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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1966
Page
7
County forecast calls for mostly fair conditions through Friday with colder tonight and possible frost or freezing. Lows dip to the lower 30s, highs reach the 60s on Friday. Wednesday high 63, today’s low 35, last year same date high 63 and low 55. Record high 90 in 1936, record low 19 in 1907. Hourly temps end at 8 am today.
A push for better Ottawa tennis facilities spurred city action last night as Dave Mudrick and others urged officials to fix the Forest Park courts. Mayor Williamson and commissioners noted recent resurfacing while acknowledging the need for wider civic support and funds for recreation, including a pool.
TOPEKA AP Paul R Shanahan 67 Kansas secretary of state died at his home after months of illness. A Republican he was elected secretary of state in 1950 and had earlier served as Saline County undersheriff sheriff and state representative. Survivors include his wife.
Thousands of Buddhist demonstrators marched peacefully in Saigon after the military regime decreed elections for a civilian government in three to five months. A Buddhist leader said the pledge satisfies their main demands, signaling possible survival of the U.S.-backed junta until nationwide voting occurs.
President Johnson signed a bill creating a uniform Daylight Saving Time system from April to October nationwide. Starting next year the entire nation moves to DST from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, with states allowed to opt to stay on standard time if the decision covers the whole state.
Washington AP reports one more day to file federal income tax returns as the IRS reminds taxpayers to ensure arithmetic accuracy and clear name and address on forms. With 66 million returns expected, about 43.6 million had been filed by April 8, leaving 22.2 million to go before the Friday deadline. The IRS notes handling errors favors taxpayers about two to one, with miscalculations adding $194 million in revenue and $94 million in unexpected refunds last year.
Bangkok Thailand AP The government decided not to adopt a national birth control program after a Cabinet meeting a spokesman said Thailand is still a wide country.
Atlanta Braves announce plans to appeal a Wisconsin court order forcing them to Milwaukee unless the National League grants Atlanta a 1967 team by May 16. Bartholomay says the court lacks power to breach their Georgia lease, noting a 25-year home in Atlanta. He expects the NL to appeal and plans to file in Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Ottawa University and McPherson College hold a kite endurance contest with 18 OU teams and 26 Mac teams slated to start. The event began with 30 kites on the field, many later faded as wind died, some kites tangled in trees, while teams kept strings aloft via relays. Nighttime search uses flashlights and reflective tape may aid visibility as the race resumes noon today.
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