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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1996
Page
3
Editorial notes 22 rural Kansas counties including Anderson buck a long decline with small but meaningful growth since 1990. The shift from cities to small towns brings hopes of revived tax bases and schools, but requires planning and hard work to sustain the gains. The piece from the Topeka Capital-Journal references the trend.
George Emmendorfer voices concern over Senate Bill 41 which would raise taxes via sales and income taxes to fund a 35 mill property tax reduction while retirees, especially from private sector, face higher burdens on pensions. He cites KPERS, states tax on 401K contributions, and urges constituents to contact their senator. Senator Doug Walker supports the bill. Emmendorfer plans to vote otherwise.
Voters weigh Senatorial potential as Brownback is pressed over campaign funding from Sunkist Cargill and Weyerhaeuser. The piece cites $7 billion in Export Enhancement and Foreign Military Financing programs, PAC totals, and real estate dealings influencing support for or against his bid to replace Kansan Daniel Kassebaum.
The Ottawa Middle School PTA expresses gratitude for broad support from Country Mart Wal-Mart Wendy's Allegre's the school district office Didde's Pizza Hut Pizza Time Peoples National Bank and Little Caesar's for food and supplies. Special thanks to OMS and OHS custodians, food service carrier, staff and parents for helping activities run smoothly and making OMS a source of pride.
The notice urges readers to send signed letters with the writer's address and a telephone number for verification. unsigned submissions will not be published.
Hospital administrator Bob Bregant explains that city lights were allocated to the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium this year, delaying new festive lighting for Ransom Memorial Hospital. Replacement of the old lights is planned for next Christmas, with efforts to restore holiday illumination.
A reader criticizes rising fishing license fees and property taxes in Ottawa, arguing seniors should pay less and homeowners need relief. They oppose federal taxes and GOP rhetoric, urge budget balance, and invite others to call a local forum at 242 4700 during specified hours.
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