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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1989
Page
1
In Topeka the Legislature advanced a $2.65 billion highway program while delaying prison expansion and water funding debates. A 3 percent cost of living raise and longevity bonuses were approved for state workers. Senate moving pay-cut resolution aimed to finish the 1989 session, with sine die adjournment expected in early June.
Ottawa Democrat Rep. Bettie Sue Shumway and Sen. Jim Allen opposed a 2.65 billion highway plan passed in the Senate 22-16 and House 63-59. Teagarden also voted against. Shumway criticized the tax package as the biggest highway tax increase, while Allen argued the bill was too large and relied on sales tax. Work could begin this summer with DOT planning for five years.
Ottawa Planning Commission continues public hearing on the 1989 update of the capital improvements program a five year guide to city projects. The plan schedules sidewalk and airport improvements in 1989 through 1993 with several substation and community center phases. officials caution adoption does not guarantee yearly completion.
State unemployment fell from 5.1 percent in February to 4.5 percent in March as seasonal hiring boosted jobs across manufacturing construction services and government. Ottawa County posted the highest rate at 10.1 percent after a manufacturing layoff.
Kansas film coordinators announce extra casting for the TV movie Cross of Fire to be shot in Ottawa and surrounding sites. Auditions will be held May 13 at Owawa's Municipal Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all ages and types, with hair styling in 1920s fashion required. Filming runs May 17 to early July, with long days. Additional auditions May 5 at Heritage Hall and May 12 at Lawrence Public Library. resumes to Jack Wright at Murphy Hall, KU.
The Herald Calendar lists Ottawa area events through May: VFW Loyalty Day. Extension homemaker week. Pride meeting at Poncho's noon. City Hall and other venues host chamber, city commission, and various community events. Theater, concerts, open houses, a spring poultry show, and school activities fill the program with many special dates and venues across Ottawa.
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