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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1983
Page
7
Cyclone Boys and Powerhouse Girls Set for Track Season
Sports item notes OHS proposal to join Frontier League protests by patrons. Cyclone boys aim to share limelight with Powerhouse girls this track season, seeking success and recognition on Page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
New Frontier League
Cyclone
OU Local Drive In Gravy Reaches Campaign Goal
Ottawa University reports the local OU Community Campaign has surpassed its $50 000 goal with $30 153 in cash and pledges raised so far. Campaign chairpersons note continued activity could push totals higher as 18 to 20 contacts remain, funding split between Franklin County Scholarships and the Annual Achievement Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bemis
Ottawa University
Dave
Esther Bemmels
Ottawa
Mrs. Bemmels
Railroads Must Pay Kansas Property Taxes, Court Rules
A three judge panel of the 10th Circuit denied railroads bid for a permanent injunction, forcing payment of first-half 1982 Kansas property taxes totaling an estimated 1 to 2 million dollars. Railroads involved include Burlington Northern Union Pacific Missouri Pacific Kansas City Southern and others amid disputes over property valuations following the 4-R Act. Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific amounts overdue cited. weather forecast notes a 3 degree low and 48 degree high with cloudy skies and chances of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Kansas
Burlington Northern
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City Southern
Missouri-Kansas Texas
Kansas and Missouri Railway and Terminal Co
Kansas’ Property Valuation Department
Richard Rogers
The
Santa Fe
Franklin County
Marilyn Talbott
Santa Fe Railroad
Reagan Calls for 21st Century Defenses Against Nuclear Threats
President Reagan urged scientists to pursue a high tech defense to render nuclear weapons impotent by century's end. He announced a broad research effort and asked the scientific community to align talents toward peace, amid push for funding and public support for defense budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
U.S
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ottawa siren test shows three of seven failed to sound
A statewide siren test in Ottawa Wednesday morning saw three of seven warning sirens silent. District officials cited blown fuses, radio receiver problems, and maintenance gaps, with repairs and replacements proposed to cover hard to hear downtown and Hawthorne School areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dave Diamond
Electrical Distribution Division
13Th
Ash
Department of Public Safety
Diamond
Jack Davis
Hawthorne School
Conferees Reach Social Security Bailout Plan
Washington AP House and Senate negotiators agree new federal workers must pay into Social Security as part of a 165 billion rescue package. Agreement sets 1984 start for new federal workers and centers remaining dispute on retirement age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Washington
Zoning questions clear up in Franklin County townships
Franklin County commissioners learned on Wednesday that Lincoln Township issued a building permit for a house on Greenwood Road near Camp Chippewa with setbacks noted on the permit. Footings do not meet setback rules due to irregular lot shape and alleged road status, and no variance was sought. The issue centers on whether the road is closed and how setbacks are calculated. The township official seeks an apology for prior reporting as the matter moves to Page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Franklin County
Lincoln
Ottawa Township
Lincoln Township
Greenwood Road
Camp Chippewa
Zoning Board
Leroy Hildebrandt
Mike Kraft
Roy Swank
Board of Zoning Appeals
Swank
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