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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1985
Page
1
Local coverage notes area prep basketball developments from Pomona Williamsburg, with team notes, standout players, and upcoming games. The report summarizes district actions affecting basketball programs, coaching changes, and season prospects.
State tax funds underpin a revived challenge to a landmark segregation case referenced in Page 13 legislative reports. Readers are guided to Pages 9 and 16 for the broader context and related discussions.
The Supreme Court ruled teachers and school officials may search students without probable cause or a warrant, narrowing earlier Fourth Amendment protections. The decision, applauded by educators and some civil libertarians, aims to curb drug use and discipline problems while preserving due process and student rights.
The Ottawa City Commission tabled a bid to rezone land at 1550 S Cedar from C-2 to R-2 for a 42 unit subsidized elderly apartment complex. HUD approved the site. residents fear traffic and lower property values while opponents urge careful compatibility review before a Feb 6 meeting.
Senator Bob Packwood said the Senate is likely to approve a deficit cutting plan limiting future Social Security increases. He noted a possible tax rise if House Democrats push for it and said spending cuts must come first. Republicans aim to trim $50 to $55 billion from the 1986 deficit with defense limits under review.
In Topeka the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee introduced a bill to raise the 3.2 beer drinking age from 18 to 21 over three years and proposed constitutional amendments to end the private club system and permit horse racing wagering. The panel also advanced tax measures allowing escaped property to be taxed at double and enabling the state to start collecting a share of the cigarette tax if the federal government yields it.
Kansas Gas and Electric plans a license request next week to start Wolf Creek. NRC inspectors warn unfinished work could delay loading fuel by 2 3 weeks and push full power delivery back about six months. Reactor floor needs recoating and other tasks remain.
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