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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1985
Page
4
AP reports Beirut and surrounding towns endure a third day of artillery and rocket exchanges between Christian and Moslem militias. Death toll reaches 264 with 775 wounded. 2,500 homes damaged and 1,138 cars destroyed. Two women killed in Brumana. overall civilian casualties rise.
City commissioners approved an agreement with Zahner and Company of Kansas City to perform an advanced bond refunding study at no cost. The $10 million water and electric revenue bond issues may be refunded if the survey supports it, potentially lowering interest while reducing principal. Storm work by Ballou Construction disrupted access on Second to Walnut streets for about three hours. PRIDE Committee honored McDonald’s and Alfonso Mayes for city cleanups, while Franklin County Historical Society presented a rare 1872 bird’s eye view print to the commissioners.
Chief Justice Warren Burger urges broader use of binding arbitration to cut costs and ease court overload. He cites disputes from failing grades to tenure denials and welfare claims, saying courts aren’t best for many modern conflicts and pilots show arbitration’s promise.
India's army goes on alert in Punjab as tens of thousands mourn Sant Longowal, a peace ally of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, assassinated amid tensions over the Punjab autonomy issue. Parliament honors the slain leader. curfews and security measures spread through Ludhiana as violence fears rise.
Card of Thanks from Russell and Wilma Shipps expresses gratitude for 50th anniversary wishes. Public notices list multiple garage sales across Wichita with dates, addresses, and items. includes a lost ring request and a card show event with Warren Spahn.
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