State Pari mutuel bill lops into the House chamber
Farm Local and area roundup highlights on page 6 and 7 while sports news on page 4 reports OHS narrowing the field in its search for a new football coach.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1985
Page
10
Farm Local and area roundup highlights on page 6 and 7 while sports news on page 4 reports OHS narrowing the field in its search for a new football coach.
Tass criticized U S officials for an unconstructive approach at Geneva talks on nuclear and space arms. Rowny urged Moscow to change attitudes as progress seemed unlikely. Tass alleged U S aims to shift blame while discussing Star Wars. Ottawa weather notes followed with a 35 to 74 degree forecast and a 20 percent rain chance tonight.
IRS reports fewer than 58 percent of individual returns processed in the first 13 weeks of 1985 due to a faulty new computer system. Regional centers show well behind year-ago levels. only Cincinnati matches speed. Refunds lag, average refund $720 vs $741 last year, with 21.5 million returns certified for refunds, down 29 percent.
Kansas Senate approved a no fault auto insurance overhaul 38-2 and a $430 million farmer bailout to aid crop production loans. Other measures include welfare and health funding, high tech computer crime penalties, and tax and public safety provisions across several bills.
The Kansas Supreme Court will require all practicing lawyers to complete at least eight hours of continuing education annually, effective this week. Chief Justice Alfred Schroeder announced the rule after a bar-influenced vote, with Justice Harold Herd saying the mandate aims to improve public legal service and target lawyers who do not voluntarily attend update seminars.
New York AP report says CBS Inc may seek a friendly merger with General Electric to fend off Ted Turner and others. CBS officials deny discussions or merger plans while GE declines to comment.
Kansas correspondent reports Rev. Richard Taylor in the Capitol rotunda pushing to cut liquor consumption while discussing a move to legalize Sunday package cheer sales with lobbyist Carl Ratner of the Kansas Retail Liquor Association. They share a common goal to oppose Sunday beer sales despite differing motives, citing state liquor prices and overall consumption as key stakes.
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