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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1990
Page
6
Weekend outlook shows sunny periods today with highs around 40 to 45 and light northwest winds. Tonight cooler with increasing clouds and lows near the mid-20s. Sunday remains cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain and highs in the mid-40s.
Baldwin residents face an 86 percent sewage disposal rate increase from 2.50 to 4.65 monthly, effective on January bills. City council acted after a University of Kansas student study showed sewer charges hadn’t risen in 11 years, provoking revenue gaps for upgrades. Also notes Paola’s new city manager Scott Butcher began Dec 3, replacing Ed Dawson. De Soto hires Hollis and Miller for June bond plans amid failed prior issues. A Baldwin man, Edwin Smith, seeks cougar sightings in Douglas County with no verified evidence yet.
European Community leaders backed a one billion dollar food aid package for the Soviet Union, with grants and loans to be decided, and proposed a two year, 1.4 billion dollar technical aid plan for 1991 92. They argued aid helps keep Gorbachev in power while he pursues reform, amid reports of distribution problems and black market profiteering.
Construction crews at Ottawa High School wrapped up the week by placing a protective plastic tent over newly laid brick. The effort, led by workers Michael Burkes, Randy Smith, Steve Jones, and Florencio Chavez, aims to shield the area from likely rain including Sunday’s forecast.
The article notes Gov elect Joan Finney breaking ground as Kansas first woman governor and appointing women to key posts like Laura Nicholl to head the Department of Commerce. It highlights increased female leadership in the Legislature and in state agencies, plus quotes from officials on the evolving role of women in state government. Rich with named individuals and roles.
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