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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1983
Page
8
The bulletin notes a world compromise keys U S proposal for a Mideast settlement on page 12 while pages 8 and 10 cover national roundups. Local coverage on page 3 reports the OHS four game losing streak and Ottawa University struggles with area teams posting wins on Tuesday night.
Sheriff Rex Bowling cites an 18.9 percent crime drop from 1981 to 1982 but notes a late October spike of 15 to 16 burglaries in a 45 to 60 day window. He urges neighbor vigilance and public tips to help clear cases, while detailing 1982 crime and clearance rates and a rise in civil papers handled by the county jail system.
Washington AP reports the bipartisan panel and White House officials neared a tentative agreement on a rescue plan for Social Security. Aimed at closing deficits, talks consider higher payroll taxes, delaying cost of living increases, and delaying scheduled hikes through 1990. Scenarios include expanding coverage for new federal workers and taxing half benefits for higher earners.
Ottawa University narrows its president search with a board interview and vote planned for Thursday. Ransom Bennett chairs the search committee and a formal announcment is set for Monday after the candidate informs his current employer. Former president Robert Shaw resigned last July to pursue church work and assist OU in fundraising.
Kansas House leaders forge a deal on the smoking ban by creating a smoking lounge outside the chamber and allowing temporary suspensions during long sessions with majority consent. Speaker Mike Hayden notes limited complaints but strong push for debate, aiming to focus on other issues. Senate remains unrestricted for smokers.
President Reagan tells the American Farm Bureau that he will bypass Congress to revive a payment in kind program to cut production and reduce surplus stocks. He will also offer 250 million dollars in direct credit and one billion in loan guarantees to boost exports, with farm credit rates dropping in January.
President Reagan appointed former Representative Margaret Heckler of Massachusetts to succeed Richard Schweiker as secretary of health and human services after Schweiker’s resignation. The ceremony in the East Room featured applause from officials and a delayed announcement as a podium was arranged. Weather data noted a 26 degree low and 40 degree high with a chilly county forecast ahead.
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