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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1990
Page
1
Mostly clear tonight with lows expected in the mid 20s and light to moderate northwesterly winds. Extended outlook Sunday through Tuesday shows dry conditions with seasonal temperatures. highs range from the lower to mid 40s in the east to around 50 in the west, and from upper 40s to mid 50s on Monday and Tuesday. Lows will be in the 20s to low 30s across the period.
The Senate backed a conference committee version to tighten law enforcement powers over party shacks. A judge could levy a 25000 dollar fine on operators of illegal liquor venues as the bill heads to the House for concurrence.
Ottawa and Franklin County move toward 911 use with a target April 16 start. Eight full time and five part time dispatchers handle DPS, sheriff, highway patrol, ambulance, and other agencies. SW Bell renovation at Seventh and Main will relocate central dispatch.
U S officials report the 1989 fatality rate at 2.2 deaths per 100 million miles, the lowest in the decade. Estimated fatalities total about 45,500, down from 47,093 in 1988, as safety belts and anti drunk driving efforts reduce risk. Officials expect further declines into the 1990s with stricter rules and safer cars.
The office pushes for in house computer capability as over 300 clients seek rapid refunds. Most refunds arrive timely but recent weeks show trouble. Electronic filing costs 25 dollars with H R Block figures, 35 dollars with other preparers, plus a 33 dollar loan fee. Agler Gaeddert firm chose not to file electronically citing client lack of use.
Two Kansas senators Richard Rock and Phil Martin unveiled a bold tax revision package. It would expand sales tax base by taxing 33 services, cut commercial property assessment, raise apartment complex rates, roll inventories back on the tax rolls at 15 percent, and restore income tax rates to the 1987 level while eliminating 15 exemptions. Medical services and advertising would stay untaxed. The proposal would also cut property taxes by about 30 percent and face public understanding challenges.
In Geary County District Court Judge Gradert barred television video during the first degree case of Rev. Thomas P. Bird starting Monday. One pool audio recorder and one still camera remain allowed for all media in this space constrained trial. Bird is charged with murder in the 1983 shooting of Martin K. Anderson. Loma Anderson and KGKZ-TV’s Robert Raff criticized the ban as discriminatory.
In Kansas City Kansas a 14 year old boy accidentally shot himself in the thigh with a .38 handgun brought to Rosedale Middle School to show friends. He was taken to KU Medical Center with non life threatening injuries and faces a five day suspension with possible longer action.
Hy-Vee in Leawood Kansas introduces a drive up fax grocery service allowing customers to send a list by fax and pick up at the drive up window. A $2 per trip service charge applies with payment by credit card. The program, six weeks old, includes checklist forms and pickup time options.
Andy Rooney may resume his 60 Minutes role before the three month suspension ends, possibly as soon as March 4, after talks with CBS News President David Burke and associates. New York Newsday and The Wall Street Journal report discussions over lifting the Feb 8 suspension, with Rooney indicating a Sunday return was once possible.
The article notes an announcer faces a three month unpaid suspension for racial remarks reported in The Advocate, a Los Angeles based gay magazine. The potential lift of the suspension comes as ratings show a small decline.
Black History Month activities will be observed Sunday at Bethany Chapel, 131 S Poplar, during the 11 a.m. worship service with a 1 30 p.m. potluck. Youth scholarship awards will be given as Richard Jackson notes the fund has raised 325 toward a 1000 goal, with 75 percent for scholarships and 25 percent to offset street sign costs.
Ottawa Herald lists delivery rates effective July 1 1989 and onward across zones. Carrier in Ottawa and surrounding area charges monthly and multi month plans. motor route and mail options vary by county and region with annual totals.
Senator Allen and Representative Shumway will summarize current issues on February 24 at 10 a.m. Attendees may ask questions. event sponsored by the Chamber's Legislative Committee.
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