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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1981
Page
7
A photo credit line attributes an Oklahoma football or basketball image to photographer Dave Kaup, indicating the image featuring Sooners players was taken by him for publication. The note confirms the photographer's name associated with the OU team photo.
Ottawa University's drama and music departments present Godspell a musical version of the Gospel according to St Matthew at Municipal Auditorium. The show features 7 57 pm curtain times both nights and portrays Jesus life through soft rock songs and dances with parables teaching and crucifixion. Written by John Michael Tebelik and Steven Schwartz the score has earned a 1972 Grammy and other awards. Rick D Behrens a Kansas City Kansas senior is noted in the preview.
Shawnee junior Rob Killingsworth plays Judas and John the Baptist with a cast including Ottawa seniors and freshmen from Winfield St Louis Tonganoxie and Inman. OU instructor Max Fridell directs with Janelle Bettin assisting. Tickets priced 3.50 adults 2.50 students call 242-5200 ext 218 or buy at the auditorium box office.
City and county officials head in different directions over airport issues as highlighted in Page 3, with sports coverage noting the Kings’ tough semifinal push on Page 4 and state news stating the governor’s expectation that the grain embargo will be lifted soon on Page 12.
Ottawa's Board of Education called a special meeting for Monday to name Roger Nelson as USC 290 superintendent. Nelson, 38, currently Fort Zumwalt assistant superintendent, has resigned and accepted the offer. Salary cited at 37500 annually, with board vote pending. Nelson plans to move with his wife and two children, Barry and Mark, to join Ottawa.
Franklin County Commissioners delay choosing their own lawyer to defend a tax appeals suit against Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe railroads. The case seeks refund of about 320000 across county and units. state defense is doubtful.
Richmond has won its appeal at the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals, securing a refund of about 9000 dollars in property taxes paid on Oak Haven Nursing Home. The board ruled non profit nursing homes run by cities are tax exempt, despite Franklin County's stance that the home was not a profits enterprise.
Senate leader Steineger outlines plan to revive severance tax in Kansas with a new bill and a rule suspension to force a Senate vote. House backed bill 64-61 on March 9. debate centers on procedural votes and public backing amid Carlin’s momentum. Weather note reports 60 low, 68 high with no rain. forecast mostly clear with mid 40s to upper 70s.
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