Ottawa City approves raises and benefits for workers
Ottawa City Commission approved merit raises from 2.8 to 3 percent for employees and added a $20 monthly payment to Blue Cross Blue Shield policies starting Jan 1. Mayor Steve Ralph plans retirement after the April 3 election. Also okayed were a special-use permit for the Atchisons to place a mobile home, and bond plans for a new fire station funded by $350,000 in 10 year general obligation bonds. The panel discussed flood insurance study and parking lot use, plus audits and zoning referrals.
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Truce In Laos Not Far Off Says Rogers
Secretary of State William P. Rogers stated the United States expects a Laos cease fire soon and a withdrawal of all foreign forces from the country. U S estimates about 60 000 North Vietnamese troops are in Laos, a key transit route for North Vietnamese forces.
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Senator Dole to Speak at Ottawa Chamber Banquet
Senator Robert Dole of Kansas will address the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce dinner on Monday March 5 at 730 p.m. in the Ottawa University Student Union with Bill Bowers presiding. Dole’s office says he will attend barring an extremely important Senate vote and may discuss revenue sharing and the president’s budget impacts on local governments.
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Weather and Vietnam cease-fire prisoner releases
Fair and cold tonight with a low near zero to 10 above. Sunny and warmer Friday with highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. Zero percent precipitation forecast for tonight and Friday. In Saigon, four parties to the Vietnam cease-fire met to arrange the release of the first American prisoners, with plans for a transfer near An Loc and possible further moves around Kissinger’s visit next week.
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Nixon Faces Budget Battle in House Vote
In Washington, the House voted 251 to 142 to require Nixon to restart the Rural Environmental Assistance Program with 225 million dollars through June 30. Democrats backed the measure. several Republicans warned of a veto, while others urged support in trimming spending.
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Ottawa Sets City Salary Ranges For 1969 Budget
The Ottawa City Commission on Wednesday approved annual salary ranges for city workers across departments. Top earners include City Attorney 6000 to 7000 and Utilities Director 15000 to 17500, with Police and Fire leaders also listed and uniform and call pay details. The memo notes overtime at one and a half times base rate and hourly scales for public works and utilities staff.
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