Ottawa Chamber Leaders Propose Downtown Corporation Plan
The Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce considers creating a downtown development corporation to manage affairs, fund via dues, explore government funding, and advise city and county governments. Plans include long range CBD planning, public parking, traffic flow, lighting, sidewalks, signage, zoning, and preservation aligned with the 701 plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Municipal Utilities Fund
General Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa Retail Association
al Polen
Rich Forster
Jerry Mason
Convention and Tourism Committee
Regents Seek Big Budget Increase For Colleges
The state Board of Regents approved fiscal 1977 budget requests totaling 35.32 million in increases across seven institutions. The plan calls for a 12.3 percent hike in total funding, with 17.6 percent if chambered through state treasury approval, plus salary raises of 10 to 11 percent for faculty across KU, KSU, Wichita State and other state colleges. Overall, the institutions seek 282.56 million for next year, up 12.3 percent from 1975.
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Topeka
Kan
State Board of Regents
Colleges, Universities and Medical Center
Max Bickford
University of Kansas Medical Center
James Bibb
Robert F. Bennett
Legisla
Ture
Regents
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Wichita State University
Pittsburg
Emporia
Fort Hays
K.U. Medical Center
Susan Ford Interns At Topeka Capital Journal
Susan Ford will intern in photojournalism at the Topeka Capital Journal this summer. She arrives Monday and begins work Tuesday under Secret Service protection, performing photo lab duties and on assignment shoots while editors guide her learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Kan
Ford
Susan
Topeka Capital Journal
Miss Ford
Topeka
Secret Service
Rich Clarkson
Clarkson
Dave Kennerly
White House
Mike Ford
Kennerly
Let's Play Chess Part One Sicilian Dragon Defense
Alan L Heinlein discusses Black's Dragon Variation in the Sicilian Defense. The article outlines initial moves from 1.King pawn to 8.N Knight, explaining how each move supports Black’s defense and central counterplay. It notes 7...O-O 0-0 as a practical castle, and signals a Part Two continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan L, Heinlein
County weighs jail options and cross-county prisoner fees
In a Franklin County meeting, Anderson urged keeping local prisoners to meet standards and attract other counties' detainees to help fund programs. Ferns warned finances strain after grants end, and night supervision was favored over a daytime administrator. A cross-county full-fee proposal sparked debate as the session ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Franklin County
Joe Ferns
Probate hearing on Bodil Mickelson will in Franklin County
In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas the hearing on Earl T Mickelsons petition for probate of Bodil Mickelsons will dated September 19 1973 is set for July 24 1975 at 10 00 a m in Ottawa Kansas. The petition seeks admission of the will to probate and appointment of Earl T Mickelson as executor without bond. Defenses must be filed by that date. Burns Burns of Lyndon Kansas represent the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Mickelson
Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas
Executor appointed in two Franklin County estates
In the matter of the Estate of E. G. Cleaveland deceased executor William S. Bowers was appointed and qualified June 27 1975. Creditors must file demands within six months from first publication dated July 2 1975. Ottawa Kansas notice dated June 25 1975 and last published July 9 1975. Also in the matter of Agnes H. Pomeroy deceased executor William S. Bowers appointed and qualified June 20 1975. Creditors must file claims as provided by law. Ottawa Kansas notice dated June 25 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Franklin County
B. Cleaveland
Cleaveland
Ottawa
Kansas
Williams. Bowers
Gold County
Agnes H. Pomeroy
William $. Bowers
William S. Bowers
Estate Auction to settle Mrs Frank Mayes estate
Public auction at 709 South Locust Ottawa Kansas to sell real estate and personal property as part of settling the estate of Mrs Frank Mayes. Auction includes estate items and land assets with details provided at the sale site. Schedule and item list available from the estate trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mayes
South Locust
Ottawa
Kansas
Chevrolet
Coronado
Sears
Seth Thomas
Frank Mages
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Lori White
Julie Cowden
Kim Cromwell
Kim
Angee
Julie
Dennis
Mason
Chamber
Jack Pearce
Skyhook
U.S
Fred Searls
Franklin County Fair
Hutchinson State Fair
Board of Regents
Susan Ford
Topeka Capital
Black
Bodil Mickelson
Burns & Burns
Lyndon
Attys
Earl T. Mickelson
William 5. Bowers
Atty
Main. Street
P.O
William
Bowers
Wright
Stegio
West 3Rd
A.B. Pomeroy
North Cedar
Westinghouse
Zenith B&w
Kelvinator
Singer
Electrolux
Maytag
Myers Auction Co
Keller-Kirkland-Myers
Roger Scott
Jackie Welborn
Claude Myers
Harold Myers Keller
Kirkland
Myers
TGA
South Poplar
Centropolis Corner
Potter
Greenwood Road
Tommy Link
East 7Th
Pence
North Side
White Rabbit
Wellsville
Overland Park
AVON
Herald
Ottawa Herald
General Services
Dundee
Pres __Thompson
Charles Ebeck
Wee & GI
Pickering Plane Service
Dan Arnold
Ron’s Carpet Service
Richmond
Bennie Stinson
John Fritts
Harper, Urich
Missouri
Moore's Refrigeration
Vernell
Windle
Taylor Construction
Ralph Taylor
Budge’s
Printy and Son
Ben Printy
Thyr
Jack Nelson
Pomona
Overbrook
T. R. Wilson
Agricola
David Moore
Melvern
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