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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1978
Page
5
In Topeka the 1978 Kansas Legislature faces a surplus to spend on tax relief. Proposals include elderly tax credits, expanding homestead relief, and boosting education funding. Senate Democrats want a coalition to push a relief package despite Gov. Bennett’s higher education and tax plans.
The Ottawa Jaycees honored youth and adults Friday night. Don Lambert won Outstanding Young Person 1977 for journalism and civic work. Don Lambert. Pete Cullen named Outstanding Young Educator. Ralph Ritz honored as Outstanding Young Public Protector. Dave Nelson received Outstanding Young Farmer. Eddie Cummings presented plaques to local business supporters including Ben Burney JC Penneys Jim Ryssemus Sears Dave Mudrick Litwin's Budge and Ron Reusch Budge's Hardware and Doug Wallace FBI agent Kansas City.
Cairo reports President Anwar Sadat prepared to address parliament amid deadlocked Israeli Egyptian peace negotiations. The session included diplomatic, cabinet, religious and military leaders. A resignation offer was speculated as talks stalled over Israel’s settlement plans in Sinai and occupied territories, with U.S. and Israeli officials weighing next steps. President Carter warned of a serious breakdown, while future meetings between defense ministers and ministers in Jerusalem were anticipated.
OHS stuns a state-ranked opponent in a surprising victory as reporters note political debate over the state's computer system. OU delivers a decisive rout in conference play, deepening standings.
Regents announce a planned increase in medical school tuition, signaling higher costs for students and potential impact on enrollment. The move aims to address funding gaps and sustain program quality amid rising education expenses.
Thousands of striking farmers press their case on Capitol Hill opposing USDA planting estimates. They doubt 12 crop intentions show the strike’s effect, demand 100 percent parity, and plan continued lobbying despite weekend congressional closures.
A man shot Friday in Kansas City Kansas, Carl Ray Chase, is remembered amid past crimes. Chase aged 38 had faced a 87 year sentence for a high speed chase and shootout in 1960. Police also linked burglary, weapons arrests, a fatal domestic quarrel, and drug findings at the scene. An Atlanta federal grand jury will hear whether Bert Lance’s 2.6 million loan involved illegalities.
In Topeka the Kansas House approved a death penalty bill 77 to 48 amid a week of saber rattling. The measure allows capital punishment for premediated murder with a second jury to set the sentence. Opponents warn Senate action may derail the bill. The week also saw a Senate bill extending the state investment tax credit through 1983, with broader eligibility for small businesses. Gov. Bennett’s plan for a flat state employee pay raise faces doubt as lawmakers weigh cuts to raise a lower-salaried staff boost. Education funding would rise about 21 million with a parallel property tax increase of 23 million, allowing districts a 6 percent budget increase next year.
Local stations report a surge in battery sales as cold weather strains weak car batteries. Don Woodward and Roger Cowdin note doubled and up to 300 percent increases, while tire pressures fall with temperature. Snow tires fade in, chains sales dwindle, and retail auto parts crews urge preventive maintenance and proper air pressure checks.
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