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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1982
Page
10
Ottawa feature on a local doll maker known as the Doll Lady. Profiles the family behind the craft, her shop in Ottawa, and the notable dolls she creates. Includes insights into her methods, store ambiance, and community ties.
In a sharp exit from the sub-state tournament, the Ottawa High girls see their postseason run halted while area teams push forward. The setback narrows the field for a tighter regional race as prep playoffs continue.
Ottawa legal brief reports a renewed phase in a long running cemetery dispute as local attorneys contend over property rights, repairs, and access. Officials describe new filings and potential mediation aims to settle ongoing disagreements among stakeholders.
Ottawa moves to build a 15 000 square foot utilities building on a 17 acre site south of West Second between Beech and K 68. City plans include consolidating water electrical distribution and sewer operations under one roof with cost cutting on a metal building. Bid letting to occur within weeks with completion expected by October and the project funded from water electrical and sewer funds.
In Topeka Kansas the Republican led Senate Apportionment Committee approved a Democratic drafted reapportionment plan sending it to the full Senate for debate next week. The 6 to 5 vote followed tense remarks from Sen Charlie Angell and GOP leaders who pledged floor amendments. The plan moves 13 counties, reunites Wyandotte in the 3rd District and shifts Sedgwick to the 4th, with Douglas moving to the 2nd District.
The Labor Department reports 5.6 million Americans in part time work as unemployment climbs to 8.8 percent, close to postwar highs. Employment totals slip to 99.6 million with manufacturing payrolls down about 45,000 amid a continuing recession.
The Kansas Supreme Court, in a 6-1 ruling, upheld the intangibles tax as constitutional and ruled that local governments lacked authority to reduce or eliminate it. The decision affects counties, cities, and townships statewide where local options had cut or repealed the tax since 1980. Justice Kay McFarland dissented in part but agreed the tax is valid.
National Weather Service reports Ottawa Water Plant station for Thursday with a low of 24 and high of 34. Forecast calls for clearing and cold tonight with lows around 10. Saturday will be sunny and warmer with highs 35 to 40 as winds remain light and variable tonight.
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