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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2008
Page
7
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Police identify 28 year old Steve Baumgarter of Iowa as the Navy petty officer 1st class home on leave. He died when his wheeled luge struck a tree during an unsanctioned Roeland Park race promoted as Kansas City’s first outlaw gravity event.
Franklin County marks its 19th Farmers Market season with an 8 a.m. opening this Saturday led by market director Freone Hollinger. Despite last year’s severe weather damaging produce, vendors anticipate strong turnout at the east side of the Orscheln parking lot and two weekly sessions through October 29.
City documents outline a large scale street construction program with staggering costs and plans to expand until 2011. American Eagle plans 663 current jobs, up to 70 new hires, and nearly 94 million dollars in land, improvements, new construction, and equipment. The Ledger notes ongoing projects include a permitted indoor aquatic facility at 913 E Wilson St and a citywide transportation study due by year end.
Postal officials say Forever stamps will rise to 42 cents starting May 12 and a large print run of 1.5 billion 1 cent stamps was produced in anticipation. New stamps honoring journalists and the American flag go on sale. Gasoline price increases strain the budget as rates adjust under the 2006 law allowing inflation tied annual changes with 90 days notice.
Congressional negotiators close to a compromise trim about 400 million dollars from direct payments over 10 years and 200 million from the farm disaster program. Kansas Senator Pat Roberts voices concerns, noting direct payments serve as a safety net when crops fail. The 280 billion bill has stalled as talks continue amid White House veto threats over cost and subsidies.
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