seasonal flu, the aerosol transfer among asymptomatic persons made the reliance on cell phone tracking technology a critical method to isolate persons who came near infected persons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Public behaviors such as mask wearing, sheltering in place and using cell phone tracking were fully accepted in Asian communities of pragmatic collectivism but not in self-centered individualist Western cultures. Therefore, China and other Asian countries, where citizens normally wear face masks each winter, were rapid to use masks, maintain social distancing and isolate those who tested positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The result was that–without vaccines–China and Taiwan were able to resume business activities and factory production by April 2020. China GDP grew over 2.8 percent in 2020 and Taiwan GDP grew as well.

A big difference exists in their public’s need for assistance. Traditional Chinese continue to save from 40 to 60 percent of their income. Ample family savings and support of extended families was able to bridge the lockdown without massive public food assistance.

The United States used PPP loans with forgiveness to keep businesses afloat. Banks in China operate with Party members on their boards. This state-involved banking system therefore offered extra loans to businesses to remain afloat during their shorter crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;But despite the Trump-era 25 percent tariffs still being in place, China’s trade surplus (where exports exceed imports) has ballooned since last July. Many families worldwide are making home improvements, and the major source of furniture and other household items is China.

American economists are predicting up to an eight percent increase in U.S. GDP in 2021. But considering that U.S. GDP went down 4.5 percent in 2020, that would be less than a four percent positive recovery. Meanwhile, China is predicted to have over six percent growth on top of a positive 2.8 percent growth last year.

China’s ability to stop the pandemic with collective action meant that there were not enough cases in China to test its vaccines at home. SinoVax and other vaccines therefore had to be tested in Indonesia, Brazil and other places where the pandemic was raging. This meant arrangements for those cooperating countries to receive a successful vaccine when proven. While China is now underway vaccinating its population, it has shared more of its vaccines with other countries desperately in need. The American press demeans this as “vaccine diplomacy.” This is a shallow diversion from our vaccine selfishness.&nbsp;&nbsp;

John Richard Schrock has trained biology teachers for more than 30 years in Kansas. He also has lectured at 27 universities in 20 trips to China. He holds the distinction of “Faculty Emeritus” at Emporia State University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573490075841.jpeg" alt="John Richard Schrock" />
 <figcaption>John Richard Schrock</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOHN RICHARD SCHROCK“The COVID-19 Epidemic in China” was just published by World Scientific Publishers in Singapore. Authors are Yanyan Xiong of Zhejiang University at Hangzhou, China and Lawrence J. Lau of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, China. They are economists, not medical epidemiologists. But their data and graphs document China’s rapid response to the pandemic and return to near normal after the first three months of 2020. Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, and to a lesser extent Japan, also managed to control the coronavirus long before the availability of vaccines. These authors earlier published in March 2020 in&nbsp;Asia Pacific Biotech News&nbsp;how “The lockdown in Wuhan has also been ended. Mainland China has now largely returned to normal”—the same time the first pandemic surge began in Europe and the U.S. Compared to the coronaviruses causing SARS in 2003 and the Middle Eastern MERS, both with higher mortality rates of 10 and 30 percent, respectively, COVID-19 appeared to vary from a peak of 6 percent to 2.84 percent to 0.56 percent. It took the development of testing and time to understand that people could carry COVID-19 and never have symptoms but yet spread the virus. This important biology underlies the successful business numbers, but is not fully addressed in this book. It was also soon realized that individuals who came down with COVID-19 were already contagious for several days before they became sick. This made this pandemic quite different from the SARS and MERS, and far more difficult to control transmission. By mid-2020, it became obvious that major transmission was occurring by aerosols and not by surface contact, again different from SARS and MERS. So while the death rate was far less than these other coronaviruses, and perhaps only 15 times higher than the average seasonal flu, the aerosol transfer among asymptomatic persons made the reliance on cell phone tracking technology a critical method to isolate persons who came near infected persons.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Public behaviors such as mask wearing, sheltering in place and using cell phone tracking were fully accepted in Asian communities of pragmatic collectivism but not in self-centered individualist Western cultures. Therefore, China and other Asian countries, where citizens normally wear face masks each winter, were rapid to use masks, maintain social distancing and isolate those who tested positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The result was that–without vaccines–China and Taiwan were able to resume business activities and factory production by April 2020. China GDP grew over 2.8 percent in 2020 and Taiwan GDP grew as well. A big difference exists in their public’s need for assistance. Traditional Chinese continue to save from 40 to 60 percent of their income. Ample family savings and support of extended families was able to bridge the lockdown without massive public food assistance. The United States used PPP loans with forgiveness to keep businesses afloat. Banks in China operate with Party members on their boards. This state-involved banking system therefore offered extra loans to businesses to remain afloat during their shorter crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;But despite the Trump-era 25 percent tariffs still being in place, China’s trade surplus (where exports exceed imports) has ballooned since last July. Many families worldwide are making home improvements, and the major source of furniture and other household items is China. American economists are predicting up to an eight percent increase in U.S. GDP in 2021. But considering that U.S. GDP went down 4.5 percent in 2020, that would be less than a four percent positive recovery. Meanwhile, China is predicted to have over six percent growth on top of a positive 2.8 percent growth last year. China’s ability to stop the pandemic with collective action meant that there were not enough cases in China to test its vaccines at home. SinoVax and other vaccines therefore had to be tested in Indonesia, Brazil and other places where the pandemic was raging. This meant arrangements for those cooperating countries to receive a successful vaccine when proven. While China is now underway vaccinating its population, it has shared more of its vaccines with other countries desperately in need. The American press demeans this as “vaccine diplomacy.” This is a shallow diversion from our vaccine selfishness.&nbsp;&nbsp;John Richard Schrock has trained biology teachers for more than 30 years in Kansas. He also has lectured at 27 universities in 20 trips to China. He holds the distinction of “Faculty Emeritus” at Emporia State University.

EDUCATION FRONTLINES: China moving back to normal

Today is Monday, March 22, the 81st day of 2021. There are 284 days left in the year. 

On March 22, 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state officially went into operation. 

In 1820, U.S. naval hero Stephen Decatur was killed in a duel with Commodore James Barron near Washington, D.C. 

In 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed a measure outlawing polygamy.

In 1894, hockey's first Stanley Cup championship game was played; home team Montreal defeated Ottawa, 3-1. 

In 1945, the Arab League was formed with the adoption of a charter in Cairo, Egypt.

In 1976, principal photography for the first "Star Wars" movie, directed by George Lucas, began in Tunisia.

In 1987, a garbage barge, carrying 3,200 tons of refuse, left Islip, New York, on a six-month journey in search of a place to unload. (The barge was turned away by several states and three other countries until space was found back in Islip.) 

