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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1966
Page
7
Washington reports inflation and high interest rates persist despite Johnson administration assurances. Government economists warn containment remains a major front, while the Federal Reserve tightens credit and raises bank reserve requirements to curb inflation.
TOKYO AP United States dispatch reports that Defense Minister Lin Piao is asserted as China’s No 2 figure behind Mao. Lin, 59, spoke for Mao to a vast rally in Peking while Mao appeared in military attire, signaling army influence. Premier Chou Enlai urged study of Mao’s works as Lin’s directives gain weight.
In Seattle attorney Clay Nixon acting for Eddie Cotton and manager George Chemeres asks a Las Vegas court to declare the 15 round boxing match against Jose Torres a no contest citing a television video tape as basis for the protest.
Production workers of the United Auto Workers press for contract reopenings with General Motors Ford and Chrysler to gain an immediate wage hike. Ford Local 600 leads a push by 30 000 production and 10 000 skilled members demanding a 50 cent hourly rise plus a two cent bonus offset by a 2.8 percent across the board increase.
Home economics guidance covers protective floor finishes and wax types, application methods, and yearly maintenance. It also notes terrace installation guidance for Franklin County soils, erosion trends in 1965, and scheduling terrace work with the local Soil Conservation District.
Frank Beard, who placed third at the 1965 U S Open in St Louis, tied for 17th this year at the San Francisco event, reflecting his continuing presence among top golfers.
New York reports beef ham butter and lard jump to the highest level since 1954 with corn at a decade peak. Milk and egg production in July fell while wholesale butter hit a 14 year high. Pork prices edged up seasonally in the Southwest and various costs rose across fresh meats and eggs as bananas pears and blueberries show good supply.
The Committee on Political Education will withhold endorsements in Kansas until its Sept. 3 convention in Wichita. Executive secretary Floyd Black said no state or congressional endorsements will be made before then, with governor and U S Senate races possibly reviewed afterward. A Kansas City meeting Aug. 23 aims to register Missouri-living Kansas workers, led by Del Garst to coordinate cross-border labor activity. Gov. Avery invited Garst to discuss Kansas candidates.
A unit met at Roadside Park for a lesson on Switzerland during a picnic dinner attended by twelve members and fourteen guests with Mrs. M. L. Ferguson presiding. Dates for upcoming events were shared and plans made to attend the American Royal. An extra handicraft day with sack lunch is planned for Sept. 13 at Mrs. Ferguson’s home.
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