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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
3
In Corona California a wildfire near Temescal Canyon forced about 200 sun bathers to flee. More than 300 firefighting personnel battled the blaze as some nude volunteers joined in, with a Division of Forestry spokesman noting some fighters worked in their shoes only.
The Army hikes to speed supply of M16 rifles to South Vietnamese troops paying premium prices. Colt produced first, averaging 104 per rifle. two new firms Harrington & Richardson and GM Hydramatic receive contracts for 60,000 first year, 180,000 second year with unit costs of 250 and 316 respectively.
Draft chief Hershey says President Johnson rejected a wide reform of the Selective Service System proposed by a White House advisory commission. Johnson endorsed only nonstructural ideas and kept the system largely as is, with a task force recommending continued state operation and limited mechanization.
Mrs Elmer Kimble and her husband celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary in a Portland nursing home. He is approaching 101 on May 15 and she is 92. The secret they share is to get up and walk out when anger rises.
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