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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1980
Page
6
The Oakland Ballet Company readies a Ottawa show, outlining program pieces and rehearsal notes. Local arts scene coverage highlights company lineup, choreographic focus, and venue details for the Ottawa engagement.
Willie Wilson delivered key hits as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers in 11 innings. The matchup on Page 10 highlighted late scoring and bullpen effort that sealed a tight road victory.
Ottawa public safety says a loose 90 pound red pig was captured by Loren Triplett in the Cyclone Room of Ottawa High School and taken to the West 17th Street Animal Shelter. Lt. Charlie Bowling noted the animal is unclaimed and instructions to identify and claim are available at the shelter.
Adidas seeks 17,150 pairs of blue jeans for Moscow Olympic workers after Carter’s export ban halts Levi Strauss supply. West Germany’s Adidas negotiates a new supplier amid unconfirmed reports of other firms stepping in in Moscow. Levi Strauss had planned to supply 17,150 jeans and 6,000 jackets. the project is halted by politics and cost about $200,000.
Governor John Carlin mailed letters and maps to all 165 legislators outlining which highways and bridges would qualify for renovation if a funding package is approved. He proposes adding the 3 percent sales tax to motor fuels to raise about 50 million dollars yearly for highways and streets, with other plans from lawmakers including a five cent increase in gas and diesel taxes over three years. The plan focuses on shoulder widening and surface upgrades across thousands of miles of roads and hundreds of bridges to prevent further deterioration and improve safety and vehicle costs.
Barbara Timm, mother of Marine Sgt Kevin Hermening held in Tehran, departed Paris for Tehran to seek a meeting with her son despite President Carter's travel ban on Americans to Iran. Iran hints visits by relatives may be allowed as hostages enter their 167th day. The U S allies Portugal Australia and Denmark pledge to back sanctions and possible port blockades, with European Community ministers expected to act.
Gov. John Carlin vetoed a bill that would designate Hillsdale Reservoir area in Johnson and Miami Counties as a state park. He cited a $7 million cost to the state and noted the funding shortfall and need for agreements with the Army Corps of Engineers. Hillsdale could be a future park but is not a priority now.
AP reports the first quarter 1980 GNP at 1.1 percent, signaling a recession start amid inflation surge. Officials say the downturn could be moderate and short, with unemployment peaking near 7.2 percent. Banks cut prime rates while Carter warns of a mild decline impacting voters.
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