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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1980
Page
9
The unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in August signaling economic improvement while wholesale food prices rose for the second straight month signaling higher supermarket costs. Labor and commerce reports note manufacturing gains contributing to the lower jobless rate and warn of further price increases ahead.
Franklin County Sheriff Rex Bowling announced that deputies will visit homes of delinquent taxpayers starting next week to collect taxes or seize property such as vehicles and electronics to cover unpaid bills. About 450 accounts are overdue, with total delinquent real estate taxes also noted. leaders urge payment to avoid seizures and auctions.
Gov. John Carlin said he is not surprised by Lt. Gov. Paul Dugan expressing unhappiness with his duties. Dugan warned he may not run with Carlin in 1982 if Carlin seeks another term, though he will not resign. Carlin defended Dugan’s work and noted the office is part time with few formal duties.
Ottawa authorities faced EPA enforcement after starting a 12 megawatt power plant expansion without a permit. City officials argued the plant meets standards, while EPA weighs fines and possible court action or a consent decree. A two month permit delay for testing the new units is expected, with generation not needed until next summer.
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