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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1979
Page
7
Washington AP report shows consumer prices up 1 percent in March led by food housing clothing and a 3.8 percent surge in gasoline. Meantime Social Security benefits rise 9.9 percent to about 283 dollars monthly with July checks.
Thirteen witnesses testified and three state exhibits were admitted in the prelim of Terry Ray Baker, 26, Ottawa, facing 14 counts of local burglaries. Prosecution hinted at possible arson charges linked to the April 3 Sacred Heart Church fire but did not file them. Statements identified items and missing money from several break-ins at businesses, including the North Dairy Queen and county offices, as the hearing recessed for lunch and was to resume.
The Senate backed a 1980 budget limiting spending to 532.6 billion, aiming for a balanced 1981 budget and a 55 billion tax cut. Defense would rise to 124.3 billion, with most other programs held at current levels after inflation. The House next considers the plan as both chambers set spending ceilings for the coming year.
Anderson County commissioners and the hospital board remained split over the fate of the county hospital’s long-term care unit. A standoff followed a session aimed at keeping the unit open, with the board planning a May 1 closure citing costs and undercharging.
Two tax relief parts pass with no dissent and a third moves to the Senate as lawmakers reach mid wrapup. The package would cut income taxes, boost homeowner relief, and aid property taxpayers by tens of millions yearly. University budgets seek about 465 million for operations next year with faculty raises. Vetoes sustaining Carlin's line include farm machinery assessment and spending lid bills.
Former city utilities director John E. Clark 43 and ex-employee Leon Bell 45 were arraigned in Franklin County District Court on felony theft charges tied to a city utilities scandal. Clark faces two counts and Bell five counts. hearings set for May 14 with separate dockets. Both released on $5,000 bonds after resignations and terminations following a city inquest.
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