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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1979
Page
6
Cambodia tensions feature prominently in the round up with reports from the seesaw war and related regional updates. Mentions of parties and positions outline the evolving conflict dynamics across the page.
Franklin County commissioners plan a two mill increase in the 1980 tax levy to offset potential cutbacks in federal revenue sharing. The measure would raise about 125000 to preserve 30 percent of the sheriff department budget and take effect for December tax payments if approved.
Ottawa city commissioners meet to consider a $850000 general obligation bond to fund library expansion and renovation with an April 3 election if approved. They also discuss a three mill property tax increase to reduce federal funding reliance and fund maintenance plus cemetery fee hikes of about 20 percent at Highland and Hope.
Ottawa officials approved a 500000 Community Development grant application to HUD in Kansas City. If funded, projects include rehab of about 25 dilapidated houses and sidewalk repairs, sewer extension to West Fifteenth Street, a possible moderate income housing project pending rezoning, alley cleanup, tree removal, Skunk Run study, and street improvements across roughly 18 blocks.
Nixon will visit the White House for a state dinner with President Carter and Chinese vice premier Teng Hsiao Ping, marking his first return since resignation. Teng aims to tour the U S January 29, while Ford plans Israel trip and Nixon’s future plans remain undecided. Beirut jetliner hijacking interrupts Jordan flight as gunmen seize a Boeing 707 with 73 aboard.
The National Weather Service forecast easing winter storm impact across Kansas with milder highs in the 30s and 40s in Goodland, while lingering hazards persist. Rescue efforts by the National Guard continue for snowbound families as fatalities rise and power outages affect thousands amid drifting snow and downed lines.
TEHRAN AP Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi left Iran for Egypt and the United States in a jet he piloted amid jubilant Tehran celebrations. Royal guards saluted as the king departed, and crowds showered the streets with candy and rose water while Khomlaini congratulated the people on the move toward ending the Pahlavi dynasty. The shah said he was going on vacation, leaving the Regency Council to sustain the monarchy, with the duration dependent on his health.
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