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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1982
Page
6
Local efforts spotlight Jone Lady campaigning in Ottawa while Splittorff quiets the Twins to lift Kansas City to the top of the standings. Mind soothing garden notes contrast with culinary scores in state pages.
A 100 year old Zeller building at Second and Main in Ottawa saw the third floor roof and north wall collapse after a deteriorated tress beam failed. No injuries were reported as authorities evacuated the structure and crews began wrecking operations. Power and cable services were disrupted, affecting local businesses and the school board meeting. The building, part of Ottawa’s historic core on the National Register, has a long history from a clothing store to a dance hall and skating rink.
After an executive session the Ottawa Board of Education approved raises for all administrators and non certified staff, while teachers had been settled earlier. Superintendent Roger Nelson will gain 10 percent to 41,250, and Nancy Hale 11.5 percent to 29,000 with a 12 month contract. Principal group salaries rise to 294,332 total, and average principal pay to 26,757. Other increases cover custodial, clerical staff, central office secretarial and two nurses. The board also appointed Dan Andrews to a two year ORC term and Lloyd Davidson to a four term, following letters of interest from eight people. Continued to Page a
Thunderstorms with winds up to 70 mph lash Kansas causing downed trees and power lines, destroying two warehouses in Wichita, one owned by Sheplers Western Wear. Official counts four tornado touchdowns reported near Concordia Jennings Lenora and Utica with extensive outages affecting about 30,000 customers and several river floodings across Ottawa Pomona and Osage City. Authorities report no injuries though a dog died in Sedgwick County and a house near Maple Hills was heavily damaged.
The Falkland Islands flag rose over Stanley as Argentine troops surrendered to British forces after a 74 day war. About 14,800 Argentine soldiers laid down arms, with 11,000 in Stanley, far above prior British estimates. Thatcher announced surrender at 9 p.m. Falklands time and Britain moves toward pe ace through Swiss mediation.
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