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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1982
Page
5
The State KNEA suffered a setback in the state Supreme Court as an appellate panel ruled against the teachers union on a key procedural issue. Officials said the decision affects ongoing contract disputes and funding appeals. The ruling, issued on Page 6, leaves the union to reconsider its legal strategy going forward.
Royals limp home from a disastrous weekend at Toronto as Inside Highlights notes a shift in focus to motocross in sports coverage.
Ottawa Board of Education negotiators propose a 6 percent overall salary increase for 1982-83, raising base pay by 800 dollars to 12 500 and adding steps for four eight and 13 years experience. Top step would rise to 21 960 for 17 plus years with advanced degrees. Board and association plan to present counteroffers at the next session.
The British resumed bombardment around Stanley airfield as Sea Harriers strafed targets and a British missile claimed an Argentine helicopter down. The Narval fishing ship was captured for shadowing the fleet, with 1 killed and 12 injured among its 25 crew. Argentina reported casualties and claimed the Narval was sunk, while Britain denied the account.
Franklin County Board of Equalization denied Fred Glanville a reduction in assessed valuation due to the nearby landfill, citing filing errors and questions about value. The panel noted land sales don’t reflect an adjustment, with one commissioner suggesting only the residence value might be affected. The board advised a new request next year and offered help with forms.
The National Weather Service station at the Ottawa Water Plant records show Friday morning low 37 and high 73, Saturday 50/78, Sunday 57/81 with no rain. Forecast calls for tonight mostly cloudy with 30 percent showers and thunderstorms, lows in the 60s, south winds 15 to 25 mph. Tuesday mostly cloudy with 40 percent shower chances and highs in the upper 70s, south winds 15 to 25 mph.
Kansas farmers endure a third straight year of lower net income, echoing 1931 33 lows. Farm debt rose about seven percent in 1981 while assets grew 2.3 percent as banks added nearly 235 million in new mortgages. Land values stabilized or fell, curbing equity for borrowing. Officials warn of tough times, yet farmers seek survival strategies amid high interest rates and delayed purchases. The report cites Greensburg Production Credit Association president Bob Graves and Grant County State Bank’s Sam Forrer describing cautious resilience.
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