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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1980
Page
10
A brief sports and education note highlights area schools organizing a collection drive for large corporations, aiming to boost funds and resources. The item mentions local schools coordinating with sponsors and outlining a schedule across several districts.
Libyan leader Khadafy called for Arab backing for Iran as Iraq pressed a Khorramshahr offensive amid air raids and reported Iranian casualties. Libyan officials and JANA quoted his pledge to confront America in the Arab world with arms shipments to Iran.
U S and China near a three year grain purchase agreement totaling six to nine million metric tons annually through 1983. Talks in Beijing seek to sign soon as objections over formal ties to Taiwan persist. Trade could reach ten billion dollars by 1985, reinforcing Carter policies amid a drought and embargo discussions.
Franklin County voters must register by 9 p.m. Tuesday to vote in the November elections. Deputy County Clerk Erma Miller said many called unsure due to Missouri deadlines. The clerk’s office will stay open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow for registrations. Any resident 18 by election day may register. those not registered cannot vote. Those changing name or address must re register by Tuesday.
Ottowans face higher electric bills this month due to the fuel adjustment factor set at 2.58 cents per kilowatt hour, down slightly from last month. The charge covers recent fuel and electricity costs averaged over three months to smooth out seasonal fluctuations, with the base rate plus one cent per kilowatt hour for fuel. City officials say the extra charge keeps the plant cash flow stable and avoids debt under state cash-basis law.
In Tallahassee President Carter signed a bill allotting 160 million dollars to states hard hit by Cuban refugee arrivals. He urged support, noted Florida’s 17 electoral votes, and later spoke in St. Petersburg with seniors as Reagan campaigned nearby. Pepper praised Carter, while polls show Reagan gaining in the state.
Gov John Carlin urged Kansas utility rate case reform to let consumer groups intervene with their legal costs paid by utilities. He said this would empower citizens and reduce apathy in ratemaking while tests on the proposal proceed before the Kansas Corporation Commission. He noted plans to curb power plant and fuel cost growth parallel to the measure.
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