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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1978
Page
5
Cyclones pull ahead in a tense finish to claim a victory as details remain brief. Other pages note module on air quality concerns affecting the region and a brief reference to weather or health impacts. Page 4 hints at air problems, page 6 continues listings.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, delayed by Syria's Camp David talks, travels to Saudi oil fields and plans a Sunday meeting with President Assad. Arab leaders like Arafat and Khadafy seek Hussein support, while Washington weighs keeping Israeli troops on the West Bank to ensure security and advance Camp David promises.
The Governor's Task Force on Transportation proposes raises to gasoline and diesel taxes to fund highway maintenance and avoid cutting service. They will present phased two to three cent increases over two to three years, with public meetings set Oct 2 in Olathe, Oct 3 in Parsons, Oct 4 in Topeka, Oct 9 in Wichita, Oct 10 in Dodge City, and Oct 11 in Hays.
Kansas headlines center on charges and countercharges over Nancy Kassebaum's finances. Democrat Bill Roy campaign manager Pendergast vows aggressive pursuit of tax and holdings issues while GOP official Ranson accuses Brock of concealing contributions to Roy in 1974. Brock reportedly settled Roy's 1974 campaign debt with 26,000 dollars.
President Anwar Sadat returned to Egypt to a tumultuous reception led by the National Democratic Party. Cabinet and Parliament greeted him at Cairo airport, with banners and grand displays signaling broad support for the Camp David accords despite opposition from other Arab states.
Senate Democratic Leader Byrd moved to extend the ERA deadline as early as next week, adjourned briefly, and signaled a floor vote may occur soon. The maneuver limits filibuster options while opponents seek amendments on states reversing ratification.
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