Montana coal tax ruling could affect Kansas policy debate
The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upholding Montana's 30 percent coal severance tax is unlikely to have immediate Kansas effects but may influence future utility costs and bolster severance tax advocates. Kansas officials and industry leaders weigh possible links to Kansas oil and gas levies, imports, and price shifts, with debate over 5 percent oil and gas and 2 percent coal taxes and how much of any tax would be passed to consumers.
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Topeka
Hns
Montana
Oil and Gas Industry
Thurgood Marshall
Kansas
John Carlin
Kansas Power and Light Co
Wyoming Coal
Wyoming
Hal Hudson
KPL
William Wall
Jeffrey Energy Center
Hudson
Don Schnacke
Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association
Hugoton
Schnacke
Mike Swenson
Swenson
Library Line answers readers questions weekly
The column lists library help options at 5th and Main plus phone 242-3080. It covers queries on Cheyenne Frontier Days dates, local Parents Without Partners info, Veterans Affairs Hotline, Lawrence water slide details, Baseball Hall of Fame hours, cubic millimeters per cubic centimeter, Dietrich Cabin and Old Depot Museum hours, and the baby bottle patent of 1841.
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5Th & Main
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Parents Without Partners Group
Ottawa
Parents Without Partners
Lake Road
Baseball Hall of Fame
Cooperstown
New York
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
N.Y. Department of Commerce
Hall of Fame
Old Depot
Bill Bennett
Jane Kramer
New Book of Knowledge
Kansas Wheat Forecast Drops
Kansas 1981 wheat harvest downgraded by 7.4 percent from June. total wheat output set at 305 million bushels with 12.2 million harvested acres and 25 bushels per acre. Corn forecast at 136.5 million bushels from 1.3 million acres with 105 bushels per acre. oats 7.9 million, barley two million, rye 180,000. soybeans and sorghum forecasts due in August.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Topeka Man Murdered in Office Shooting
Terry Pettus a 33 year old purchasing agent for the Kansas Electric Cooperatives died after being shot in his Topeka office while on a phone call. A co-worker identified as an accountant surrendered to police about 15 minutes later and was being questioned. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots and tension had existed between the men. Pettus died at St. Francis Hospital.
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Topeka
Kan
Rural Electric Cooperatives
Kansas
Terry Pettus
Rural
Gerry Grelle
Wichita
Pettus
Grelle
Chamber Notes Highlight Town Improvements and Local Events
City and private mowers kept entrances neat with minor litter at the south end and near the 59 bridge. Main Street grass and weeds are down this spring. Thanks to April spray efforts. New plastic street markers will lasting about four times longer than paint. The savings zone will fund other town work. Open house at F2R2 Water World at 116% South Man Street. Co op finishes south elevator complex and USC No 290 welcomes new superintendent Roger Nelson. Almeda Edwards elected president of Votec Board. Nine Rodeo Queens selling July 25 barbecue and Rodeo Show tickets for 5 dollars. Remember to display the flag and have a safe weekend.
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Ottawa
Main
Water World Water Bed
South Man Street
Co-op
North Dairy Queen
Ron Hendricks
Ron
Fourth
Man
Chamber
Roger Nelson
USC No. 290
Votec
Almeda Edwards
Almeda
Public Safety Report Highlights June Activity
The Department of Public Safety released its June monthly report. It logged 816 calls with 780 cleared, detailing seven assaults, five burglaries, 27 thefts, two arsons, four forgeries, 23 vandalisms, two narcotics cases, and two DWIs. There were two structure fires, two miscellaneous fires, and 15 miscellaneous fire calls causing an estimated $25,800 loss. DPS also recorded 53 accidents (nine personal injuries, 22 with damages over $300, 22 under $200), 84 animal control calls with 50 animals impounded, 278 volunteer hours, and officers driving 13,852 miles on patrol.
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Department of Public Safety
Department
DPS
Probation Revoked in Assault Case for Ottawa Man
A 21-year-old Ottawa man Tracy R Blanco had probation revoked after failing to report to his probation officer and not entering Osawatomie State Hospital for treatment. Judge James Smith ordered 30 days in jail and reinstatement of one year probation, following a guilty plea to assaulting a police officer and recent charges of DWI disorderly conduct and pedestrian under the influence.
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Ottawa
Blanco
Osawatomie State Hospital
Nye
James Smith
Garnett
Osawatomie Hospital
Department of Public Safety
Dennis Sams
Sams
Kramer Drug Store
S. Main
Kramer's
Non-injury and injury vehicle crashes and civil filings
Non-injury collision at East Ninth Street between Loren Conner and Katherine Pritchett causing 930 dollars in damage. Injury crash at First and Main with Terry Falls and Maria Bellinger leaving minor injuries. 3500 dollars damage and an improper left turn citation. Arrest: James Morgan on probation violation warrant. held for revocation hearing. Civil cases include multiple money recoveries and foreclosures. Vandalism damages at Rockwood Drive home under construction. Kansas feedlot and range sales report with totals and price ranges.
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East Ninth
Loren R. Conner
S. Poplar
Katherine A. Pritchett
Burroughs
Pritchett
Terry A. Falls
S. Walnut
Maria D. Bellinger
Rantoul
Bellinger
Mark Bellinger
Summer clearance and local events brief
Young Place Kids Clothes announces a summer clearance at 230 S Main. Dance to the music of Rain Saturday night at Legal Tender Lounge Pomona. Perm Special Offer good till July 18 at Guys and Dolls, five dollars off thirty five. Mock Motors at 126 S Hickory closed for vacation July 13 to 26 reopening July 27. Elks steak night Saturday July 11 from 6 30 to 8 p.m. reservations by 5 p.m.
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S. Main
Legal Tender Lounge
Pomona
Guys and Dolls
Mock Motors
S. Hickory
Early Interceptive Orthodontics Guide for Children
A public service notice from Dr. Robert L. Bell of Ottawa advises early detection of crooked teeth. Regular six month checkups from ages 2 to 3 years help prevent crowding, with interceptive orthodontics sometimes removing baby teeth to improve bite.
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Nature
Robert L. Bell
D.D.S
South Main Street
Ottawa
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