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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1981
Page
6
The feature notes a steady rise in unwed mothers across the nation with data trends analyzed by researchers. It cites demographic shifts and social implications while outlining potential impacts on families and public policy.
Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker Jr says tax increases are unlikely in 1982 but must be considered in 1983 and 1984 to curb the federal deficit. He warns that a fierce upturn in the economy is needed, or more than $115 billion in three-year savings will be required. Baker plans to outline a deficit plan with Reagan and notes possible revenue enhancements in 1983 and 1984.
The National Weather Service station at Ottawa Water Plant recorded a low of 26 and high of 47 on Friday. Saturday opened at 30 and rose to 52, Sunday started at 42 and reached 53 with 0.25 inches of rain. Forecast calls for clear tonight with lows in the upper 30s and sunny, warm Tuesday with highs near 70.
President Reagan began lobbying for his 8.5 billion AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia as opposition grew. Sen Patrick Leahy announced his opposition raising anti sale to 53, with 37 in favor or leaning toward approval. Baker said opponents may be swayed and that Reagan could meet more undecided senators.
A wooden sailboat carrying at least 67 Haitian refugees broke up near shore and at least 33 were drowned. Thirty survivors, including a pregnant woman, reached shore. authorities cleared the area as a federal disaster zone and planned immigration processing at a detention center.
Franklin County Commission tackled two planned bridge projects on the county line and explored ways to replace lost intangibles tax revenue. They disputed a letter from Ottawa resident Mrs. Max Hunter and weighed options to raise funds via property tax, a potential countywide sales tax, or matching aid uncertainties while noting I 35’s impact on local access and school routes.
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