Oil Decontrol Draws Mixed Impressions Across Nation
Washington AP reports opponents warn decontrol of heating oil and diesel could raise home fuel costs by up to eight cents per gallon, adding about 16 dollars yearly per household, while supporters predict prices may fall. Congress failed to block the plan as Senate and House votes fell short, ending five years of price controls instituted in 1971 amid the Arab embargo.
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Ottawa seeks HUD approval for North American Hotel retrofit
HUD approval, with modifications, was announced for Ottawa's Section 8 rental project at the North American Hotel. Final proposals due to HUD by July 30 will reflect reduced rents, affecting annual income. Plans include 12 studios and 13 one bedroom units, financed by a Community Development grant and a revenue bond.
Israelis Soften Line On Hijackers
Diplomats said pro-Palestinian guerrillas freed about 100 captives at Entebbe Airport while Israeli sources said Rabin was empowered to negotiate, signaling readiness to discuss prisoner releases in exchange for the freedom of Israelis held since the Greece hijacking. The hostages moved from a disused terminal to a new one as an Air France flight was expected to transport the group to Paris.
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Chautauqua Days Expands with Parade and Fireworks in Ottawa
Don Lambert says the Ottawa Jaycees led Chautauqua Days with more organizations and people than ever. A 120 entry parade leads into Forest Park events, free fireworks Sunday night, park traffic changes, and multiple fundraisers, games, and a Bicentennial celebration across Saturday and Sunday featuring Miss Kansas, Rep. Larry Winn, Curt Schneider, and the National Organization for Women speeches.
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Ottawa Jaycees
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Forest Park
Larry Winn
Kansas
Curt Schneider
Debbie Vitera
Page Of Memories Picture Feature Celebrates Ottawa History
The Herald uncovers a large Ottawa history chunk in a small pictorial package for a vivid photo feature as the nation nears its 200th birthday, with more on Page 6.
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Supreme Court blocks spousal and parental abortion consent
In a landmark ruling the Supreme Court invalidates state requirements that a woman obtain her husband’s consent or that a girl under 18 secure parental permission to obtain an abortion. The decision strikes down the 1974 Missouri law’s consent provisions while upholding a woman’s written consent provision. It marks the court’s first major abortion ruling.
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Area School Leaders Study Vo Ed Cooperative Program
Area officials from Ottawa Central Heights Pomona Williamsburg and Baldwin discussed a joint vocational education plan. They weighed facility needs funding options a cooperative board and programs in mechanical systems health occupations computer science and auto mechanics. Wellsville withdrew from further cooperation talks. In Beirut Christian militiamen pressed bombardment of Tal Zaatar as Arab ministers called for cease fire and troops airlift.
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Neuenswander
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Pomona- Williamsburg
Neuvenswander
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Olathe
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