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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1982
Page
7
State-ranked Bonner Springs subdues a stubborn Ottawa High team in ERL basketball opener. Foreign troops occupation of Lebanon tests Reagan's patience as world situation evolves through page 12.
Gas Service Co. asked for a hearing and a stay on the Kansas Corporation Commission’s order barring future shutoffs for nonpayment. The utility argues due process was violated and says the policy risks its financial integrity while restoring service to those unable to pay follows conditions. About 2,999 customers were disconnected for $848,341 in past due bills, with 405,000 customers served in Kansas.
Kansas consumers paid an average 49.66 for 10 000 cubic feet of natural gas in October, below the national 59.58. Utilities like Gas Service Co and Kansas Power and Light Co. reported 56.17 and 31.50 per 1 000 cubic feet respectively, with others near 54.81. Electricity costs in Kansas for 750 kilowatt hours averaged 44.97, below the national 53.50, with totals for KPL 45.46, KG&E 41.40, KC Power 48.10, and Western Power 44.93.
Lawrence attorney Wint Winter Jr. was chosen by 2nd Kansas Senate District Republicans to fill the remaining two years of Jane Eldredge’s term after a 40-29 committee vote. Doug Lamborn trailed, David Shreves had withdrawn. Winter may join a key committee. gubernatorial approval needed.
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction preventing Kansas from enforcing higher railroad property assessments until further proceedings. Railroads must file why the order should not become permanent by December 28, with first half 1962 taxes due Monday. The ruling affects payments based on 1981 valuations, risking a $2 million impact on county budgets.
The State Finance Council unanimously approved a 65 million dollar certificate of indebtedness to allow the state to loan itself funds to cover January cash flow shortages. The move, described as a paper transaction, transfers money from assets to the general fund with repayment expected within 60 days, extendable to June 30 if needed, and incurs no interest.
The Senate attached a 1.2 billion jobs plan to a stopgap spending bill, voting 50-46 against removing the jobs money. Reagan warned of a veto, while O'Neill urged compromise to protect other administration bills. The continuing resolution funds the government as only five of 13 regular appropriations have passed.
UAW members at Chrysler voted 20,696 to 5,817 in favor of a new one year pact granting immediate pay raises. Up to 85,000 eligible workers across 50 facilities in 17 states participated. two locals approved strongly while Local 868 in Atlanta narrowly rejected it.
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