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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1981
Page
5
Federal study offers an interesting supplement to Reagan's proposals to send more criminals to prison. Strife at the Iranian embassy was quelled by Swedish police.
Secretary Haig says tapes show Libyan pilots were on a targeted mission when they attacked U S jets in the Mediterranean. He calls the incident a premeditated test and urges deterrence, while Libyan leader Khadafy demands expulsion of foreign bases and blames Reagan for international law breaches.
Naples Italy AP One of two U S Navy pilots who shot down two Libyan warplanes last week said he fired in self defense but knew it would cause a ruckus Commander Henry Kleemann led the jets over the Mediterranean aboard the USS Nimitz He said the action was the only acceptable response after coming under fire Lt Lawrence Muczynski the other pilot confirmed seeing the Libyan missile launch and pursuing in defense Adm William Rowden praised the air crews actions as self defense.
Franklin County Commissioners unanimously repealed a July charter measure that would have allowed a one mill levy for 10 years to fund courthouse and building maintenance. The move follows a petition drive and leaves the county with 30.43 mills total, about 30.49 per $1,000 valuation, and no current authority to tax for building projects beyond the existing funds.
John W. Hinckley Jr. was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of shooting President Reagan and two others in the March attempt. The indictment was formally returned in court with a brief proceeding, as Hinckley remains confined at Quantico. Weather data and county forecast followed in the same brief notice.
Financial firms push ASCs ahead of Oct 1 1981 launch as tax free earnings lure savers. One-year notes from $500, tied to one-year Treasury bill rates, offer 12 percent initial yield with up to 2000 tax exemption for couples. Rules pending on denominations and rate adjustments.
Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis defended the three week old air traffic controllers strike as U.S. business and rejected an international call to reopen negotiations. The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers urged a negotiated settlement after 12,000 U.S. controllers walked out, while the union leader said a communication line exists with the government though no talks or settlement are in sight. Lewis said talks would only be with nonstriking controllers, and he did not plan to base policy on international actions. He acknowledged foreign controllers could disrupt international routes but would meet with their representatives to reassure safety.
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