New Width For 7th Street OK
Washington approves Ottawa's request for a 33 foot street width on Seventh Street. City will issue 210000 in general obligation bonds to match 630000 in federal funds, enabling Phase I widening from west city limit to Cedar with possible start in 1981.
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Washington
Ottawa
Seventh Street
Robert Mills
Kansas Department of Transportation
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Lincoln
Mideast leaders seek revived peace talks after tense arrival
President Carter and Menachem Begin met at the White House amid cautious optimism about resuming stalled Middle East talks. They planned an afternoon session, a possible Camp David summit, and a dinner with their wives as rain and wind dampen the buoyant tone. Begin reaffirmed Israel would not sign a document contradicting Camp David, warning against any move that could make the treaty void and invite war.
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Carter
Menachem Begin
Mideast
Regin
White House
Camp David
Cyrus R. Vance
Begin
Andrews Air Force Base
Egypt
Israel
Chamber of Commerce warns Ottawa on industrial growth plan
The Chamber of Commerce voices concern over Ottawa's industrial development plan, urging careful review of zoning, incentives, and environmental impact. Leaders warn decisions could affect employment, investment, and regional competitiveness.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ottawa
Ottawa University vice president resigns in April
J Russell Raker III, vice president for university development at Ottawa University, will resign effective April 15. President Robert Shaw credited Raker with superb service and leadership in raising nearly 1.9 million dollars to meet Mabee Foundation goals. Interim leadership will be shared by Shaw and Paul Ditlevson.
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J. Russell Raker III
Ottawa University
Robert Shaw
Raker
Mabee Foundation
Shaw
Baker
Ottawa
Energy price tilt fuels gasoline increase nationwide
The Energy Department loosens price controls with a tilt rule that will raise gasoline prices by a nickel per gallon next year. Nations agree to cut energy use by 5 percent to offset Iranian revolution disruptions, while states push measures to curb oil consumption amid fears of possible federal conservation mandates.
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Associated Press
Department of Energy
United States
Energy Department
Vietnam Rejects Chinese Peace Talks Amid Lang Son Siege
Vietnam declined a Chinese peace proposal calling it a trick to hide war intensification as Chinese forces tighten the siege of Lang Son. Bangkok reports said Chinese troops encircled Lang Son, cutting Highway 4 and Highway 1a, with Hanoi Radio claiming near 2,500 Vietnamese casualties in recent fighting.
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China
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Japan
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Kansas DOT approves bids for John Brown Highway repair
Kansas Department of Transportation approves two bids for 1.7 miles of John Brown Highway east of US 59 in Franklin County. Bushman Construction Co. to build two new bridges for 201,474 dollars and Heide Construction Co. to grade for 346,788 dollars. Project starts late spring.
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Kansas Department of Transportation
Franklin County
Craig Santarpia
Bushman Construction Co
Kansas City
Kan
Heide Construction Co
Smith Center
Santarpia
Polls Set for Ottawa Primary in City Commission Race
Ottawa voters head to the polls Tuesday to pick six favorites from eight candidates for three available seats on the five member city commission. Incumbents George Marstall Vi Reusch and Ben Park face renewed or reduced roles as the primary narrows the field ahead of April ballots.
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City Commission
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Vi Reusch
Ben Park
Marstall
Fred Zook
Commission
Arizona
Reusch
Park
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