Bus Wreck Near Richmond Involving Greyhound Bus
A Greyhound bus en route from Tulsa to Kansas City overturned four miles north of Richmond on US-59 early today. Seven passengers were treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. The driver, Hampton H Price, 37, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, apparently lost control on a slick road. The bus slid into a west ditch and struck a phone pole, settling on its right side. Passengers escaped through the front windshield. The driver was unhurt. A Richmond school bus transported the driver and 14 passengers to L&L Cafe, where several reported injuries and an ambulance was summoned. Seven were later taken to the hospital for cuts and bruises. The crash at 4:55 a.m. broke a Southwestern Bell phone pole and disrupted long distance lines south of Ottawa. Phone service damage was $700. bus damages were not yet estimated. None of the passengers resided in this area.
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Inside Local Ottawa University Alters Academic Scheme
Ottawa University shifts its academic approach as administrators overhaul course structure and grading policies. Sports coverage notes Central Heights riding a hot hand in sub state action, while National Energy advice from the Friendly Skies rounds out page six.
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Jobless Rate Falls to 4-Year Low in February
The Labor Department reports February unemployment at 4.7 percent, a 41 year low, with white workers easing to 4.9 percent while minority groups see higher rates. Employment rises by 345,000 to 96.6 million, keeping overall rate at 5.7 percent. Ottawa area hosts legislative coffee with Sen. Wint Winter and Rep. Jim Allen at Peoples National Bank.
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Tentative Agreements Move School Talks In Ottawa District
Negotiating teams in USD 290 Ottawa made headway on three items including a half day for teachers preparation a sick leave bank and adding agreed items to a master contract while the layoff plan remains stalled. A March 21 session will address recall procedures and proposed teacher salaries.
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Ottawa Eyes DOE Letter On Diesel Plant Expansion
Ottawa City Hall awaits a DOE response on the planned diesel-fired plant expansion and its 25 000 KW threshold status. City officials hope for an exemption from coal conversion rules, backed by Senator Nancy Kassebaum and Representatives Bob Dole and Larry Winn, as the city proceeds with a $6.6 million project and a 3.4 million generator purchase.
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Carter Bucks Hurdles In Egyptian Peace Talks
President Carter and Anwar Sadat said misunderstandings block an Egyptian Israeli treaty as Cyrus Vance stays in the Middle East to brief leaders in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Sadat is ready to sign but warns Israeli mistrust persists while talks continue en route from Cairo to Alexandria.
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7 Percent School Aid Doubtful
TOPEKA Kan AP Republican leaders said they doubt a school finance plan will pass this session enabling 4 percent district budgets for 1979 80. Senate backed 7 percent but leaders warned two supporters now doubt its fiscal impact. House favors 4 5 or 6 percent, with 7 percent unlikely.
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Vietnam says China as bad as invaders in Vietnam war
Vietnam rejects China’s withdrawal claim and accuses Beijing of ongoing aggression in the north. Hanoi Radio says China plans rotation rather than pullout while alleging war crimes and renewed shelling near Lang Son. Analysts disagree on fault. County forecast appears after the news item.
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