New City Park Library Plan Urges New Building
The Citizens Library Advisory Committee urges constructing a new four to five level library in the southwest City Park to replace the aging facility. It cites crowding, poor heating, inadequate reference materials, safety concerns, and limited accessibility, recommending preservation of the old structure as a landmark while seeking park-site development and nonprofit funding to avoid taxpayer burden.
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Library Board
Commission
Librar
Ablcene
Manhattan
City Park
City Commission
Cre Historic Preservation Committee
Curtis Anderson
But Lozworth
Lloyd Davidson
Almeda Edwards
J. L. Elder
Richard Elliott
Joyce Fox
B. J. Landrur
Francisca Larros
Virginia Loyd
Rodney L. McCla
Andrew F. Mackle
Henry Roberts Jr
Elmer Roth
Alice Rybolt
Donna Swearingen
Cattle Wellington
Ken Woods
Minority Library Advised Opposes New City Park Library
Citizens Library Advisory Committee submits a minority report opposing building a new library in the City Park southwest corner. They urge restoring and continuing use of the present library, arguing it is structurally sound, adequately heated and lighted, and serves Patrons well. The group notes local institutions already provide extensive reading and research resources, and criticizes plans for a larger multimedia center.
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Citizens Library Advisory Committee
Sertoma Club
Bernd Forester
College of Architecture and Design
Kansas State University
Tim Sullivean
Ottawa
Franklin County Appraiser
Library Board
City Commission
Ottawa Library Board
Ann. Warren
Barbara Netherland
Wyckoff outlines parent driven behavior guidance methods
Wyckoff urges consistent feedback to shape child behavior, citing fixed routines, measurable standards, and rewards over punishment. He shares examples from homes and a four year old nightly bed routine, stressing open doors and positive reinforcement. District sessions offer guidance for parents via workshops and babysitting in Iowa Shawnee Mission.
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Wyckoff
Shawnee Mission
PTA
District approves 13 percent teacher pay rise and attrition plan
After protracted talks the 290 district reaches a 13 percent salary increase with base pay up 650 and increments up 20 to 395 at steps eight and 12. A reduction-in-personnel plan prioritizes attrition first and outlines seniority-based eliminations with a six member appeals board. Ratification by the OEA and school board aimed for May 14.
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OEA
Maple extension dispute and zoning action at planning board
Planning board heard objections to extending Cheatnut from 17th to 19th while Robert Moore, owner north of Burroughs Matney site, was absent. They approved re zoning Sunrise Mobile Home Park Lot 2 Block 2 to align with actual use. two amendments on nonconforming lots were deferred to June. public hearing planned for ownership, sign exemptions, accessory uses, and flood plain updates.
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Robert Moore
Sunrise Mobile Home Park
E. Wilson
Mobile Home District
M-H
Mobile Home Park District
M-P
Mobile Home Lot
7Th Street
Begin blasts US visa to PLO leader sparks tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin denounces U S visa for Shafik el-Hout of the PLO Beirut office as a potential risk to peace. He expresses optimism about negotiating Palestinian autonomy with Egypt while insisting on continued Jewish settlements amid West Bank protests and regional clashes.
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Jerusalem
Menachem Begin
United States
PLO
Egypt
Israel
West Bank
Jordan River
Saudi Arabia
Yasser Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Anwar Sadat
Begin
Israel Radio
Cyrua Vance
Washington
Shafik el-Hout
Beirut
U.S
Thicker insulation cuts energy use in operating conte
Thicker foam insulation reduces energy consumption in operating conte. A recycled heat system prevents door condensation and eliminates the need for power savers.
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Franklin County
Butler
S. Main
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Gill
Iland’s
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Pen Tees Ward
Bob
White Motor Co
Ichrysler
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