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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1985
Page
1
A well known local farmer from Franklin County earned a national award for his work in agriculture. He faces ongoing concerns about markets, weather, and rising input costs while balancing community responsibilities and family duties.
State lawmakers convened Wednesday to review key bills and policy changes. The briefing on Page 10 outlines committee actions, anticipated votes, and expected impacts on government operations across agencies.
The Cyclone basketball squad prepares for 5A sub state action as key players sharpen form on the court. Pinata star continues to prove his point with standout performances while Pate Rate AE is highlighted as a potential deciding factor in the coming rounds.
Kansas House approved a school finance bill 67 to 58, sending about 30 million dollars in new state aid to 204 districts while boosting statewide property taxes by 47.1 million. The measure drew heated debate over funding levels, with lawmakers and Gov. Carlin's spokesman saying it remains inadequate and likely to face a veto.
A Kansas Senate panel received a new plan from the Department of Revenue to handle reappraisal without a centralized Topeka computer. Counties would audit and inspect their tax rolls locally while state officials monitor progress, signaling improved cooperation with county leaders. The plan includes an advisory committee and stand alone county units to update valuations, aiming to avoid statewide delays and future valuation lapses that could spark a court challenge to tax equity.
Congress moved to extend credit relief for struggling farmers ahead of spring planting. The White House said the plan is too costly and would likely be vetoed. Senate votes split 62-35 and 54-45 on aid including loan guarantees and interest rate subsidies, with Reagan opposition and concerns about deficit expansion.
Topeka report notes sunny mild February end with 20 degree overnight low and 40s daytime high. Ottawa station logs 20/4. Forecast calls for turning mostly cloudy tonight with 35 to 40 degree lows and Friday highs in the mid to upper 50s as colder weather and a chance of snow arrive early next week.
Franklin County Commission focuses on insurance deadlines as March 1 expiry looms. Proposals from Fleischer and Porter-Spears & Bundy will be discussed at a Friday 10 a.m. meeting. policies extend 12 hours to allow a decision. A 9 a.m. canvass of Tuesday primary ballots precedes. Also approved: a $74,894 Martin Tractor motor grader with a buy-back option and six-month warranty.
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