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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1981
Page
1
Baldwin powers past Wellsville 42 to 26 while Judge Coffman explains a rape case sentence on page three and sports coverage occupies page ten.
Mubarak pledges to press Sadat’s peace initiatives as U.S. and Israeli support converge. Cairo tightens security for Sadat’s funeral with world leaders arriving, amid warnings of unrest spurred by exiled leaders and Khomeini’s call for revolt. Begin welcomes steps, Reagan to discuss Mideast ties on possible U.S. visit early next year.
Former GOP co chairwoman Mary Dent Crisp denounces the New Right and accuses the Reagan administration of insensitivity to women. She criticizes the Sandra Day O Connor appointment as political theater and asserts no shift on abortion or the ERA. Crisp, joining Kansas Women’s Connection, urges mainstream Republicans to back the women’s movement.
Gov. John Carlin reiterated support for a $55 million new highway funding package and plans to streamline the Kansas Department of Transportation. He noted briefings on a $85 million extra highway fund, with $30 million for cities and counties, funded by transferring motor vehicle tax revenue from the general fund.
Gov. John Carlin of Kansas, responding to a Republican newsletter charging rising utility rates, says he has fulfilled 1978 campaign promises on utilities. He cites state regulatory steps over power plant siting, natural gas pricing, removal of sales tax on utility bills, and overall energy direction.
The Ottawa Board of Education will appoint a 14 member citizen advisory council to meet with Superintendent Roger Nelson. Seven PTA presidents and one parent from each district school will join to discuss mutual concerns including curriculum. The first meeting will elect officers and may make recommendations to the board.
Washington AP report notes Rep Albert Gore criticizes NIH for awarding 98000 to KU anthropology professor Michael Crawford amid an ongoing inquiry into past NIH fund misuse. Crawford cites lack of due process and argues against denying a multi-year program grant affecting 20 researchers. Local reaction includes KU officials acknowledging past issues but urging careful review before judgment.
Former first lady Bess Truman returned to Independence after a 12 day hospital stay. Dr. Wallace Graham said she speaks with effort due to a mild stroke but can nod and gesture for response. She will receive nutrients via nasal tube and can swallow limited semi solids. No paralysis reported. County forecast notes partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures.
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