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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1986
Page
7
Kansas high school basketball roundup across the state highlights prep teams and key performances from area games. Kansas Department of Transportation signals a new avenue for highway funding, with KDOT leadership outlining potential measures and policy considerations.
President Reagan rejected GOP calls to replace Chief of Staff Regan and CIA Director Casey as investigators accuse the U S of diverting funds to support Contra rebels. A special federal panel weighs appointing an independent counsel to probe arms sales to Iran and related profits, with no action expected before Saturday. Larry Speakes asserted the president did not approve an Israeli arms shipment to Iran in advance, contradicting testimonies about Robt McFarlane. Ollie North is said to have briefed Reagan rarely or not at all, according to Speakes.
Washington AP The General Services Administration orders agency heads to create reasonably smoke free environments in federal offices. The policy, not a ban, shifts from prior rules and includes smoking and non smoking area designations in most spaces. Union leaders back the move, noting manager union consultation is required.
The 1987 legislature moves to restore capital punishment in Kansas and a state report projects annual defense costs of 2.6 million, plus 135 thousand for appellate defenders, with about 80 capital cases expected yearly. Ronald Miles notes figures are projections, not guarantees. Continued on Page 10.
The Kansas Supreme Court upheld the 1985 mail ballot law as constitutional, citing increased voter participation outweighing fraud or secrecy concerns. Justice dissent noted. Outgoing Secretary of State Jack Brier welcomed the ruling, noting high turnout and continued use for local elections and bond issues.
The Ottawa Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the USD 200 office. Agenda includes a report on an In Honor of Excellence symposium on Captiva Island, Florida, district test results, bids for a Middle School drainage project, a personnel report, budget reduction information from the State Department of Education, a convention update from Almeda Edwards, and an executive session to discuss personnel.
In sworn testimony the Kansas attorney general’s office refused to waive attorney client privilege to reveal how Vern Miller helped settle a sexual harassment suit against Robert Stephan. Miller’s deposition showed Stephan sought disclosure while maintaining privilege, contrasting campaign statements.
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