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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1981
Page
6
The inspector warns the library faces serious fire risks. He cites weak second floor support, a one-floor stairwell acting as a chimney, and the need for outward opening doors with panic bars. Electrical rewiring, extinguishers, and an emergency power and alarm system are advised to improve safety.
The Library Board and City Commission discussed preserving the aging facility amid serious structural and safety concerns. They outlined priorities to improve fire notification, exits, and accessibility while awaiting a permanent alternative and recognizing limited maintenance funding.
Watkins explains that if the city uses BPU power and lowers its fuel adjustment from 4.1 to 3.7 mills per kilowatt hour, a proposed base rate cut could offset a rate hike. A penny drop in fuel costs could save about 610,000 yearly or 122 per customer, underscoring fuel cost as the real issue.
First Published notices announce suits in Franklin County District Court including actions by Louis Vega and Mary Vega for restoration of possession and liquidated damages, and by Francis McCane and Bruce W. Smith estates. The notices demand pleadings by defendants by dates in Oct and Nov 1981, with hearings set in Ottawa Kansas, listing plaintiffs and attorneys.
Michael J. Esser oversees Jones Enterprises at 107 E. 2nd while Jones farms near Williamsburg Ma. He notes bonds dominate 60 percent of his business with 30 percent in real estate and 10 percent in stocks. He cites bond yields of 16.25 percent versus stocks around 11 percent and argues experts in specific industries offer better market guidance than broad stock predictions.
Owen, the sole declared 1982 Republican governor candidate, welcomes Attorney General Robert Stephan’s plan to seek re election. He says Stephan strengthens the GOP ticket and expects to be the gubernatorial nominee on that ticket, noting mutual friends and local oil and gas supporters backing both him and Stephan in Wichita. The donors are also seen backing opponents of Gov. Carlin’s severance tax plan.
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