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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1983
Page
11
Local story notes a longtime Ottawa postal clerk received an unexpected call to work on his day off, highlighting his reaction and dedication. Page references indicate broader state legislative and high school sports coverage in the issue.
A 15 car noninjury derailment occurred Thursday near Ottawa on the Santa Fe line with no fires. Hazardous chemical leaks prompted hospital treatment for township firefighters. other cars carried fructose tinplate furniture feed and tires while one tanker may have held lubricant oil. Police and railroad officials probe cause as rail and environmental agencies monitor the scene.
Washington AP report shows civilian unemployment at 10.4 percent for February with many jobless awaiting clearer hiring signals before resuming job searches. When military employment is included, overall rate sits at 10.2 percent as analysts note January's drop may be seasonally distorted.
Franklin County Commission canvassed Tuesday's primary results with minor adjustments. Heathman total revised to 1,208, Bemmels to 1,107, Baker 764, Ledom 202, and the city management change tally rising to 1,208 with 1,741 against. Unemployment figures show 11.5 million jobless, 99.1 million employed, and 5.4 people reentering the labor force.
Kansas Senate approves a severance tax bill aimed at oil and gas producers with 8 percent levy and about 89 million dollars yearly for state funds. The measure includes royalty owners, sunsets, and exemptions for new wells, with House action and revisions anticipated.
London reports Mana Oteiba of the UAE said eight members reached an understanding on prices and production and invited five others to Monday talks. He did not define the understanding or confirm a $30 base price. Iran’s participation remained unlikely as talks continued at the Intercontinental Hotel.
The National Weather Service station at the Ottawa Water Plant logged a low of 51 and a high of 76 on Thursday. A trace of rain was recorded by 7 am. Tonight, expect cloudy skies and cooler conditions with a 60 percent chance of rain and lows in the 40s. East to southeast winds 16 to 20 mph. Saturday brings clouds and wind with a 50 percent rain chance and highs around 50, with NW winds 15 to 25 mph.
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