Flood Insurance Availability Extends to Franklin County Areas
Unincorporated parts of Franklin County join the National Flood Insurance Program making property owners eligible for federally subsidized flood insurance effective immediately if bought within 30 days of HUD’s Oct 19 announcement. Coverage details include $35,000 for single family homes and other caps with tiered rates. maps and eligibility are administered via the county engineer’s office and only apply to unincorporated areas, not Ottawa or Pomona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Bemis
Franklin County
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Gloria M. Jiminez
FHA
Fmha
Small Business Administration
Marais Des Cygnes
Middle Creek
Pottawatomie Creek
Federal Insurance Administration
Ottawa
Pomona
Craig Santarpia
County officials push bridge projects with firm resolve
County commissioners proceed with bridge work, signaling swift action and potential funding steps. Notices hint at planned roadwork affecting local traffic and scheduling across months. The brief notes the page references for further details.
Corporate holdings reveal a hitch in the law
Corporate holdings disclosure uncovers a legal snag affecting ownership details and regulatory compliance. The report notes questions over when and how holdings are reported and the implications for governance and enforcement.
Ottawa University lends 40 year old piano to philharmonic
Officials from Ottawa University and Memorial Auditorium coordinated a scramble Monday to supply the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra with its chosen piano for the night performance. The 40 year old concert grand was loaded, tuned by three Ottawa tuners and an extra KC tuner due to a miscommunication, then a Philharmonic tuner also came from Ottawa, all ensuring the instrument was perfectly prepared for the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa University
Memorial Auditorium
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonic
University
Ottawa
Kansas City
Carter Sets Ignition for Inflation Battle Speech
President Carter, after Camp David, urges Cabinet unity to back wage and price guidelines in a national address at 10 p.m. EDT. He warns of strong opposition from special interests and stresses top priority for the anti inflation program involving government, industry, labor and other economic sectors.
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Washington
Carter
Camp David
White House
Alfred E. Kahn
Civil Aeronautics Board
Kahn
Robert S. Strauss
Council On Wage and Price Stability
Israelis Debate Treaty After Seven Hour Cabinet Session
Israel’s cabinet spent seven hours examining the draft peace treaty with Egypt before adjourning to Wednesday vote. Prime Minister Begin reportedly has reservations, while President Carter urged acceptance. Officials cited possible revisions and tied inflation control measures to wage and price policies in a broader economic agenda.
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Jerusalem
Egypt
Menachem Begin
Yitzhak Modai
Begin
Bennett Commands Respect As Kansas Governor On The Campaign Trail
Kansas governor Robert Bennett draws respect for intelligence and statewide recognition after four years guiding the state. He counters image issues with a warm wife led push and explains spending controls, tax lid proposals, and education funding while facing questions from students and rural critics.
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Cindy Schwartz
Kansas
Topeka
HNS
Robert Bennett
State of
Olivia
Emporia
United States
Way College
Bennett
Vern Miller
Hutchinson
U.f.os
Associated Students of Kansas
Kansas State University
Kansas Senate
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Gerald Ford
Kansas City Philharmonic
Maurice Peress
Mendelssohn
Mike Gullett
Ottawa Herald
Israel
Simcha Ehrlich
Israel Radio
Respect
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