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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1995
Page
3
Editorial argues Franklin County Extension Service may lose state aid amid budget cuts. It notes the office is state mandated yet county funded, with three agents and a $150000 annual cost. Some foresee a merger with neighboring counties, preserving service but restructuring.
City manager and commission signal a possible 2-mill or less property tax increase tied to the purchase of the former Franklin Savings building for 780000. Residents feel misled as no tax impact was discussed with the 780000 purchase and library move plans. The utility reserve fund may cover most of the cost at 430000, fueling taxpayer concerns and talk of a revolt. Call-in forum details provided for public input.
Karl A. Van Asselt presents a list from Tomima Edmark’s Kissing noting records such as longest underwater effort at 2 minutes 18 seconds and longest long term record at 130 hours 2 minutes. It also cites most in one movie at 191 for Don Juan and longest in a movie at 185 seconds.
Sam Sheldon outlines concerns over Ottawa University and district renovation estimates for the middle school. He cites calculations, open records, and architect figures, arguing that published costs exceed reality and urging a thorough, independent estimate before any new bond vote.
Allied troops widen the Remagen bridgehead on the Rhine while German planes retaliate. U S Army units advance in Luzon with resistance ending on Palawan. British troops breach Japanese lines west of Mandalay as Burma theater sees renewed action.
A reader notes two errors in Bill Tellier’s March 2 editorial on a balanced budget amendment. It argues Jefferson’s letters show his stance against perpetual debt and support for constitutional amendments, challenging Democrats to make the Jeffersonian case for debt repair amid a Senate seen as unfavorably Jeffersonian.
Jack and Glenda Elder of Ottawa urge action on their aging middle school citing flooded tunnels, deteriorating pillars, warped floors, slanted walls and falling plaster. They advocate a new facility to avoid higher taxes and protect future generations.
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