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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1981
Page
5
Inside Highlights notes the Royals naming a new manager to address limited veteran presence, with several positions remaining unsettled. The piece signals ongoing team restructuring as expectations rise for fresh leadership.
City Manager Dave Watkins says investing about $6 million in idle funds helps hold property tax and utility rates and may prevent an electric rate increase. Bids from local banks will seek best 90 day rates, with current certificates at 14 to 17 percent. The agenda also includes Homecoming parade on Main Street October 24 and a $390 bridge inspection contract with Cook Flatt Strable. Commissioners meet 9:35 a.m. at City Hall.
The National Weather Service notes a Monday morning low of 68 degrees and a high of 88. Rainfall totals reach 1.19 inches by 7 this morning, with August totaling 3.68 inches. Forecast calls for clearing, cooler tonight with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s, then clearer and warmer Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Winds taper to light and variable tonight.
Beirut AP report says Iran named Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani interim prime minister after Mohammad Javad Bahonar was killed in a bombing that also killed President Mohammad Ali Rajai. Rafsanjani announced the designation as a vote neared.
Kansas counties may use public funds to lobby the Legislature on severance tax and other issues if the effort serves a public purpose. State Sen. Gerald Karr sought the ruling after counties formed a coalition to raise contributions to oppose Gov. Carlin’s tax proposal.
IRS reviews all All Savers Certificates investment programs under tax rules. Officials say no final ruling yet on tax consequences. Regulators warned savers that high yield packages could jeopardize benefits. banks paused bonus plans.
Ottawa teachers assemble for orientation amid tight budget talks as 170 staff attend in Ottawa High School Cyclone Room. Superintendent Nelson pursues about 97 thousand in cuts, while Alice Jo DeFries urges optimism and proactive involvement.
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