In 1988, both houses of Congress overrode President Ronald Reagan's veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act. 

In 1991, high school instructor Pamela Smart, accused of recruiting her teenage lover and his friends to kill her husband, Gregory, was convicted in Exeter, New Hampshire, of murder-conspiracy and being an accomplice to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. 

In 1993, Intel Corp. unveiled the original Pentium computer chip.

In 1997, Tara Lipinski, at age 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest ladies' world figure skating champion in Lausanne, Switzerland. 

In 2010, Google Inc. stopped censoring the internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland to Hong Kong.

In 2019, special counsel Robert Mueller closed his Russia investigation with no new charges, delivering his final report to Justice Department officials. Former President Jimmy Carter became the longest-living chief executive in American history; at 94 years and 172 days, he exceeded the lifespan of the late former President George H.W. Bush.

Ten years ago: Yemen's U.S.-backed president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, his support crumbling among political allies and the army, warned that the country could slide into civil war as the opposition rejected his offer to step down by the end of the year. NFL owners meeting in New Orleans voted to make all scoring plays reviewable by the replay official and referee; also, kickoffs would be moved up 5 yards to the 35-yard line.

Five years ago: Capping a remarkable visit to Cuba, President Barack Obama sat beside President Raul Castro at a baseball game between Cuba's national team and the Tampa Bay Rays (the Rays won, 4-1); Obama left the game early to fly to Argentina for a state visit there. Suicide bombers attacked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing 32 people. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton padded their delegate troves with victories in Arizona; Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders won caucuses in Utah and Idaho and Republican Ted Cruz claimed his party's caucuses in Utah. Rob Ford, the troubled former mayor of Toronto, died at age 46.

One year ago: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all nonessential businesses in the state to close and nonessential workers to stay home. The Senate voted against advancing a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package that Democrats said was tilted toward corporations, but negotiations continued. (Approval would come by week's end.) Kentucky Republican Rand Paul became the first member of the U.S. Senate to report testing positive for the coronavirus; his announcement led Utah senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney to place themselves in quarantine. The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the pandemic was first detected, went a fourth consecutive day without reporting any new or suspected cases of the coronavirus.

Today's Birthdays: Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is 91. Evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson is 91. Actor William Shatner is 90. Former Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is 87. Actor M. Emmet Walsh is 86. Actor-singer Jeremy Clyde is 80. Singer-guitarist George Benson is 78. Writer James Patterson is 74. CNN newscaster Wolf Blitzer is 73. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is 73. Actor Fanny Ardant is 72. Sportscaster Bob Costas is 69. Country singer James House is 66. Actor Lena Olin is 66. Singer-actor Stephanie Mills is 64. Actor Matthew Modine is 62. Actor-comedian Keegan-Michael Key is 50. Actor Will Yun Lee is 50. Olympic silver medal figure skater Elvis Stojko is 49. Actor Guillermo Diaz is 46. Actor Anne Dudek is 46. Actor Cole Hauser is 46. Actor Kellie Williams is 45. Actor Reese Witherspoon is 45. Rock musician John Otto (Limp Bizkit) is 44. Actor Tiffany Dupont is 40. Rapper Mims is 40. Actor Constance Wu is 39. Actor James Wolk is 36.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Monday, March 22, the 81st day of 2021. There are 284 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On March 22, 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state officially went into operation. On this date: In 1820, U.S. naval hero Stephen Decatur was killed in a duel with Commodore James Barron near Washington, D.C. In 1882, President Chester Alan Arthur signed a measure outlawing polygamy.In 1894, hockey's first Stanley Cup championship game was played; home team Montreal defeated Ottawa, 3-1. In 1945, the Arab League was formed with the adoption of a charter in Cairo, Egypt.In 1976, principal photography for the first "Star Wars" movie, directed by George Lucas, began in Tunisia.In 1987, a garbage barge, carrying 3,200 tons of refuse, left Islip, New York, on a six-month journey in search of a place to unload. (The barge was turned away by several states and three other countries until space was found back in Islip.) In 1988, both houses of Congress overrode President Ronald Reagan's veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act. In 1991, high school instructor Pamela Smart, accused of recruiting her teenage lover and his friends to kill her husband, Gregory, was convicted in Exeter, New Hampshire, of murder-conspiracy and being an accomplice to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. In 1993, Intel Corp. unveiled the original Pentium computer chip.In 1997, Tara Lipinski, at age 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest ladies' world figure skating champion in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 2010, Google Inc. stopped censoring the internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland to Hong Kong.In 2019, special counsel Robert Mueller closed his Russia investigation with no new charges, delivering his final report to Justice Department officials. Former President Jimmy Carter became the longest-living chief executive in American history; at 94 years and 172 days, he exceeded the lifespan of the late former President George H.W. Bush.Ten years ago: Yemen's U.S.-backed president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, his support crumbling among political allies and the army, warned that the country could slide into civil war as the opposition rejected his offer to step down by the end of the year. NFL owners meeting in New Orleans voted to make all scoring plays reviewable by the replay official and referee; also, kickoffs would be moved up 5 yards to the 35-yard line.Five years ago: Capping a remarkable visit to Cuba, President Barack Obama sat beside President Raul Castro at a baseball game between Cuba's national team and the Tampa Bay Rays (the Rays won, 4-1); Obama left the game early to fly to Argentina for a state visit there. Suicide bombers attacked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing 32 people. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton padded their delegate troves with victories in Arizona; Democratic challenger Bernie Sanders won caucuses in Utah and Idaho and Republican Ted Cruz claimed his party's caucuses in Utah. Rob Ford, the troubled former mayor of Toronto, died at age 46.One year ago: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered all nonessential businesses in the state to close and nonessential workers to stay home. The Senate voted against advancing a $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package that Democrats said was tilted toward corporations, but negotiations continued. (Approval would come by week's end.) Kentucky Republican Rand Paul became the first member of the U.S. Senate to report testing positive for the coronavirus; his announcement led Utah senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney to place themselves in quarantine. The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the pandemic was first detected, went a fourth consecutive day without reporting any new or suspected cases of the coronavirus. Today's Birthdays: Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is 91. Evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson is 91. Actor William Shatner is 90. Former Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is 87. Actor M. Emmet Walsh is 86. Actor-singer Jeremy Clyde is 80. Singer-guitarist George Benson is 78. Writer James Patterson is 74. CNN newscaster Wolf Blitzer is 73. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is 73. Actor Fanny Ardant is 72. Sportscaster Bob Costas is 69. Country singer James House is 66. Actor Lena Olin is 66. Singer-actor Stephanie Mills is 64. Actor Matthew Modine is 62. Actor-comedian Keegan-Michael Key is 50. Actor Will Yun Lee is 50. Olympic silver medal figure skater Elvis Stojko is 49. Actor Guillermo Diaz is 46. Actor Anne Dudek is 46. Actor Cole Hauser is 46. Actor Kellie Williams is 45. Actor Reese Witherspoon is 45. Rock musician John Otto (Limp Bizkit) is 44. Actor Tiffany Dupont is 40. Rapper Mims is 40. Actor Constance Wu is 39. Actor James Wolk is 36.

