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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1983
Page
6
A local former county employee secured reinstatement after a due process hearing. Page 3 notes the case's outcome and its implications for local government personnel policy. Page 2 mentions editorial commentary on events in Lebanon and Grenada.
Grenada battles intensify as Cuban holdouts resist allied forces in rugged terrain. U.S. commanders estimate weeks of mop-up. death toll rises with 11 U.S. fatalities and numerous injuries amid international backlash and war powers debate.
Kansas Department of Transportation appeals for driver cooperation after multiple incidents of vehicles passing stopped Central Heights school buses on US-59 near Princeton. A Lane family near miss prompted citations for an Ottawa youth and renewed calls for a no passing zone or warning signs. Authorities say drivers are ignoring the law and that media exposure may help prevent further injuries to children. The sheriff confirms patrols will increase while officials meet with bus drivers to reinforce safety precautions.
Patrick J. Hurley, secretary of administration since 1979, will resign to lobby for a group of large Kansas banks. The move follows Hoch's departure and signals further staff disruption as budget chief Lynn Muchmore weighs private offers. Hurley, 42, informed Gov. Carlin after a Cedar Crest meeting. sources expect an official announcement soon. The multi bank holding company idea and bank liberalization provision are noted context. County forecast included.
A Lebanese government source says 11 suspects have been turned over to U.S. Marines and the FBI in connection with the Beirut terror bombings that killed 226 Americans and eight French troops. None are arrested. source cites groups backed by Syria and Iran. A Beirut paper reported one arrest, but officials deny it. Fadlallah denies involvement. U.S. and French officials say no arrests confirmed. Meanwhile in Topeka, Kansas, a separate filing seeks to dismiss a reapportionment lawsuit challenging district populations.
The Interim Committee on Corrections voted to urge the 1984 Legislature to halt housing men and women at Lansing. It also eyed moving women to Topeka KCITC, converting Topeka prison space, and creating new juvenile and work release facilities while rejecting some parts of Gov. Carlin’s plan.
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