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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1983
Page
11
Inside Highlights notes on baseball with Brett urging focus back to the sport. The Babe Ruth tournament is set to get underway here this weekend, with Page 4 providing details on schedules, venues, and participating teams.
National coverage on Page 9 reports Carlin’s political influence amid high level hobnobbing. The print notes the social dynamics and implications for governance with emphasis on key figures and parties involved. Page 12 discusses the science of flirting, outlining theories, research angles, and practical observations.
Ottawa Board of Education reviews a proposed 1983 84 budget reducing the tax levy to 61 70 mills from 64 31 mills. A $50 000 home would drop from 308 69 to 296 16 in school taxes, with the public hearing set for 7 p m Monday Aug 8 at 420 8 Main. The plan includes higher state aid and a stronger cash carryover, budgeting total expenditures of 6 975 089, up about 8 9 percent from 5 855 282.
A new livestock judging contest at the Richmond Free Fair drew 34 entrants from 4-H FFA and adults examining market sheep hogs and steers. Judge Dan Parks challenged contestants with questions about frame and muscling and a back turned Q&A after five minutes of animal study.
The Ottawa Board of Education after a special meeting approved low bids for a 1984 Dodge Ram van and asphalt work totaling about 10 700 dollars. A teacher Kathy Littell faced a 200 dollar penalty for a late resignation to join Lawrence schools. The actions passed on 6 6 votes with Bud Beeman absent.
Nine Latin foreign ministers gather in Panama to pursue Central American peace while Nicaragua accuses the United States of derailing talks with war games and fleets. Castro in Havana backs withdrawal of advisers if all parties agree and notes cautious shifts in Reagan’s stance.
Washington officials announced a five year grain sales pact with the Soviet Union allowing up to 12 million tons yearly through 1988. The deal requires at least 9 million tons of corn and wheat annually with flexibility for extra purchases. Industry leaders say it signals reliability but may not quickly lift prices. Sen Bob Dole called it welcome news for farmers.
The Ottawa Power Plant set a new peak of 21 800 kilowatts on Thursday afternoon, 400 KW above the previous day, despite a metering fault that temporarily shut down unit No 6. Load was shifted to No 9 until repairs restored No 6, with an outage lasting about 10 to 15 minutes. Ottawa drew 9 800 KW from Kansas City KS and generated 12 000 KW locally, adding No 4 in reserve and operating two new generators near capacity. Weather that day ranged from 75 to 103 degrees with no rain, and forecasts called for continued heat.
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