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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1983
Page
11
Inside Highlights notes ongoing playoff drama with key games this weekend while the Jayhawks stumble in the Sugar Bowl final. Security tightens at the Capitol amid heightened state coverage as the year’s top news stories are summarized across the pages.
National weather fronts deliver varied winter wrath across the United States with heavy snowfall, icy conditions, and travel disruptions. Forecasters cite Arctic air masses driving storms that strain transportation and power supplies nationwide.
Ottawa Board of Education signed an easement allowing Tillery Construction to run a lower drainage tunnel across GMS practice field as part of the Skunk Run project. The move follows prior city-board talks on using City Park for practices and parking lot improvements costing $35,000 to $40,000, with work set to begin in January and finish through spring.
The Kansas Court of Appeals dismissed the KDHR appeal over Judge Doty's ruling on class size and semi monthly pay in Ottawa teacher contract talks. Dowell filed a motion to dismiss and cross appeal. the court cited lack of response from KDHR as moot. Board hopes negotiations may resume February 1.
Pat's Carousel owner Pat Meloud and building owner Steve Mudrick cite a failure to agree on rent as the reason for a close-out sale at 2925 Main. The five-year lease ends March 31 with no relocation planned. Mudrick notes rising overhead costs strain returns, while downtown rents remain low and trigger landlord concerns about upkeep and investment.
Frigid Kansas weather curbs hog and cattle marketing with heavier hay needs. Agricultural experts warn of possible wheat winterkill as temperatures plunge and weight gains stall. Cattlemen report light calves and steers losing weight, while feed costs squeeze profits amid subfreezing conditions.
New Year holiday closures affect Ottawa city hall, Franklin County Courthouse, and many offices. County Commission schedules changes with meetings Wednesday and Thursday public hearing on federal funding for aging transport vehicles. City services including post office, Herald, library, and government offices close. banks also shut.
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