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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1979
Page
10
A local greenhouse embraces the Christmas season with festive displays and décor. Inside scenes capture shoppers browsing seasonal plants and ornaments, reflecting community holiday cheer and seasonal commerce at the shop.
A sports brief notes Walter Mitty remains active in football circles in Kansas City. The lighthearted item, teasing a staff cartoonish figure, mentions ongoing play and city league involvement with no serious outcome reported.
The National Weather Service reports at the Ottawa Power Plant a high of 50 and a low of 4 on Thursday with no rainfall. Forecast calls for clear skies tonight with a low in the mid to upper 20s and a Saturday high in the mid to upper 40s. Southwesterly winds 10 to 20 mph tonight.
The Ottawa Education Association submits nine bargaining items and the Ottawa Board of Education one set for sessions starting January 5 and January 19 at the board office. Open to the public, discussions include editorial changes, personal leave days, in service policy, posting vacancies, sabbatical leave, sick leave bank policy, and grievance procedures. Salary increases will not be discussed in these sessions pending legislative budget guidance.
Tehran broadcasts said Iraqi forces launched attacks along the border using heavy artillery and penetrated up to three miles into Iranian territory. The reports, uncorroborated by U.S. defense officials, came amid the 41st day of the embassy hostage crisis and broader regional tensions.
Federal judge tolled Tolson claims of racial slurs and discriminatory hiring by Ottawa Fire and Police departments. Tolson, black, sought back pay and police job. judge found no merit, noting slurs were deplorable but not actionable and termination rooted in obstreperous conduct. Officials attempted to address issues but ruling stands.
Americans send tens of thousands of Christmas greetings daily to the 50 hostages at the U S Embassy in Iran. Postal Service says mail to Iran has surged with most addressed to the embassy in Tehran. Airmail to Tehran costs 31 cents per half ounce.
Two years after the American Agriculture movement began with a farm strike, participants recount gains and ongoing struggles. Farmers cite higher prices and awareness but warn costs, higher interest, and fading offices challenge sustainability as AAM evolves into a nonprofit lobbying group with renewed influence.
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