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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1964
Page
8
County forecast shows generally fair weather through Thursday with warmer conditions by Thursday. Low tonight around 45. Thursday high expected in the 710s. Temperatures Tuesday 64 today 40 with a year ago 70/57. Records: high 96 in 1910 and low 30 in 1903. 24 hour precipitation trace. Hourly temps through 8 a.m. today.
A GOP forum in Kansas City featured six panelists including Rep. Albert Quie and Rep. Bob Dole addressing ways to empower farmers. They debated free market shifts, reduced government controls, and targeted reforms in sugar quotas beef imports and wheat sales amid questions from about 500 farmers.
Dennis Burke eight-year-old from Humboldt Tenn was rescued by FBI agents in New Orleans and returned to Memphis with his parents and brother. Joseph Francis Bryan Jr. two charges include kidnapping John D Robison ten of Mount Pleasant SC and unlawful flight. Bond set at one hundred thousand dollars plus fifty thousand. FBI described Bryan as a dangerous psychopath until his arrest.
Princess Irene of the Netherlands and Prince Carlos of Bourbon Parma wed in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major. No parents or reigning monarchs attended. The couple faced religious and dynastic controversy, with Irene converting to Catholicism and Carlos as a claimant to the Spanish throne.
A Tuesday evening briefing in the Co-Op meeting room outlined provisions of the new wheat program. Rodney Wolford and Fred Wood from the ASCS Office led the presentation to about 70 farmers. Sign-up runs May 1 to May 15 at the ASCS office on West 2nd Street.
President Johnson signaled a potential second tax cut “a few years down the road” if the current cut boosts production and revenues without inflation. He spoke at a White House dinner for corporate leaders and outlined a broader pro business, pro labor stance aimed at keeping the economy balanced amid rising costs. He stressed restraint on wages and prices and plans for a similar labor leaders dinner next month.
Mrs. Clarence Ralston of Ottawa reports a denture mix up after her son Craig found a bridge with four front teeth and two more. She suspects a guest or theater group member may be the thief and asks anyone who recognizes missing teeth to contact her.
Ottawa High School band members fared well at the State Music Festival in Emporia on April 25. Susan Sandow earned a fine flute solo rating, Nancy Hewitt received a one for piano, Gail Garrett a two for flute, Beth Butler a two for oboe, and John Presley a three for cornet. All five earned Jones ratings to qualify for state competition as district groups were split across Hays Wichita and Emporia. Band director Loren Matthews noted smaller entries but high achievement.
New York AP report notes critics upset over President Johnson lifting beagles by the ears to pose for a photo. Bernard Workman of London defends the practice saying dogs’ ears are strong. White House says Little official comment yet. Melvin Schlesinger claims Republican propaganda behind the dog bark.
Attorney General William M Ferguson rebutted Chief Justice Earl Warren and Kansas editorials over a seizure of obscene books. He urged religious leaders to voice views as he defends his decision to seize materials rather than prosecute sellers. He warned Warren’s stance could empower obscenity purveyors and cautioned that Kansas law does not affect political expression.
Wayne Angell of Ottawa University economics announces bid for a third term as Franklin County state representative. A 33 year old Republican, he serves on water resources, ways and means, and public welfare committees. He holds GOP leadership roles and is married with four children.
During May Ottawa law enforcement and volunteers will run the Kansas Vehicle Safety Check program with 24 hour lanes at the police station lot and additional lanes to be announced. Howard Doyen chairs the effort with Beverly Grabham as vice chair and Terry Wollen as teenage chair. Mayor Charles Williamson and Police Chief Eugene Flaherty stress the checks focus on safety, not tickets, though a license check occurs.
James R. Hoffa confronts a court precedent that could require him to pay federal income taxes on union funded legal fees as he enters a second major federal trial. The Teamsters face pressure from Edward Bennett Williams and possible government action to audit union funds used for Hoffa’s defense, amid a tense power struggle within the 1.7 million member union.
In Chicago AP report, one of four jurors tentatively seated for James R. Hoffa fraud and conspiracy trial was dismissed. Only three jurors remain seated as the trial enters its third day in U.S. District Court. The discharged juror, Helen Cooper, submitted a letter saying she cannot reach a verdict fair to Hoffa or the government, provoking debate on whether the entire panel should be dismissed.
OU Trustees on Tuesday adopted a 1964 65 budget of 1 257 000 for the year ending June 30. The current year budget was 1 120 000 and President Andrew B. Martin said balanced results are hoped for this year. The board approved an honorary trustees plan and an endowment plan to support debate activities, with final details to be presented next fall.
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