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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1984
Page
6
Local county commission report previews page 8 with brief notes on governance and county affairs. National secretary of education outlines state education disparities across the nation, highlighting haves and have nots on page 7. USFL draft described as a long wait, with sports coverage. Legislature moves cautiously on water issues, planning discussions on page 4.
State Sen. Jim Allen and Rep. Dorothy Nichols told about 16 local educators at a USD 290 luncheon that the Legislature is unlikely to approve a tax increase for education in 1984. They noted the last year’s large $206 million rise and cautioned against expecting new school funding, even as the KNEA pressed for a one cent sales tax boost to raise about $70 million for salaries.
Beirut reports Syria and Israel back a security plan to separate combatants and extend government control. Lebanon seeks 800 observers from Italy and Greece to police buffer zones in Beirut outskirts and Chouf mountains, with multinational forces kept in place. Prime Minister Wazzan says agreement near as weekend announcement looms.
Franklin County 1983 United Way Drive still collecting. Dorothy Anderson reports $57,566.20 in pledges, $3,133.80 under the $60,700 goal. Breakdowns show 1983 gains in Advance and Fair Share, but residential small business and rural areas lag behind 1982. Donations urged via P O Box 233 Ottawa 66067, coupon on page 3.
Franklin County officials met with landowners and the Taxpayers Association to discuss firewood cutting permits for right-of-ways and funding for a proposed countywide industrial board. The firewood policy prompted suspension of all permits as policy is reviewed and landowner notice added.
Agriculture Department audit of 699,717 farms enrolled in the payment in kind program shows 11 percent did not fully meet rules in 20 states. Nearly $1 billion could be repayable, with recommendations to tighten standards for land use and idled acreage, including flooded fields in Kings County California. Weather notes report Ottawa station 27 to 45 degrees with county forecast of fair tonight and sunny Friday.
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