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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1982
Page
7
Inside Highlights notes Franklin County residents favor Gov Carlin in a straw poll. The piece emphasizes local sentiment and potential implications for upcoming elections as reported on Page 3.
Franklin County voters face a proposed countywide 1 percent sales tax starting Jan 1 1983. Ottawa Pomona and Williamsburg already levy half a percent. Estimated annual revenue ranges from roughly $874000 by county figures to higher by state estimates, to be shared with eight cities including Ottawa. Ottawa pledges its share would cut local property taxes, while other communities plan for street and public works. Also on the ballot are a county commissioner race in First District and state and national races. Turnout predicted to be about 60 percent of eligible voters.
October tax revenue in Kansas fell 5.1 percent below estimates with about 113 million dollars collected. For the year to date, receipts total 390 million, 28.9 million under projection. Officials see a cautious positive trend amid a nationwide recession. Individual income tax rose to 56 million, beating estimates by one million as October payments arrived.
A propane tanker crashed about three miles northeast of here Friday night injuring the driver and prompting officials to stand by for a second tanker from Getty Refining El Dorado. The injured driver Sylvester Winfield about 30 was taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital for observation. Firefighters and sheriff's deputies monitored for gas leaks as the propane was to be transferred to the second tanker to right the wrecked one. Gas had dissipated by 10 p.m. Friday.
White pills found in Peggy Lawton brownies trigger bans and restrictions in multiple towns. Doreen Valley reports consuming half a New Hampshire brownie. officials say pills likely entered after manufacture. Government leaders urge caution as scores of tampering cases surge since the Tylenol killings.
The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that a teacher retains tenure after resigning and later being rehired by the same district. The decision centers on Joe Arneson of Unified School District 236 Lebanon, who left in 1978, was rehired for 1979 80, then not renewed in 1981 amid no stated reason. It may lead to rehiring and back pay, though further legal action could follow. County forecast: partly cloudy, highs mid 60s Saturday, near 60 Sunday.
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