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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1981
Page
9
An Oklahoma freshman triumphed at the national NAIA high jump championships, taking the title in a standout performance on page 4. The athlete battled through the field to secure the crown, signaling a strong start to the season for OU track.
A Mo Kan region report notes unusual sightings and signs tied to urban folklore in area hotels. Local officials and visitors report eerie occurrences, prompting investigations and resident reflections on regional legends and hospitality venues.
At Cape Canaveral Columbia completed a 20 second engine test indicating readiness for orbital flight possibly as soon as April 7. Astronauts John Young and Bob Crippen watched, while engineers called the test very successful as delays in the program persist. In Geneva an unpublicized OPEC ministers meeting reportedly occurred to discuss market conditions and prices.
Washington AP reporting on Capitol Hill scrutiny of balancing the 1984 budget with further $31 billion in cuts, Stockman Regan facing questions on where reductions will land, skeptics doubt tax cuts aid inflation and growth, Ottawa weather station notes 38/67 with a cool weekend forecast.
About 200 residents pressed Franklin County Commissioners to delay zoning until a state law requires a voter referendum. Commissioner Peffly said zoning cannot be implemented before the legislature ends, citing notices and hearings. Swank warned FCCPC findings guide decisions.
FCCPC hearing on zoning drew heated exchanges as county commissioners and residents clash over a proposed measure. Proponents urged a public vote while opponents warned zoning may intrude on farmland and raise taxes. Speakers cited farm losses, economic pressures, and uneven zoning in neighboring counties.
Kansas lawmakers hear opposition from Reva Rubenstein of the Institute of Chemical Waste Management as they consider a bill to tighten hazardous waste controls. The measure would require property deeds from waste sites, raise illegal dumping penalties, and mandate 30 years of post closure monitoring, drawing industry concerns over feasibility and overreach.
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