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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1981
Page
7
Inside Highlights profiles Bobby Knight as a respected coach. The piece notes a championship alone does not define a good person or legacy. Mentions potential reflections on career and public perception.
Topeka Gov. John Carlin and Democratic leaders refuse to abandon the severance tax battle as the Kansas Senate weighs action. The Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee killed the plan on a 6-5 vote but debate or amendments may still revive it. Senator Jim Allen of Ottawa expressed surprise at the vote and predicted the tax's death, while Minority Leader Steineger pressed for amendments to another bill.
Sen Donald Montgomery switches sides to defeat the severance tax bill 6 to 5 after Sen Charlie Angell moves to kill it. Rep Dorothy Nichols doubts its return in the House. Sen Leroy Hayden's April Fool gag moment spooks the chamber before laughter breaks the tension.
Senate Agriculture Committee members voiced concern over a 1981 farm bill plan that would let Agriculture Secretary John Block set commodity price supports freely, eliminating current minimums. Dole and Pryor pressed for more congressional influence while officials promised a detailed list of expanded discretion and a robust loan level to aid farmers.
President Reagan probably was struck by a ricocheting bullet rather than a direct shot as doctors describe his recovery on day three of convalescence. He is awake, alert, talking, and sleeping well, with normal vital signs though left side soreness persists.
Federal magistrate sends John W. Hinckley Jr. case to a grand jury to indict on attempted assassination charges. Hinckley, wearing a vest, sat with his lawyer Vincent Fuller as the judge waived probable cause and ordered a mental examination to assess sanity. He remains held at Quantico with tight security while his defense contemplates insanity as a possible line of defense. Weather notes from the local station report increasing clouds and a chance of rain Friday.
Ottawa patrons vote on a new name for Ottawa Junior High School as ninth grade moves to Ottawa High School next year creating a four year program. Ballots are available Friday and Saturday with a Monday deadline by mail or in person at the junior high. The board will announce the winning name at the regular meeting Monday, April 13.
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