Ottawa visit opens eyes to small city life and cooperation
Tara Hamilton of the National League of Cities toured Ottawa under city commissioner Fred Zook to study small cities. She noted strong citizen respect, unified city staff and commission, and CTIP program activity. Her visits aim to shape federal support for utilities, development and housing in diverse small towns.
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Diane Yeamans
Ottawa
Tara Hamilton
National League of Cities
Washington, D.C
Fred Zook
Hamilton
NLC
Small Cities Advisory Council
Zook
Washington
City Commission
City Hall
Robert Mills
CTIP
Department of Public Safety
Mills
Environmental Protection Agency
Jean Burgoon
Agriculture Department
Housing and Urban Development Department
Ottawa firm readies for energy crunch highlights
Ottawa firm makes preparations for an energy crunch as the city lists its inside Highlights Local. Re-dedication of the old Peoples National Bank landmark is planned, with details on page three.
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Ottawa
Old Peoples National Bank Landmark
Hall of Fame induction process under scrutiny in baseball
Baseball's Hall of Fame faces criticism over its induction process with debates over criteria, voting, and fairness. Proponents urge clearer standards and transparency as lawmakers and fans weigh reforms.
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Baseball
Hall of Fame
Fire Marshal Targets Battle Rocket Campaign
Fire Marshal rolls out a public safety drive opposing battle rockets amid new enforcement plans. Authorities urge precaution and discuss potential regulations to curb hazardous demonstrations and storage risks. The initiative frames rocket safety as a community concern with enforcement and outreach components.
County Forecast Braces for Cold Weekend
Mostly cloudy and cold through Saturday with a chance of light snow or flurries tonight and Saturday. Lows tonight from zero to five above, highs Saturday near 20. Light and variable winds this afternoon and tonight. Snow chance zero to five percent Saturday.
City-County Planning Group Under Study
Franklin County Planning Commission backs a proposed joint city county planning commission to include all eight incorporated towns. Cities may join with their own plan or let the new board guide their zoning. first meeting aimed for March 30 pending February 16 invitees.
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Diane Yeamans
Franklin County Planning Commission
Fetter
Courts
Franklin City
Planning Commission
Franklin County Commission
County Commission
Bickley Foster
Wichita
Cooperative Planning Commission
Ottawa
Lane
Pomona
Rantaul
Richmond
Wellsville
Williamsburg
City County Planning Commission
Foster
Princeton
Rantoul
Wellaville
Sadat Rebukes Israel as Talks Revival Fails
Cairo reports quote Sadat denouncing Israeli arrogance and peace talks delays after meeting with Secretary Vance. He says Egypt may resume negotiations only if Israel drops settlements in Sinai and asserts peace requires justice. NBC cites possible Washington talks with Carter and Begin.
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Cairo
Egypt
Cyrus R. Vance
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
NBC News
Washington
Carter
Menahem Begin
Mideast
Vance
Jerusalem
Israel
Begin
Egyptian People's Assembly
Nile-side
Carter Voices Economic Plan Amid Tax Cuts And Jobs Push
President Carter outlined his economic priorities in a 50 page package, proposing a 24 billion tax cut, aiming to drop unemployment to 5.3 percent by 1974 and steadily reduce inflation through voluntary restraint. He shelved a balanced budget pledge until the economy strengthens, while energy, civil service reform, and the Panama Canal treaty also feature prominently.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
House
Senate
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Walnut
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New York
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United Way
Dorothy Anderson
United Board
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