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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1961
Page
8
Washington reports Premier Khrushchev justified closing East German gates to West Berlin refugees by draining skilled workers from East Germany and aiming to pressure Allies. He warned of future steps, including separating West Berlin from the West, to keep the capital isolated.
The State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee reported 200000 bushels of wheat sold from CCC bin sites in western Kansas as high in protein and milling quality. It covered crops from 1952 1953 1957 1958 and 1960 delivered under the USDA price support program with protein content from 12 to 14 percent and a premium at bin sites.
Martin J. Byrne, president of the Kansas Farmers Union, predicts 83 percent of Kansas wheat growers will back the government wheat support program in the Aug. 24 election after touring 90 of the state’s 107 counties. New voters may be eligible this year due to a lower planting requirement of 13 1/4 acres.
Overseas Aviation, a private British airline, announced it had gone broke and suspended operations leaving about 6,000 British travelers on the continent with worthless return tickets. Chairman Ronald Myhill said the firm was nearly $2 million in debt as its 20 planes were grounded after BP cut fuel supplies over $700,000 unpaid bills.
SAN LEANDRO Calif AP The City Council cut the tax rate Monday night marking the fourteenth consecutive year of tax relief The rate fell from 1 20 to 1 18 per 100 assessed valuation The city grown to about 70 000 residents since 148 when it began the trend in the town of 26 442
Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas I. Mikoyan told Japanese and foreign dignitaries that Western powers fear economic competition with the Soviet Union and would risk destruction in a race. He urged to stop arms rhetoric and focus on producing food clothing and housing for all people.
Independence Missouri AP reports the Reorganized Latter Day Saints Church awaits final contract for its world headquarters auditorium. Built since 1926, the project cost skyrockets from an estimated $1 million to more than $4.5 million.
In Ottawa Centropolis Vulcanizing recaps R. 4 action with a focus on the Pho team. a concise summary notes key plays and score progression as the matchup unfolds.
Ann and Allen Cox children of a former U S consul to Venezuela grew up moving through Panama and Venezuela with the State Department. They mix English Spanish and even Italian in daily play and gradually English is becoming dominant. Allen often uses Spanish construction when speaking English.
A speaker notes that while some students may lose their Spanish, they will not lose the experience of interacting with people of different nationalities. The message highlights value in exposure to diverse cultures through school programs.
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