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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1981
Page
1
Inside Highlights offers a compact roundup of state national and world news items. This section surveys key developments, major policy moves, and notable events shaping regional and global contexts.
County Council on Aging nears solution to avoid being left out in the cold as local government reviews senior services and budget plans amid winter concerns.
Ottawa High struggles as the state's No 2 team proves too strong in a Tuesday night battle. Several area basketball teams win their games, boosting local prep standings across the district.
Ottawa U S D 290 superintendent Roger Nelson outlines cold weather procedures for cancellations or early dismissals. He will notify five radio TV stations by 6 30 a m and contact seven school principals to inform staff. Snow routes may be used for county routes and rural families will be notified in severe cases.
Ottawa officials map upcoming plans with key dates for public hearings on recodifying city ordinances and a downtown revitalization study. The week highlights include talks with legislators, a noon session at Lee's Downtowner, and an emergency snow route plan plus bans on public burning and livestock within city bounds.
Washington AP Congress closes the year with a Christmas tree tax package. The Senate moves toward adjournment to consider a deduction for members with a second Washington area home. The House already approved the bill by voice vote. The package also includes relief for FNMA, higher survivor annuities for Tax Court judges, shale oil credits, unemployment rules for former servicemen, and FCC mandated TV station disposals.
Martial law troops ousted protesting workers from factories and arrested strike leaders in Poland. Strikes paralyzed heavy industry while the Soviet Union blamed Western provocation. Reports cited Ursus tractor plant clashes and possible air fire, with Solidarity leader Lech Walesa reportedly held outside Warsaw and urged restraint.
The Notional Weather Service reports at Ollawy Water Plant a low of 28 and a high of 32 with a trace of rain. Travel advisory forecasts snow with inches possible this afternoon before ending tonight. Lows tonight in the teens, clearing by Wednesday with highs 20 to 25. North winds 10 to 20 mph, gusty tonight. Snow chances about 50 percent tonight.
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