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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1983
Page
6
Inside Highlights covers Legion AA gaining momentum after a three of four weekend run. Babe Ruth league title race ends in a three way tie, while a column on the agricultural summit preview notes expected modest outcomes. An editorial discusses elder abuse and a need for action.
The 1982-83 term showcased broad rulings that curb Congress, bolster abortion rights, end federal tax breaks for discriminatory private schools, and ban pensions disadvantaging women. The court struck down the legislative veto, upheld abortion rights, and invalidated an Arizona pension plan, signaling a stronger, more muscular center with notable law enforcement victories. Chief Justice Burger led major opinions with limited dissents, supported by White Powell Blackmun and Stevens.
In Franklin County the 1983 wheat harvest approaches finish with harvest estimates at 85 to 90 percent complete. Ralph Ferguson and Dale Pearson report better quality wheat, lower moisture, and steady or slightly higher prices while storage remains the main use.
The National Weather Service station at Ottawa Water Plant recorded Friday lows of 63 and highs of 88, Saturday lows 58 highs 90, and Sunday lows 63 highs 92 with no precipitation. County forecast calls for partly cloudy tonight with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms, lows 60 to 45, light variable winds. Tuesday expects partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent storm chance and highs in the mid to upper 80s, light variable winds.
Four men aged 9 to 41 from Kansas City Kansas were rescued after their 12 foot V bottom boat capsized on the Marais des Cygnes River near the Peoria crossing at about 12:45 a.m. Five people were aboard. John Jennings swam to shore to summon help. Rescue teams including deputy Randy Hinderliter, the Highway Patrol, and Franklin County Ambulance Service pulled the others from a logjam about two hours later. Ray Jennings 41 Pete Jennings 21 Clinton Swan 9 Tim Jennings 15 were saved, Swan was the only one wearing a life jacket. The boat had minor damage and J Jennings’ address was not listed.
Congress debates the MX missile amid a $200 billion defense bill as Sen. Gary Hart pushes for extended debate to slash funds. Reagan defends the Peacekeeper program while opponents target the B 1B bomber and defense spending limits. House considers unemployment health insurance and housing extensions.
Washington AP reports Richard B. Stone Reagan's special envoy to Central America returned home after failing to meet Salvadoran rebel leaders on his second trip. He declined comment until briefing Secretary of State and President Reagan. Rebels blamed procedural obstacles and a hostile environment for canceling the meeting in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Kansas unemployment benefit fund should stay solvent through 1963 as employer surcharge and benefit cap were enacted by the 1983 Legislature. Goodman says reserves will rise with the surcharge, though long term health remains f
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