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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1975

Page

6

Hostage release as Japanese Red Army frees captives in Malaysia

Five Japanese Red Army terrorists freed 15 hostages at Kuala Lumpur airport including U S Consul Robert Stebbins and a Swedish diplomat after storming a U S Embassy building. They then left aboard a Japan Air Lines DC8 bound for Tripoli via Colombo, with assurances and calm treatment of captives. The report also notes NSA eavesdropping controversy and a missing Olathe firefighter, Lee Morrow.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Red Army U.S Robert Stebbins Libya Stebbins Clovis N.M Japan Air Lines Colombo Sri Lanka Tripoli Egypt Aden Odessa Loyd Hemet Calif Fredrik Bergenstrahle Tee Wah Kwung

Area School Levys Go Up In Three Districts

Taxpayers in USD 287 USD 288 and USD 289 face higher levies for 1975-76. USD 287 rises to 43.23 mills from 37.52, USD 288 to 57.54 from 41.70, while USD 289 slips to 51.50 mills. Superintendent Davison cites inflation and prior restraint, noting valuation gains and loss of a capital outlay levy. Superintendent Laird points to management and valuation drops in Central Heights. Wellsville’s levy eases to 51.50 mills with no capital outlay or vocational levies this year. The piece also notes Lincoln Ellsworth’s polar flights and claims of Antarctic acreage.

Joanistas U.S.D Pomona Appanoose Williamsburg Central Heights Wellsville St U.S.D William Davison Davison U.S.C Bud Laird Laird

Nell to marry Seattle life change ends Ottawa library era

Nell discusses changes in life as she plans to marry in Seattle and quit a paid job after 35 years. She outlines library plans to meet needs with new books, potential building, adult programs, noon movies, and staff adaptation. She will visit Ottawa and remains connected to family and friends.

Nell Ottawa Seattle

Cattle and Hogs Market Report From Kansas City

Kansas City AP reports cattle results with 5000 head and varied weights. Feeder calves and steers show mixed gains and losses while hogs steady to down. Sheep steady with spring lambs high and feeders moderate. Friday estimates project cattle 100 hogs 800 sheep 25. Also includes hospital admissions, dismissals, and a birth notice in Ottawa and Williamsburg.

Kansas City

Disabled Vets Get Raises Amid Budget Warning

President Ford signed a measure increasing disability veterans cost of living raises by 10 to 12 percent. The White House objections linger as the higher-than-proposed rise will cost about half a billion dollars annually. Ford urged Congress to curb deficit spending and warned of consequences.

Washington White House Ford Congress

Back-to-school denim jeans and bookstore specials

Ad briefs list Back-to-school prewashed denim jeans at 10 dollars and a revised edition of Puttting Food By for 4.95 at Up Front Booksellers in the in between bookstore on South Main. Also advertised are unlabeled dog food 24 can cases at 2.69, Metzger Salvage on Main, and local venues Tilton's Inn and Roost-The Country Blue Jays with dates and taco and go-go dancer activities near Lake Pomona.

Washington Central Intelligence William E. Colby Les Aspin U.S National Security Agency Wisconsin Democrat Colby House Intelligence Committee NSA Calby S. Main Metzger Salvage Country Blue Jays Lake Pomona

Franklin County News Briefs and Events

A meeting of the Franklin County Action Group to elect a new vice president is set for 7 30 p m Friday at the ECEAN office. The Old Depot Museum will host Mr and Mrs F M Coons plus others this Sunday. TB skin tests and booster shots for kindergarten and out of state students will be offered Fridays at the Franklin County Health Department 112 W Tecumseh from 9 00 to noon and 1 00 to 4 00 until school starts.

Franklin County Action Group ECEAN Old Depot Museum F.M. Coons Kenneth Coons Dwight and Marilyn Coons Nora Evans Margaret Merritt Frances Warner Ray Bloomer Robert Harris D.C. Whitaker City Park Franklin County Health Department W. Tecumseh

Apollo crew to discuss mishap after recovery

Honolulu AP report says astronauts Vance Brand Thomas Stafford and Donald Slayton have a tentative clean bill of health after exposure to rocket gas two weeks ago. They will meet reporters in Washington DC on Saturday morning to discuss the Apollo Soyuz mission reentry July 24 and related details.

Honolulu Vance D. Brand Thomas P.stafford Donald K. Slayton Washington, D.C Earth

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