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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1979
Page
6
Page 3 reports the Greenwood Bridge saga widening its impact beyond its origin, signaling broader local and regional consequences for policy and community relations.
Franklin County commissioners approve a 5 percent countywide pay raise for all employees starting January. The plan includes the commissioners themselves and aims to echo last year’s large increase, though funds were not found to sustain a 7 percent rise.
Steve Harris, director of the Kansas Energy Office, submitted his resignation to Gov. Elect John Carlin after a discussion that suggested his tenure would be limited. Harris, appointed by outgoing Gov. Bennett and confirmed in 1978, stated he expects a replacement search and plans to leave.
Light snow or flurries continue through Friday with lows around 5 to 10 above zero and highs in the teens. East to northeast winds 10 to 20 mph tonight. Snow chances run about 30 percent tonight and Friday.
Kansas lawmakers begin redistricting for 125 House and 40 Senate seats as courts monitor plans. Leaders Cooper and Morris convene Friday with limited public input while concerns about population shifts in five counties and other districts shape the process. The upcoming session faces controversy but aims for compliance with judicial guidelines.
The AP reports icy conditions from Florida to the Great Lakes with two deaths from exposure. Farmers use heaters amid power outages and crop risks while Georgia peach prospects improve as trees enter dormancy. Florida citrus growers rely on heaters. wind brought moisture reducing crop damage. Texas reports low protection for citrus. some crops damaged. Power outages affect Birmingham, Miami, Key West, Jacksonville, and Detroit.
NEW YORK The Carter Administration rescinded deep cuts to the federal health program in the 1980 budget after appeals by the Health Education and Welfare department and Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Several programs face elimination or reduced funding, with no overall totals released. Medical education aid was cut entirely.
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi and family depart Tehran for a two day rest at a resort. Ardeshir Zahedi announces Bakhtiar as prime minister and a civilian government to quell unrest, with a return to Tehran expected Saturday. Bakhtiar signals oil policy and security measures while Washington pledges to meet a 1975 commitment to Israel if Iranian shipments stop.
At Saint Francois Guadeloupe a two day informal summit brings together President Carter and Britain France and West Germany leaders to discuss Iran unrest and SALT. Brzezinski says Carter will back Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi while European leaders align on Western arms oil ties and world issues. In Cleveland an out of court settlement of 675000 resolves the Kent State 1970 shootings civil suit for nine wounded and four students killed.
Kimberly Ann McNally, 8 pounds 13 ounces and 20 inches, arrived at Ransom Memorial Hospital to win the county baby contest. Parents are Paul and Rita McNally of Ottawa. he is a soccer coach at Ottawa University. Other births occurred at the hospital on New Year's Day.
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