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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1980
Page
6
U S Secretary of State Edmund Muskie said Iran’s diffusion of political authority blocks release of 53 Americans held since November 4. He noted growing Iranian awareness that holding the hostages fails Iran’s national interests while observers link Tehran unrest to fractured post revolution unity.
A Wolf Creek nuclear plant quality control inspector was fired for signing forms certifying concrete components met specs when tests showed they did not. NRC officials halted welding of safety pipes to inspect for foreign material as a resident inspector will be on site by Aug. 1.
The Agriculture Department announced a regulation ending the July 1 boost in food stamp benefits as Congress seeks tighter curbs to fund the program beyond June. About 21.8 million people received benefits in March as biannual adjustments skewed by grocery costs. Separately, President Carter’s draft registration program clears Congress, likely starting mid July, with an estimated 4 million registrants after two weeks. The Senate approved 13.3 million for mandatory registration, while the House must act again on a similar measure. ACLU threatens court challenge over gender exclusion.
Lorena Presley recounts life in Hong Kong with husband Horton, teaching at Hong Kong Baptist College. She notes humidity and mold, crowded Kowloon living, vast nationalities, and a strict division of labor by job. She observes piecework, women’s evolving roles, and strong city-work culture, with plans to return in August.
About 157 Cub Scouts from four counties attended Twin Rivers District Adventure Day Camp at Mears Park. Activities included archery fishing obstacle courses and a fire-engine derby with four heats. Local firemen policemen troopers and volunteers helped run the week long event and to honor achievements Cubs earned colored beads.
Mount St Helens erupts again as superstition meets science. The Anti Superstition Society gathers in Chicago to smash mirrors and open umbrellas indoors. Noted figures George Halas and Harold Grange are honored. Grange turns 77 on Friday the 13th. In Indiana, local residents claim Friday the 13th as lucky amid forecasts of sunny to hot weekend conditions.
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