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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1972

Page

4

News Briefs from Richmond and area light notices

Butch Fox reports from Scotland for discharge on the east coast. A sale in Young Place continues with drastic reductions. Mrs. Vada Moore notices her son James R Moore’s new address at San Diego Naval Station 92136. Homemade ice cream event at Court House lawn Wednesday 6 pm. Soroptimists Club noted. Alan Gensman, KU sophomore, received a $800 grant and $875 National Defense loan for 1972-73. Cadet David L. Roney, son of local residents, attends Army ROTC summer camp at Ft. Riley. New washers advertised by local dealers. Lynn Moses, Pomona, among 200 freshmen at Fort Hays State orientation. $50 reward for info on theft of tandem trailer axles from Coffman Welding Service.

Vada Moore Williamsburg James R. Moore U. S. Naval Station Spo San Diego Calif Alan Gensman University of Kansas National Defense C. Loren Gensman RFD 2

Too Many Leaving Farms In Ames Iowas AP Report

Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz says the farm exodus is down from 106000 last year to an estimated 46000 this year but remains too high. He cites expanding foreign markets, notes the Soviet Union will need U S feed grain while China lacks funds. Exports last year hit 8 billion with a target of 10 billion next year. He comments on safety rules, and jokes about policy alignment with the President.

Ames Iowa Agriculture Earl Butz Butz Johnson Soviet Union U.S Thomas Eagleton

Daily Report notices and obituaries fragment

Roy Lee Bishop 28 of 124 S Oak faces charges for intoxicated driving and no valid license. Marriage license: David L Diamond 31 Ottawa and Deanna Rae Holmes 28 Princeton. Rosilee Carey 31 Princeton charged with speeding 40 in a 30 zone, fined 10 dollars. Farrell E Jones 38 Kansas City Kan fined 10 for illegal vehicle registration display. Gary Pollack 23 Overland Ark fined 20 for speeding 74 in a 60 zone. Bridge winners listed for Elks club. Admissions, dismissals, emergencies, and a death: Richard C. Hamm, 61, died at Leavenworth V A Hospital. survivor list and service set for Thursday at Wadsworth Chapel.

Rosilee R. Carey Princeton Farrell E. Jones Kansas City Kan Gary B. Pollack Overland Ark Richard C. Hamm Leavenworth V.A al Beets Motor Co Noami Hamm Walnut Lavern Early Wellsville Delores Papps Houston Tex Agnes Ellison Raytown Wadsworth Chapel

Vermont Prisoners Quiet After Disturbance

Inmates at Vermont State Prison seized two guards as hostages then released most prisoners in a cell block after several hours of negotiations. By early Tuesday, prisoners began returning to cells as Warden Robert G. Smith and correction official Cornelius Hogan resolved the standoff. No one was hurt.

Windsor, Vt Vermont State Prison Robert G. Smith Correction Cornelius Hogan Peter Martin Deane C. Davis

Jack Anderson Retracts Charges Against Eagleton

AP report details columnist Jack Anderson retracting his claim of evidence showing Sen Thomas F Eagleton had arrests for drunken or reckless driving. Eagleton resigned as Democratic vice presidential nominee, praising Anderson for courage and calling the matter closed after a private meeting and public retraction.

Washington Jack Anderson Thomas F. Eagleton Anderson Eagleton Missouri Today Davis

Kansas adopts emergency rules for spark arresters on diesels

The Kansas Corporation Commission adopted emergency rules to curb railroad right of way fires. Beginning Jan 1, all non turbocharged diesel locomotives must have approved spark arresters. Rules establish maintenance programs in high fire areas and mandate reporting to reduce fires from locomotive sparks.

Topeka Kan Kansas Corporation Commission Kansas Commission Dale E. Saffels Saffels

Meat Production Up In Kansas in June 1972

Red meat production in Kansas slaughter plants rose 6 percent year over year to 161 million pounds in June 1972, with beef at 134 million pounds and cattle slaughter up 8 percent to 217000 head. Hog slaughter declined slightly, veal and pork production fell, and six month totals also show gains for beef.

