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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1987

Page

7

Inside Highlights Local Leadership '87 lineup set State

A Kansas preview outlines the 1987 legislative lineup with focus on leadership and upcoming sessions. The note highlights section pages for sports and prep basketball coverage after the holidays and references Centennial edition context. The piece frames the legislature as America's branch with emphasis on state politics.

Friends of Ransom Memorial Hospital forms steering group

About 40 residents met at First National Bank to organize the group. A seven member steering committee will guide the new Friends of RMH as they define roles and broaden community input into RMH’s future.

Jay Bemis Ransom Memorial Hospital First National Bank Friends of Ransom Memorial Hospital Tom Gleason Sr Bob Green Steve Lott RMH Charles Gillette Don Campbell Mary Lou Sheldon Betty Anderson Bob Hill Doris Higdon Gleason Pro Ransom Memorial Hospital RMH Board of Trustees Franklin County Medical Society County Commission Friends Vern Chesbro Medical Society

Opposition Stirs Parking Lot Hearing in Ottawa

About 25 residents attended a public hearing on a Fifth and Hickory parking lot project, opposing the $225000 plan. Key concerns centered on property cost, the need for a lot, and the benefit district that would fund half the price. Noel Douglas and Wendell Barker faced criticism over the asking price. Charles Anderson argued he would receive no benefit from the district. Barker contends the property's value lies in its commercial zoning and that city involvement emerged only after price negotiation. Don Jones pressed that more parking is unnecessary. Continued on Page 7.

Melissa Bauman Ottawa Noel Douglas N. Spruce Franklin County Wendell Barker Charles Anderson S. Hickory First Baptist Church Anderson Barker the Herald Earl Devore City Commission Don Jones

Zoning Changes Allow Light Industry in Commercial Districts

Ottawa Planning Commission votes 4 to 1 to permit most light industrial uses in general commercial zones. Dissenting vote by Fred Searls, others absent. Protection via Board of Zoning Appeals. special-use permits required. recommendation sent to City Commission for final approval. Applicant Calvin McAlexander sought printing in a commercial district and push for a single hearing was denied.

Melissa Bauman Ottawa Planning Commission Fred Searls David Peterson Dennis Woolman Board of Zoning Appeals Ottawa City Commission Calvin McAlexander Ottawa Rfd 2 McAlexander Commission

Reagan Sails Through Tests After Prostate Surgery

Reagan’s doctors say his recovery from prostate surgery is excellent with normal vital signs and no pain. A third round of tests shows no cancer recurrence as the president plans to leave Bethesda Naval Hospital, meet aides, and prepare for work including the State of the Union message.

Washington Ronald Reagan Army John Hutton White House Larry Speakes Hutton Reagan Bethesda Naval Congress Donald T. Regan National Security Frank Carlucci Speakes

Hayden Plan Aims 3.8 Percent Pay Cut Across State Officials

Gov elect Mike Hayden seeks a 3.8 percent salary reduction for judges and high ranking officials paid $50,000 plus to save about 350000 over six months. The plan hinges on voluntary cuts by the Judicial Department and elected officials, with legal limits and skepticism from lawmakers about forceful reductions. The package also targets 13.8 million in welfare and state agency cuts as part of a 60 million dollar year end reduction while a winter forecast notes mostly cloudy skies and a chance of snow.

Topeka Kan Mike Hayden Marlin Rein House Appropriations Committee Hayden House Committee Judicial Department Rein Gary Stotts Rein and Stotts Judiciary Stotts House Budget Committee Judicial Branch Legislature Wanda Fuller Wichita Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services Don Mainey D-Topeka Bill Bunten R-Topeka

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