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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1979
Page
6
A brief arts note covers Inside Highlights and its review of Local Follies on page OHS Beat. The item appears as a short column tease indicating where readers can find critiques and commentary on the theatre or entertainment feature.
A Mid America Council on Aging board meeting opened privately and was declared unofficial for failing to publish required public notice 10 days before the special session. The meeting focused on a Herald report alleging misconduct, with plans for a regular October 15 session amid discussions to “clear the air” and restore public accessibility.
Thirty seven Sacred Heart parishioners joined four hundred others from the Northeast Kansas Archdiocese for Pope John Paul II’s mass at Living Farms near Des Moines. The Omaha group traveled in eight buses, arriving to a crowd of about 260000 awaiting the 3 pm service. Rev. Jerry Sheeds called the event a huge picnic and sanctuary as worshippers from many backgrounds united in praise. The Ottawa group stood 50 to 60 yards from the pope, observed the helicopter arrival, and witnessed the blessing and communion miracle of sharing wafers among thousands. The mass, about two hours, ended with blessings and a reaffirmation of renewing the earth. Home about 1245 am, exhausted but happy.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will begin construction on March 1 to remodel its gym into a church building replacing the prior structure destroyed by fire last April. Total cost capped at 430000 with 220000 already available from insurance, donations, and other archdiocesan contributions. A 17 foot wide east addition will form a front lobby mothers room vestry and sacristy. The interior will gain a curved seating area a balcony a small chapel and a monolithic stone wall with a large bronze cross. Capacity aims for 480 to 490. An artful stained glass display from the old church will be featured. ramps and planters will front the site. The pastor says about 210000 more must be raised from parishioners and community gifts. A flea market fundraiser Oct. 20 will boost funds. The gym will be replaced for future use possibly by remodeling two classrooms into a multipurpose room. No completion date set for remodeling. the fate of the old Fourth and Cedar building remains undecided.
The Senate Intelligence Committee said SALT II enhances U S ability to monitor Soviet strategic forces though Moscow will likely pursue deception. It found most treaty aspects are monitorable with high or moderate confidence, but limits on weapons improvements are less clear. Without SALT II, Soviets could conceal and deceive more, increasing monitoring difficulty. Senator Garn notes lingering uncertainty.
In Portsmouth Virginia the Tidewater area worries over roughly 50 yearly imports of 15 ton lead and steel casks containing 200 pounds of spent nuclear fuel from foreign plants under the Atoms for Peace program. Despite limited port options and a temporary NRC exemption, residents fear a rupture or sabotage with catastrophic consequences. Local activists and officials debate safeguards while petitions seek bans.
Ottawa board of education gathers at 7:30 p.m. at 420 S Main to decide whether to move ahead with a middle school plan for next school year amid parent dissent and space concerns at Ottawa High School. If postponed, a vote will follow. agenda includes nonacademic services, handicapped remodeling, and regional board meeting attendance.
Hundreds of anti-nuclear activists massed outside the Seabrook plant as state police prepared for a weekend occupation plan. About 400 demonstrators converged near U.S. 1 while marsh areas and private properties saw scattered groups debating entry strategies. Authorities outlined mass arrest contingencies with eight district judges slated to process detainees.
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