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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1985
Page
6
Inside Highlights notes Paul Hess, a former state legislator, is under investigation by a lawyers' committee and remains missing. Kansas is set to receive 22 million of a 20 billion water projects bill after clearance in the U S House.
A western Colombia volcano named Nevado del Ruiz erupted before dawn, sending torrents of mud and water into the Lagunilla River and burying the town of Armero and three nearby villages. Officials fear tens of thousands dead, with early estimates around 15,000 to 20,000. Rescue teams face blocked access as ash and mud hinder operations.
Dublin reports the Irish Cabinet approved the Anglo Irish agreement aimed at pacifying Northern Ireland raising a consultative Irish role in governance. Britain discussed the deal and a possible Friday summit to sign. safeguards include preserving British sovereignty and Irish cultural initiatives.
Ottawa U.S.C. 290 Superintendent Roger Nelson states the general fund has funds to pay teachers and coaches. He clarifies a local misimpression from November meetings and a Herald article, noting budgets show $2,642,500 for teacher salaries and a $11,000 surplus, with some teachers paid from special education and vocational funds.
President Reagan plans a national address to unveil a new umbrella framework for broader cultural exchange with the Soviet Union, including students and scientists. The announcement precedes a Geneva summit with Mikhail Gorbachev, with officials noting remaining dots and dashes are minor.
Franklin County Commissioners weigh replacing the public works post with a county engineer or a consulting firm while eliminating two project inspectors to save money. Gary Shofner warns against a paid consultant due to conflicts and availability, favoring a public engineer or elevated highway administrator instead. The panel also discusses rotating courthouse staff to reduce payroll and reviews Tuesday's zoning advisory votes in four townships.
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