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Newton Kansan

Location

Newton, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1976

Page

2

Soviet Biowarfare Plants Sited Across Russia Reported

U S intelligence cites six suspected biological production facilities in Russia along a rail corridor from Moscow to central regions. One site at Aksu, 100 miles south southwest of Omsk, described as tightly secured. Others listed: Zagorsk Pokrov Omutninsk Sverdlovsk Berdsk. Materials may be repurposed for warfare if needed.

Washington US S Russia United States U.S Aksu Omsk Moscow Zagorsk Pokrov Omutninsk Sverdlovsk Berdsk

The Hobbit children's play opens at Newton Theater

Newton Community Theater presents The Hobbit a children's play at 7 30 p m Thursday through Saturday in Krehbiel Auditorium directed by Mrs Donna Beth Schroeder with a 70 member cast. Bilbo Baggins is played by Mark Paquette Gandalf by Robert Hicks Thorin Oakenshield is Richard Platt. Cast includes numerous Newton and Hesston College alumni.

Newton Smaug the Dragon Gandalf the Grey Mark Paquette Bilbo Baggins Robert Hicks Hesston College Gandalf Richard Platt Thorin Oakenshield Lisa Benninghoff Gary Frey Anne Friesen Brigg Johnston Rachel Kasper Dana Koch Eric Limbert Jeff Limbert Curtis McCraken Tanya McQuilliam Kristi Neufeld Carl Remple Steve Reber Rae Ann Koch Brad Moser Jamie Clark Margaret Janzen Toni Jasso Vada Snider Ruth Kreider Matt Kiebert Kamala Platt Eric Branson David Esau J. L. Branson Kristin Carper Mike Carper Patty Bernhardt Kathy Cannon Alice Deckert Beth DuFriend Kathee Holdeman Mary Janzen Leasha Johnston Mary Kliewer Paige Lewis Michelle Paquette Karen Schmidt Mar Springer Renee Wiens Kelli Wondra Hesston Noelle Dick Helga Vutg Rich Woolf Julie Clark Cindy Stucky

Daily Record Animal Control and Local Notices

Dog intake includes a white and brown Brittany found at 1320 Vine and two mixed breed puppies at 924 High. puppies available for adoption via Community Development at 283-6900. Unclaimed animals are euthanized after 72 hours. Divorces granted include Robert Thomas Jennings and Shirley Ann Jennings, and Carol L Hannawald and Glenn L Hannawald. Marriage licenses issued to John A. Strong Sr and Irene M Steffen. District Court shows a collection petition by Northrup King and Co. for 178.38 against Arthur Seymour. A 23 channel CB radio valued at 205 was stolen from Mike Vaughn’s locked pickup. Thomas E Foley charged with DWI in the 100 block of W 11th. Stolen motorcycle frame and tires recovered from a creek. bike owner Randy Bell reports June 6 theft from Sonic Drive-In. Beginning today weekly warranty deeds will be published on Tuesdays on the building page, Deeds on page 10 in Kansan.

Animal Control Brittany Community Development Office Robert Thomas Jennings Manhattan Shirley Ann Jennings Carol L. Hannawald Newton Glenn L. Hannawald John A. Strong Sr Irene M. Steffen Hutchinson District Court Northrup, King and Co Minneapolis Mike A. Vaughn 805 SE Ltd Thomas E. Foley N. Oak W. 11Th Lyle Powers Randy C. Bell E. 11Th Sonic Drive In N. Main

Deaths Mrs Eva Mae Roach 89 formerly of Lawrence

Mrs Eva Mae Roach 89 formerly of Lawrence died Monday evening at Kansas Christian Home where she had resided since 1968 Services and burial will be in Lawrence Born August 24 1886 in Hickman Hills Missouri She married Dana Earl Roach May 30 1906 in Kansas City Missouri He died in 1955 Survived by brother Gilbert Minter Lawrence and sisters Goldie Johnston Lawrence and Margaret Eddieman Helena Montana One daughter preceded in death Draper Cannon Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Eva Mae Roach Lawrence Kansas Christian Home Hickman Hills Dana Earl Roach Kansas City First Christian Church Gilbert Minter Goldie Johnston Margaret Eddieman Helena Mont Draper-Cannon Funeral Home

Additional candidates file for township and precinct offices

County clerk reports more filings for township boards and city precinct posts. Republican entries include Thomas Wendling for Lakin Township Trustee Halstead Mary Vetter for Macon Township committeewoman Marian L Button Newton for first precinct Newton and Jane C Welch Halstead for committeewoman first precinct first ward Halstead Democratic candidate Marvin Dirks Jr for Pleasant committeeman Newton.

