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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1986
Page
7
Local youth win top honors for a wildlife project with notable local impact. The story notes community involvement, highlighting ongoing efforts and potential future expansion. Cinderella Patriots excite fans as Super Bowl bids narrow to final two teams.
Officials in the Netherlands react to a terror threat stirring uncertainty across agencies. Authorities warn the public to stay vigilant as investigations intensify and security measures assess potential targets and timelines.
Kansas lawmakers begin the 1986 session with swift aims to create a state lottery and raise the sales tax to 4 percent. Committee hearings on the lottery amendment are set for next week, with votes expected within days. The session also unveils new Senate and House facilities for women and smokers, while all 165 lawmakers resume duties with no new swearing-in. Governor Carlin will present the sales tax proposal next Tuesday, with hearings and potential votes to follow.
Washington AP reports automatic deficits cut under Gramm Rudman would trim domestic programs by 4.3 percent and military by 4.9 percent on March 1. Larry Speakes said OMB issued agency notices. Reagan to unveil detailed cuts next month as CBO projects a deficit near 220 billion with GAO to finalize the exact cut list.
A Ottawa man 79 died in a two car crash on US 24 west of here in Jefferson County. His wife Ruth Fowler is in critical condition at Stormont Vail Hospital. John MacFarlane 65 Prairie Village and Marjorie Harmless 65 Overland Park died at the scene. Joan MacFarlane 65 is in critical condition at KU Medical Center. Fowler born 1906 lived in Ottawa since the 1940s and retired milk tester. He is survived by three brothers and a sister. The funeral is Wednesday at Dengel & Son with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 7 to 8 PM.
A Wichita Eagle Beacon survey shows Kansas legislators view the budget and the economic slump as top priorities for the 1986 71st Legislature. Views split on tax increases with House lottery support near 2 to 1, and pari mutuel wagering debated. Voters favor education and roads funding tied to tax increases, with broad support for a state lottery and pari mutuel betting and a majority backing liquor by the drink.
United Way officials report progress for the 1984 85 drive with a KC campaign check of 3383 68 toward Franklin County totals. The overall Franklin County goal of 65800 is surpassed at 65736 59 though current 1985 86 gifts lag about 4500 behind.
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