Today in History -- March 22

Today is Sunday, March 21, the 80th day of 2021. There are 285 days left in the year. 

On March 21, 2006, the social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first "tweet" by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: "just setting up my twttr." 

In 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany. 

In 1918, during World War I, Germany launched its Spring Offensive on the Western Front, hoping to break through the Allied lines before American reinforcements could arrive. (Although successful at first, the Spring Offensive ultimately failed.) 

In 1935, Persia officially changed its name to Iran.

In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany. 

In 1963, the Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Bay was emptied of its last inmates and closed at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. 

In 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third, successful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

In 1972, the Supreme Court, in Dunn v. Blumstein, ruled that states may not require at least a year's residency for voting eligibility. 

In 1981, Michael Donald, a Black teenager in Mobile, Alabama, was abducted, tortured and killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. (A lawsuit brought by Donald's mother, Beulah Mae Donald, later resulted in a landmark judgment that bankrupted one Klan organization.) 

In 1986, Debi Thomas of the United States won the ladies' title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Geneva, Switzerland, dethroning Katarina Witt of East Germany.

In 1990, Namibia became an independent nation as the former colony marked the end of 75 years of South African rule. 

In 1997, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin wrapped up their summit in Helsinki, Finland, still deadlocked over NATO expansion, but able to agree on slashing nuclear weapons arsenals. 

In 2019, President Donald Trump abruptly declared that the U.S. would recognize Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a major shift in American policy. 

Ten years ago: Syrians chanting "No more fear!" held a defiant march after a deadly government crackdown failed to quash three days of mass protests in the southern city of Deraa. Grammy-winning bluesman Pinetop Perkins died in Austin, Texas, at 97.

Five years ago: Laying bare a half-century of tensions, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro prodded each other over human rights and the longstanding U.S. economic embargo during an unprecedented joint news conference in Havana.

One year ago: Negotiators from Congress and the White House held talks on a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package. During a White House briefing, President Donald Trump doubled down on his support for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for the coronavirus, while Dr. Anthony Fauci said the evidence was "anecdotal." Italy announced nearly 800 new deaths of people with the coronavirus. Hawaii's governor instituted a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine of all people traveling to the state.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Kathleen Widdoes is 82. Songwriter Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing") is 81. Folk-pop singer-musician Keith Potger (The Seekers) is 80. Actor Marie-Christine Barrault is 77. Singer-musician Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone) is 76. Actor Timothy Dalton is 75. Singer Ray Dorset (Mungo Jerry) is 75. Rock singer-musician Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) is 71. Rock musician Conrad Lozano (Los Lobos) is 70. R&amp;B singer Russell Thompkins Jr. is 70. Comedy writer-performer Brad Hall is 63. Actor Sabrina LeBeauf is 63. Actor Gary Oldman is 63. Actor Kassie Depaiva is 60. Actor Matthew Broderick is 59. Comedian-actor Rosie O'Donnell is 59. Actor Cynthia Geary is 56. Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 55. Rock musician Jonas "Joker" Berggren (Ace of Base) is 54. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is 54. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 53. Actor Laura Allen is 47. Rapper-TV personality Kevin Federline is 43. Actor Sonequa Martin-Green (TV: "The Walking Dead") is 36. Actor Scott Eastwood is 35. Tennis player Karolina Pliskova is 29. Actor Jasmin Savoy Brown is 27. Actor Forrest Wheeler is 17.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, March 21, the 80th day of 2021. There are 285 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 21, 2006, the social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first "tweet" by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: "just setting up my twttr." On this date: In 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany. In 1918, during World War I, Germany launched its Spring Offensive on the Western Front, hoping to break through the Allied lines before American reinforcements could arrive. (Although successful at first, the Spring Offensive ultimately failed.) In 1935, Persia officially changed its name to Iran.In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany. In 1963, the Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Bay was emptied of its last inmates and closed at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. In 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third, successful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.In 1972, the Supreme Court, in Dunn v. Blumstein, ruled that states may not require at least a year's residency for voting eligibility. In 1981, Michael Donald, a Black teenager in Mobile, Alabama, was abducted, tortured and killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. (A lawsuit brought by Donald's mother, Beulah Mae Donald, later resulted in a landmark judgment that bankrupted one Klan organization.) In 1986, Debi Thomas of the United States won the ladies' title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Geneva, Switzerland, dethroning Katarina Witt of East Germany.In 1990, Namibia became an independent nation as the former colony marked the end of 75 years of South African rule. In 1997, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin wrapped up their summit in Helsinki, Finland, still deadlocked over NATO expansion, but able to agree on slashing nuclear weapons arsenals. In 2019, President Donald Trump abruptly declared that the U.S. would recognize Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a major shift in American policy. Ten years ago: Syrians chanting "No more fear!" held a defiant march after a deadly government crackdown failed to quash three days of mass protests in the southern city of Deraa. Grammy-winning bluesman Pinetop Perkins died in Austin, Texas, at 97. Five years ago: Laying bare a half-century of tensions, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro prodded each other over human rights and the longstanding U.S. economic embargo during an unprecedented joint news conference in Havana. One year ago: Negotiators from Congress and the White House held talks on a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package. During a White House briefing, President Donald Trump doubled down on his support for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment for the coronavirus, while Dr. Anthony Fauci said the evidence was "anecdotal." Italy announced nearly 800 new deaths of people with the coronavirus. Hawaii's governor instituted a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine of all people traveling to the state.Today's Birthdays: Actor Kathleen Widdoes is 82. Songwriter Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing") is 81. Folk-pop singer-musician Keith Potger (The Seekers) is 80. Actor Marie-Christine Barrault is 77. Singer-musician Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone) is 76. Actor Timothy Dalton is 75. Singer Ray Dorset (Mungo Jerry) is 75. Rock singer-musician Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) is 71. Rock musician Conrad Lozano (Los Lobos) is 70. R&amp;B singer Russell Thompkins Jr. is 70. Comedy writer-performer Brad Hall is 63. Actor Sabrina LeBeauf is 63. Actor Gary Oldman is 63. Actor Kassie Depaiva is 60. Actor Matthew Broderick is 59. Comedian-actor Rosie O'Donnell is 59. Actor Cynthia Geary is 56. Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 55. Rock musician Jonas "Joker" Berggren (Ace of Base) is 54. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is 54. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 53. Actor Laura Allen is 47. Rapper-TV personality Kevin Federline is 43. Actor Sonequa Martin-Green (TV: "The Walking Dead") is 36. Actor Scott Eastwood is 35. Tennis player Karolina Pliskova is 29. Actor Jasmin Savoy Brown is 27. Actor Forrest Wheeler is 17.

