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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1982
Page
6
Ottawa University football schedule clarified as it faces St Mary of the Plains in a key matchup. Brewers and Cardinals push toward pennant drama in Major League Baseball as the season narrows to a pivotal showdown.
Former Vice President Mondale and AFL-CIO chief Lane Kirkland urge the Reagan administration to ease unemployment through policy shifts, while White House Chief of Staff James Baker says no change in budget and tax-cut strategy. Baker notes many are working and rising purchasing power despite joblessness.
Ottawa began the long awaited downtown revitalization with the 400 block on South Main as the test area. Meadows Construction crews ripped up cracked sidewalks, removed concrete, and prepared for utility conduit and mains installation while coordinating with City Water Electrical and Gas services. The project aims to restore access for businesses and complete the east sides of the 300 and 400 blocks by mid November with final paving in spring.
A 16 month old Ottawa girl, Sophia Diane Jaworski, was struck and killed by a car backing from a family driveway Saturday afternoon near Seventh and Oak streets. The driver Teresa Messick, 23, said she did not realize an accident occurred until later. The incident prompted funeral services at Ottawa Bible Church with burial in Hope Cemetery and memorials to Gideons International. The report notes a blind driveway corner, a moving mother, and evidence of the vehicle’s involvement. The weather, local church details, and bids for a new Ottawa University president are included in surrounding items.
Norbert Dreiling, former state Democratic chairman, endorses Gov. John Carlin and is named campaign auditor to vet Republican Sam Hardage. Dreiling questions Hardage on severance tax stance, residency, credibility, and cites football claims with Air Force Academy stats from 1958 to 1960 showing 26 catches for 309 yards.
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