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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1982
Page
10
The 41-year-old Luis Tiant leads the Angels to a tight win over the Royals as the AL West battle heats up. Tiant’s steady outing sustains California’s early momentum, with key hits backing the veteran pitcher in a proving ground game.
National Farmers report shows monetary harvest from grain will be considerably less than bumper. Americans continue to give President Reagan the benefit of the doubt as coverage notes continued public confidence.
A turning point week for Ottawa as the City Commission plans bids for Mears Park sale proceeds, a public hearing on the 1983 budget, and a potential long term power contract with Kansas Municipal Energy Agency. Meetings cover Runway work, Main Street overlay, and downtown revitalization with KDOT and BPA discussions.
Severe storms drenched the Kansas City region, washing away cars and utilities. Three people died in floodwaters Barbara Boutwell 32 of Kansas City Carrie J Williams 23 of Independence and Howard Harrison 60 of Raytown. Dozens evacuated from mobile home parks and flooded homes as 15.5 inches of rain fell in Raytown in 24 hours.
Early today Franklin County reported 1.0 inch of rain with up to 12 inches elsewhere, improving crops but delaying power and traffic repairs. NationalWeather Service notes cool start and highs near 80, with thunderstorms and mid 70s to 100s forecast. In Beirut,PLO evacuation talks resume as Habib and Sharon weigh cease-fire terms amid casualties. in Poland, 10,000 Solidarity protesters clash with riot police at Gdansk headquarters.
Franklin County's accelerated six year bridge program slips after an 82 year old span near Lane washed out amid heavy rain. The 31 foot structure with nine inch I beams collapsed after deteriorating abutments and a vehicle strike, closing the road and forcing a seven to eight mile detour. County crews salvage materials while planning a larger replacement and possible low water crossing. Total project cost for the 13 bridges estimated at $1,013,000 with a single bridge near Lane priced at about $100,000.
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