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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1986

Page

8

Inside Highlights Sports Local and Area Prep Basketball

A compact recap from pages 6 and 7 covering local and area prep basketball actions. Highlights include key performances, upsets, and standings shaping the season in district play.

Hayden administration seeks three women for key posts

State Native Ottawan joins three women tabbed for major roles in the Hayden administration as Kansans leave a lasting impression on visiting military brass during reports across pages three and eight.

Hayden

Ex Lee Plant Closes, Ottawa Workers Face Uncertain Futures

The Franklin County area, already high in unemployment, sees 400 Lee workers laid off as the Ottawa plant closes Dec 19. Some transfer to other facilities, others seek jobs, and many share a sense of family among colleagues as they adjust to new prospects and rising financial strain.

Melissa Bauman Ottawa H.D. Lee Franklin County Lee Mary Starbuck Jean Willa Spencer Holley Lamberd Brenda Lamberd Richard Davis Alabama United Garment Workers of America Davis Starbuck FHA Farmer’s Home Administration

Yuletide Inflation Slows Down in Christmas Price Index

AP reports Provident National Bank economist Robert J. Christian finds the overall 12 days of Christmas gift total at 12,680.15 dollars, up from last year, with several items changing in price such as partridges up 20 percent and five golden rings down 15 percent to 275 dollars, while other entries show mixed gains and steadies across the Twelve Days list.

Philadelphia Robert J. Christian Christian Provident National Bank

Federal Spending In Kansas Falls Heaviest In 4th District

A Washington study shows Kansas 4th District, including Wichita, received $2.94 billion in fiscal year 1985, the highest among the state's districts. Rep. Dan Glickman of Wichita, a six term Democrat, chairs the Judiciary subcommittee on administrative law. The district hosts defense contractors Boeing and Beech and McConnell Air Force Base. Other districts receive far less, with 1st District at $1.99 billion, 2nd District at $1.87 billion, 5th District at $1.34 billion, and 3rd District at $1.09 billion.

Washington Uncle Sam Kansas Wichita Dan Glickman Judiciary McConnell Air Force Base Pat Roberts Dodge City Jim Slattery Topeka Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth Bob Whittaker Augusta Jan Meyers Overland Park Kansas City

Welfare budget cuts cloud optimism in Kansas health care

Kansas hospitals face a $13.2 million welfare budget cut, with medical services hit hardest at 70 percent. Lobbyist Tom Bell notes discussion of indigent care rising, as physicians warn of a cost driven system. Wesley Medical Center wrote off $2.5 million in charity care and $5.5 million in bad debts last year. expected losses this year may exceed $95 million. County forecast predicts mostly sunny, with mid 40s highs and a 20 degree low tonight.

Dave Ranney Harris Wichita Tom Bell The Kansas Hospital Association Bell Wesley Medical Center Robert Manning University of Kansas Medical School

Carlin Reflects On Eight Years As Kansas Governor

Battle scarred but proud, Gov. John Carlin looks back on his eight year term in Topeka. He cites progress toward a 21st century Kansas, highlights changes in attitudes, tax measures, and the Wolf Creek plant leg­islation, while noting funding gaps for schools and higher education. He plans teaching public administration at Wichita State University after leaving Cedar Crest in January.

Topeka Kan John Carlin Kansas Carlin Kansas House Con Gress Wichita State University Cedar Crest Ann Wolf Creek

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