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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1986
Page
10
Franklin County Fair results tease on page 7 with local event notes. East section shows smooth sailing so far on page 4, hinting at ongoing progress and standings within the Fair coverage.
Jay Bemis profiles Anderson County Search and Rescue bloodhounds led by Ron Young and Bill Goodell. The unit responds to auto thefts and missing persons, trains in scuba and tree hugger safety, and promotes a national Hug A Tree program for K-6 students with a simple plastic bag technique for warmth.
The Friends of the Ottawa Library fear the annual Skunk Run Book Sale may end due to lack of year round storage. Donated books fill the Ottawa Library lobby and the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium basement, with August 1 the deadline to clear space. Temporary storage offers little comfort as volunteers worry about ongoing pricing and sorting work.
Washington AP reports looming multimillion-dollar subsidies to large farming operations may trigger a public relations backlash against a new five-year farm program. Lawmakers warn the program risks being undermined by criticism over big payments to wealthy producers.
Washington reports a severe corn storage crunch as Midwest warehouses reach 93 percent of capacity with 19.2 of 20.7 billion bushels in use. USDA studies unused river barges as temporary bins, while ships have been tried but not proposed this season. Beach weather notes follow with Ottawa plant recording 98 degrees and a 76 degree low.
President Reagan seeks allied sanctions against the white-ruled Pretoria government. Spokesman Larry Speakes says unilateral moves would be less effective than coordinated actions with U S and European allies, possibly including visa denials for white leaders visiting the United States or Europe.
Peoples National Bank and Franklin Savings Association announce new service charges and interest calculations effective Aug. 1. PNB raises prepaid check fee to 25 cents, increases nonsufficient funds charge to $10, and bases interest on investable balances. Plastic changes aim to cover processing costs, not to eliminate small accounts. Local banks report rising inquiries into checking fees but no widespread move to switch banks yet.
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