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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1987
Page
9
In Topeka lawmakers heard that a 16.4 million renovation plan for the Kansas Correctional Institution at Lansing will exceed estimates by 1.85 million due to overlooked site work and fencing. The project spans three phases through 1993 with modifications added by a second master plan firm.
Kansas received a 96909 dollar federal grant for alcohol and drug intervention programs in schools. Gov. Hayden announced the funding through the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services to train teams of actors and school representatives. The program, administered by the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Services of the Wichita public schools, aims to identify and intervene in students' alcohol and drug abuse. The one year grant comes from the U S Department of Health and Human Services.
The Topeka Savings Association was closed by the FSLIC due to insolvency. A new Topeka Savings, A Federal Savings and Loan Association, opened with Franklin Savings and Loan Association of Ottawa to manage operations. Accounts remain insured to 100000, and customers can continue writing checks.
Washington AP Sen Bob Dole campaign asked Emporia savings and loan president Joe Morris to stop circulating a fund raising letter that linked contributions to Doles future influence in Congress. Katie Boyle said the campaign did not approve the tactic and had not seen the letter before distribution.
City commissioners approve a $27,205 tract cost adjustment after a contractor avoids rock removal fees. They amend truck routes by removing West 15th Street and adding 28rd Street and sections of North Street to divert traffic to a planned improved route on 23rd Street. They authorize a plan update with Caleara Duffendack Foss & Manlove Inc. and repeal a flawed terrace and sidewalk parking ordinance. Ray's IGA receives a cereal malt beverage license 4-1 vote, Callihan opposed. Ottawa Jaycees schedule Spooks Parade for Oct 31 on Main Street.
Washington AP Keillor, taking a Denmark break from his Prairie Home Companion life, says he misses singing with fans who know the words. The humorist spoke at the National Press Club during a broadcasted update on retirement after 19 years on public radio.
New York based stock listings show varied moves across major firms including Amoco, Alcoa, Boeing, Chevron, Ford, GM, IBM, and Exxon with mixed gains and losses. Notable performers include Amoco and Chevron up modestly while several industrials and tech names register gains, offset by declines in others. The table captures a dense array of tickers, percentages, and fractional changes indicating unsettled trading sentiment.
Franklin County Clerk Laura Sutton attended a seminar in Girard hosted by Secretary of State Bill Graves. Topics covered recall elections proposed amendments to state election laws and changes in federal election laws affecting election workers.
Bowling standings list and high series for multiple teams and players on 10-30. Notable high games include Virgil 178 and 237 by E Fisher, with several top totals around 500s. Entries cover clubs such as Leadbetters, Franks & Beans, and Jayhawkers, with numerous individual scores and team marks.
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