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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1977
Page
7
Farm Star Agriculture Editor argues government cannot help farmers. Paul Wiggin, former Chiefs coach, sends an open Christmas letter. K State tops Kansas amid contrasts with KU on page 4 and page 6 coverage.
President Carter boosts the defense budget while trimming shipbuilding, favoring New England states with increased federal aid. The plan reallocates resources, emphasizing defense needs and regional allocations amid broader fiscal policy.
Weather update shows clear to partly cloudy skies with a continued mild feel tonight. Lows expected in the low to mid 30s as Friday brings partly cloudy skies and winds turning colder. South winds at 15 to 30 mph tonight, easing slightly on Saturday.
Three eastern Kansas counties Osage Coffey and Franklin may be declared disaster areas by Agriculture Secretary Bergland following a October 31 hailstorm. State officials cite $650000 in crop and equipment damage from 177 farmers. The move would authorize emergency credit for affected farmers.
In Ismailia Egypt President Sadat voices cautious optimism about the Christmas Day talks with Israeli Prime Minister Begin while praying for peace. Israeli officials report Begin will present a new plan and seek to advance negotiations on the Palestinian issue. The two leaders aim to maintain momentum toward ending the 29 year conflict as security and autonomy questions remain unresolved.
Washington expects Cairo Israel discussions to yield broad principles and attract other nations to join. Geneva will host negotiations on specifics once participants commit. King Hussein supports peace efforts while Assad watches. Begin proposes Palestinian self rule as an interim step with continued Israeli troops. Holiday tourism in Jerusalem rises as peace hopes boost pilgrim attendance and bookings.
In New Orleans rescuers search rubble of a Continental Grain elevator after a massive blast that could have killed up to 34. Twenty three bodies have been recovered, ten more injured, with 11 to 21 feared missing under wreckage. Fire officials and investigators probe causes amid widespread destruction of 45 silos and the two story control building.
President Carter warned Plains farmers blocking Main Street with tractors could spark a consumer backlash that would leave them worse off. The protest, part of a nationwide strike, paralyzed the Georgia town as tractors and pickup trucks formed a tractordade past stores and a rally area. Georgia leaders said a meeting with Carter might occur, while organizers stressed education for consumers and a proposal for a minimum return on crops to stabilize prices and employment.
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