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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1990
Page
1
The Daily Kansan editors oppose Kansas adopt a highway volunteers earning four road signs for cleanup work. They argue higher costs and question why public credit is required for volunteer service even as they acknowledge the program stems from Missouri ideas.
The article discusses Sen Eric Yost of Wichita proposing a 100 mill cap to standardize levies across cities, arguing Emporia would drop taxes on a 50 000 house but risking underfunded services. It weighs shifting funds to state aid or other taxes and considers broader tax base remedies.
The author recalls a childhood frog encounter and notes a San Francisco girl’s dissection refusal, then details California’s 71 year old frog jumping contest in Calavaras County. Andy J. Koffman seeks entry with three foot long African Goliath frogs, sparking state opposition and fears of safety and tourism.
Editorial argues state Sen. Eric Yost’s plan to cap total property taxes would slice revenue for cities counties schools and community colleges and provoke a harmful fight. It warns the hostile approach erodes trust with local government and delays a solution to the tax problem.
Citizen letter urges city commissioners to separate the fire and police functions, arguing the current DPS harms taxpayers. The writer condemns personnel matters and alleges the city manager and DPS leaders act above scrutiny, urging action to replace involved officials.
Publication announces subscription rates effective July 1 1989 in Ottawa and surrounding area by carrier motor route and mail. Rates listed include one month three months six months and one year for local Franklin County adjacent counties and all other areas.
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