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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1982
Page
10
Local DOT program offers vehicle safety resources for children through a state service. Page 3 notes emphasis on child safety and public access to guidance and checklists across communities.
The National Weather Service reports the Ottawa Water Plant logged a low of 1 degree below zero and a high of 12 above on Thursday. Snow accumulation of 7 inches equals .33 inches of precipitation. Forecast calls for clear and very cold tonight with lows around 10 below, then sunny and milder Saturday with highs 15 to 20, winds light and variable.
A winter storm drenches Kansas with record low temps and up to six inches of snow. Kansas City, McPherson, and northeast regions report heavy snowfall while road crews keep major routes passable. Temperatures rise after the weekend with a warming trend and sunny skies.
Snow from yesterday snowed in Franklin County with about seven inches of powder. Schools in Ottawa area delayed or canceled while Wellsville stayed open. Plows cleared major roads by morning as officials warned of slick patches and drifting if wind increases. Public works eyed salt spreaders. outages hit Williamsburg water system. several basketball games postponed or rescheduled.
Washington AP reports the U S jobless rate fell from 8.8 to 8.5 percent in January as 270 000 fewer unemployed joined the ranks and the labor force shrank by 200 000 Analysts say softer December hiring and harsh weather reduced layoffs and job seekers In remarks Janet Norwood cautioned about winter weather affecting payroll trends while White House aides noted the weather as a factor in the decline.
State Sen. Jim Allen and Rep. Dorothy Nichols of Ottawa chair the first legislative coffee at Peoples National Bank & Trust on Fifth and Main. Doors open at 9 45 a m with coffee and doughnuts. Remarks start at 10 followed by Q and A. Topics include mineral severance tax measures sales taxes farm equipment unemployment compensation and vocational rehabilitation.
Ottawa U S C 290 patrons will be asked to voice views via an opinionnaire drafted by the Citizens Advisory Council to the Ottawa Board of Education. The CAC will present the plan to the board at the Monday meeting, then finalize the draft Tuesday for distribution through students.
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