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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1971
Page
3
L D Pfoltner a Social Security field representative will be at the Youth Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday for those wanting to file or conduct Social Security business.
CALCUTTA AP Plans proceeded to evacuate American and British citizens from East Pakistan as rebel forces hold out in dozens of small cities. The U S State Department said it accepted Pakistan’s offer to fly citizens out by Pakistan International Airlines two flights daily beginning Sunday from East Pakistan to Karachi. About 750 Americans and Britons were estimated there. Refugees were said to be moving from Chittagong to India as fires burn in the port city. Rebel commanders in Jessore vowed to fight to the death but admitted control was shaky in many cities. The government acknowledged trouble in several parts of East Pakistan and warned citizens to report suspected militants. The army was believed to control Dhaka and Chittagong while reports from others were scarce.
Obituary notices list Roger O. Kimmel of Downey Illinois and D Otis Shipps of The Daily Report with services conducted by Rev Raymond Raley and Rev Paul W Pentz. Burial at Highland Cemetery includes military rites by Sgt Maj Roy V Pierce. Also notes Frank Kratz a retired veterinarian and Edward H Mortimer with church services, survivors, and burial details. Hospital notes include admissions and discharges for Ottawa area residents.
Washington AP reports Nixon era officials debate filling a vacant Agriculture Department director of information post from career staff or Republican patrons. Harold L. Lewis retired after 35 years. Hal R. Taylor acts as director. The move follows other GOP appointments in the department and Civil Service shifts.
Army Chief William C. Westmoreland says atrocities in Vietnam stem from bad leadership and that troops were led by inexperienced officers. He spoke at the National Guard Association of Texas conference in Houston, defending his role and ordering accountability for atrocities under Geneva conventions.
The annual Sixth Grade Vespers by Ottawa elementary students starts at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Ottawa University Chapel. The public is invited. Co directors Mrs. Paul Shipps and Mrs. Keith Shumway lead with assistance from elementary school principals and staff. Mrs. Eldon Rader accompanies.
The District Court released seven individuals subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury probing alleged voting irregularities in last November's general election. Named are Clarence Dodd, Elton Rumford, Elbert Swank, Merlin Casteel, Mrs. Merlin Casteel, J B Hillebrand, and Mrs. Harry E Murphy. The 16 member panel opened at 9 A M and worked into the late afternoon. three others could not be served.
AP dispatch summarizes livestock prices with hogs steady to mixed and cattle trends. Hogs barrows and gilts steady, sows 25 lower. cattle steers heifers steady to higher, cows weak, feeder stock mixed. sheep lambs strong, feeder lambs steady, ewes and lambs mixed to steady with various price ranges across weight classes and grades.
Hollywood AP reports the late Harold Lloyd donated his Beverly Hills mansion for public view, a relic of a grander era. It’s a French Renaissance palace with 15 landscaped acres, a golf course, courts, a 100-foot waterfall, and a 900-foot canoe run, once staffed by 90 servants. The piece notes a shift as stars sell mansions and downscale, with Dick Van Dyke, Bill Cosby, Merle Oberon, and Clark Gable widow Kay Spreckels Gable moving on. Burt Lancaster exemplifies frugal adaptation, selling a multi-servant home for beach rentals and reduced costs.
In Franklin County Kansas Probate Court a petition by Sam E Hume executor seeks final settlement of the Will of W B DeVilbiss deceased, approval of actions and fees, and determining heirs and legatees. Written defenses must be filed by April 19 1971 at 10 am in Ottawa Kansas. Attorneys Winter Green First National Bank Building Ottawa 66067.
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