Topeka Kan Kansas State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service

British Dock Strike Threatens Food Supplies

The London longshoremen strike enters its second week, raising fears of bananas and other perishables running out by week end. Covent Garden dealers warn apples oranges lemons peaches and plums may be exhausted. meat mainly NZ lamb prices rise slightly. Prime Minister Heath weighs a national emergency as ships idle and bids for a settlement fail.

London Covent Garden New Zealand Edward Heath

New Zealand Bans Goldfish Imports Over Disease Risks

New Zealand's Agriculture Department banned goldfish imports amid concerns they carry diseases harmful to trout and salmon and a fungus that could affect many fish species. The prohibition also notes potential risks to grass and humans.

Wellington N.2 New Zealand Agriculture Department

Board Accepts Hospital Bids For Ransom Memorial Project

The board of trustees accepted bids for the new Ransom Memorial Hospital in a special meeting. Green Construction Co. of Lawrence won general construction at 1,217,138 dollars, Carey Co. of Ottawa won mechanical at 599,880, Wiggins Electric of Ottawa won electrical at 485,000, and Pegler & Co. won food service equipment at 54,450 with a possible 192 dollar add for a new table. Bids now go to the Kansas State Board of Health for approval, then to the HEW office in Kansas City. Architects Ekdahl Davis Depew Persson and consultant Leon Pullen attended. The administrator was authorized to seek extra Hill Burton funds to cover total project cost.

Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Green Construction Co Lawrence General Constructions Carey Co Ottawa Wiggins Electric Pegler & Co Kansas State Board of Health Kansas City Department of Health, Education and Welfare Don Depew Ralph Persson Ekdahl

Rains Boost Kansas Pastures and Crops Progress

The Kansas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports moisture last week benefited pastures and crops. About three quarters of corn tasselled, near the 11 year average. sorghums headed 18 percent. soybeans at 27 percent padded, below last year but near average. Greenbug infestations rise in western counties.

Topeka Kan State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service Kansas

Ottawa Bazaar Planning Meeting by Retail Committee

Ottawa retail committee of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting Thursday at 7 30 a m at the House of Douglas to plan the annual Sidewalk Bazaar. Co chairmen are Lee Shelden and Bonnie Crawford.

Ottawa Retail Committee Chamber of Commerce House of Douglas Lee Shelden Bonnie Crawford

Ottawa volunteers urge donations for multiple sclerosis drive

Volunteer workers will canvass the Ottawa area this week to raise funds for multiple sclerosis victims and families. Eva A. Hanes says 40 percent funds research, 50 percent aids patient services and local offices, 10 percent covers expenses. The goal is $2,000 with 300 volunteers needed.

Ottawa Eva A. Hanes Drive National Society

Hatch Act Declared Vague By Three Judge Panel

A 2-1 federal ruling held Hatch Act provisions restricting partisan politics by federal workers vague and overbroad, pausing enforcement and leaving limits unclear. The decision, while not addressing elective office, calls for Congress to clarify permissible political activity for federal employees and awaits Supreme Court review.

Washington Supreme Court Appeals US Civil Service Commission Gerhard ‘A. Gesell Gesell Congress Barrington D. Parker U.S. Appeals Court George E. MacKinnon

Residents Oppose Hillsdale Dam Formation

Paola citizens formed Citizens for Realistic Water Resources Management at Hillsdale to oppose the Hillsdale dam. Harold M. Garrison was elected president, Mary A. Sherwood vice president, and Teta V. Armstrong secretary treasurer. All officers reside in Paola. The group aims to block dam construction as unsuitable for the area.

Paola Hillsdale Bull Creek Citizens Harold M. Garrison Mary A. Sherwood Teta V. Armstrong

Lickteig Divorce Petition Notice and Estate Hearing in Franklin

First published notice in Franklin County Kansas court records. Eugene L Lickteig sues Diane M Lickteig for divorce and child custody with a pleading due by September 12, 1972. Elsie M Tillery petitions for probate of Benjamin F Hughes will dated April 13 1970 and appointment as executrix without bond with defenses due by August 25 1972.

District Court Franklin County Kansas Eugene L. Lickteig Diane M. Lickteig State of Ottawa State of Kansas Benjamin F. Hughes Elsie M. Tillery WII

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