Internal Carter forecast predicts deeper 1980 recession
Washington AP reports an unreleased Carter administration memo predicting a 1980 unemployment peak of 8.2 percent by year end and 8.2 million out of work, with GDP down 1.4 percent this year and inflation near 8.8 percent. The document, prepared by Treasury and CEA staff, contrasts with the July 12 administration forecast.
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Washington
White House
Treasury Department
Council of Economic Advisers
Labor Department
Federal Reserve Board
G. William Miller
Time Not On Gas Ration Bill's Side
Washington AP reports Democratic leaders rush a standby gasoline rationing bill to Carter, but expect a recess without action. House passes 263 159 amid amendments, Senate rejects it, and leaders see a difficult compromise before adjournment. President Hesitations noted. partisan fault blamed for a patchwork bill.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Senate
House
John Dingell
D-Mich
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Senate Energy Committee
White House
Chamber
Kansans Get Some Relief At The Pumps
Gasoline prices in Kansas held steady with fractional increases after a summer penny-a-week rise. Full-service premium unleaded reached 1.008 dollars, while self-service prices edged up slightly. the AAA Fuel Gauge Survey covers 91 stations and notes hours of operation across the state.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
AAA Automobile Club of Kansas
Sacred Heart Ponders Plans To Rebuild After Fire
Sacred Heart Catholic church in Ottawa weighs three options for rebuilding after the April 3 fire. Choices include reconstructing the original structure, enlarging it, or converting the gymnasium into a church building used for Mass and school. The plan faces a 350000 to 400000 cost, with 200000 insured and 13000 donated locally.
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Jay Bemis
Sacred Heart Catholic
Jerry Sheeds
Fourth and
Cedar Streets
Sacred Heart
Earl Devore
Rev. Sheeds
Catholic Mutual Insurance of
Omaha
Sacred Heart Congregation
Sheeds
Ottawa
St. Francis
Overbrook
FCTA and Chamber Clash on Half Mill Industrial Levy
The Franklin County Taxpayers Association and Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce debated the proposed half mill levy for industrial development. Swank warned of higher taxes amid low farm prices and inflation, citing road needs and potential crime. Abrams argued the levy could lower residents’ taxes after a decade, while Swank doubted long-term benefits and potential for new jobs. A petition drive and a county wide site-promotion group were discussed to support or oppose the plan.
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Diane Yeamans
Franklin County Commission
Steve Abrams
Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
Franklin County Taxpayers Association
County Commission
Roy Swank
The
Taxpayers Association
Swank
Ottawa
Abrams
Shawnee County
Sheriff's Department
Chamber
Similiar
Pomona
Williamsburg
Wellsville
Richmond
Haig urges Senate to suspend SALT II fight for stronger defense
Gen. Alexander Haig urged the Senate to set SALT II aside while boosting U S defense. He warned Soviet gains threaten strategic superiority and called for immediate, unequivocal funding. Sen Alan Cranston said debate is shifting from treaty terms to defense needs as opposition falters.
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Washington
Alexander Haig
Europe
Senate
Haig
Alan Cranston
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Soviet Union
Senate Armed Services Committee
U.S
Cranston
Weather forecast from Ottawa power plant station
The National Weather Service reports a 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. period with a high of 85 and a low of 64 and no rainfall since early Wednesday. The county forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions and warmer weather through Friday with widely scattered storms tonight. Lows near 70, highs in the upper 80s to low 90s Friday, with south to southwesterly winds 5 to 15 mph and a 20 percent chance of rain tonight.
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National Weather Service
Ottawa
Lane Last Stop On County Fair Circuit
Franklin County hosts its final fair with Lane Fair opening exhibits and afternoon judging of foods crops flowers and gardening. Country C B ers perform at 8 pm. drawing at 10 pm. Friday features livestock and clothing judging and grand champion awards. Saturday includes 4 H horse judging races tug of war and a parade with numerous prize categories.
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Lane
Joan Istas
Franklin County
Karen White
Atés
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Rotary Club
Salina
Legion
Senior Citizens Center
HERA
Fred Moser
Willow
Fred Solis
FCTA
Richard England
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