Today in History -- March 21

<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Donald-Isaac">Obituary for Donald Gene Isaac | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>

<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Donald-Isaac"></a>October 11, 1937 ~ March 18, 2021 (age 83)

Donald’s life began on October 11, 1937 in rural Meade, Kansas. He was the son of Henry J. and Margaret L. (Classen) Isaac. &nbsp;He graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1956, and attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He met Irene Juliette Siebert at Meade Bible Academy and they were married on August 22, 1958, in Ulysses, Kansas. Don was a farmer and rancher in Meade, Kansas and remained on the family farm until moving to Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas. Don also owned and operated Isaac Custom Hay with his son Byron. He and Irene also owned and operated Napa Auto Supply in Meade. He was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade and attended Koerner Heights in Newton until they could no longer attend. He loved watching sports, especially KU Basketball. Don was also an avid Meade Buffalo fan, rarely missing a game, until they moved.

He leaves behind his loving family which includes his children and their spouses, Rick and Gwen Isaac of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Myra and Brent Bergen of Newton, Byron and Patti Isaac of Sublette, Kansas and Stephanie and Bill Clinesmith of Cimarron, Kansas; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Irene of 62 years; brother, Harvey, and two infant brothers, Harry and Levi; sisters, Esther Wiens, Rosella Ediger and Erna Hedstrom; and grandson, Collin Isaac. Don passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 83 years old.

His family will gather with friends at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Street, Whitewater, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 23, from 1-2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Whitewater Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held at New Hope Bible Church 11215 W 13th, Wichita, Kansas at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Harder officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Newton Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund In care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Don at www.ymzfh.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald Gene Isaac, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Donald-Isaac/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Donald Gene Isaac, Newton</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616273728893.jpeg" alt="Donald Gene Isaac" />
 <figcaption>Donald Gene Isaac</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Donald-Isaac">Obituary for Donald Gene Isaac | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Donald-Isaac"></a>October 11, 1937 ~ March 18, 2021 (age 83)Donald’s life began on October 11, 1937 in rural Meade, Kansas. He was the son of Henry J. and Margaret L. (Classen) Isaac. &nbsp;He graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1956, and attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He met Irene Juliette Siebert at Meade Bible Academy and they were married on August 22, 1958, in Ulysses, Kansas. Don was a farmer and rancher in Meade, Kansas and remained on the family farm until moving to Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas. Don also owned and operated Isaac Custom Hay with his son Byron. He and Irene also owned and operated Napa Auto Supply in Meade. He was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade and attended Koerner Heights in Newton until they could no longer attend. He loved watching sports, especially KU Basketball. Don was also an avid Meade Buffalo fan, rarely missing a game, until they moved.He leaves behind his loving family which includes his children and their spouses, Rick and Gwen Isaac of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Myra and Brent Bergen of Newton, Byron and Patti Isaac of Sublette, Kansas and Stephanie and Bill Clinesmith of Cimarron, Kansas; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Irene of 62 years; brother, Harvey, and two infant brothers, Harry and Levi; sisters, Esther Wiens, Rosella Ediger and Erna Hedstrom; and grandson, Collin Isaac. Don passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 83 years old.His family will gather with friends at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Street, Whitewater, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 23, from 1-2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Whitewater Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held at New Hope Bible Church 11215 W 13th, Wichita, Kansas at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Harder officiating.Memorial contributions may be directed to Newton Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund In care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign his online guest book and leave a memory of Don at www.ymzfh.comTo send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald Gene Isaac, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Donald-Isaac/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Donald Gene Isaac

<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Sue-Ash">Obituary for Sue Allen (Cave) Ash | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>

September 22, 1943 - March 14, 2021&nbsp; (age 77)

Sue Ellen Ash,&nbsp;age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, March 14, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.&nbsp;She was born September 22, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Ray Allison &amp; Lillian Jeanette (Smith) Cave.&nbsp;

Sue Ellen had worked as the District Manager for Hallmark Stores and the Clinton County Historical Society, where she passed on her passion for Family History.&nbsp;She attended First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Wilmington and was a member of the Federated Church of Whitewater in Kansas.&nbsp;She volunteered a lot with the Wilmington United Methodist Church and all of their committees and especially with the Girl Scouts, where she was a leader for over 10 years.

Her loving family includes her husband, Ronald L. Ash; daughter, Ellen Lee and a son, David Ash, all of Wilmington; 2 sisters, Carolyn Fisher, of Whitewater, KS and Marilyn Ghere, of Sedgwick, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel Ash; brothers-in-law, Monte Fisher &amp; Wayne Risch; sister-in-law, Betty Dowd; and nephew, Steve Fisher.

Funeral Services in Ohio will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 120 Columbus Street, Wilmington with Pastor Tom Stephenson officiating.&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM Saturday at the Church.&nbsp;Masks and social distancing are requested.

Funeral services in Kansas will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Federated Church of Whitewater, Whitewater, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow in the Whitewater Cemetery.&nbsp;

The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family with the Ohio arrangements and the Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater, Kansas is assisting the family with the Kansas arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Sue Ellen's memory may be made to the St. Jude Hospital or the American Red Cross in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Sue Ellen at www.ymzfh.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sue Allen (Cave) Ash, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Sue-Ash/sympathy">floral store.</a>

