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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1985
Page
6
The Cardinals enjoy the benefits of two of baseballs hottest pitchers. The feature previews their impact on the team and upcoming games with analysis of form and potential outcomes.
A regional dispatch notes the National Army of firefighters battling persistent blazes with steady efforts. Local officers report ongoing containment actions and resource deployment as fires threaten multiple communities. A concise summary highlights cooperation between agencies and sustained vigilance across the county.
Ottawa Middle School handbook faces critique at the school board meeting as members argue that out-of-school and in-school suspensions are poor punishments. They remove several pages for rework and plan an addendum reflecting the board’s philosophy. A MACS computer system purchase is approved despite questions about priority versus building needs. A track access and school locks spark safety concerns during the discussion.
Gov. John Carlin announces the resignation of Corrections Secretary Michael A. Barbara effective Aug. 17 and promotes deputy Richard Mills to secretary. Mills, previously deputy for institutions, will earn 57,708 annually. Barbara to teach law at Washburn University this fall. Weather: Ottawa station reports 66 low, 94 high. county forecast partly cloudy tonight, warm sun on Wednesday.
Tens of thousands of Cambodians urged U S arms to drive out Vietnamese forces and turn killing fields into farming land. Secretary Shultz warned no military aid was planned, pledging economic and humanitarian support instead and endorsing ASEAN efforts to resolve the Cambodian issue. The border tour highlighted refugee flows and alleged atrocities as he met residents at Site 7.
President Reagan and top congressional leaders meet privately at the White House to push a budget compromise as stalemate drags on. A later unannounced Red Room gathering with major leaders underscores the difficulty of striking a deal this year.
City Manager Lyle Dresher told the Ottawa City Commission that 80 of 85 slated trees can be spared during the South Main improvement. The five to be removed sit in front of Southwestern Bell buildings at 800 Main, 812 Main, and 910 Main, with one at 829 Main likely surviving only with botched roots. The plan cuts sidewalk width to four feet to limit root damage and reduce costs, while redesigning the storm sewer to run partly under the curb and gutter, increasing engineering needs and contractor work limits around remaining trees.
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