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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1997
Page
3
Gov Graves backs a 112 million tax cut and 109 million in program boosts, largely for education, with a 29 mill school levy this year and 25 mills in 1998. House and Senate panels weigh Graves plan against Kline’s proposal to wipe out residential property taxes. Traffic and broadcasting tax relief also debated as officials face department criticism and highway program wind-down.
Kansas lawmakers opened hearings into the Department of Revenue after a Wichita Eagle editorial drew a suggestion to audit the newspaper. An auditor’s email proposed referring the Eagle for an audit, prompting questions about retaliation and agency culture while Gov Graves defended staff decisions and denied reading a critical letter from a suspended attorney.
Gov. Bill Graves says he has no real objection to converting Winfield State Hospital into a veterans home but defers leadership to the Legislature. Lawmakers plan to review the Winfield site in about two weeks as they consider the shuttered hospitals in Winfield and Topeka and potential reuse by state agencies and private groups.
OPERA Kan AP Sen Ben Vidricksen chair of the Senate Transportation and Tourism Committee plans to draft a working proposal to replace the current highway program and spark public discussion. He aims to introduce a bill within two weeks but won't push action until next year amid tax hike debates and 1998 budget cuts to the DOT.
KANU in Lawrence Kansas reports a mid-year deficit of 197 900 dollars leading to three layoffs and management changes. The station halted overnight broadcasting from midnight to 5 AM and imposed a travel moratorium while finances are reevaluated. Associate director Janet Campbell now oversees finances as former general manager Howard Hill steps back. Officials cite higher NPR costs and state and federal funding declines as possible causes.
Former senator Bob Dole visited ITTSBURG Texas to film a Visa credit card commercial. The 60 second spot will debut during the Super Bowl on Fox January 26 with other airings. Dole will portray his hometown Rus sell Kansas and part of his compensation will go to charities. Pittsburg will not appear in the commercial.
Ken Chester reviews the 1997 Chrysler LHS, a large front wheel drive sedan launched from a 1993 concept. He praises its spacious rear seat, smooth 3.5L V6 power, balanced drivetrain, and quiet cabin, noting 18 city and 26 highway mpg, a $30,255 sticker price, and options like a power moonroof and CD player.
Buick Century debuts redesigned 1997 model at 19225 dollars with 550 dollar destination charge, arriving in showrooms this month. base prices start at 18935 for Custom and 19770 for Limited, with April availability in larger quantities.
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The Oldsmobile Division of General Motors launched a comprehensive roadside assistance program in 1990. Most programs run 24 hours a day 365 days a year and include trip routing meals lodging refunds for long breakdowns and rental car discounts. Buyers should compare programs across manufacturers and check brochures for coverage details.
Winter is approaching and Neal White offers four pre winter inspections and preventive maintenance steps. Key actions include exhaust system check with free muffler shop inspections, battery radiator hoses belts and antifreeze check, tire condition and possible replacement with all season or snow tires, heater and defroster function, and wiper blade replacement. Seek local mechanic for questions and prepare now to avoid later problems.
In Springfield Missouri a testing error at TCI aired explicit Playboy material during The Flintstones on Cartoon Network for minutes. Parents and public schools faced disruption while TCI promised scrubbing and planned Playboy launch in February.
Kansas Board of Regents approves a $32 million improvement package to expand restrooms at Memorial Stadium and the Field House. Funding from KU Athletic Corp gifts and ticket surcharges with potential state finance authority support. Projects aim to finish by summer 2000 with Field House updates including handicapped elevator and more concessions.
AP reports next week hearings on competing property tax cuts with Senate backing Graves plan to cut 10 mills in two years and House proposal to wipe out residential property tax this year. Also updates on Memorial Stadium Allen Field House improvements, highway program reform, broadcasting equipment tax exemption push, and Dr Martin Luther King Jr remembrance ceremony led by Governor Graves and Sen Brownback.
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