<h2>Sue Ellen Ash, Wilmington, Ohio</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616273525805.jpeg" alt="Sue Ellen (Cave) Ash" />
 <figcaption>Sue Ellen (Cave) Ash</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Sue-Ash">Obituary for Sue Allen (Cave) Ash | Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes (ymzfh.com)</a>September 22, 1943 - March 14, 2021&nbsp; (age 77)Sue Ellen Ash,&nbsp;age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, March 14, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.&nbsp;She was born September 22, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Ray Allison &amp; Lillian Jeanette (Smith) Cave.&nbsp;Sue Ellen had worked as the District Manager for Hallmark Stores and the Clinton County Historical Society, where she passed on her passion for Family History.&nbsp;She attended First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Wilmington and was a member of the Federated Church of Whitewater in Kansas.&nbsp;She volunteered a lot with the Wilmington United Methodist Church and all of their committees and especially with the Girl Scouts, where she was a leader for over 10 years.Her loving family includes her husband, Ronald L. Ash; daughter, Ellen Lee and a son, David Ash, all of Wilmington; 2 sisters, Carolyn Fisher, of Whitewater, KS and Marilyn Ghere, of Sedgwick, KS; and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel Ash; brothers-in-law, Monte Fisher &amp; Wayne Risch; sister-in-law, Betty Dowd; and nephew, Steve Fisher.Funeral Services in Ohio will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 120 Columbus Street, Wilmington with Pastor Tom Stephenson officiating.&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM Saturday at the Church.&nbsp;Masks and social distancing are requested.Funeral services in Kansas will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Federated Church of Whitewater, Whitewater, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow in the Whitewater Cemetery.&nbsp;The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family with the Ohio arrangements and the Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater, Kansas is assisting the family with the Kansas arrangements.Memorial contributions in Sue Ellen's memory may be made to the St. Jude Hospital or the American Red Cross in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of Sue Ellen at www.ymzfh.comTo send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sue Allen (Cave) Ash, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ymzfh.com/obituary/Sue-Ash/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Sue Ellen (Cave) Ash

Today is Saturday, March 20, the 79th day of 2021. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives at 5:37 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. 

On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, 12 people were killed, more than 5,500 others sickened when packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were leaked on five separate subway trains by Aum Shinrikyo cult members. 

In 1413, England's King Henry IV died; he was succeeded by Henry V. 

In 1727, physicist, mathematician and astronomer Sir Isaac Newton died in London.

In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to Paris after escaping his exile on Elba, beginning his "Hundred Days" rule. 

In 1854, the Republican Party of the United States was founded by slavery opponents at a schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin. 

In 1922, the decommissioned USS Jupiter, converted into the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, was re-commissioned as the USS Langley.

In 1933, the state of Florida electrocuted Giuseppe Zangara for shooting to death Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak at a Miami event attended by President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, the presumed target, the previous February. 

In 1952, the U.S. Senate ratified, 66-10, a Security Treaty with Japan. 

In 1976, kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was convicted of armed robbery for her part in a San Francisco bank holdup carried out by the Symbionese Liberation Army. (Hearst was sentenced to seven years in prison; she was released after serving 22 months, and was pardoned in 2001 by President Bill Clinton.) 

In 1977, voters in Paris chose former French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac to be the French capital's first mayor in more than a century. 

In 1985, Libby Riddles of Teller, Alaska, became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race.

In 1996, a jury in Los Angeles convicted Erik and Lyle Menendez of first-degree murder in the shotgun slayings of their wealthy parents. (They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.) 

In 2004, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide rallied against the U.S.-led war in Iraq on the first anniversary of the start of the conflict. The U.S. military charged six soldiers with abusing inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison. 

Ten years ago: As Japanese officials reported progress in their battle to gain control over a leaking, tsunami-stricken nuclear complex, the discovery of more radiation-tainted vegetables and tap water added to public fears about contaminated food and drink. AT&amp;T Inc. said it would buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion (however, AT&amp;T later dropped its bid following fierce government antitrust objections).

Five years ago: President Barack Obama opened a historic visit to Cuba, eager to push decades of acrimony deeper into the past. A bus carrying university exchange students back from Spain's largest fireworks festival crashed on a highway south of Barcelona, killing 13 passengers. The United States won 13 golds out of a possible 26 events and 23 medals in all, making it the biggest haul in the history of the world indoor track and field championships which were held in Portland, Oregon.

One year ago: The governor of Illinois ordered residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Stocks tumbled again on Wall Street, ending their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis; the Dow fell more than 900 points to end the week with a 17% loss. At a White House briefing, President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, were openly divided on the possible effectiveness of drugs being explored to treat the virus. Trump announced the closing of the Mexican border to most travel but not trade. Starbucks said it was temporarily closing access to its stores in the U.S. and reducing services to drive thru and delivery only. Singer Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, died at his home in Georgia; he was 81. Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Hal Linden is 90. Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney is 82. Country singer Don Edwards is 82. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley is 76. Country singer-musician Ranger Doug (Riders in the Sky) is 75. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr is 73. Blues singer-musician Marcia Ball is 72. Actor William Hurt is 71. Rock musician Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) is 71. Rock musician Jimmie Vaughan is 70. Country musician Jim Seales (formerly w/Shenandoah) is 67. Actor Amy Aquino is 64. Movie director Spike Lee is 64. Actor Theresa Russell is 64. Actor Vanessa Bell Calloway is 64. Actor Holly Hunter is 63. Rock musician Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) is 60. Actor-model-designer Kathy Ireland is 58. Actor David Thewlis is 58. Rock musician Adrian Oxaal (James) is 56. Actor Jessica Lundy is 55. Actor Liza Snyder is 53. Actor Michael Rapaport is 51. Actor Alexander Chaplin is 50. Actor Cedric Yarbrough is 48. Actor Paula Garcés is 47. Actor Michael Genadry is 43. Actor Bianca Lawson is 42. Comedian-actor Mikey Day is 41. Actor Nick Blood (TV: "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") is 39. Rock musician Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects) is 39. Actor Michael Cassidy is 38. Actor-singer Christy Carlson Romano is 37. Actor Ruby Rose is 35. Actor Barrett Doss is 32.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, March 20, the 79th day of 2021. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives at 5:37 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Today's Highlight in History: On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, 12 people were killed, more than 5,500 others sickened when packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were leaked on five separate subway trains by Aum Shinrikyo cult members. On this date: In 1413, England's King Henry IV died; he was succeeded by Henry V. In 1727, physicist, mathematician and astronomer Sir Isaac Newton died in London.In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to Paris after escaping his exile on Elba, beginning his "Hundred Days" rule. In 1854, the Republican Party of the United States was founded by slavery opponents at a schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin. In 1922, the decommissioned USS Jupiter, converted into the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, was re-commissioned as the USS Langley.In 1933, the state of Florida electrocuted Giuseppe Zangara for shooting to death Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak at a Miami event attended by President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, the presumed target, the previous February. In 1952, the U.S. Senate ratified, 66-10, a Security Treaty with Japan. In 1976, kidnapped newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was convicted of armed robbery for her part in a San Francisco bank holdup carried out by the Symbionese Liberation Army. (Hearst was sentenced to seven years in prison; she was released after serving 22 months, and was pardoned in 2001 by President Bill Clinton.) In 1977, voters in Paris chose former French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac to be the French capital's first mayor in more than a century. In 1985, Libby Riddles of Teller, Alaska, became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race.In 1996, a jury in Los Angeles convicted Erik and Lyle Menendez of first-degree murder in the shotgun slayings of their wealthy parents. (They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.) In 2004, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide rallied against the U.S.-led war in Iraq on the first anniversary of the start of the conflict. The U.S. military charged six soldiers with abusing inmates at the Abu Ghraib prison. Ten years ago: As Japanese officials reported progress in their battle to gain control over a leaking, tsunami-stricken nuclear complex, the discovery of more radiation-tainted vegetables and tap water added to public fears about contaminated food and drink. AT&amp;T Inc. said it would buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion (however, AT&amp;T later dropped its bid following fierce government antitrust objections).Five years ago: President Barack Obama opened a historic visit to Cuba, eager to push decades of acrimony deeper into the past. A bus carrying university exchange students back from Spain's largest fireworks festival crashed on a highway south of Barcelona, killing 13 passengers. The United States won 13 golds out of a possible 26 events and 23 medals in all, making it the biggest haul in the history of the world indoor track and field championships which were held in Portland, Oregon.One year ago: The governor of Illinois ordered residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Stocks tumbled again on Wall Street, ending their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis; the Dow fell more than 900 points to end the week with a 17% loss. At a White House briefing, President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, were openly divided on the possible effectiveness of drugs being explored to treat the virus. Trump announced the closing of the Mexican border to most travel but not trade. Starbucks said it was temporarily closing access to its stores in the U.S. and reducing services to drive thru and delivery only. Singer Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, died at his home in Georgia; he was 81. Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Today's Birthdays: Actor Hal Linden is 90. Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney is 82. Country singer Don Edwards is 82. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley is 76. Country singer-musician Ranger Doug (Riders in the Sky) is 75. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr is 73. Blues singer-musician Marcia Ball is 72. Actor William Hurt is 71. Rock musician Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) is 71. Rock musician Jimmie Vaughan is 70. Country musician Jim Seales (formerly w/Shenandoah) is 67. Actor Amy Aquino is 64. Movie director Spike Lee is 64. Actor Theresa Russell is 64. Actor Vanessa Bell Calloway is 64. Actor Holly Hunter is 63. Rock musician Slim Jim Phantom (The Stray Cats) is 60. Actor-model-designer Kathy Ireland is 58. Actor David Thewlis is 58. Rock musician Adrian Oxaal (James) is 56. Actor Jessica Lundy is 55. Actor Liza Snyder is 53. Actor Michael Rapaport is 51. Actor Alexander Chaplin is 50. Actor Cedric Yarbrough is 48. Actor Paula Garcés is 47. Actor Michael Genadry is 43. Actor Bianca Lawson is 42. Comedian-actor Mikey Day is 41. Actor Nick Blood (TV: "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.") is 39. Rock musician Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects) is 39. Actor Michael Cassidy is 38. Actor-singer Christy Carlson Romano is 37. Actor Ruby Rose is 35. Actor Barrett Doss is 32.

