Ottawa Upgrades TeleKansas Digital Switches Planned
Ottawa will receive Ericsson digital switches as part of a TeleKansas upgrade. The project, in 14 Kansas cities, boosts long distance efficiency and connections while expanding capacity to 65 000 lines. Enhanced 911 and one party lines are also planned with higher local rates offset by reduced rural mileage charges.
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State tax receipts lag projections as budget pressure grows
The Kansas General Fund fell $16.5 million behind November estimates for the November-March period, driven by corporate income tax lag. March receipts were $7.3 million below forecasts, February had been down, while use taxes and insurance premiums also missed. Sales tax, however, topped projections by $3.8 million. The Consensus Estimating Group will revise forecasts for the final quarter and next year, signaling further budget cuts may be needed.
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Ottawa commissioners to discuss Earth Week and pool leases
Ottawa city commissioners meet at City Hall at 7 p m Wednesday and will designate April 15 to 22 as Earth Week. They plan to grant Recreation Commission permission to lease Forest Park pool and fields at Forest Park and Orlis Cox complex, review two Uniform Plumbing Code ordinances, a plumbing code fee resolution, and a public vote to split the Department of Public Safety with mail ballot timing. A plaque for DPS Officer Bruce Hanson will be presented. investment schedule and planning commission report also on the agenda.
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Local Ads List Services and Specials
Numerous brief ads offer income tax preparation appointments and night numbers, shopping at OshKosh B Gosh shoes, Town & Country Supply, and A G S Variety. Businesses advertise prime rib dinners, beauty services, preschool enrollment, golf certificates, and spring promotions.
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Kansas Fraternity Suspends Student After Racial Slurs
Lawrence reports a University of Kansas student suspended from Sigma Alpha Epsilon after allegations of racial slurs against a Black woman delivering pizzas. The incident included theft from the car, objects thrown, and two pizzas knocked from her hand, prompting police before a Sunday rally of about 30 Black students demanding action.
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St. Louis
Ottawa Herald Patron Rates and Contact Details
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates effective April 1 1990 for Ottawa and surrounding areas including rural routes and mail outside Kansas. Rates vary by delivery method and duration with monthly and yearly options. contact details for the newspaper staff are provided.
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