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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1982
Page
7
Local State and two Ottawa attorneys reach a settlement over cemetery differences. Page 3 details the accord, highlighting key figures and agreed terms among parties. The report notes the dispute’s scope and potential impact on local cemetery management.
Democrats urge Reagan to back Stockman’s conciliatory remarks as a basis for bipartisan changes to the 1983 budget. Stockman testimony hints at tax code flexibility and possible defense cuts, while lawmakers press for White House clarity before any meaningful move.
In Clare County Michigan police seek Robert Haggart 31 husband of Garnetta after a farmhouse massacre that killed six relatives including a mother and three grandchildren, sparing a 1 year old child. An autopsy is pending and a warrant may be issued.
DPS Director Oren Skiles announced a new Municipal Code restricting trash burning within city limits. Burning is allowed only sunrise to noon on Mondays and Thursdays. garbage burning is prohibited at all times. Special permission may be granted for brush or limbs, with safety checks required. Violations are Class C misdemeanors with up to 60 days in jail and fines up to 250 dollars. Warning tickets will be issued until March 1 when citations begin.
Fog covered eastern Kansas for a third straight morning with poor visibility in the south central and southeastern areas. Light rain mixed with snow fell in parts of central and eastern Kansas as early temperatures hovered in the 20s and 30s. The National Weather Service forecast clearing skies, mild weather through the weekend, with highs around 60 in the west and 40s in the east, and a fair tonight and Friday outlook.
In Topeka Kansas the House Energy committee considered a bill backed by Gov Carlin to allow the Kansas Corporation Commission to exclude all or part of a utilitys excess capacity from rate calculations. KG E and KCPL warned higher financing costs to customers. opponents warned of potential brownouts and inadequate capacity. The ECC would decide how much excess capacity could be excluded, with passage affecting Wolf Creek plant financing and utility planning. The committee took no action.
King Radio Corporation announced a 10 percent workforce cut at its Ottawa plant, effective at the end of today’s shifts. About 580 employees remain on a five day week after a four day week since January. Plant manager Hank Claterbos cited weak sales demand and said the layoff affects about 65 workers who were notified today.
Santa Fe Railways plans more cuts across its Kansas routes though Ottawa employment will likely feel little impact. spokesman Gil Sweet said Ottawa jobs are few, while workers in Topeka and Emporia face heavier layoffs. He expected additional savings efforts over the next weeks amid a faltering economy.
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