Today in History -- March 20

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on numerous charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 2a.m. Thursday, sheriff’s deputies stopped a Honda Civic for a traffic infraction that was northbound near 254th and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

 Further investigation revealed that the pair were allegedly in possession of illegal narcotics. Deputies arrested the driver, Daniel Lee Willits, 44, of Lawrence and booked him into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of weapons. 

Deputies also arrested the passenger, Misty Dawn Jane Napier, 24, of Lawrence, and booked her into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges for possession of methamphetamine and no drug tax stamp, according to Morse.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616162820887.png" alt="Willits photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Willits photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on numerous charges after a traffic stop.Just after 2a.m. Thursday, sheriff’s deputies stopped a Honda Civic for a traffic infraction that was northbound near 254th and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse. Further investigation revealed that the pair were allegedly in possession of illegal narcotics. Deputies arrested the driver, Daniel Lee Willits, 44, of Lawrence and booked him into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of weapons. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616162794518.png" alt="Napier photo Jackson Co." />
 <figcaption>Napier photo Jackson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies also arrested the passenger, Misty Dawn Jane Napier, 24, of Lawrence, and booked her into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges for possession of methamphetamine and no drug tax stamp, according to Morse.

Kan. couple accused of drug possession during traffic stop 

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on multiple drug charges.

Just after 10 a.m. March 18, sheriff's detectives conducted a methamphetamine sting operation involving several persons in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Deputies arrested two suspects near the intersection of 10th and Monroe and a substantial amount of meth and cash were seized. Both were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Barton County Jail.

&nbsp;Jacob Vargas, 25 of Great Bend was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, no drug tax stamp and an outstanding Barton County District Court warrant. nd Tanner Guyton, age 22 also of Great Bend was booked on on requested charges of distribution of methamphetamine and no drug tax stamp. Both are being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616169804740.jpeg" alt="Vargas photo Barton Co." />
 <figcaption>Vargas photo Barton Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on multiple drug charges.Just after 10 a.m. March 18, sheriff's detectives conducted a methamphetamine sting operation involving several persons in Great Bend, according to sheriff Brian Bellendir.Deputies arrested two suspects near the intersection of 10th and Monroe and a substantial amount of meth and cash were seized. Both were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Barton County Jail.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616169817284.jpeg" alt="Guyton" />
 <figcaption>Guyton</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Jacob Vargas, 25 of Great Bend was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, no drug tax stamp and an outstanding Barton County District Court warrant. nd Tanner Guyton, age 22 also of Great Bend was booked on on requested charges of distribution of methamphetamine and no drug tax stamp. Both are being held in lieu of a $300,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

Kan. deputies arrest 2 during meth sting operation

A local man was arrested Thursday night after a report of shots fired in a central Salina neighborhood.

Officers were sent to an apartment complex in the 600 block of South Second Street at approximately 9:19 p.m. Thursday for the report of shots being fired from inside an apartment in the complex, Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus reported this morning.

While officers were evacuating the apartment complex, a subject identified as Erick Oswaldo Abrego-Salas, 26, of Salina, contacted officers from inside of the apartment from where the shots came. Abrego-Salas was intoxicated and initially refused to comply with law enforcement orders, Hanus noted. After the apartment complex was evacuated, Abrego-Salas discharged another round from within the apartment, he added. 

Negotiations continued with Abrego-Salas, who then complied with orders from officers on the scene and was taken into custody. After being checked out by Salina Fire Department EMS, Abrego-Salas was taken to the Salina Police Department while a search warrant was sought for his residence, Hanus explained.

Abrego-Salas was later booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges, according to Hanus.

Aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

A local man was arrested Thursday night after a report of shots fired in a central Salina neighborhood.Officers were sent to an apartment complex in the 600 block of South Second Street at approximately 9:19 p.m. Thursday for the report of shots being fired from inside an apartment in the complex, Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus reported this morning.While officers were evacuating the apartment complex, a subject identified as Erick Oswaldo Abrego-Salas, 26, of Salina, contacted officers from inside of the apartment from where the shots came. Abrego-Salas was intoxicated and initially refused to comply with law enforcement orders, Hanus noted. After the apartment complex was evacuated, Abrego-Salas discharged another round from within the apartment, he added. Negotiations continued with Abrego-Salas, who then complied with orders from officers on the scene and was taken into custody. After being checked out by Salina Fire Department EMS, Abrego-Salas was taken to the Salina Police Department while a search warrant was sought for his residence, Hanus explained.Abrego-Salas was later booked into the Saline County Jail on the following requested charges, according to Hanus.Criminal threatAggravated assault on a law enforcement officerPossession of stolen propertyUnlawful discharge of a firearmPossession of marijuanaPossession of drug paraphernalia

Man arrested after shots fired reported in central Salina

TREGO COUNTY —A northwest Kansas man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences and will spend at least the next 50 years in prison after a Trego County jury found him guilty of raping a 6 year-old last year.

In January a jury found Nathan Russ, 36, WaKeeney, guilty of two counts of rape and one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Russ was arrested in Illinois in July of last year after police in WaKeeney were alerted to possible child abuse.

Following the jury trial Russ was sentenced to two life sentences for rape and 25 years to life for the aggravated indecent liberties with a child conviction earlier this month

The two rape convictions fall under Jessica’s Law which require a life sentence. They will run consecutive with one another, so Russ with serve back-to-back life sentences. The aggravated indecent liberties with a child conviction will run concurrent to the life sentences.

Under Kansas law Russ will not be eligible for parole for 50 year

TREGO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.

On January 31, 2020 the WaKeeney Police Department was called to the Trego Grade School for the suspicion of possible child abuse of a 6 year old child, according to a media release.

  The WaKeeney Police Department conducted an investigation and charges were filed by the Trego County Attorney’s Office against Nathan R. Russ, 35, WaKeeney, for Rape and Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child both off-grid felonies. 

Russ was arrested in Illinois and was transported to the Trego County Jail where he is currently being held. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616165604698.png" alt="Russ in his February 2021 photo KBI offender registry" />
 <figcaption>Russ in his February 2021 photo KBI offender registry</figcaption>
 </figure>TREGO COUNTY —A northwest Kansas man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences and will spend at least the next 50 years in prison after a Trego County jury found him guilty of raping a 6 year-old last year.In January a jury found Nathan Russ, 36, WaKeeney, guilty of two counts of rape and one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.Russ was arrested in Illinois in July of last year after police in WaKeeney were alerted to possible child abuse.Following the jury trial Russ was sentenced to two life sentences for rape and 25 years to life for the aggravated indecent liberties with a child conviction earlier this month<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594429291210.png" alt="Russ in 2020 Trego County booking photo" />
 <figcaption>Russ in 2020 Trego County booking photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The two rape convictions fall under Jessica’s Law which require a life sentence. They will run consecutive with one another, so Russ with serve back-to-back life sentences. The aggravated indecent liberties with a child conviction will run concurrent to the life sentences.Under Kansas law Russ will not be eligible for parole for 50 year----------------TREGO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged child sex crimes.On January 31, 2020 the WaKeeney Police Department was called to the Trego Grade School for the suspicion of possible child abuse of a 6 year old child, according to a media release. The WaKeeney Police Department conducted an investigation and charges were filed by the Trego County Attorney’s Office against Nathan R. Russ, 35, WaKeeney, for Rape and Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child both off-grid felonies. Russ was arrested in Illinois and was transported to the Trego County Jail where he is currently being held.

NW Kansas man sentenced for child rape

Today is Friday, March 19, the 78th day of 2021. There are 287 days left in the year. 

On March 19, 2013, Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican. 

In 1931, Nevada Gov. Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling. 

In 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered men between the ages of 45 and 64, inclusive, to register for non-military duty.

In 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan (the ship was saved). Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands in his so-called "Nero Decree," which was largely disregarded. 

In 1962, Bob Dylan's first album, titled "Bob Dylan," was released by Columbia Records.

In 1966, the Texas Western Miners defeated the heavily favored Kentucky Wildcats, 72-65, to win the NCAA Championship played in College Park, Maryland; making the contest especially noteworthy was that Texas Western became the first basketball team to start five Black players in a national title game as it faced an all-white Kentucky squad. 

In 1977, the series finale of "Mary Tyler Moore" aired on CBS-TV, ending the situation comedy's seven-season run. 

In 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its floor proceedings; the live feed was carried by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network), which was making its debut. 

In 1987, televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary. 

In 1991, Polish President Lech Walesa arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States.

In 1993, Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White announced plans to retire. (White's departure paved the way for Ruth Bader Ginsburg to become the court's second female justice.) 

In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.) 

In 2014, Toyota agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle an investigation by the U.S. government, admitting that it had hidden information about defects that caused Toyota and Lexus vehicles to accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in injuries and deaths. 

Ten years ago: The U.S. fired more than 100 cruise missiles from the sea while French fighter jets targeted Moammar Gadhafi's forces from the air, launching the broadest international military effort since the Iraq war in support of an uprising. President Barack Obama arrived in Brazil for the start of a three-country, five-day tour of Latin America.

Five years ago: A FlyDubai Boeing 737 plunged into the ground near the airport in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, killing all 62 people on board. A Turkish suicide bomber killed five people, including two Americans, in Istanbul's main pedestrian shopping street; Turkish officials said the bomber was linked to Islamic State. Protesters blocked a main highway leading into the Phoenix suburb where Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was staging a campaign rally alongside Arizona's contentious sheriff, Joe Arpaio.

