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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1978
Page
6
Cleveland council leaders refuse to act on Dennis Kucinich plan to push city out of default as bank spokesman delays $5 million debt payment until after Feb. 27 payroll tax increase and Light Plant sale referendum. Some councilmen fear layoffs next Tuesday amid crisis.
In Geneva, U S and Soviet negotiators failed to seal SALT II due to Soviet demands for a ban on multiple warheads on U S cruise missiles and restrictions on long range pilotless aircraft. U S officials say plans envision single warhead missiles initially with later upgrades, while China relations and other tensions may delay agreement. The article also notes a separate New York stock market snapshot with mixed results and modest gains to midday.
Listings detail New Year Eve events at Skateland and Eagles Lodge with times and prices, plus New Year's breakfast by Lions Club, Christmas skating specials, barbershop closures after holidays, a pre inventory sale at The Maple Shoppe, and financial bonds offered by Edward Jones with contact in Ottawa. Included are shop hours, phone numbers, and member notices.
Died Mrs. Sarah Ann Ames 88 formerly of 823 North Main, services Friday at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. born February 13, 1890 at Ransomville and lifelong Franklin County resident. Survivors include three sons Louis, Gene, and Robert Ames, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Jerome Mollett 51 of 919 Hamblin, died Wednesday. services Saturday at Wilson and Son Mortuary, Wellsville with burial in Clearfield Cemetery. He was a foreman at Willis Nursery, married Cara Ann Brown in 1968. survivors include daughter Elizabeth Ann and two brothers and two sisters. Also listed: local admissions, police reports of minor accidents, a distraction charge, and fall graduation notices for Emporia State University.
Protests outside Taiwan's Foreign Ministry turn violent as a taxi driver self immolates in anger over U S talks and threats to end diplomatic ties. Witnesses say bystanders doused flames. driver 40-year-old Chiao Shaoying is hospitalized.
Kansas Senate minority leader Jack Steineger asks Gov elect John Carlin to order a mini audit of the statehouse storm window project. He questions average costs per window for 73 installed and 275 more to be added, bids, and $7,500 in architectural fees.
The Kansas Homestead Tax Rebate offers refunds to qualifying homeowners including mobile home owners and eligible renters. Criteria include Kansas residency in 1978, ownership or occupancy of the 1978 homestead, no delinquent taxes, income under 9250, and one of several age or dependency conditions with the refund based on income and property tax or rent. apply with Form 40H to the Kansas Department of Revenue or LASA offices for assistance.
Franklin County commissioners told Greenwood Bridge petition representatives that if funds are available the bridge will be repaired but only if renovation extends the span's length and improves safety. The talks centered on financial feasibility and long term benefits for the county and nearby residents.
Washington AP reports the US yearlong trade deficit surpassed the 1977 record as November deficits widened to 1.95 billion dollars, pushing 1978 eleven‑month total to 26.74 billion and the Leading Economic Indicators index fell 0.6 percent while other data showed mixed strength in employment production and housing. Greenwood County residents oppose closing the bridge over the Marais des Cygnes River near Pomona, seeking engineer feasibility funding. a county decision on 25 thousand dollars remains pending as residents pledge 1,500 for engineering costs.
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