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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1980
Page
6
A tribute performance honoring Hank Williams is planned for Municipal Auditorium. Inside Highlights notes OU football shows progress but remains challenged in the conference race. National Fancy decor debuts as the new vogue in fast food franchises.
U S State Department said no new information on American hostages in Iran but called any transfer from Islamic militants to Iran a positive step. Militants deny handover and Iran Pars agency cannot confirm reports of custody transfer amid war front movements. Jordan deploys tanks near Syria border after Syrian buildup. border remain open with active cross border traffic.
Washington AP October trade deficit rose to 1.6 billion though year total still improves over 1979 due to lower oil imports. Commerce official David Lund forecasts 1980 deficit around 32 billion with exports up 2.1 percent and imports 3 percent. Oil imports rise tied to extra October day. oil price at 33.11. European demand remains resilient. surplus with Europe 1.35 billion. OPEC nations buy 1.75 billion in exports.
Nearly a dozen Republicans weigh bids for Kansas governor in 1982. Key players include former Gov. Robert F. Bennett, former Lt. Gov. Dave Owen, and Attorney General Robert Stephan, with others like Wini Winter, Wendell Lady, Morris Kay, and Frank Carney in the wings as the race shapes up. Owen stresses seriousness, while Stephan lingers on potential run, aiming to leverage fundraising strength to position for the nomination.
Washington AP reports farm prices rose 1.9 percent in November and were 11 percent higher than a year earlier, driven by gains in soybeans corn eggs milk and lettuce while cattle hogs grapefruit and tomatoes fell offsetting some gains. Oilseed crops up 10 percent and meat animal prices fell 3.7 percent from October.
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