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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1985
Page
6
The page notes Ottawan receives a state energy award in local highlights, with brief entries on national and regional items. It references sports coverage by listing Andy North’s response to critics and mentions an ECG consultant challenging Wolf Creek utilities in related commentary.
Williamsburg residents packed the third annual Jayhawker Day to benefit a community building. Organizers reported fundraising totals pending but optimistic after a day of parades, races, contests, and raffles. Wanda Ferguson won Jayhawker Day queen by selling the most raffle chances.
Kansas State Historical Society officials say the Ottawa Baptist Mission dig near Ottawa may resume to answer remaining questions. Rain compromised the print shop area, but survey uncovered Meeker era finds including a slate slab and possible meat processing use. Mapping and drawings will continue for a few days as they assess site potential and compare with the Pottawatomie Mission dig.
Beirut officials dispute Nabih Berri's claim that all hostages were removed from the hijacked TWA jet. More than 30 Americans were believed held as negotiations continued, with conflicting reports on whether any hostages remained aboard the plane.
Discovery blasts off from Cape Canaveral at 7 33 a m with five American astronauts a Saudi prince and a French pilot for seven day mission to deploy satellites study a black hole and test Star Wars laser system. Crew led by Dan Brandenstein includes Sultan Salman Al Saud Patrick Baudry John Creighton Shannon Lucid John Fabian and Steve Nagel.
Washington reports naval and Marine forces moving toward the Mediterranean off Lebanon in response to the TWA 847 hijacking. Delta Force troops reportedly sent to Beirut, but Pentagon officials would not confirm. The piece notes no major U.S. ground forces in Beirut. The weather service lists Ottawa Water Plant readings: Saturday low 56 high 85. Sunday low 44 high 87 with a trace rain. County forecast calls for a clear night with mid-50s lows and Tuesday largely sunny, around 80.
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