Thomas Wendling Rt. 2 Halstead Lakin Mary Vetter Rt. 1 Newton Macon Marian L. Button E. 2Nd Third Jane C. Welch First Marvin Dirks Jr Rt. 4 Pleasant Township

Southwestern Bell to Charge for Directory Assistance

A Southwestern Bell spokesman said it will likely take another month to implement a plan to charge 10 cents for directory assistance calls beyond five per month in an area code. The Kansas Corporation Commission approved a modified plan, but formal order issuance is pending, delaying revenue savings calculations. The company plans to offset a $28 million pending general rate increase by these savings, with the rate case set for September.

Topeka, Kan Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Kansas Ooperation Commission Bell ECC Southwestern Bell Commission Directory Assistance Service Caring

Heart Attack Strands Newton Manager After Fishing Trip

Frank S. Jones, 39, manager of a Newton flower shop, became ill on June 4 while returning from Marion Reservoir. He suffered chest pains and a heart attack, lay on the Hillsboro road for about 30 minutes before a motorist stopped, was rushed to a Newton hospital, and is recovering with likely discharge this week. The 15 pound channel catfish he planned to enter in a contest was cleaned for him.

Frank S. Jones Newton Jones Marion Reservoir Hillsboro Road Highway 50 Reno Penner Hillsboro

Court urged to delay Ford food stamp rules

A federal court was asked to indefinitely stall Ford administration rules that would cut or end benefits for about 1.66 million families and tighten eligibility to monthly incomes within roughly 100 dollars of poverty. The case seeks a preliminary injunction before the June 1 effective date.

Washington Ford Administration U.S. Conference of Mayors U.S John Lewis Smith Jr

Bethel College Grants Academic Scholarship to Jack Miller

Jack Miller of Newton son of Mr and Mrs John Miller has received Bethel College Academic Scholarship for 1976 77 school year. Miller is a Goessel High School graduate with scholarship based on ACT scores and high school GPA and may include a need factor in stipend determination.

Karen Unruh Marvin J. Unruh North Newton Bethel College Newton High School Jack Miller John Miller Newton Miller Goessel High School Bethel

Market quotes and cattle hogs futures from Kansas City and Wichita

Quotations show slaughter cattle and hog prices with ranges for various weights and grades, plus feeder classes and sheep notes. Futures for live cattle, feeder cattle, hogs and pork bellies are listed, alongside local grain and soy prices and regional auction notes from Kansas City and Wichita.

Kansas City Wichita Kan Chicago Edward D Jones and Co Newton New York Stock Exchange Dillon DeKalb Hesston Fairmount Foods Evans Products Philips Industries Skyline Winnebago

Senate bill seeks breakup of 18 oil giants

A divided Senate Judiciary Committee advances a plan to force the 18 largest oil firms to choose between production, transportation or refining marketing within five years. Supporters say more competition would lower prices. opponents warn of higher costs and reduced drive for U.S. energy projects.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Sen Hugh Scott R-Pa Mike Mansfield D-Mont Departments of Justice State, Defense Treasury

Attorney schedules weekly teleconference with police on court matters

Assistant City Attorney Jim Modrall announces a new routine for municipal court consultations. He will check in by telephone with the police department at 10 30 a m on Monday Tuesday and Thursday each week. Meetings with the attorney can be arranged at the police department by calling to set up conferences.

Jim Modrall Police Department

Newton drama teacher wins Wichita theater director's award

Mrs Donna Beth Schroeder of Newton High School received a Wichita Community Theater director's award at the annual meeting on June 3. She has directed and acted in Wichita and Newton community theater and currently directs The Hobbit children's production at Krehbiel Auditorium Thursday through Saturday.

Wichita Donna Beth Schroeder Newton High School Wichita Community Theater

Congress rewrites foreign aid bill amid veto standoff

Congress revises the foreign military aid measure after Ford vetoed an earlier version. Both chambers pass close votes with new export restrictions and aid-cut options. conferees draft a compromise to satisfy presidential authority while tightening congressional oversight on weapon exports. The Senate backs a 6.7 billion version and the House a 7 billion authorization, with key provisions on human rights review and potential cutoff of aid including Chile.

Washington Ford Congress House Senate U.S House-Senate Chile

Italian-born printer sails home on lifelong dream voyage

Andrea Perrot, 54, a Revere printer born in Italy, left Boston Harbor in a 44-foot two mast ketch to sail back to his homeland. A squadron of well wishers accompanied the voyage. Two years earlier vandals set his boat afire destroying the cabin, making today a proud milestone.

Boston Andrea Perrot Revere Boston Harbor Perrot

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