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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1982
Page
6
The notice surveys contrasting theories about strange goings on at a local animal shelter, presenting varied explanations and community reactions. No single solution is stated, leaving readers with questions about the shelter’s activities and credibility.
During a Wednesday snowstorm Bo Killough used a bucket to steer his herd of buffaloes northeast of town as they milled and followed him while the ground and the animals’ shaggy coats stayed dusted with snow. The area received another light snowfall this morning and forecasts call for a cold night before a warming trend arrives by the weekend.
Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr arrived in London seeking a peaceful end to the Falkland Islands crisis. Britain warned Argentine ships and warships would be attacked within a 200 mile war zone around the disputed territory. Haig said he had no American approved solution and the situation remained tense and difficult. He cautioned that it was too early to say if a diplomatic path could avert a confrontation between allies.
Gas Service Co. filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission for a $20.3 million rate hike to raise the average Kansas residential gas bill by $3.47 per month. The utility serves about 405,000 customers in 217 Kansas communities including Kansas City area, Wichita, Topeka, Hutchinson and Pittsburg. President William S. LaLonde attributed the rise to higher salaries, taxes, interest and materials costs.
In Topeka, the Kansas House voted 71-50 to reconsider killing the gasoline tax bill and sent it to a conference committee. Lawmakers feared delaying the measure would jeopardize funding for deteriorating highways. The bill was tied to a severance tax on oil and gas, with Speaker Wendell Lady demanding Senate compromise.
The Kansas Senate approved a school finance bill removing budget controls on local districts for a second time this year. It now heads to a joint conference, effectively giving boards latitude to raise district spending via property tax increases.
The Kansas Senate refused to debate a bill to aid low income elderly and disabled with gas bills. Sponsored by Senate minority leader Jack Steineger the measure would let the Kansas Corporation Commission cut rates on the first 30 therms of natural gas for those age 62 or older or disabled with annual income of $8,000 or less.
In a rare consensus, Kansas House and Senate leaders plan to adjourn the 1982 Legislature late today and reconvene for a two day clean up session at month end. The House would urge first adjournment at today's session end, then the full body would return April 28 and 29.
Ottawa advisory committee on Central Business District revitalization wraps two hour session guiding engineers. Bucher Willis of Kansas City given about 50 days to finalize preliminary plans not exceeding 450000 dollars. Final plans aim for late spring or early summer bid letting with public hearing for Main Street property owners.
Franklin County commissioners weigh a mill levy or resolution bond to raise up to 1 million dollars for replacing 13 major bridges not on the secondary system. Engineer Gary Shofner proposes a bond approach used by other counties, with federal funds limited but possible.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Dave Owen rallied about 25 supporters in Rantoul to criticize Gov. John Carlin and his push for bigger government. He cited a $21 million overspend claim and noted state budget growth from $1 billion to $3 billion under Carlin. Owen urged citizen initiatives to place issues on the ballot.
The National Weather Service records a Wednesday low of 32 degrees and a high of 42 with .24 inches of precipitation. County forecast calls for fair skies tonight, lows in the mid to upper 20s, and a partly cloudy, warmer Friday with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph tonight.
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