One year ago: Italy's coronavirus death toll surged past 3,400, surpassing China's; worldwide deaths topped 10,000. President Donald Trump focused attention on a malaria drug, chloroquine, as a possible virus treatment; the FDA issued a statement saying that there were "no FDA-approved therapeutics" to treat COVID-19. In a conference call, governors told Trump that their states were in immediate need of federal help to contain the virus. Trump called on states to do more to acquire masks, ventilators and testing supplies, saying that the federal government is not a "shipping clerk." Trump called off the G-7 meeting that had been scheduled at Camp David in June. The State Department issued a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances. The Labor Department said the number of weekly unemployment claims had soared by 70,000 to 281,000. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered California's 40 million residents to stay at home indefinitely, except for essential travel.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Renee Taylor is 88. Actor Ursula Andress is 85. Singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry is 84. Singer Ruth Pointer (The Pointer Sisters) is 75. Actor Glenn Close is 74. Actor Bruce Willis is 66. Actor-comedian Mary Scheer is 58. Playwright Neil LaBute is 58. Actor Connor Trinneer is 52. Rock musician Gert Bettens (K's Choice) is 51. Rapper Bun B is 48. Rock musician Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World) is 45. Actor Virginia Williams is 43. Actor Abby Brammell is 42. MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is 33. Actor Craig Lamar Traylor is 32. Actor Philip Bolden is 26.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, March 19, the 78th day of 2021. There are 287 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 19, 2013, Pope Francis officially began his ministry as the 266th pope, receiving the ring symbolizing the papacy and a wool stole exemplifying his role as shepherd of his 1.2-billion strong flock during a Mass at the Vatican. On this date: In 1931, Nevada Gov. Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling. In 1942, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered men between the ages of 45 and 64, inclusive, to register for non-military duty.In 1945, during World War II, 724 people were killed when a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off Japan (the ship was saved). Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of German facilities that could fall into Allied hands in his so-called "Nero Decree," which was largely disregarded. In 1962, Bob Dylan's first album, titled "Bob Dylan," was released by Columbia Records.In 1966, the Texas Western Miners defeated the heavily favored Kentucky Wildcats, 72-65, to win the NCAA Championship played in College Park, Maryland; making the contest especially noteworthy was that Texas Western became the first basketball team to start five Black players in a national title game as it faced an all-white Kentucky squad. In 1977, the series finale of "Mary Tyler Moore" aired on CBS-TV, ending the situation comedy's seven-season run. In 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its floor proceedings; the live feed was carried by C-SPAN (Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network), which was making its debut. In 1987, televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary. In 1991, Polish President Lech Walesa arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States.In 1993, Supreme Court Justice Byron R. White announced plans to retire. (White's departure paved the way for Ruth Bader Ginsburg to become the court's second female justice.) In 2003, President George W. Bush ordered the start of war against Iraq. (Because of the time difference, it was early March 20 in Iraq.) In 2014, Toyota agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle an investigation by the U.S. government, admitting that it had hidden information about defects that caused Toyota and Lexus vehicles to accelerate unexpectedly, resulting in injuries and deaths. Ten years ago: The U.S. fired more than 100 cruise missiles from the sea while French fighter jets targeted Moammar Gadhafi's forces from the air, launching the broadest international military effort since the Iraq war in support of an uprising. President Barack Obama arrived in Brazil for the start of a three-country, five-day tour of Latin America. Five years ago: A FlyDubai Boeing 737 plunged into the ground near the airport in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, killing all 62 people on board. A Turkish suicide bomber killed five people, including two Americans, in Istanbul's main pedestrian shopping street; Turkish officials said the bomber was linked to Islamic State. Protesters blocked a main highway leading into the Phoenix suburb where Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was staging a campaign rally alongside Arizona's contentious sheriff, Joe Arpaio.One year ago: Italy's coronavirus death toll surged past 3,400, surpassing China's; worldwide deaths topped 10,000. President Donald Trump focused attention on a malaria drug, chloroquine, as a possible virus treatment; the FDA issued a statement saying that there were "no FDA-approved therapeutics" to treat COVID-19. In a conference call, governors told Trump that their states were in immediate need of federal help to contain the virus. Trump called on states to do more to acquire masks, ventilators and testing supplies, saying that the federal government is not a "shipping clerk." Trump called off the G-7 meeting that had been scheduled at Camp David in June. The State Department issued a new alert urging Americans not to travel abroad under any circumstances. The Labor Department said the number of weekly unemployment claims had soared by 70,000 to 281,000. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered California's 40 million residents to stay at home indefinitely, except for essential travel.Today's Birthdays: Actor Renee Taylor is 88. Actor Ursula Andress is 85. Singer Clarence "Frogman" Henry is 84. Singer Ruth Pointer (The Pointer Sisters) is 75. Actor Glenn Close is 74. Actor Bruce Willis is 66. Actor-comedian Mary Scheer is 58. Playwright Neil LaBute is 58. Actor Connor Trinneer is 52. Rock musician Gert Bettens (K's Choice) is 51. Rapper Bun B is 48. Rock musician Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World) is 45. Actor Virginia Williams is 43. Actor Abby Brammell is 42. MLB pitcher Clayton Kershaw is 33. Actor Craig Lamar Traylor is 32. Actor Philip Bolden is 26.

Today in History -- March 19

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of arson fire and have made an arrest.

Just before 7:30a.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to a structure fire&nbsp; at 1645 SW 37th Terrace in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Todd Harrison.

&nbsp;Upon arrival, fire crews found nothing showing from the exterior of the three story apartment building. Firefighters located a fire on the bottom floor in common hallway. Damages were estimated at $250.00 to the structure, there was no content loss.

Just after 11:30a.m., firefighters responded to 3802 S. Topeka Blvd in reference to a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fire burning on the exterior of a building. The fire was quickly extinguished. Damages are estimated at $500.00 to the structure and $500.00 to its contents.

Just over an hour later firefighters were called back to 1645 SW 37th Terrace and found a fire on the third floor common hallway and an estimated $250.00 in damages.

There were no injuries or fatalities reported with these fire incidents.

A fire investigation’s Unit determined the origin and cause for all three fires as intentionally set. During the course of the investigation a suspect was identified and investigators arrested 43-year-old Jenny Lynn on requested charges of arson and interference. She was transported and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

Investigators are working to determine if the suspect is connected to any other fires.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616151096122.png" alt="Lynn photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Lynn photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of arson fire and have made an arrest.Just before 7:30a.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to a structure fire&nbsp; at 1645 SW 37th Terrace in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Todd Harrison.&nbsp;Upon arrival, fire crews found nothing showing from the exterior of the three story apartment building. Firefighters located a fire on the bottom floor in common hallway. Damages were estimated at $250.00 to the structure, there was no content loss.Just after 11:30a.m., firefighters responded to 3802 S. Topeka Blvd in reference to a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a fire burning on the exterior of a building. The fire was quickly extinguished. Damages are estimated at $500.00 to the structure and $500.00 to its contents.Just over an hour later firefighters were called back to 1645 SW 37th Terrace and found a fire on the third floor common hallway and an estimated $250.00 in damages.There were no injuries or fatalities reported with these fire incidents.A fire investigation’s Unit determined the origin and cause for all three fires as intentionally set. During the course of the investigation a suspect was identified and investigators arrested 43-year-old Jenny Lynn on requested charges of arson and interference. She was transported and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.Investigators are working to determine if the suspect is connected to any other fires.