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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1985
Page
6
Larry Bird reacts as Dennis Johnson's last-ditch shot sinks the Lakers in a dramatic finish. The page 4 recap highlights a pivotal moment in the game and sets the tone for the surrounding coverage.
National report notes President Reagan trims tax messaging to a teenage level as part of a broader effort to simplify policy. In the same edition, a separate analysis discusses how the high tech era underpins General Motors’ Hughes Aircraft acquisitions and future strategy.
Washington The Senate opens debate on ten proposals to permit or bar new U S aid to Nicaragua's Contra guerrillas while President Reagan mocks Ortega as a little dictator. House Republicans claim a winning coalition to push its own plan for rebels. Reagan accuses Soviet bloc nations and allies of arming Nicaragua, calling Congress a dark day for freedom.
The Rev. Jotham Meeker, missionary to the Ottawa Indians, helped found Kansas books and a newspaper, translating Ottawa into written form and printing the first book and newspaper in the state. He served as minister, doctor and teacher on the Ottawa reserve in Franklin County from 1833 onward.
The National Weather Service reporting station at the Ottawa Water Plant records a low of 62 and a high of 74 with .03 inches of rain by 7 am. County forecast calls for clearing tonight with lows around 60, and a sunny warm Friday with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
AP News Analysis argues the costly ashtray is a symptom of a sprawling military procurement maze. It explains how limited orders, part of a weapon systems supply chain, inflate unit costs and shield pricing despite bids. The piece cites Grumman Aerospace and Navy cockpit needs as a example of systemic inefficiency.
Harris Enterprises announces a major expansion of the Harris News Service with a new editor and two reporters plus a copy editor, effective August 1. John Marshall becomes editor of the expanded wire service, while Mike Hurd takes over Olathe’s daily and continues as Harris planning director. Bob Bruegger, longtime HNS editor, will retire August 1 but remain with Harris publications.
Three representatives from Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development Inc. urged the Franklin County Commission to consider a half mill levy to expand the economic development coordinator post. They also asked Ottawa City Commission for 15000 to merge the coordinator with the Chamber of Commerce executive director role held by Earl Devore. The commission reserved judgment pending 1986 budget work. The plan would raise about 33000 now, plus 15000 from the city and 22500 for the Chamber chief, totaling near 70000 for the position. The salary estimate for the coordinator was 30000 to 35000, with extra funds aiding operations and possibly expanding the Chamber staff. Continued to Page 5.
Ottawa public works director Bob Moore reported the Marais des Cygnes River fell 1.2 feet to 30.7 feet after cresting on Wednesday. Projections expect a slow decline through 4 p.m. when the drop may accelerate, with Pomona also dropping. The river’s swift current aided driftwood clearance at bridges, depending on morning rain and sun.
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