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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1979
Page
10
Franklin County Engineer Craig Santarpia reports every sealed road section this summer has been damaged by farmers discs within days. Repairs cost 200 to 500 dollars per damaged spot, with major damage south of Wellsville totaling about 2000 dollars. Repairs aim for next week as winter pothole risk looms.
President Carter ordered Secret Service protection for Senator Edward M. Kennedy after a spike in threats following his hint at a 1980 presidential challenge. Agents visited Kennedy’s Dirksen Building office and accompanied him to vehicle departure amid White House discussions on safety.
President Carter ordered striking Rock Island workers back for a 60 day cooling off period while the railroad sought a $30 million federal grant to cover startup costs. BRAC and BRAC-affiliated members resisted, UTU members expected to obey, and court actions gy to review Rock Island finances and potential federal direction of service to protect grain shipments. A Kansas governor praised the move, expecting seven to ten days for service resumption if strikers comply.
United States officials say Washington seeks a settlement to neutralize Soviet combat troops in Cuba rather than demand their withdrawal. Talks with Soviet envoy Dobrynin continue as Vance plans another meeting with Gromyko. Senate observers call progress uncertain.
Washington AP Speaker ONeill postponed a 5.5 percent pay raise proposal for congressmen and top bureaucrats until next week, intensifying pressure tied to funding needed by Oct 1. Nearby Kansas tariffs raise average 19 percent for Kansans served by KPL, with summer rate boosts to curb peak demand.
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