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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1987
Page
5
The long battle to reinstate capital punishment in Kansas stalled as a Senate vote fell 18 to 22. Advocates note past vetoes by governors and a 1973 Supreme Court ruling that halted executions nationwide. Supporters and critics remain divided ahead of the next legislative session.
A six member conference committee struggled over 1987-88 state aid for districts. They consider local budget raises, wealth averaging, and Kerr’s amendment reallocating aid to mid sized districts. Leaders report little progress as debates focus on rural urban balance and potential property tax pressures.
In Franklin County District Court Probate Division a petition to adopt Troy Eugene Harris is filed by Billy G. Smith. The hearing date is set for May 26, 1997 at 10:00 AM in Ottawa Kansas. The child would be named Troy Eugene Smith post adoption. Burns & Burns, P.A. represents the petitioner.
By order of sale out of the District Court Franklin County Kansas I will sell May 1 1987 at 10:00 am at the West Front Door Ottawa to the highest bidder for cash The East one half of Lots 1 3 5 7 9 Block 706 City of Ottawa Frankin County Kansas The property is taken to satisfy the order of sale and will be sold without appraisement Rex A Bowling Sheriff Loughridge & Lalande Garnett Kansas Attorneys for Plaintiffs
The Gard of Thanks notes appreciation for donations to the David Hull Memorial Scholarship Fund and praises those who contributed a large sum at the Clever May dance. The first scholarship recipient will be announced soon. Also lists contact numbers for support groups and a bid notice for a 1987 van and a school reroofing project.
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