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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1986
Page
5
A sharp slide in crude oil promises a boost to the U.S. economy by creating jobs and cutting pump prices. Analysts estimate up to 900,000 new jobs and $70 yearly savings per driver if oil stays around $20 a barrel, though oil producers, banks, and debt‑heavy regions could suffer.
Kansas needs new highways to spur growth says John Kemp. He proposes a $30 million annual, interest free loan program funded by a 1-cent sales tax to seed highway construction, with repayments over 13 years. Local projects would be evaluated for development impact.
First published notice outlines hearings for estates of Clara Faye Bishop and Louise C. Teter in Franklin County Kansas. Petitioners seek approval of acts, settlement of accounts, closing administration, and discharge of administrators or executors. Creditors and interested parties must file defenses by specified dates in Ottawa court. Attorneys for administrators listed with contact details.
The audit notes that inflation and rising consumer prices from 1982 to 1985 paralleled sizable pay boosts for teachers and administrators. Teachers and administrators statewide saw 20 to 30 percent increases, with districts under 400 students paying teachers about 19,134 dollars, principals 30,258 dollars, and superintendents 36,451 dollars last year. In the five largest districts, teachers earned 22,387 dollars, principals 37,608 dollars, and superintendents 68,837 dollars.
The Reed family thanks friends for prayers cards flowers visits and memorial fund donations during illness and death. Special appreciation to Trinity Church women for dinner and Rev David Peterson for support. Includes local group numbers for AA and Al-Anon and a mental health clinic emergency line.
Advertisements promote a Parents Support Group practicing Toughlove numbers for weight loss claims 242-4700 242-3229 242-6832 and an immediate need for 80 people to lose 10 to 29 pounds in a month with guarantees 242-7597. Also offers a free Mary Kay facial 242-0132 and SE Colorado luxury condos near Keystone Breckenridge Copper Mountain North Peak Wall with phone 303-648-3737.
Classified section outlines deadlines for ads and per word rates with various limits. It lists per word, per line, and per column charges, display and blind ads, national and lodge notices, and trade territory surcharges, with example minimums and multipliers.
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