05 Aug 1983
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1983
Page
1
Public health officials warn of a statewide rise in whooping cough cases. Health authorities urge vaccination for adults and children, prompt medical care for symptoms, and reporting of suspected infections to local health departments. Officials emphasize keeping accurate records and monitoring for spikes in certain counties.
In a Shrine all star football feature, the game’s outcome matters less than lifting the Royals' praised pitching staff. Black delivers strong performances that counter recent doubts about the staff.
Kansas faces a 343.7 million cost to raise graduation standards and extend the school day and year amid debate in a legislative panel. Officials say 29 percent more public education spending could follow, with most added costs in teacher salaries and building air conditioning. Some lawmakers seek a modified, affordable plan while Governors and educators weigh merit pay and salary raises as steps to improve quality.
A federal suit filed in Topeka asks a three judge panel to declare Kansas 165 legislative districts unconstitutional and reapportion them by March 1, 1984. State Sen Norman Gaar leads the case against Gov Carlin and key lawmakers, with five plaintiffs asserting one man one vote inequities.
The National Weather Service station at the Ottawa Water Plant logged a 70 degree low and 100 degree high with no rainfall on Thursday. Tonight should be clear with a low near 70 and light variable winds. Saturday expects mostly sunny skies with a mid 80s high and light variable winds.
A public hearing on the 1984 Ottawa U S C 290 budget is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the district office, with adoption at the 7:30 p.m. regular school board meeting. The agenda also includes appointment to the Ottawa Recreation Commission, block grant plans, bid on a Ford bus sale, a subcommittee for telephone equipment, board goals, a tour date, work sessions, and an executive session on personnel matters.
Franklin County Commission plans to raise the 1983 tax rate by less than 2 mills as part of the 1984 budget. A public hearing is set for Aug 8 at 10 a.m. in the Courthouse chambers to review the county budget and valuation changes. 1983 valuations fell from 1982, exemptions shifted revenue, and authority to spend in 1984 climbs to about 5.39 million.
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