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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1983
Page
8
Inside Highlights from the National Midwest Governors Conference featuring key policy debates, summit sessions, and remarks by leading state executives on regional challenges and cross border collaboration.
Ottawa University defeats the conference co leader in a dramatic homecoming game. The thriller features clutch plays and a late lead change to secure the win at home. Page 4. Orioles and Phillies advance toward the World Series. Page 5.
The curtain comes down on the long running Ballad Of Black Jack at this weekend's Maple Leaf Festival bringing the pageant to a close.
Former Gov Robert B Docking dies at 57 left a large mark on Kansas politics with four terms as governor and a record of election wins. Attending the funeral are First Lady Karen Carlin, Gov John Carlin, his son David, Chief of Staff Bill Hoch, and U S Senator Bob Dole. Memorial services planned for the Capitol rotunda follow a private burial in Kansas City Kansas.
County Engineer Larry Larson presented a joint proposal to Franklin County Commissioners for sharing 23rd Street work with the City of Ottawa. If city approval follows, the county commission will vote on signing. The plan microdetails who pays for surface rock and oil, base rock, ditch clearing, and labor. Weather and other local notes follow with foreseen funds for Greenwood Bridge and upcoming regional meetings.
Washington AP James Watt will step down as interior secretary once a president chosen successor is confirmed by the Senate. Reagan accepted the resignation reluctantly after Watt announced on Sunday his usefulness in the administration has ended. Watt cited his crusade for spiritual freedom and political liberty as his next focus, while acknowledging a controversial Sept. 21 remark accelerated his departure.
An editor's note begins a series on Ottawa preschools meeting rising needs. Eight programs operate this fall with about 209 children enrolled, plus many day cares and play groups. Preschools stress social skills, readiness for kindergarten, and early screening for vision and hearing to prevent future academic challenges.
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