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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1985
Page
7
Inside Highlights notes the giveaway program struggles within the farm bill maze. Per readers, gift buyers should consult OCAC auction details on page 3. The report also hints at upcoming local and area basketball coverage on pages 4 and beyond.
A Toronto based producer for The Fifth Estate spent days in Rantoul interviewing residents about the 1980 oil boom and its aftermath. Canadian firms NorTek Oil Sparrow Energy Corp and Ocelot Oil figure in a related lawsuit. The crew used a helicopter to shoot scenes and filmed locals for a segment likely to air later.
In Geneva oil ministers from 13 OPEC nations ended three days of talks with a pledge to defend OPEC's fair market share while not breaking from a strategy of price support via production limits. They aim to raise production if needed, accepting possible price declines, and Grisanti chairs a new five member committee.
Washington reports warn that subfreezing wind chills feel colder than actual temperatures. Wind intensifies heat loss, making a 30 degree day with 20 mph gusts feel much colder and increasing frostbite risk to exposed skin.
Government experts stress rapid re warming with warm towels heating pad or water bottle for frostbite. Do not rub with snow. this worsens the condition. Americans typically check radio weather forecasts for wind chill and use available charts when wind speed and temperature are known.
Ottawa’s sixth annual Christmas Parade went smoothly on Saturday with 30 participating units and about 60 vehicles plus five bands. Sponsored by the Ottawa Retail Association, the lineup on First Street avoided a bridge demolition hiccup from the prior year. Sacred Heart School won $100, Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club second with $60, Sand Box Day Care third with $40. The event featured a Dixieland Jazz Band and bands from Ottawa High, Ottawa Middle School, Pomona High, and Central Heights High.
Topeka AP reports light snow freezing rain and rain across Kansas with a winter storm watch for tonight and Tuesday predicting six inches or more of snow in Western Kansas and up to a half inch of freezing rain in the east. Accumulations include 2 to 4 inches in eastern areas and bitterly cold conditions by week end.
Kansas officials expect a 10 percent reduction in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for 1986 as HUD warns of broader federal spending cuts. The state received 16.9 million this year, with 9.2 million for 39 city and county projects, 5 million for local economic development, and 2.2 million in discretionary funds.
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