Legislators Demand Ku Med Center Fix Or Face Cuts
Lawmakers briefed regents on a deemed administrative mess at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. They cited late Medicaid billings totaling about 2.1 million, stalled renovation work costing revenue, lapsed physician contracts with 2 million yearly revenue, and sloppy housekeeping due to weak management. They gave the regents until mid April to correct the problems or face budget penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kan
State Board of Regents
University of Kansas Medical Center
School of Medicine and Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Regents’ Court
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Medical Center
Daily meal menus and local crime reports summary
The page lists weekly school meal menus from The Daily Report U.S.D including spaghetti dishes, hot chicken sandwiches, burritos, and barbecues, with notes about junior and senior high offerings and possible changes. It also covers a suspended burglary sentence for James W. Williams, civil cases filed, a juvenile arrest for disorderly conduct, and regional cattle market price summaries with various steers and heifers pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.D
Chamber and Lions Club coordinate flag service and spring plans
Ottawa chamber thanks Bicentennial Lions for flag setup on Presidents Day and outlines a $12 yearly flag service for six holidays. It also notes Blue Cross Blue Shield sign-up for chamber members, spring-cleaning reminders, an East Central Vocational Cooperative open house on Feb 24, and a Legislative coffee on Feb 28 with state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
O: Commerce
Bicentennial Lions Club
Lloyd Madden
Dale O’hara
Hawkins & O'Hara Construction
Chamber
East Central Vocational Cooperative
11Th and
Olive Streets
Library Line Provides Help and Answers for Inquiring Readers
The library offers assistance through its Community Information Center at 5th and Main and by phone at 242 3080. This week’s questions cover climate comparisons in Ottawa, color definitions, KU space museum hours, a Voltaire quote attribution, Ottawa to Wichita distance, Zenith Radio stock in 1980, and local taxidermy services at Guist Taxidermy Studio near Wilson and Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th & Main
Voltaire
G. Tallentyre
Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Frank Magill
Ottawa
Wichita
Zenith Radio
Wall Street Journal
Guist
Main On Wilson
Bennett Creamery
Proper Complaining Saves Money
A guide by the Credit Union National Association outlines private and public complaint handlers for consumers. It lists names, addresses, and phone numbers and explains steps to take when problems arise with products from appliances to televisions. It details industry groups like CAPS and MACAP and provides filing tips and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Union National Association
Community Ads Highlight Local Shops And Events
A collage of local promos lists HALF price sales at Episcopal Thrift Shop and Action Appliance and TV, dining specials at Ottawa Country Club, political ads urging votes for Richard Jackson and Lester Graham, early planting supplies at Willis Garden Center, and a Stinson Processing beer deal. Also notes Elks dance, buffet, and Hill House menu with prices.
Ottawa University launches Decade for Achievement plan
Ottawa University unveils a $20 million Decade for Achievement to mark its 125th anniversary ten years hence. President Robert B. Shaw says the plan targets fiscal stability, endowment growth by nearly $5 million, $1 million debt reduction, and more than $31 million for operations, with four phases through 1990 and a major renovation of the 77 year old Administration Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Robert BE. Shaw
Shaw
Rebellious Farmers Face Federal Charges
U S Attorney Kingsland warns prosecutions may target Paxico farmer Wayne Cryts and helpers who moved embargoed soybeans from Ristine to Bernie Missouri. Federal authorities defend actions amid fears of bloodshed while a Missouri appeal seeks state control of up to 8 million dollars in grain stored in five southeast Missouri elevators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsland
8Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Ashcroft
Missouri
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Dole undergoes five hour kidney stone operation
Senator Bob Dole rested comfortably Friday after a five hour operation to remove a kidney stone. A Walter Reed spokesman said there were no complications and he would remain hospitalized at least into next week. It was not known how long he would be away from Senate duties. He was taken to the hospital by his wife Elizabeth Dole after pain at home Thursday evening. The surgery began at 10 30 p m EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Peter Esker
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Esker
Dole
Bill Kats
Senate
Elizabeth Dole
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Paul Hess
Frank Gaines
Augusta
Mike Hayden
Atwood
Bill Bunten
Topeka
Bernard Franklin
Kansas City, Kan
Glee Smith
Larned
John Carlin
Bill Hoch
Hess
Gaines
Hayden
Bunten
the Daily Report
Sacred Heart
District Court News
James W. Williams
119 &. Sth
James Patrick
Nolo Contendre
Ottawa Cooperative Association
Steve Abrams
Caylor Construction Company Inc
Marad Exploration Corporation, Et al
Public Safety News
Kansas City, Mo
Joliet
Sioux Falls
St. Paul
Omaha
Joliet and
Peoria
By Larry Powell
Peoples National Bank
Leo Logan
Ottawa Water Department
Copenhagen
Space Museum
Lawrence
Space Technology Center
Bob Walters
By Louise Cook
Everybody’s Money
Dept. CW
Madison
Wis
FICAP
High Point
N.C
Action Line
Robert Treller
Publishers Clearing House
Channel Drive
Port Washington
N. Wacker Drive
Chicago
Ill
Ad Briefs
Episcopal Thrift Shop
Ottawa Country Club
Richard Jackson
Pol
H. Fleischer
Treas
Willis Garden Center
Cherry
Lester Graham
Pat. Ady
Graham
General Electric
S. Main
Stinson
Country Sunshine
Hill House
Hensley
Bernice Hensley
Lamb-Roberts
Woodlawn
Pomona
Jerrald R. Harnden
Taxico
Greece
Trave
Sunace
Kelley & Tanguay
Louise Mandrell
Mandrell Sisters
H&r Block
Block
North Main
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