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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1984

Page

6

Santanas Track Toy Trends GoBots Upgrade

Inside Highlights notes the National Santanas plan to follow consumer fashion, with Cabbage Patch dolls popular last year and GoBots this season. Page 10.

President weary of public feud with son Michael Page

The President grows tired of ongoing public dispute with his son Michael Page.

Michael Page 10

State Much Irony in Critical Audit of Department of Human Resources

A critical audit of the Department of Human Resources reveals apparent irony in its operations. The report outlines governance gaps, policy inconsistencies, and recommendations for stronger oversight, calling for reforms to improve efficiency and public accountability.

Department of Human Resources

Ottawa High Opens Basketball Season Amid Mixed Reviews

Ottawa High faced varied impressions after its Monday night season opener. The matchup showcased early form from key players and hinted at the team's offensive adjustments, with defense requiring more cohesion as the season begins.

Ottawa High

City Mulls Utility Rates in Dec 12 Study Meeting

Ottawa City Commission set a Dec 12 study meeting to review water and electric rate structures chaired by B J Kirkwood of Kirkwood and Associates. Kristen Cannon acting city manager notes last water rate rise was 1978 and electric 1981, with a broader financial viability study planned. Public IRB hearing on 1.6 million for Franklin Savings HQ slated, plus downtown revitalization final payments, audit contract, and change of EPA grant representative.

Diane Yeamans Ottawa City Commission Cannon Commission Kirkwood Franklin Savings Association First Hickory Environmental Protection Agency David Watkins Planning Commission

Gas leak disaster in Bhopal claims up to 1000 dead

In Bhopal India as many as 1000 people mostly children are feared dead from a poisonous gas leak at a U S built pesticide plant. Authorities report 600 bodies found as police search for more in the city and nearby towns. Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi promises policy change on dangerous production. Doctors warn of long term health effects for about 20000 residents.

Bhopal India Rajiv Gandhi Hamedia Hospital

Reagan Eyes Deep Cuts to Farm Price Supports

The Reagan administration weighs deep spending cuts beyond a general freeze to curb federal outlays. President Reagan resumes budget talks and tentatively backs halving farm price support costs from projected levels to about 13 billion dollars for 1987 and 1988, per an unnamed official. Agriculture Secretary John Block urged reductions in supports.

Washington Reagan

Area Weather and Farm Price Support Debate

National Weather Service at Ottawa Water plant logs 16 degrees overnight and 37 by afternoon. County forecast: 30 percent snow tonight with about an inch possible and mid-20s low. Aide Dave Lane proposes gradually lowering price supports to 75 percent of five-year market average, reducing payments during surpluses. Block supports emergency or fallback price levels to curb government payments.

National Weather Service Ottawa Dave Lane Block

Planners Eye Two Ottawa Projects

Ottawa Planning Commission to hold public hearings on two zoning requests tonight. Sunflower and Associates seeks south Park Place expansion from single to multi family on Elm Street between 15th and 17th. A second hearing covers 1550 S Cedar behind Sonic Drive-In and Aldi, rezoning from C-2 to R-2 for Ottawa Senior Citizen Housing with 4 units.

Ottawa Park Place Ottawa Planning Commission Kristy Cannon Sunflower and Associates Lawrence Elm Street 15Th 17Th S. Cedar Sonic Drive-In Aldi Cannon Department of Housing and Urban Development Ottawa Senior Citizen Housing Shaffer Foresight Solutions Inc

Doyen's Gunfight Ends as Kerr Brothers Help Turn Tide

Kansas Senate president Ross Doyen suffered a leadership defeat after years of strong-arm tactics as Fred and Dave Kerr switched sides to back Robert Talkington. The Kerr brothers helped propel Talkington into the presidency, while Doyen faced backlash for aiding Kerr campaigns. Doyen acknowledged pain from surgery and his divorce case but pledged to move forward with the Legislature.

Topeka Hns Kansas Senate Ross Doyen OK Corral Doyen Kerr Brothers Kansas Iola Robert Talkington Fred Dave Senate Pratt Hutchinson Bert Chaney Doven Dave Kerr Talkington Dayen Kerrs Fred Kerr Chicago Kerr Tye Leawood Paul Burke

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B.J. Kirkwood Kirkwood and Associates Meadows Construction Tonganoxie Te Riven Jerry Thompson Schulte, Klein, Gaeddert and Agler United Way Franklin County Ottawa High School Toni Wiederholt Cyclone Lola Wes Wilson Agriculture John Block By Dale Gote
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