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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1985
Page
4
The Agriculture Department projects a 1985 corn harvest of 8.47 billion bushels, more than double 1983, with uses split among feed, industrial products, and exports. Carryover could rise to 2.72 billion, pressuring prices despite large production and ongoing export declines since 1979-80.
County officials debated an unfinished dike project tied to a road plan after a spring decision to build it. Commissioner Link admitted pressuring crews to finish, amid concerns of potential impropriety due to family relation. The county halted work on advice of the county attorney, with costs estimated around 1800 to 2000 dollars and questions of propriety lingering.
AP analysis notes Democrats struggle to recruit strong candidates for 1986. Jim Hunt declines a run against East, while money advantages favor Republicans. Florida Governor Graham looms as a top hopeful, others like Babbitt Nigh and Earl also decide against bids. Laxalt exits GOP extends race. primary pressure mounts in South Dakota and Pennsylvania. Beirut note: U.S. official says no confirmation on Weir’s freeing.
A meeting drew farmers including Nelson Smith Andrews and Wilson to hear critics of the Reagan era farm policy. Speakers argued the administration and Secretary Black favor efficiency over help, urging unite with labor to push for referendums on wheat and feed grains and to challenge the president’s stance as the nation faces a farming crisis.
Bank of Commerce and Trust Company files foreclosure petition in Franklin County District Court seeking to foreclose a mortgage on multiple described parcels in Kansas and Oklahoma. The notice lists numerous land tracts, leases, and fractional quarters across Franklin, Miami and Ottawa counties with extended abstracts and lease details, and a response deadline of October 3, 1985.
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