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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1986
Page
6
Inside Highlights notes a shift as Bob Stephan contemplates next steps amid ongoing debate on a sales tax hike. Idle time may influence fiscal decisions, with recommendations appearing to favor careful evaluation before any levy changes.
The article traces how 350 000 emigrants used the Overland Route to California and Oregon between 1841 and 1867. It recalls John Hawkins Clark, Ladisla Frizzel, and Maria Belshaw, describing ferry crowds, chaotic camps, and deaths from disease. It notes mountain men, Indians, forts, treaties, and later commercial growth along the corridor.
Kansas eyes a surge in pass through drivers who bring 1.5 billion dollars to the state economy and 42 000 jobs as cheaper fuel and terrorism fears push Americans to road trips. officials promote cassette tours and fun maps tied to the 125th anniversary while forecasting a 6 9 percent rise in summer tourism.
Gov. John Carlin signed a controversial malpractice bill setting a $1 million cap on most damages, with a $2 million potential payout from the Health Care Stabilization Fund for cases with high medical bills. Critics question constitutionality though supporters call much of the measure desirable. The law takes effect July 1. county forecast follows.
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