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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1981
Page
1
In a pivotal 5 A district game the OHL squad faces a strong state rival. The piece notes the Dodgers dominance in Big League play and the Yankees awaiting George Steinbrenner's reaction as tensions rise across pages 4 and 5.
State legislative committee weighs reapportionment amid Franklin County and other counties as the dispute continues. Governor Carlin criticizes Reagan plan to shift conservation responsibilities to state and local governments, calling it unfavorable.
Ottawa will buy 7 000 kilowatts of coal generated power under a two year contract from the Kansas City Kansas Board of Public Utilities while meeting peak demand with natural gas generators and using KCP&L as emergency power. Coffeyville will receive Sikeston Missouri coal produced power, aiming to save about 12 000 dollars monthly over five years, offset by a wheelage charge to relay power through Kansas Gas and Electric.
President Reagan trumpeted Senate approval of the 8.5 billion AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia as a major peace advance in the Middle East. He warned only a radical Mideast takeover could delay the planes’ 1985 delivery while reaffirming U S support for Israel amid compensatory arms aid talks. The vote 62 to 48 followed intensive lobbying as opponents shifted, prompting praise from House Speaker ONeill for Reagan’s power. Israel warned the move endangers its security. Saudi media hailed Reagan as a great leader. Egypt lauded the vote as a turning point in Arab-U S relations.
U.S. leading indicators fell 2.7 percent in September and productivity dropped 1.9 percent in the third quarter, marking the sharpest declines in months. Officials warned of continued stagnation into autumn with little upturn before 1982, while OPEC kept prices in a 34 to 38 dollar range amid varied member rates. Weather outlook adds a cool, cloudy note with showers possible tonight and Friday.
Former Kansas Governor Robert F. Bennett is expected to announce a bid for the Republican nomination for governor in 1982. The Associated Press reports Bennett will join former Lt. Gov. David C. Quinn as contenders to oppose incumbent Democrat Gov. John Carlin, who has signaled re-election plans but not declared. Bennett’s recent communications to supporters hint at a forthcoming formal declaration as he states plans to make a statement soon.
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