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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1985
Page
6
The article notes that neither Joan Finney's farm loan concept nor the new agenda commission meets the governor's approval. A brief page reference mentions a British Open feature with international golfers contending under tough conditions.
Spectators cheered as officials cut the ribbon on the US-59 bridge opening, the first in 27 months. The $2 million project faced bad weather and a near collapse of a retaining wall. Kansas Transportation Secretary John Kemp noted lessons learned from attempting a new wall process.
Washington AP report says mounting deficits drive a broad cost cutting drive at the Postal Service. Pay cuts for 34 top managers and delaying a scheduled raise for 714 managers, along with canceling a 14 cent holiday stamp, aim to save about 2 million dollars and crowd toward eliminating a 386 million dollar deficit. Carlin notes progress but warns deficits could hit 500 million by Sept. 30.
The industry warns Reagan’s tax plan on the inside buildup of level premium life insurance could force many Americans to drop protection. Agent John R. Dobbs from Fargo says longer policy terms raise tax burdens tied to cash value, potentially making permanent life insurance unaffordable for clients.
A storm dumped rain and lightning struck a home near Richter. Pomona firefighters battled a fire at a Mary Mitchell residence owned by Ben Kiefer, kept under control in about ten minutes. Damage was described as minimal, concentrated in the kitchen area. rainfall measured around .63 of an inch by 7:30 p.m. with no weather problems reported in Ottawa.
Partly cloudy and hot today with a 30 percent chance of rain and a high between 95 and 100. Continued partly cloudy tonight with a chance of rain and lows 70 to 75. Partly cloudy on Sunday with a high in the mid 90s.
Helicopters formed a missing man tribute as families planted a memorial tree. Missouri and Texas flew black remembrance flags while Washington, D.C. hosted ceremonies. Utah marked 26 missing in action roses. Rep. Solarz urged national duty to resolve fates. POW MIA flag flew at the Vietnam Memorial and in Austin with Governor White praising the fallen and imprisoned as models for resilience.
President Reagan will be discharged from Bethesda Naval Hospital to return to the White House after surgery to remove a cancerous colon tumor. He spoke live at noon and after brief meetings with top aides he appeared in good spirits, having resumed a solid-food diet and enjoying a steakless menu.
Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole accused White House chief of staff Don Regan of faulting Congress as budget talks stall. Dole urged Regan to meet with senators who backed the Senate budget including a Social Security freeze, and said Reagan’s role remains central.
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