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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1981
Page
6
State Inside Highlights notes a new hope that funds to improve the airport will be available. The item appears on page 3 and signals anticipated funding and city equity in transportation progress.
Franklin County commissioners vote to file civil action against Bob Dodson over alleged illegal business use of land near 15th Street east of I 35. Dodson maintains his new structure is storage only for aviation spare parts, while zoning officials say storage counts as business use and requires rezoning. The case echoes broader township zoning tensions and potential fines up to 200 dollars per day.
A Franklin County resident reports spotting periodical cicadas in late May for the third time since the 1930s, noting their 17 year cycle and emergence near creeks and wooded areas. Experts describe their life cycle from soil nymphs to winged adults, with limited tree damage and a prehistoric omen reference by Xenarchus.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled the Legislature exceeded authority by tying school district budget limits to an omnibus appropriations bill. It found Gov. Carlin had no veto right on the section, calling the veto moot as unconstitutional, and that Attorney General Stephan's lawsuit was unnecessary. The decision warns lawmakers against mixing unrelated general legislation with money measures and sets a lasting precedent on two-subject limits.
County officials forecast more than 141000 in road and bridge repairs after recent floods. Preliminary estimates by County Engineer Larry Larson cover gravel and asphalt roads, 30 culverts, and two bridges. Some projects may be deferred to fit the road department budget.
The City Park bandshell hosts a Wednesday evening concert starting at 7 30 led by conductor Harold Popp. Featured soloist Terry Distin joins David Bennett for a varied program including Henry Fillmore Hosts of Freedom Francisco Chavez Tamboo Tom Mitchell Introit and Celebration and Flute Fresco.
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