Richmond men press county on rough rural roads debate
Seven rural Richmond men urged the Franklin County Commission to fix the west Richmond road, citing poor surface, water drainage issues, and high traffic including school buses. They asked about road widths and rock spreading, while commissioners noted a blade-and-rebuild approach and time needs across 1100 miles of roads. The panel also approved ambulance equipment purchases and discussed a plan to direct 75 percent of sales tax revenues to road work, pending department checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yermans
Richmond
Franklin County Commission
John Lutz
Richmond Rfd 1
Lawrence Chandler
Dale Pearson
Farmers’ Co-op
Williamsburg
Richmond Co-op
Commission
Roy Swank
Swank
Charles Feuerborn
CF Bus Co
Central Heights
Roger Keith
Lutz
Ted McCurdy
McCurdy
Public Works Department
Panelists discuss drug abuse causes and school role
Panelists caution peer pressure is not the main driver of teen drug use. Boredom and communication gaps push teens toward substances, while inadequacy feelings drive self-medication. A follow up program on fighting drug and alcohol abuse airs next week at Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skiles
Adams
Lincoln
U.S.C
Harris
Armstrong resigns as Kansas Farm Bureau president after loss of confidence
Kansas Farm Bureau board unanimously accepts the resignation of John Junior Armstrong after a vote. Armstrong, 59, who led the association for 11 years and headed its six affiliated companies, says the board asked him to resign due to lost confidence in his decisions. Doyle D. Rahjes named acting president until the next board meeting.
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Manhattan
Kan
John Junior Armstrong
Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Stanley Dreher
Iola
Armstrong
KFB
Topeka
Farm Bureau Insurance
Dreher
Doyle D. Rahjes
Rahjes
American Farm Bureau Federation Board
Farm Bureau
China
Community Event Calendar Highlights and Ads
Local listings show CHICKEN LIVER SPECIAL at Sand Creek Restaurant Thursday night. Dances by EAGLES Lodge Saturday 9 p.m. to Mountain Dew. See How They Run by OHS Drama Nov 3 and 5 at Ottawa Auditorium. Garden center ad features plant specials and reduced items at Willis Garden Center. Bus to Charlie Pride show November 13, 1983, from Hickory St parking at 12:30 p.m. Combination bus and ticket price $9 with contact Bob Nauman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Creek
OHS
Ottawa Auditorium
Charlie Pride
American Royal
Hickory St
Bob Nauman
North Kansas State Bank
OSHA Tightens Asbestos Rules to Cut Exposure 75 Percent
The Reagan administration announces an emergency temporary standard to slash asbestos exposure by 75 percent, aiming to save lives amid health risk assessments showing grave danger for 0.3 percent of workers. AFL-CIO leaders urge immediate enforcement with 200 hygienists patrolling workplaces. About 375,000 workers in manufacturing, construction, and maritime sectors face asbestos exposure. Three major firms Manville, UNR Industries, and Amatex have filed for bankruptcy amid lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Sheldom Samuels
Afl-Cio
Union Department
Samuels
Manville Corp
UNR Industries Inc
Amatex Corp
Pomona Council Reverts to Monthly Meetings
The Pomona City Council will meet monthly instead of twice monthly due to limited business. They may call a special session if needed and raised per meeting pay to 20 for councilmen and 30 for the mayor. A new copying machine will be purchased from Navarr's of Emporia.
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Pomona
Florence Milliman
Navarr’s of
Emporia
Adjudged traffic and court actions in Ottawa area
Admissions list includes Marynell New and Bonnie Spielman while dismissals feature Hazel Gates and others. Multiple traffic violations follow with fines from 20 to 150 dollars, plus licenses and jail terms suspended or pending. Arrests include Clarence Grandstaff for indecent liberties with a minor and Michael D. Phillips on auto theft charge. Vandalism and noninjury incidents noted along with local market quotations and farm prices.
Lightning Kills Jogger in Kansas City Area
A jogger along the Kansas River levee was struck by lightning and died during a morning thunderstorm that dropped an inch of rain in 20 minutes in the north part of Lawrence. Police reported the victim had no identification. In Kansas City, John W. Colt, 83, former executive editor of The Kansas City Star and Times, died at his home after 42 years with the papers, having become top editor in 1960.
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North Main
Darrell D. Slemp
Beech
Daniel L. Crumm
Lincoln
Crumm
Slemp
S. Slemp
South Main
John C. Wilson
N. Main
Geraldine Wolken
S. Cedar
Lawrence
Kan
Kansas River
Ron Olin
Kansas City, Mo
John W. Colt
Kansas City Star and Times
Colt
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Confront County Commission
Charles Mavity
Department of Public Safety
Des Moines
Ottawa
DPS
Neil Spielman
Kenneth Hamm
Rahies
Kansas Water Authority
Mid-States Port Authority Board of Directors
Agra
Eagles Lodge
Saddleback Lounge
Willis Garden
Ad Briefs
Drake
Kings Club
VFW
Mavericks
Rythm Ramblers
Hill House
Hawthorne School
Eckan
Shelley Snow
J.C. South
OSHA
Pomona Council
G&r Quick Shop
Us-59
Vivian Chambers
the Daily Report
Marynell New
Bonnie Spielman
S. Poplar
Mary Ann Hill
Spruce
Leta Cook
W. 4Th
Hazel Gates
S. Elm
Andrea Conus
RFD
Becky Schoch
S. Ash
Leroy F. Crowl
Dorothy A. Stark
N. Poplar
Brian K. Crooks
S. Oak
Blaine N. Scott
Otawa Rfd
Douglas D. Farrell Jr
Paul E. Garber
David W. Yohe
Osage
Harriet C. Lane
Willow
Robert V. Compton
John F. Manske
Jake Bishop
Hickory
Danny J. Holstine
Ash
Steven J. Teter
Lisa M. Bones
Shon Showalter
Bruce W. Cox
Ray C. Streeter
N. Locust
Jeanette Jensen
Olive
Mary
Transue
Mark C. Pender
Sheriff’s News
Clarence Lee Grandstaff
Osage City
Grandstaff
District Court News
Michael D. Phillips
Vern L. Wheeler
Cedar
Phillips
Public Safety News
Scott Kingsolver
Sand Creek Road
Leonard M. Collins
S. Cherry
Ottawa Co-op
Kansas City
Dave Miller
Dugton Moduany
the Times
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