01 Jul 1986
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1986
Page
1
Inside Highlights profiles Alf Landon as a notable political figure with analysis of his career and impact. The feature outlines Landon’s early life, public service, and legacy, presenting context for readers on his significance in state history.
Lewis and Babe Bell retire from Ottawa and Southwestern Bell after decades of on call duty. He ran a four-truck wrecker fleet and refereed local games while she rose from operator to customer service supervisor. They plan to paint a daughter’s home, take a Las Vegas trip, and keep in touch with 4,000 telephone friends.
The Ottawa Board of Education moved 329 153.42 from the general fund to other funds, 10 000 above recommendation, to aid special education and other programs as teachers push for higher salaries. A bargaining session is set for Wednesday night amid an impasse after the board offered a 3.14 percent raise, far below the teachers request of 5.8 percent.
The Ottawa area reports a 24 hour high of 91 degrees and a low of 69 at the Water Plant. Rainfall totals 0.90 inches, with June rainfall at 2.43 inches. County forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower 60s, and mostly sunny Wednesday with highs in the mid 80s.
Ottawa City Planning Commission weighs upgrades to the Department of Public Safety HQ to improve floor plan efficiency and shield confidential records. Bids planned by July 28 with construction set Aug 11 to Oct 13, while other items include zoning and sign regulations, a re zoning vote, and a $68,047 South Main Street engineering proposal.
Kansas Revenue Secretary Harley Duncan reported a 90 million dollar shortfall in the just-ended fiscal year with total tax intake at 1.524 billion, 5.2 percent below early projections. Individual income tax led declines, while corporate taxes rose. ending balance eyed at 18 to 20 million, forcing a downward revision of next year's outlook. The State Finance Council approved a 75 million dollar one-year certificate to manage cash flow amid continued shortfalls.
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