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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1986
Page
5
Norris Coleman faces a short list of potential destinations as college basketball recruiters weigh offers. Strong interest from several programs boosts his prospects, with decisions expected after upcoming spring camps and official visits.
Pomona elementary school patrons show off their pride. local coverage highlights student achievements and community spirit across pages three and eight.
Robert Todd of Garden City, 55, whose wife-wanted sign on his pickup drew global notice, will wed Elizabeth Ward, 44, in June after a quick romance sparked by the ad. The couple, who met less than two weeks ago, plan to live in Garden City. An old warrant for a misdeed surfaced, leading to a court appearance and continuance.
The 22 member Kansas Republican executive committee unanimously urged Attorney General Robert T. Stephan to reconsider his decision not to seek re election. Party chairman Vern Chesbro said there are no other strong candidates and pledged support if he runs again. Stephan, amid prior controversy, was unavailable for comment but said he will respond in time.
About 50 farmers led by State Treasurer Joan Finney pressured Gov. Carlin and leaders to back a stalled farm package. They sought support for a plan to shield bankrupt farmers from losing homesteads and create a credit review board and home- purchase fund. Finney said more would attend. Carlin aides noted no appointment today. The effort centers in the House Agriculture and Small Business Committee with an estimated $479,000 cost to the state. The rest of the text reports Ottawa weather: a 61 degree high, 26 degree low, and a forecast of cloudy skies, rising winds and warm 80s Thursday.
President Reagan urged Arab nations to join the United States in eradicating terrorism, insisting the struggle is not a clash between the West and Islam. He cited Libya's Khadafy alignment with the Soviets and called for collective action and unity with allied leaders in Tokyo before a Far East trip.
The Missouri Public Service Commission reduced KCPLs proposed rate increase for the Wolf Creek nuclear plant by 60 percent, approving a 78.2 million dollar Missouri rate increase phased in over seven years. The commission cited cost overruns and mismanagement, noting much of Wolf Creek will be unnecessary by 1990.
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