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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1986
Page
7
The article reports that Mikhail Gorbachev unveils a 15 year program signaling the return to formal arms control talks and outlines the Soviet Union's strategic goals. It notes tensions with the United States as discussions resume, and names key officials involved in diplomacy.
State sheriffs urge lawmakers to loosen jail rules citing overcrowding and safety concerns. They request expedited consideration of proposed amendments to standardize inmate processing and reduce delays in transfers and custody procedures.
Washington AP reports the Gramm Rudman deficit law shifts from talk to cuts. Space shuttle upgrades delayed, student costs rise, and Pentagon programs trimmed to reach an 11.7 billion dollar across the government reduction. Hiring freezes will be imposed with aims to minimize disruption.
Federal Funds Information for States estimates Kansas would lose about 7.8 million dollars in the current year under Gramm Rudman automatic cuts. Social services, health block grants, energy assistance, education, and highways face reductions, with McConnell Air Force Base receiving 412 thousand in prep for B1 B Bombers. Congress and the president could block or alter these cuts before March 1.
Local stations on Ottawa's south side cut prices to 1.08 per gallon at two full service outlets as rivals across the street matched the move. Managers cite slow winter demand and fuel-discounting trends, with others like Taylor Oil and Cook's Service also adjusting to market shifts and impending bridge construction affecting travel patterns.
A Kansas House committee voted 10-7 to delay action on Gov. John Carlin’s 1-cent statewide sales tax increase, blocking a move to send the bill to the floor without recommendation. Democrats joined two Republicans to table the measure after a daylong hearing involving Carlin administration officials and education officials.
NASA waved off the shuttle Columbia's return due to clouds and light rain at Cape Canaveral. Mission Control ordered a 24 hour no-go for the de orbit burn as the crew faced a liftoff delayed by mechanical and weather problems. A Friday landing attempt was planned with clearer skies expected.
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