Independent truckers clash with authorities across 12 states
AP reports snipers fire on at least 18 trucks in 12 states amid a nationwide protest by independent truckers clogging food and fuel lines. Governors discuss guard calls while fuel limits and truck weights are debated. several states report shootings and blockades with one death and multiple injuries noted in weeks of unrest.
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Charlotte Porter
Associated Press
Massachusetts
Dennis Remkus
Grafton Barracks
Alabama
National Guard
Billy
Billy Stick
James
Food Marketing Institute
Carter
Robert Aders
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Kentucky
Minnesota
Utah
Oregon
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Uxbridge
Sutton
Auburn
Whitley County
Getty
Odd Even Gas Rationing Roils Northeast Powers
The first full scale odd even fuel program triggers chaotic scenes at pumps across New Jersey Maryland Virginia and DC with long lines fights a gun drawn and a station owner road accident. Authorities keep fuel economy standards and weigh synthetic fuel moves as President Carter considers aid for owners amid price pressure. In Connecticut and New York City area lines stretch while a Port Washington man is arrested for running over a station owner.
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Peter Mackler
Associated Press
Defiance
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Florida
Dade County
Miami
Polk County
State
Carter
Amtrak
Connecticut
New York City
Port Washington
N.Y
Norwich
Conn
Face-To-Face Series Aims to Mend Building Industry Gaps
City inspectors, builders, realtors and lenders will gather at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss misperceptions about Ottawa minimum lot width. Dave Watkins will explain the 60 foot rule and non conforming 50 foot lots while planners seek better understanding and future topics.
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Jay Bemis
Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee
County Court
Ottawa
Steve Abrams
Chamber
Abrams
Dave Watkins
Watkins
Vast City Airport Plan Seeks $4.2 Million Over 20 Years
Ottawa plans a three phase municipal airport master plan costing about 4.2 million over two decades. First phase 1.36 million, later phases about 1.4 million each, Ottawa share around 952,100 with FAA covering rest. Public discussion at City Hall set for 7 p.m. Tuesday. plan by Bucher and Willis of Kansas City outlines land purchase, runway extensions to 4,000 by 75 feet then 4,900 by 100, with 30,000 pound capacity, new terminal, hangars, taxiways, lighting, and safety upgrades.
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Diane Yeamans
Ottawa Municipal Airport
Ottawa
Federal Aviation Administration
Ottawa City Hall
Bucher and Willis
Kansas City
Ottawa City Commission
Board OKs Fireworks Ban in Kansas Cities and Counties
State Rules and Regulations Board narrowly approves temporary rules by the State Fire Marshal allowing cities and counties to ban sale or use of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. Firework wholesalers vow legal challenge, seeking injunction in state court.
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Topeka
Kan
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Dave Owsley
Metro
Phillips Petroleum Co
Owsley
Kansas
Ottawa High
Tim Erickson
National Weather Service
Shannon
Ireland
American Airlines
New York
FBI
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