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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1975
Page
7
Franklin County Board of Realtors meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Haley Abstract to hear about proposed changes in real estate sales. Eloise Andrews, president, and attorney Gary Jordan will discuss the measures. The session opens a yearlong series.
Darrell Murphey announces a 14 week Carnegie course at Anchor Savings starting Friday evenings. Sponsored by the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce the program aims to build self confidence memory leadership and personal development. Thirteen percent more women than men are enrolled. additional applicants are welcome.
Johnson County sheriff’s deputies and Civil Air Patrol units searched for a Beech Bonanza after pilots reported a Mayday and a planned crash landing about 70 miles south of Olathe. Weather hindered air searches as authorities investigated the possible downed aircraft and notified Miami County and Cass County Missouri officials.
Gov. Robert F. Bennett said he will not reappoint Jim Tilley Mike Davis and Dr John Webb to the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission taking aim at appointing his own picks to diversify representation He cited broader interpretations of campaign finance and conflict of interest laws and potential conflicts for attorneys and psychiatrists serving in government. He also discussed a Wichita rent free office arrangement linked to the Ozarks Regional Commission and noted the campaign offices had moved from approval to use.
The U S Labor Department reports nearly 17.8 million in public service job allocations for Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska under emergency measures. Missouri receives 9.8 million, Kansas 2.6 million, Iowa 2.6 million, and Nebraska 2.5 million, with specific city and county allocations in each state.
The Williamsburg High School honor roll and honorable mention lists were announced. Students on the Honor Roll include Kathie Thorn brugh, Jackie Shepheard, Susan Mitchum, Pam Johnson, Catherine Collins, Randy Bennett, Bill Coppee, Peggy Collins, Wes Basel, Mary Weber, Shawn Neal, David Garman, Kent Cantrell, Rod Bennett, Dan Boecker, Cheryl New, Dana Neal, and Marilyn McClure. Honorable Mention features Dale Reichard, Dean Meier, Mike May, Charlie Handley, Joyce Redding, Terri Milliken, Mary Ann May, Chester Fredricks, Marianne Crabb, Sheila Shepheard, Dale Boecker, David Reeves, Barb Mulcahey, David May, Larry Kendall, Bob Johnson, Betty Collins, Dianna Claussen, Melodee Randel, Kim Plaschka, Melissa Figgins, and Cyndi Davis.
Both Kansas Power and Light Co and the People's Energy Project criticized a recent rate increase approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission. KPL president Jeffrey warned of a potential new filing for further relief due to an 8.1 percent rate rise amid 19 percent expense growth in late 1974. PEP argued no hike was warranted until rate structure is overhauled and opposes including advertising, stock dividends, and executive salaries in rates, noting publicly owned utilities cost less.
The noon Dow Jones industrial average rose 3.28 to 699.70 as banks move to ease prime rates. Morgan Guaranty Trust cut its prime rate from 9 percent to 9 percent, matching a similar Chase Manhattan move, while the NYSE market-value index edged up to 73.55 in active trading.
Community event listings include dance at VFW with the Country Swingers and Elbow Lounge weekly nights. Also Friday and Saturday club hours, local shopping ads, a chili vegetable soup supper, and carpet sample discounts.
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