Tests Ahead for Ottawa High Students in upcoming exams
Ottawa High School counselors prepare students for national tests including the ACT on October 21 at 8 AM to noon with a $7.50 fee, plus December and next year tests. The National Merit Scholarship test follows for juniors on October 24, with commended and merit scholar outcomes influencing college options. The Ohio Vocational Interest Survey for juniors is set for November 7 to guide career fit, alongside scholarship applications for colleges and government programs.
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Jay Bemis
Ottawa
Betty Coughenour
OHS
Coughenour
United States
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Charles Hook
Glan Hook
Ohio
Vorster Steps Down From South African Premiership
Prime Minister John Vorster announced his resignation after twelve years ruling South Africa amid rising racial tensions. He outlined independence elections for South-West Africa Namibia by December, though no exact date given. The UN recognizes SWAPO as Namibia’s representative, while Vorster opposes UN troops and backs the DTA.
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Pretoria
South Africa
John Vorster
South-West Africa
Namibia
Vorster
Nico Diederichs
South- West Africa People’s Organization
SWAPO
Democratic Turnhalle Alliance
DTA
United Nations
U.N
John
Hendrik Verwoerd
Verwoerd
National Party
Sales Tax Back To Polls By Ottawa City Commission
A half cent city sales tax will be presented to voters again on November 7. The Ottawa City Commission approved a ballot resolution citing needed street maintenance and reconstruction while directing revenues to specific uses. Citizens debated the measure with critics noting past defeats and urging cost cuts. The panel also approved four street improvements and a zoning change to mobile home park status. An alcohol license for Doris Mefford at Twilight Retreat was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Ottawa City Commission
Dorothy Nichols
Ben Park
Vi Reusch
Robert Bennett
George Marsail
Bill Rice
W. 13Th
Ninth Street
Willow
Ash
Maple Street
11Th
Cypress Street
Eighth
Cherry Street
Ninth
10Th
Sheldon Mundy
Wilson
Chris Wilson
N. King
Sixth and Burrough Streets
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Park
Planning Commission
Marshall
Main
Doris Mefford
RMH Rates Go Up Reflects Wage and Service Charge Hikes
Ransom Memorial Hospital trustees approve Oct 1 rate increases to fund staffing upgrades and 25 cent hourly wage raises. Minimum wage will rise to $2.90 by Dec 26. several departments such as delivery, nursery, rooms, ICU, and clinic see price bumps. Hospital lost $170,000 in 1976 and $124,000 in 1977. charges aim to stay competitive with nearby hospitals. Agreement sought for a full-time pharmacist via internal hire or contract with Lawrence Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Yeamans
Board of Trustees
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Gary Moore
Moore
Olathe
Paola
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Vance Greets Arab Leaders On Camp David Persuasion Mission
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance flew to the Middle East to persuade Jordan and Saudi Arabia to back Camp David accords while easing Syria's opposition. He planned talks with King Hussein in Amman, King Khaled and Crown Prince Fahd in Riyadh, and President Assad in Damascus to explain the understandings and encourage independent responses to invitations. Jordan and Saudi Arabia signaled not accepting a final peace formula, demanding Israeli withdrawal from 1967 lands and Palestinian self determination, with Saudi call for a Palestinian state and PLO recognition. The United States relies on Saudi ties, including F-15 sales, and the monarchy's conservatism to push private concessions and Arab unity.
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Robert Cullen
Associated Press
Cyrus Vance
Middle East
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Vance
Hussein
Amman
Khaled
Fahd
Riyadh
Hafez Assad
Damascus
Camp David
East Jerusalem
Palestine Liberation Organization
Anwar Sadat
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Chiefs
Amtrak
Nicaragua
Nohn
Eisenhower Elementary School
Jill Ogden
Mike Gullett
Israel
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