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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1985
Page
1
Local Library Board report on page 6A questions the connection between farm credit access and spring planting readiness. The piece notes policy nuances and potential impacts on farmers planning new commitments this season.
Six Ottawa Board of Education hopefuls debated at Lincoln School with about 75 attendees. Incumbents Dan Andrews and Bud Beeman faced challengers Peg Armstrong Phil Gibson Bud Gollier and Jerry Harnden. The talks covered three year contracts for superintendents and residency requirements, with Beeman supporting current terms and Andrews arguing for after three years one year extensions. Continued To Page 10
In Topeka eight days after a farmer rally the Senate Agriculture Committee wrapped two days of hearings on a low interest operating loan bill for debt burdened farmers. Only three farmers attended, with lobbyists and reporters present. The measure, costing an estimated 10 to 12 million, would let banks recoup costs via a state privilege tax credit. The lack of farmer turnout raised questions about the program’s impact.
AP analysis discusses the 1983 East Germany incident where U S Major Arthur Nicholson Jr was shot by a Soviet entry during a monitoring operation. Reagan called it murder, the State Department condemned it, yet the U S and Soviet leadership avoided escalation as experts warn how easily crises could flare into wider conflict.
Ransom Memorial Hospital trustees approved an agreement with DCCCA to establish a voluntary in patient alcohol and drug rehabilitation program. DCCCA will provide counseling materials and supervision while AMH supplies eight beds and basic services. Medical director will be Dr. D C Hadley and plans target a May 1 to May 15 opening with about five patients.
The National Weather Service recording station at the Ottawa Water Plant logged a low of 47 and a high of 70 on Tuesday. A trace of rain was reported this morning. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a good chance of rain and low temperatures 50 to 55. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a 30 percent rain chance and a high near 70.
In San Francisco a 15 year old dialed a 55 cent sports trivia line 330 times last month. his 18 page bill totaled over 190 dollars. The Grimm family and two seven year olds sue Pacific Bell in San Francisco Superior Court, alleging deceptive advertising and fake free calls.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that police may not shoot fleeing suspects unarmed when no clear threat exists. The decision voided a Tennessee law authorizing such shootings and noted similarity to statutes in about half the states.
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