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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1985
Page
7
Coverage notes high altitude threats in global aviation security. Mentions rebuttal time in the Wolf Creek rate hearings and cross references Page 3. The item ties terrorism concerns to transport policy and fiscal scrutiny across sections.
National Discovery shuttle is down after a highly successful mission. Report notes the loss happened during or after the mission with officials investigating the cause and salvage efforts underway. Authorities emphasize the mission's success despite the setback and pledge full transparency.
The Ottawa Legion squads suffered a disappointing weekend with subpar performances across games. Key players and team names are not listed in the fragment. The report notes a rough stretch for the Legion in the weekend slate, with limited detail available.
The 1985 wheat harvest swells with a bumper crop yet offers little relief to cash strapped Kansas farmers. Analysts warn exports remain weak as prices hover near six year lows. Tierney explains loan options and futures insurance as a hedge against continued market slump.
Lightning started a fire destroying an unoccupied home owned by Bill Elzea near Rantoul as 80 to 90 mph winds and falling limbs caused widespread damage. Firefighters arrived to a heavily engulfed structure, with loss estimated at 25000 dollars and the home reportedly over 100 years old. A second Ottawa fire damaged by a tree strike occurred as straight line winds ripped roofing tin at the Ottawa Municipal Airport, with a Piper Super Cub among damaged aircraft. Continued on page 12.
The Ottawa Water Plant station logged a low of 69 and high of 86 on Friday with a 57 low and 87 high Saturday. Sunday saw a 67 morning low and 89 afternoon high. Rain total reached 0.98 inches by Saturday morning and 0.22 more by 7 this morning. County forecast: mostly clear tonight with lows near 70, partly cloudy Tuesday with a 20 percent rain chance and highs in the mid 90s.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon’s Shiite leader and hostage negotiator, said the 40 Americans held in Beirut will not be released until U.S. warships pull back from the eastern Mediterranean. Washington maintained no policy shift, citing ongoing conflict and terrorism.
Rescue teams scoured the North Atlantic for survivors after Air India Flight 182 with 329 aboard crashed off the Irish coast. Officials considered a possible explosion linked to a separate Tokyo bombing. 829 dead reported globally.
Kansas teacher pay growth lags behind the nation with an expected sub seven percent average rise after 185 districts have settled, median increases near eight percent. Slow talks, projected tax concerns, and a $20 million state boost shape finance debates statewide.
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