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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1983
Page
10
Veteran auto businessmen unite to acquire a Chevy Olds dealership, forming a new ownership group. The move signals a strategic consolidation in local auto retail, aligning experienced vendors under a shared front to boost sales and service across the region.
With the March 1 primary looming, the Committee for Economy in City Government launched its campaign to switch Ottawa from a commission city manager to mayor commission form. The group raised over $500, sought more info meetings, and urged turnout for a vote on the ballot measure and the April 5 commission elections.
The AP reports a new winter storm moving into Kansas with 6 to 10 inches of snow possible from southwest to northeast. Frigid temps prevail from below zero to mid teens, as forecasters warn the system could intensify into a full storm despite being weaker than prior events. Winds may reach 25 mph Saturday, causing blowing and drifting snow.
Local businesses report minimal disruption as independent truckers strike. grain elevators may face the most impact, with farmers fearing higher freight costs passed to markets. Some independents continue operations, while weather and sporadic unrest influence transport. officials caution against broader violence.
DPS director Oren Skiles announces formation of a Neighborhood Watch Program to start details in mid March. He emphasizes it is not a vigilante patrol and urges awareness of nearby crimes and reporting suspicious activity. Signs will mark participating areas to deter criminals, with a formal March 15 announcement upcoming.
A Kansas State report shows the elderly population rising sharply with 75 and older increasing 47 percent and 85 and older by 40 percent since the last census. Health care costs surge as Medicare gaps persist, prompting concerns from hospital administrators like Randall Hempling and state officials about funding and policy needs. The Older Americans Act and Kansas Department on Aging bolster advocacy, while many counties levy mill funds for elderly programs. The 1983 legislature debates guardianship, abuse, and elder housing supports, signaling growing activism among seniors.
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