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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1973
Page
3
Douglas Woolley, 38, a nylon-stocking factory worker, marks the 61st anniversary of the Titanic sinking by claiming he will raise the ship this year. Critics doubt his money, skill, and legal right, yet he insists there is no doubt and remains focused on his dream after two decades of collecting scraps.
Convicted diver aims to refloat large ships using a Hungarian devised system. He plans a May Hong Kong pilot, then a summer Titanic salvage off Newfoundland. Desired outcome is raising the Titanic, recovering valuables, and turning the wreck into a floating museum and marine college in Liverpool.
First published April 7 1973 sale ordered by District Court Franklin County Kansas to satisfy an order of sale. Real estate described as 8 acres in Section 28 Township 17 Range 21 near Rantoul Ottawa and Topeka with public sale on May 1 1973 at 1 30 pm on courthouse steps. Sheriff sale notice follows for Case 26-064 with public auction April 17 1973 at 1 30 pm at Ottawa Kansas.
Probate Court in Franklin County Kansas hears petitions in three estates. Cecil Kenney seeks descent of Chester Perkins Kenney and Anna Whytal Kenney real and personal property. Henry S. Colby seeks final settlement and executor costs for Ariel S. Colby. judge to determine heirs and distribute per will. Defenses due April 25 and May 7, 1973.
A fragmented OCR line references cash and due from banks, U S Treasury securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, other securities including corporate stock, loans, bank premises and fixtures, other assets, and total assets. The text is incomplete with garbled phrases and placeholders. Entities include U S Treasury and corporate stock, with missing figures and asset categories.
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