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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1985
Page
7
Inside Highlights notes a sudden extraordinary cold spell shocking residents as Ol Man Winter makes an unusual appearance. The feature appears on page 12 with a distinct seasonal mood contrasting sunny weather elsewhere. A separate item on page 10 discusses business leaders navigating a new tax law.
Fire crews battled a late Friday blaze that destroyed a 1%-story home at 702 E. 5th amid freezing hydrants and a guarding dog. Renter Terry Ledom and chiropractor Larry Matney owned the insured home, while a Saturday fire at Roy E. Swank’s rural shop southeast of town caused substantial damage. Swank suffered minor burns but no major injuries were reported.
House Democrat leaders label Reagan's budget dead before arrival as Senate Republicans and the White House haggle. Stockman says deficit target under 100 billion by 1983 unlikely, while Senate plans and GOP talks promise action. Gephardt, D Moore, Domenici, and Dole clash over timing, deficits, and potential cuts.
An express train derailed in central Ethiopia, about 125 miles east of Addis Ababa, sending coaches into a ravine. Four hundred eighteen people died and 559 were injured, as famine relief shipments could be disrupted. Officials noted high speed on a curve with no sabotage suspected by one official, while secessionist groups had attacked trains previously.
Washington readies a four day celebration for Reagan's swearing in with eight inaugural balls galas parades concerts and banquets. The Beach Boys return to perform with Wayne Newton before 12000 guests as the city braces for busy hotels and crowded streets.
Secretary of State Shultz and Defense Secretary Weinberger dispute how the Geneva talks with Moscow should be interpreted. Shultz backs linking strategic, intermediate, and space arms while Weinberger says no clear linkage was decided. Officials differ over Moscow’s demand for space weapons concessions.
Los Angeles reports gasoline already at a five year low with analysts predicting another 21 cent decline to 94 cents per gallon for all grades. Self-serve regular hit 1.024 dollars last week, the lowest since December 1979, while wholesale prices show a two cent drop likely by month end.
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