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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
5
Washington AP report shows November trade deficit at 906 million dollars, the 10th monthly imbalance of the year. A Commerce Department economist warns continued deficits could weaken the dollar. December is expected to add to the annual shortfall, with totals near prior record levels.
The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium planned restoration aims for spring 1978 completion after a $600,000 bond and $30,000 yearly maintenance. Skidmore and Devore will manage the project with bids in June or July for general contractors. Exterior fixes start August including ramp access and roof, while interior updates occur in winter 1977-78 with new wiring plumbing heating and air conditioning and an advisory committee guiding stage and basement layout.
A fire at a farm north east of Ottawa destroyed the large shop and damaged two other buildings on Nelson Fritts property. Fritts sustained burns to his hands while fighting the blaze. Ottawa REACT units arrived but could not save the shop, focusing on the barn and a bucket brigade for the machine shed. High flames and hay bale material hindered efforts, with an electrical source cited as a possible cause.
President Ford says he does not plan to reconsider blanket amnesty for Vietnam era draft evaders and deserters despite promising Jane Hart he would look into it. He cited his politer response to Hart after the death of her husband Senator Philip Hart, noting he would merely look into the issue.
Partly cloudy and colder tonight with lows in the teens. Partly cloudy to clear Wednesday with highs in the 30s. Winds become northwest 15 to 25 mph and gusty tonight, then diminish.
President elect Carter said a tax cut is a likely prospect in a broad economic stimulus plan to be unveiled next week. He noted a work opportunity program and firm commitment to creating jobs, with advisers testing approaches to growth and waste reduction.
The Kansas county endures historically dry weather as winds shift with little rainfall. Wells run dry and towns from Wellsville to Pomona face water shortages, prompting discussions of intercity water hookups and farmers hauling stock water, with high costs and fading crop prospects. Local officials note cattle and dairy water needs, costs per 1000 gallons, and the hope for rain or even an ice storm to alleviate the drought.
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