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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1981
Page
10
Inside Highlights previews a world record fish claim in a prelude feature. The preview notes excitement around a possible sensational aquatic achievement and frames it as a standout moment on page four of the sports section.
Gov. John Carlin was to sign a hazardous waste control bill at 1:30 p.m. in his office, strengthening Kansas laws on handling storage and disposal. Rep. Robert H. Miller and Sen. Charlie Angell helped push the measure, which tightens licenses and requires state ownership of disposal sites, with fines up to 25,000 dollars per day.
Rescue teams recovered the bodies of 15 miners at Mid Continent Resources No. 1 mine near Aspen after a Wednesday explosion. Nine were found in the main tunnel and five in a branch corridor, with authorities listing victims including Kyle Cook and Richard Lincoln among the identified. Full body removal pending as officials confirm instant fatalities.
Governor John Carlin continues to press his severance tax plan as the 1981 Kansas Legislature nears adjournment. He travels Midland City, Manhattan, Fort Riley, Lawrence, Kansas City, Wichita, Garden City, McPherson and possibly Ottawa Tuesday, urging action to fund highways and schools with a 5 percent oil and natural gas tax and a 2 percent coal tax. He claims 18 Senate votes and aims to persuade several undecided senators before the final vote. He reports strong public interest but faces opposition from critics including Sen. Leroy Hayden and Sen. Ed Roitz, while several Republican and Democratic lawmakers weigh support.
Franklin County faces a 7.6 million dollar multi county railroads tax challenge over 1979 and 1980 assessments. 16 railroads claim overcharged taxes and seek refunds, while county officials consider joining with up to 90 counties to hire Hershberger Patterson Jones and Roth for defense. The next court hearing is set for June 22 in Topeka.
A pre dawn fire in a 10 story midtown Kansas City apartment building killed six residents and injured 35, including six firefighters. The brick complex housed 180 mostly elderly studios. smoke and dense conditions trapped occupants. Firefighters evacuated over 60 residents from the rear. the blaze was controlled within two hours as survivors described narrow escapes and a missing door to a stairwell. Authorities noted no smoke detectors were installed and weather data showed a cool start with mild afternoon temperatures.
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