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County commissioners and city council members present brief reports on area matters. The page summarizes actions, notices, and upcoming meetings affecting local governance and community services.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1982
Page
10
County commissioners and city council members present brief reports on area matters. The page summarizes actions, notices, and upcoming meetings affecting local governance and community services.
Ottawa University must shrug off aches as nationally-ranked Bethany looms in a key season opener Saturday night. Bethany is ranked nationally, adding pressure for the Golden Bears in this nationally relevant matchup on Page 4.
A Page 10 feature notes President Reagan’s rhetorical skill and its impact on public opinion, citing his memorable turns and the air of confidence they project. The piece analyzes how his phrasing shapes policy perception and media framing.
The 1982 United Way campaign in Franklin County begins at 7 am with a breakfast at Ottawa University Union. The goal is 47,500 split among 15 groups, up from 45,400 among 16 last year. Jeanette Croucher chairs the campaign. Ken Woods co directs. Five divisions cover advance, Fair Share, small businesses, Ottawa residential, and rural areas. A door to door canvass replaces pamphlet drops for the Ottawa residential drive. List of beneficiary organizations and their allocations are given, plus a 3,500 budgeted for administration.
Gayle D. Page, 23, driver of a northbound 1974 Plymouth, and two passengers Diana L. Dickey, 20, and Darin R. Leecy, 22, were treated and held for observation after a single car crash at Seventh and Lincoln. Page cited for reckless driving after the car struck shrubs then a tree, total loss with $2,500 damage.
The Republican Senate and House voted 60 to 30 and 301 to 117 respectively to override President Reagan, sending a 14.2 billion spending bill into law over his budget objections. The action marks Reagan’s first major reversal on an economic measure.
City officials debate the legality of mopeds on the Kanza Park pedestrian path amid a revised Municipal Code. DPS notes occasional complaints from residents about riders cutting through yards, while a draft ordinance seeks to bar motorized vehicles from the park loop.
The Ottawa Board of Education will hold a regular 7 30 p m meeting at 4205 Main. Agenda covers CPR training for teachers, district advisory council study of language arts K 12, policy revisions, schedule shifts for after school council meetings, appointments to Citizens Advisory Council, district health and truancy programs, juvenile code changes, meetings at different schools, work session date, a transportation request, and potential bus service boundary issues.
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