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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1986
Page
7
The Local Library Board presents a brief update on age three programming, noting early literacy aims and upcoming story time sessions. It outlines goals, funding status, and planned partnerships to boost toddler and preschool engagement in the community.
An official appeals to bankers sense of cooperation as debate over license plate design continues. The item appears on page 8 with lawmakers signaling preference to keep the existing appearance amid broader discussions of state branding and vehicle identifiers.
Lawrence T. Fisher, a 10 year city employee, filed a $200000 civil rights suit in Kansas City federal court alleging retaliation for raising safety and personnel concerns at the power plant. The complaint names the city, Unity Department head Jack E. Davis, power plant supervisor Leslie Wheat, and others as defendants. Fisher says he faced reprimands, negative evaluations, suspensions, probation, and a denied transfer and promotion after opposing Bird’s promotion tied to Wheat’s supervisory team. The city manager and city attorney said the file was at City Hall and awaiting response. Page 10.
The 24 hour period ending at 6 p.m. Wednesday saw a high of 69 degrees and a low of 39. County forecast calls for partly cloudy and cold tonight with mid-20s lows. Friday brings mostly sunny skies and cool temperatures with highs in the mid 30s to 40.
Manila reports nine Marcos supporters arrested after guns were found in cars bound for a courtesy call on Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile at Camp Aguinaldo. Laoag Mayor Rodolfo Farinas and eight bodyguards questioned over possession of automatic rifles as Aquino urges loyalty and calm amid post‑regime unrest. Police also report two alleged communist rebels killed in an attack in Bataan.
NASA heard Rockwell officials warn hours before liftoff that icy conditions around the launch pad could render it unsafe to fly. Rockwell cited unprecedented cold, feared icicles breaking loose, and the risk of ice striking the spaceplane or entering a flame trench during ignition.
The Franklin County Commission haggled with Killough Inc. of Ottawa over rock pricing as it accepts a low bid from Fogle Quarry Co. The county plans to spend about 350000 on rock in 1986, with monthly payments possible, across several quarries and sites.
Assistant superintendent Nancy Hale said 26 district teachers will attend a science workshop in Baldwin Monday as in service training. Remaining staff will travel to Emporia for in service sessions offered by the Flint Hills Educational and Research Development Association, with courses in Kansas history and special education. Sacred Heart Catholic School will also hold classes Monday.
The 1986 Statistical Abstract reports Americans average eight tuna cans per person annually and $1,317 per household on motor fuel. The edition includes 1,600 tables, notes shifts in weight by age, seafood intake rising to 13.6 pounds per year, and health and life expectancy data. It records hospital totals, insurance rates, leisure hobbies, and belt use across genders.
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