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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1982
Page
7
The pipeline incident forced a retreat and evacuation at 7 45 p m as troopers from surrounding counties along with Topeka and Kansas City officers joined sheriff's deputies and reserves from Franklin and Miami counties.
Lawmen cordon off the fire scene with at least two miles of K-68 closed from the K-33 junction east. Red Cross volunteers join Wichita officials. Leroy Fletcher, his wife Clara, and daughter Patty remain at a police roadblock, deciding whether their home survived as crews work to extinguish the blaze.
RMH trustees have not yet agreed on a fair retirement plan for all employees. Administrator Rick Redfield said a pension plan will be pursued, with discussions planned for the January meeting and a day-long retreat on January 21. They budgeted through 1981 and seek a decision within 60 days to align with the 1981 cost report. Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare assist with costs, and eligibility for reimbursements hinges on implementation within the 81 cost report. The topic was raised in an executive session and no rush is planned until a satisfactory option is found.
The FAA reports 26 consecutive months with no fatal airline accident, eight months beyond previous record. It notes two full calendar years without a major jet accident amid 500 million passengers and 10 million flight nights, totaling over a trillion revenue passenger miles.
Sault Ste. Marie AP report notes the Unicorn Hunters of Lake Superior State College banish phrases including first time ever and revenue enhancement. Haig is urged to speak classical Latin for six months. Malcolm Baldrige earns special honors as Knight Sans Pareil in the Unicorn Quest.
WELLSVILLE A 두 area blaze, sparked by a City Service pipeline gas leak, lit the town on Thursday night. A separate suspicious fire destroyed a vacant two story rental at 710 Main, with damage around 45000 dollars. Police Chief Dan Simpson said volunteers helped local departments to extinguish the Wellsville blaze by about 4 a.m. Friday after a floor furnace location was noted during preliminary checks. The Wrights carried insurance on the structure.
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce notes new directors and officers for 1982. Bud Burgoon buys Standard station and new open houses at Rent Masters and Ottawa Home Furnishings. The 53rd Annual Banquet on Jan 23 at Ottawa University features Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Harland Priddle. Legislative Coffees return in January and February.
Ottawa Public Library hosts a traveling exhibit on one room rural schools, Jan 25 29, aided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Mountain Plains Library Association. panel displays photos records and artifacts plus a film and 7:30 pm discussion led by Paul Haack. Submit loaned memorabilia by Jan 15.
The Daily Report for U S D 290 covers weekly meals with items such as hot dogs, chili, cheeseburgers, chicken, fishwich, and sides. It also lists multiple local accidents including a Thursday injury incident at Ninth and Main involving Helen Bozworth and Betty Crawford, two non injury crashes with Stottemire and Gage, a set of citations for DWI and careless driving, and a vandalism incident with a stop sign at Fourth and Walnut.
Local ads list a Penny Supper at QUENEMO with a fried chicken or pork roast menu on January 2 at 5:90 p.m. and note Town and Country Supply at 202 Walnut will close Tuesday at noon for inventory. Mock Motors pauses Dec 25 through Jan 3 for holiday shutdown. The Busy Hands Craft Outlet closes January and February for regrouping. Warns of a Wassmer's semiannual sale starting Monday at 2nd and Main in Ottawa with menswear and a Dan D Exercise offer for fitness. Ottawa Flea Market opens weekends 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 110 West in Ottawa, Ks, with buy/sell/trade, vendors and consignments welcome.
Tooth decay remains widespread despite more toothbrushes. Acid forms within minutes after sugar intake, peaking in 15 to 30 minutes, so brushing promptly after meals is crucial. Delayed brushing yields limited decay control. rinsing with water after eating can remove sugar if brushing is not possible.
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