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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1981
Page
6
Ottawa High School lost to Blue Valley 54 to 42 in a boys basketball clash. Blue Valley defended well, pulling ahead in the second half as Ottawa struggled to close the gap on Page 10.
Governor Carlin threatens to veto key proposals as legislators face clear choices on supporting or opposing the governor’s proposed severance tax. The move sets the stage for a contentious battle shaping oil and mineral revenues and state budgeting priorities.
A Kansas City artist famous for wrapping sidewalks aims to extend the project to New York City. The plan envisions hanging banners across Central Park to showcase the art, drawing attention to public spaces and urban creativity. Local officials cited permit processes and public input as next steps.
The Kansas Senate introduced a measure to bar storage or disposal sites for high level radioactive wastes without legislative approval. Sponsored by 13 Democrats, the bill would require a health department certificate and allow the Legislature to revoke it within 60 days. The package also includes teacher proficiency testing, minor pregnancy prevention services without parental consent, jail inspections, county attorney vacancy rules, and itemized veto provisions for appropriations exceeding the governor’s recommendations.
The Wellsville USD 289 board meets Monday to decide how much it will participate in the East Central Vocational Cooperative. The district will join electronics and graphic arts programs, not all ECVC offerings, and may gain representation on the ECVC board. An audit for the co op's 1980 fiscal year will also be reviewed.
County forecast calls for a winter storm on Saturday with heavy snow possible. Snow develops Saturday afternoon and continues into Saturday night, with highs in the mid 30s and lows in the teens. Snow tapers Sunday as winds rise and temperatures fall to the 20s, with southeast winds 15 to 20 mph and a 90 percent chance of snow through Saturday night.
Washington reports show December leading indicators fell 0.8 percent and productivity dropped for the third straight year. The decline points to a slower recovery from the 1980 recession, with private economists forecasting slow or no growth in early 1981. Home sales fell 25 percent last year, new house prices rose modestly, and seven of ten leading indicators declined. Citibank cut its prime rate to 19.5 percent as inflation pressures ease slightly.
In Kansas drought grips the winter wheat belt as moisture from recent snows reaches only parts of the state. Farmers warn of the drought’s toll on sprouts in southwestern regions while others count on late-season moisture to salvage stands. With statewide seeding up and federal forecasts predicting a near record harvest, experts stress that the next six weeks will determine yields.
Premier Pinkowski and labor leaders signaled a tentative five day workweek deal amid ongoing wildcat strikes in Poland. Union chiefs pressed for workfree Saturdays and broader grievances while authorities warned violators could face up to ten years in prison. Lech Walesa urged treated package terms as strikes continued in several provinces.
City Administrative Assistant Dave Watkins said Ottawa has delayed its Urban Development Action Grant decision to April. Sunflower Care Inc and the city seek 515000 toward a 3 million project to replace Crestview Nursing Home with a 120 bed facility on West Fifteenth Street. HUD seeks assurances on revenue bond financing and developer commitment as the program competes for 190 million nationwide.
In Topeka Kansas the federal building and courthouse were redesignated in honor of former Senator Frank Carlson. U S Senator Bob Dole Representative James Jeffries and regional GSA official R D Harvell unveiled a Carlson photo and plaque. Dole introduced legislation to officially name the Frank Carlson Federal Building and U S Courthouse. He said the name would inspire future generations.
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