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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1981
Page
6
President Reagan won a broad 1982 budget cuts package in a House battle. The 217 211 vote passed a over $5 billion package, followed by a 215 212 procedural win and a final 232 193 vote. Democrats lament the process as the bill moved toward final action later in the day.
Gov John Carlin remarks that state universities may request large budgets next fiscal year but are unlikely to receive them. He also assesses statewide wheat damage caused by a freeze hail and rain. Negotiators for MLB owners and players met for two hours Friday with no progress as the strike enters its sixth day.
Three National Guardsmen from Wichita were injured when their jeep toppled during a 100-plus vehicle convoy to Camp Ripley Minnesota. Charles MacCready 21 Peru Kansas in serious condition after head injuries. Donald Walton 43 Wichita in fair condition with multiple injuries. Sidney C Johnson 32 Wichita dismissed after checks for kidney injuries.
In Lyons and surrounding areas, a waning farm economy drives wider impacts from insurance to auto purchases. Insurer Jerald Minix notes rising used-car insurance, while bankers warn farmers rely on borrowed capital as costs for parts and fertilizer soar. Local economist Don Erickson links equipment upgrades to broader economic stress, with farmers often borrowing to cover expenses amid disaster-driven loans.
Ten people died and seventeen were injured when a converted bus carrying seven families to a Fourth of July reunion burst into flames on Interstate 15 near Cajon Pass in California. The bus rolled back into two vehicles after catching fire, trapping occupants as firefighters worked two hours to recover remains. Gerald Castro, coroner, said six children and four adults appeared to be clustered at the rear. victims burned beyond recognition. A Long Beach couple in a following station wagon and other relatives were among the injured. the group was en route to Decatur, Alabama, for a reunion, possibly headed to Kansas City, Kansas, to pick up more relatives. Witnesses described fear as the bus began rolling toward them and veered into a ravine.
Topeka AP reports heavy storms moved through central and southeastern Kansas causing minor street flooding. Rain totals reached 2.18 inches in McPherson and 1.53 in Brookville with Concordia at 0.74 inches. Forecast calls for more rain this weekend, especially eastern Kansas, with hot temperatures and south winds.
The Ottawa Board of Education calls a Tuesday 7 pm special session to finalize the 1980-81 year reports, accept contracts and resignations, and address ongoing teacher contract talks with a federal mediator. The board will revisit the budget, seek GAAP waiver, and honor retiring superintendent Ken Woods with a farewell gift as Roger Nelson prepares to take over.
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