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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1986
Page
6
Inside Highlights reports the miner disaster in a South African gold mine where the death toll rises to 176. Authorities and rescue teams continue to search for survivors as conditions hinder operations.
Area athletes prepare for a packed Tuesday with soccer and football events plus volleyball matches. Coverage highlights school teams and community programs across the region with game previews and athlete spotlights.
The Ottawa City Commission moved to request permission from the Board of Tax Appeals to issue $48,000 in no fund warrants to plug a $44,000 deficit in the tort liability fund caused by rising insurance premiums. Mayor Thompson and City Manager Dresher discussed options to avoid violating state law and to prepare for a potential surge in warrants as 1986 ends. The board approved related budget measures and began steps toward a public hearing on North Main Street improvements with Cook Flatt Strobel providing preliminary design work and engineering fees tied to construction costs.
The United States orders 25 Soviet UN staff to leave by October 1, amid a long planned reduction of Moscow's UN presence. The action, tied to staffing levels and security concerns, is stated as separate from the Nicholas Daniloff spy case.
United Way of Franklin County aims for 65,950 in 1986 up from 65,000, to benefit 14 agencies including American Diabetes Association Boys Club Ottawa Children’s Mercy Hospital and Red Cross. Campaign kicks off Oct 1 at Poncho's with Kristy Cannon chairing, noting early donations and cautious optimism.
Washington AP report notes the White House concedes federal workers may not be fired or disciplined from drug tests unless civil service laws are changed. Albert Brashear cites needed enabling legislation as critics press for limits on mandatory testing. House proposals seek care only when off duty drug use affects job performance while Navy civilian testing shows limited scope.
The Ottawa Water Plant recorded an 80 degree high and 0.61 inches of rainfall as of this morning. Partly cloudy conditions prevail with a 40 percent rain chance overnight and lows in the low to mid 60s. Thursday stays partly cloudy with a 30 percent rain chance and highs in the mid 80s.
The next Kansas governor must manage a 543 million welfare budget with a projected 9.8 million deficit. From Harris News Service interviews, Republican Mike Hayden and Democrat Tom Docking offer cautious plans, focusing on economy, consumer involvement, and targeted support rather than quick fixes.
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