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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1980
Page
11
The AP reports consumer prices rose 1.0 percent in September led by higher food costs, producing a 12.7 percent annual inflation rate. From January to September prices are up 12.1 percent, while gasoline fell for the fifth month. Ronald Reagan accuses Carter administration of skewing statistics, which officials deny.
Kansas Governor John Carlin, a Democrat, said Republicans will not widen majorities in the Kansas Legislature. He believes Democrats have a real shot at taking control of both the Senate and the House, with outcomes likely decided in the final 12 days. He cited candidate quality and grassroots effort. He noted Senate GOP leads 21-19 and House 69-56. He also commented on President Carter's Kansas prospects, predicting turnout will be higher and the race closer than polls suggest.
Daylight saving time ends this weekend as clocks roll back one hour from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday. Standard time resumes until the last Sunday in April.
Iraq says its tanks and troops captured the Iranian port of Khorramshahr after a seven day battle, lowering Iran’s flag over government buildings and reclaiming the city. Iran denied the fall while reporting fierce street fighting and attempts to retake the port.
Diane Yeaman reports on the Franklin County Extension Council election meeting where Sheriff Rex Bowling County Attorney Jim Clark and Pomona Fire Chief Larry Swallow spoke on crime prevention and fire safety. New Extension Council members Jane Hart Anderson Van Horn. Home Economics Willa Morton Davison Baker. 4-H Virginia Bromert Higbie Campbell. Bowling notes crime against property rose 17 percent first half of 1980 with total Franklin County crime up 8.9 percent. warns gasoline theft and insecure homes on small acres as rising concerns and offers prevention tips such as neighbor checks and leaving a radio or TV on when away.
The National Weather Service records a low of 49 and a high of 61 at the Ottawa Power Plant for early Thursday. Rainfall totals 0.77 inches. A freeze warning is in effect tonight with mostly clear skies and freezing temps expected. Saturday will be sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 60s and light variable winds.
Iran moves on American hostages after a year amid a war with Iraq and broader aims to gain leverage. Analysts say Iran seeks equipment and a better bargaining position before the U.S. election while Kissinger sees release as driven by Tehran’s needs. GOP aides avoid using the issue in campaign strategy, focusing on economy.
Vice President Mondale urged restraint in assessing signs of progress in the Iran hostage crisis. He said no U S Iranian talks are underway to free the 62 hostages, who marked day 356 in captivity, while Tehran signals parliament set out final conditions Sunday and Rafsanjani cites immediate steps Iran could accept.
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