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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1981
Page
6
State proposals for parenthood education go to Kansas school districts while the college football contest is proposed and Big League baseball already plans similar efforts for this summer. Local and area news roundup notes across pages 6 7 and sports updates on pages 3 and 4.
Rep. Pat Roberts, breaking with fellow Republicans, voted against a four year farm bill he said makes little sense in wheat country. He pressed for administration assurances on wheat set aside and embargo protections, but no promises were secured. Kansas figures and others warned the bill’s price tag and commodity mix threaten farming foundations and require compromise.
Federal judge in Topeka declares Emporia State University officials did not discriminate against former economics professor Rodney Mitchell or coercively force his resignation. The ruling upholds university authority to discipline and signals a potential return to motions on jury verdicts from 1978.
The National Weather Service reports at the Ottawa Water Plant a low of 27 degrees and a high of 7 with rain and snow flurries. County forecast calls for mainly clear skies and bitter cold tonight with a low near zero, sunny and very cold Friday around 20, winds easing to light and variable tonight.
Martial law in Poland tightens as troops and police crack down on demonstrations planned for the 1970 labor uprising anniversary. Reports say soldiers backed by armored vehicles entered Gdansk shipyards to crush strikes while the church questions decrees. Unit papers allegedly urged soldiers to kill officers and Solidarity leaders to seize power.
Franklin County Commission learned that fixes for 250 bridges may require at least 8 million dollars. The inspection report lists 73 bridges needing replacement or major work within five years, including 11 now closed and 17 with less than two years life.
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