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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1987
Page
7
Christmas across the United States shows many forms of giving and joy. Deserts cities report rare weather milestones while homes, shelters, and charities deliver warmth to those in need, and President Reagan and his family spend the day at the White House with 21 guests.
A feisty two inch snowfall Friday prompted slick roads and a string of minor slide offs mainly on I-35 and US-59 as Franklin County residents braced for more snow. Firefighters battled a Williamsburg home blaze with no injuries reported while DPS handled a shop fire at Fogle Quarry and DOT crews laid ice control measures downtown Ottawa.
More than 10 inches of rain flooded hundreds in Tennessee and Arkansas on Christmas morning. A desert snowstorm gave Tucson its first white Christmas on record while bitter cold gripped the West. Evacuations occurred in Millington as water rose five to six feet. Tucson reported over two inches of snow with possible more.
AP editors name the failed 1.7 billion highway bill as Kansas year top story. Gov Hayden faced a setback after a six day special session. Liquor by the drink and a state lottery ranked No 2 with instant tickets selling over four million in initial week. Pari mutuel wagering authorized but racing awaited 1988. The year closes with the death of Alf Landon after a Reagan visit.
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