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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
5
In Miami County near Turkey Creek a black crude oil leak threatens the creek and a nearby cattle pond. Harold F E Barnett reports oil near a bridge and hillside runoff from wells leased to Larry Brown of L and B Oil Co since 1971. He cites long-standing leaks and a lack of state enforcement.
In Washington the United States warned Hanoi that the Paris peace accord may falter. The Navy halted minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters, the top U S delegate was recalled for consultations, and Rogers said aid plans would be dropped unless North Vietnam complies. Hanoi called Williams' recall sabotage to the joint U S Hanoi economic commission.
Topeka Kansas lawmakers wrap up a productive 1973 session praised for massive property tax relief, a new school finance plan, no fault auto insurance, welfare and penal reforms, and broad consumer protections. Leaders sparred over tactics while Governor Docking hailed the gains as the most productive in state history.
Washington reports March price surge with a nine tenths per cent gain, led by meats and poultry as grocery prices hit all time highs. The index shows inflation accelerating to 8.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter, surpassing 1972 gains. Administration hints at possible action beyond meat price ceiling.
Washington AP reports the United States has resumed aerial reconnaissance over North Vietnam using radio controlled drones. Pentagon sources say no comment on Hanoi’s charges of air space violations and note piloted flights would risk crews. The move aligns with Nixon administration warnings to Hanoi amid cease fire tensions and alleged violations in South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. The 1968 peace pact requires stopping military activities against the DRV, though drones are cited as technically barred.
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell told a reporter he claimed Nixon campaign officials planned extensive intelligence operations and not just bugging. He said he attended three meetings where plans to bug the Democrats were proposed and rejected them, noting the plans were detailed beyond mere bugging.
A young man whose body was found south of Garnett is being sought by investigators. A nationwide teletype was issued and calls from across the country have not matched the description. Pathology suggests possible skull injuries with death possibly two to four weeks prior, tests to confirm cause of death awaiting chemical and microscopic results. Officials say no solid leads yet and no confirmed link to the Watel Avery, Steven Avery, and Gary Longfellow deaths found March 2 near Ottawa. The body was found in a ravine by landowner Virgil Ashburn while mushrooming. The deceased is estimated to be 18 to 20 years old, 5'8" to 5'10", about 50 pounds.
Forecaster notes tonight will bring low temperatures around 50s with winds 5 to 14 mph. Expect increasing cloudiness with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a cooler period Saturday night with mid to upper 60s. Precipitation chances fade by early Saturday. highs near 60s to low 70s, records possible for some dates depending on location.
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