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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1996
Page
7
The Ottawa Swim Club opened its winter season with a fine showing in Topeka. Sunny today with a high near 50 to 55 degrees and a west wind 10 to 20 mph. Dry conditions expected Sunday and Monday with lows in the 20s and highs in the mid 40s.
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Gov. Bill Graves said he is drafting a 1997 budget with tax cuts including a property tax levy reduction. He emphasized a broad package beyond school mill levy relief, noting the 35 mill levy for schools will drop to 33 mills next year and suggesting cuts could exceed four mills depending on spending decisions.
Washington AP reports unemployment at 5.4 percent in November with nonfarm payrolls rising 118,000, slower than October and below expectations. Analysts note ongoing deceleration but no recession. Stocks fell after Greenspan remarks, Dow down 0.9 percent to 6381.94 and Nasdaq off 1 percent as markets price potential rate hikes. Clinton administration calls the data positive, signaling continued moderate expansion.
The First Baptist Church at 410 S. Hickory hosts a public nativity display today from 2 to 5 PM in the parlor and sanctuary. About 75 scenes from diverse places including Mexico, Colombia, Hawaii, and Bethlehem showcase ceramic, olive wood, paper mache and other materials.
Kansas farmers worry new IRS interpretation of forward contracts will tax income in the current year. Farm managers and extension agents describe potential broad effects on grain and livestock sales, noting a shift from year-end deferrals to immediate taxation and questioning fairness.
Commissioners approved a resolution to move Franklin County sheriff and ambulance department commissioned officers from KPERS to KPF, contingent on KPF approval. About 30 employees would be affected. no full time firefighters are employed.
Speaker Shallenburg announced Friday the creation of a new committee to handle environmental issues with Rep. Steve Lloyd named as potential chairman. Democratic Leader Tom Sawyer criticized Lloyd’s environmental voting record and warned Democrats about potential conflicts if he leads the panel. Previously, Lloyd opposed environmental measures and sided with pro development groups.
Kansas pipeline partner KPP, Lenexa, aims to lay two six inch gas pipelines from a Davis Avenue main to east of Davis and south near Neosho Road in Ottawa, with a western leg crossing Seventh Street. Seventeen landowners contacted. seven reached voluntary deals, six facing condemnation. Construction expected mid January to early February. project promises price stability and eventual lower gas costs for Ottawa residents.
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