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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1976
Page
7
Children at the Bicentennial Wagon Train in Baldwin enjoy sticky cotton candy on Thursday. The sweet treat adds to the fun as organizers tease a broader story and photos in Saturday’s Herald.
Peter Macdonald steps back from some duties as Harris Enterprises appoints a two man operational staff for newspapers and radio. Lloyd Ballhagen becomes vice president and general manager for Newspapers while Robert Wells leads the radio division. Effective May 3, Macdonald remains president. Harris publications include Hutchinson News and seven other dailies. radio assets cover ten stations across multiple states.
Three-page handwritten will allegedly leaving millions to the Mormon Church and a Utah gas station owner faces probating in Las Vegas. Dietrich, named executor, asserts handwriting authenticity amid doubts from Summa Corp. and potential court fight over validity.
Washington AP The National Commission urged broader use of wiretaps and bugs by federal and local investigators and asked Congress for greater surveillance authority The panel split with four members issuing a dissent The two year study reviewed the 1968 electronic surveillance law and noted 21 states plus DC have similar laws urging others to follow suit in major crimes cases
UPS halted pickups in 13 states as Teamsters threaten midnight strikes to pressure a new multi state contract. About 34,000 drivers, readers and sorters face work stoppages while talks continue in Arlington Heights. Local unions report some monetary progress but major differences remain on health benefits and pensions. Federal mediators express hope for agreement before the deadline.
Decreasing sievalieas end colder tonight with a low near the upper teens. Saturday turning mostly sunny with a high in the mid to upper 50s. Northerly winds around 15 mph tonight and Saturday.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the United States is ready to recognize Angola if it expels 15000 Cuban troops and would offer economic aid. He urged a platform for talks on Rhodesia to avert a bloodbath, amid his African tour ending in Liberia.
Washington AP Humphrey says he will stay on the sidelines this election year unless demanded by a deadlocked Democratic convention. After supporters urged him to join key primaries he tearfully announced a fourth bid is not in the cards and notes he would risk being seen as a perpetual candidate. Carter mixed emotions over Humphrey’s decision while Udall and Jackson say it helps their campaigns. Backers urged a June New Jersey primary bid and a formal campaign committee to secure delegates and funds.
Washington AP Amtrak ends its first five years with no profitable routes and rising subsidy needs. Ridership rose about 9 percent annually since 1971 but costs outpaced revenues. GAO projects at least 6.2 billion dollars in federal aid from 1976 to 1980, including 3.4 billion for losses and upgrades. Amtrak remains hopeful to attract more passengers and revenue.
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