Gas Hearing Nears End in Topeka Over $12.6 Million Rate Request
Kansas Corporation Commission nears conclusion of a hearing into Gas Service Co. proposed $12.6 million rate increase. Public witnesses expected in Kansas City and Wichita to argue relief for low income and residential users, with a forecasted average $1.59 monthly residential bill rise.
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Kan
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Gas Service Co
Kansas City
Wichita
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Broadview Riverside Action Group
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City Hall
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Gas Service
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Stephan Issues Statement On Safety Hazards
Kansas Attorney General Robert T Stephan rebutted claims by former AG Curt Schneider on home foam insulation safety. An investigation by Leslie Rawlings found insufficient evidence of health danger from formaldehyde gas. DOE tests are incomplete and Premature to ban insulation. Health tests in Topeka are ongoing and IRS tax credits remain available for insulated homes.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert T. Stephan
Consumer Protection Division
Curt Schneider
Stephan
Leslie Rawlings
Schneider
Federal Energy Department
Internal Revenue Service
Funeral set for Harold D. McGrath of Ottawa
Harold D. McGrath 82 of 745 S Hickory died today at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Services at Sacred Heart Church Saturday with burial at Ft Leavenworth. Survived by wife Zena, two daughters, a son, 13 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. Wake service Friday. Military veterans notice and local police report also listed.
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S. Hickory
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Gerald Sheeds
Ft. Leavenworth
McGrath
St. Louis
Ottawa Gas Service Company
U. S. Army
128 Field Artillery
Ottawa
Kansas City
Warren Black American Legion
Zena Horner
Hot Springs
Ark
John Wassmer
Maple
Rodney McClay
Rockwood Drive
Larry B. McGrath
Memphis
S. Hickory St
Robson-Towner Funeral Home
Leavenworth
Kansas
Police Seek Stolen 1974 Mazda Found West of Lesh Oil
Local police investigate a white 1974 Mazda missing from 9468 Walnut. The car, with tags FRR1537, was left with keys inside after a company vehicle was driven home by Mrs. Dixon’s husband. Loss estimated near $2,000. tracks show movement west from Lesh Oil Co.
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Joyce S. Guffey
Olive
Stacy A. Peterson
Cedar
Kenneth L. Cole
Ottawa
Pomona
Robert A. Johnson
Williamsburg
South Main
Ottawa High School
Lou E. Turner
Ottawa Rfd
Kenna S. Dewald
N. Cherry
East Fourth
Jane A. Wingert
Alice M. Smith
Bill Slade
N. Main
ACB
Sharon K. Stierwalt
Larry J. Dixon
Walnut
Dixon
Lesh Qil Co, Inc
Karen and The Kastaways at Eagle Lodge Dance Sat Night
Community notices list varied events and sales including Karen and The Kastaways performing at Eagle Lodge on Saturday at 9 p.m. plus bingo, ribbed discounts, steak suppers, tax services, and community fundraisers across local venues.
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Karen
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Wall Street recovers to modest midday gain
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 837.32 at noon, up 3.12, as 11.02 million shares traded. Gambling and casino names led gains with Bally slipping, Caesars World advancing, and Playboy Enterprises, Ramada Inn, and Del E Webb posting gains amid mixed NYSE activity.
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Bally
Caesars World
Playboy Enterprises
Ramada Inn
del E. Webb
American Stock Exchange
Resorts International
Dinner Speaker at Ottawa Chamber Banquet in January
The Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce will host William Poglitsch, vice president of Membership Services at the Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce, as retreat moderator and main banquet speaker. Events run Jan. 28–30 at Ottawa University with a 6:30 punch and 7:15 dinner on banquet day. Reservations due Jan. 23. Poglitsch has 12 years with the Milwaukee group and holds multiple leadership roles.
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Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
William Poglitsch
Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Ottawa University
Poglitsch
Milwaukee Association
American Chamber of Commerce Executives
Sales and
Milwaukee
Campbell Chain Company
Republic Steel
Williamsburg candidate announces bid for school board
Charles W. Galaway of Williamsburg formally declared his candidacy for a seat on the U S C 287 Williamsburg School Board. The board election is set for April 3.
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Charles W. Galaway
Williamsburg
U.S.C. 287
Local ECKAN to Offer Utility Bill Relief
ECKAN opens applications for Emergency Energy Assistance extending EEPA funds to cover last winter bills from Jan 1 to June 30 1978. Eligibility includes seniors 60 plus under 150 percent poverty guideline, SSI recipients, or under 60 with income up to 125 percent. AFDC recipients must apply via SRS first.最大 充值 /report
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ECKAN
ECEAN
EEPA
Community Services Administration
EEAP
Isabelle Robinson
W. 2Nd
RMH Obstetrics Ward Moves To Third Floor
Ransom Memorial Hospital relocates obstetrics to the third floor south to enable plumbing replacement in the 27 year old area by Norris Plumbing of Lawrence. The project, expected to last about three months, will require visiting restrictions with only fathers and grandparents allowed in patient rooms while others visit in the third floor waiting area and mothers when ambulatory.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Gary Moore
Moore
Norris Plumbing
Lawrence
Adult Ed Extends Enrollment at Allen County Center
Weather problems delay enrollment for 12 classes offered by the Adult Education Center with Allen County Community College. Registration ahead at 123 E 2nd. call 242 6719 for estimates if enrolling at the first class session. New course Beginning Typing joins Speech and English II among offerings starting Wednesdays Jan. 24 at 6 30 p.m.
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Adult Education
Allen County Community College
Dole Mobile Office to Visit Ottawa on Jan 25
Senator Bob Dole will bring his Mobile Office to the Franklin County Courthouse in Ottawa on Thursday January 25 from 12 noon to 1 pm. Kansas staff will assist constituents with Social Security VA affairs military pensions federal grants and other federal programs. If weather is bad the visit will be rescheduled.
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Washington
Bob Dole
Ottawa
Dole
Kansas
Franklin County
Franklin Savings Association elects 1979 officers and directors
Franklin Savings Association held its annual membership meeting at the home office where directors elected for 1979 were Ernst M. Fleischer Harry T Coffman Raymond Barmby Thomas R Weigand Jess R Gilmore Lawrence H Kramer and Duane H Hall Officers re elected for 1979 were Gilmore president Hall executive vice president and secretary Kramer vice president Joan S Tyson treasurer and Rachel G Lee assistant secretary Three new officers were elected for 1979 Frances G Jones assistant secretary Mike W Majors and Robert E Dunn assistant vice presidents Gilmore reported growth of 4820000 in savings and 4650000 in home mortgages for 1978
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Ernest M. Fleischer
Harry T. Coffman
Raymond Barmby
Thomas R. Weigand
Jess R. Gilmore
Lawrence H. Kramer
Duane H. Hall
Gilmore
Hall
Kramer
Joan S. Tyson
Rachel G. Lee
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