Ottawa seeks input on 1997 budget at city hall hearing
City commission opens a budget hearing Wednesday at 9 30 a m to discuss the proposed 1997 budget which would raise taxes by eight and a half percent and levy by about two mills to nearly 51 mills. A $50 000 home would pay 11 45 more annually, with increases tied to property revaluations. Major increases come from new heavy equipment and library operating costs in the former Franklin Savings building. The budget is open for public inspection and public input is encouraged.
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City Hall
Ottawa
Franklin Savings Building
John D. Montgomery
Reduce deaths from TB through antibiotics drive
The Financial Times notes that while AIDS remains a major global health issue, progress in Western laboratories offers hope for long term control through drug combinations. In the near term, low technology, low cost efforts are needed, with emphasis on treating opportunistic infections like tuberculosis using affordable off patent antibiotics to cut AIDS mortality.
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Financial Times
London
Retirees Boost Lawrence Growth Amid University City Appeal
Lawrence attracts retired professionals from across the country choosing Lawrence for active, fulfilling lives near a major university. City leaders are urged to engage these residents, leveraging their skills to strengthen the community and benefit the university and state.
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Lmost
Lawrence
Lawrence Journal-World
Guest Editorials Reflect Broad Reader Opinions
The Herald presents a range of guest editorials with views not necessarily shared by the Herald’s editor. Readers are reminded opinions vary and do not represent official positions.
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Herald
Questioning Netanyahu on PLO terrorism demands for peace
The piece argues Israel cannot prevent terrorism or that of other powers, questions Netanyahu’s demand that the PLO prove its counterterrorism commitment before progress, and accuses U.S. politicians and media of biased support for Israel while urging American independence.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Palestinian National Authority
Israel
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Palestine Liberation Organization
Netanyahu
PLO
Reader Forum on Ottawa fireworks cancelation
A Jaycees member explains canceling the fireworks due to ground saturation and soft access, noting safety concerns and a forecasted storm. The writer asks who is “we” in the Montgomery editorial, invites involvement for next year’s Ottawa celebration, and cites Jaycees creed about service to humanity.
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Montgomery
Jaycees
Mr. Montgomery
Ottawa
Ottawa Jaycees
Angel of mercy thanks John Bell for tire help
A reader praises John Bell of Williamsburg who stopped on I 35 at 12:30 a.m. after a tire blew between Emporia and Ottawa. The writer notes no one else helped during a two hour storm and urges motorists to call police when someone is in distress. Williamsburg benefits from Bell, a volunteer firefighter.
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John Bell
Williamsburg
Angel of Mercy
Emporia
Ottawa
Ottawa Middle School Site Council urges informed long term plan
In a community statement the Ottawa Middle School Site Council calls for informed votes on long term school needs. It notes the old building is unusable after state inspections and fire marshal findings and describes moving to space at the high school with modular units while a new facility is planned. It urges residents to talk with school board members and administrators, to learn about space, facilities, and safety standards, and to support construction of a new middle school.
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Kansas State Board of Education
Ottawa Middle School
David R. Kramer
Compassion Shortage Raises Alarm Over Local Police Action
A reader recounts a two year sequence starting with a nephew’s jail stay and a four week nose bleed neglected by guards, leading to medical crises. After release to KU Medical Center and ongoing treatment, a July Fourth warrant for driving on a suspended license was served at a Wellsville home, endangering timely care. Bond arranged and man rushed to treatment. caller questions officers' compassion and calls for better common sense.
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Fair City
Franklin County
KU Medical Center
Wellsville
Ottawa
Bond
Garnett
Reader Forum guidelines for Ottawa Herald letters
Readers may submit hand signed letters with the author address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067. Long letters may be edited for space.
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Ottawa, Herald
S. Cedar
Ottawa
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