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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1982
Page
10
Local Franklin County gains a point or two amid reservations in the railroad tax drama as coverage notes political stakes and community impact. Royals Angels series deemed nonessential by both sides. OHS product among OU football signees highlighted on page 4.
Ottawa city commission approved recodification banning possession of fireworks within city limits. DPS plans to enforce the law based on observed discharge or when a report prompts inspection. Exemptions include toy cap guns and certain ceremonial uses. structure fires linked to bottle rockets cited as broader context.
Israeli jets and gunboats bomb Beirut guerrilla positions while Defense Minister Sharon says the PLO is on its way to complete destruction. Tanks move toward Aley and the Beirut airport as Prime Minister Wazzan resigns amid the crisis. Jumblatt also quits the National Salvation Council. Syria accuses Israel of using nerve gas, which Israel denies.
Owner Ed Haley will demolish the Zellner Building after roof failure caused the third story walls to collapse onto Second and Main. Contractor Loyd Jr. estimates a 30 day demolition with salvage of brick and rock for basement fill. A consulting engineer's report and tentative restoration plans influenced the decision.
A roof collapse at 218 S Main caused by a fire of suspicious origin on April 15 left four downtown businesses displaced. Owners plan no immediate rebuilding, weighing sale or lease options, with cleanup and possible full demolition to the ground. The city urges action, while tenants seek permanent locations.
Democratic leaders at a midterm conference endorsed a foreign policy statement praising the Israeli invasion of Lebanon as restoring Lebanese sovereignty and reducing Soviet influence. The draft, prepared by Mark Siegel, will be presented to delegates for ratification at a Saturday workshop.
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