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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1985
Page
7
Officials from federal and state agencies pledge aggressive actions against cannabis distribution and trafficking. The push includes enhanced border controls and coordinated investigations to curb pot supply while balancing public health concerns.
Franklin County Commission faces a choice after a drop in assessed valuation from 65.7 million in 1985 to 64.0 million in 1986. Departments favor a benefits boost over a small salary raise, with changes to sick and vacation leave policies to reward long‑term staff. Salary hikes rely on more funds or reduced expenses. health insurance and a potential separate mill levy for public safety are discussed. A six‑mill levy proposal accompanies the FY1986 budget of 5.63 million with a public hearing set for August 14.
Washington lawmakers push through billions in funding bills and sanctions on South Africa while racing to adjourn for a month long August break. Senate leaders praise progress as White House stance on sanctions remains uncertain. Budget talks continue amid warnings of a possible watered down deficit plan. Congress also approves 1.6 billion for operating costs, slightly less than the current year.
Washington reports the Treasury will borrow a record 21.75 billion next week to fund the government and seeks another debt limit increase to 1.823 trillion when Congress returns from August recess. National debt stands at 1.799 trillion. weather notes show 98 high and 73 low with 16 inches rainfall.
The Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, U.S.C. 290 and Ottawa University sponsor a welcome back picnic at Forest Park at 6 p.m. on Tuesday August 27. The free event features a cold box supper, games, and dance band music from 8 to 10 p.m. Attendees should RSVP by August 16, call 242-1000. If weather fails, gathering moves to Ottawa High Cyclone Room.
Kansas faced a weak farm economy dragging income and sales tax receipts below projections for the last fiscal year. Secretary of Revenue Harley Duncan noted July receipts totaled 114.5 million, about 1.9 million above estimates thanks to a large inheritance tax settlement of over 2 million, which would have kept the month short without it. He warned that individual income and retail sales taxes lag behind forecasts, underscoring slow national economic recovery and ongoing agricultural distress.
Senate Republicans say Democrats turn farm bill into a budget buster, while Democrats defend protecting farmers safety nets. Debate centers on costs and figures as 1986 elections loom, with Dole pressing for floor action and Senate budget concerns amid August recess.
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