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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1972
Page
5
Social Security, dance events, school activities and military updates fill the page. R A Nitschke aids residents August 23 at Youth Center for benefits. John McCullough earns a master’s in education at Emporia State. James Thomson and Gaylord Flynn serve in Navy units. Marvin Olson promoted in Air Force. Patrick Bean attends AFROTC encampment. Taylor University opens Sept 6. Patricia Schmidt enters Taylor as a fall freshman.
Colby police officer Paul Carter observed an unidentified flying object near Interstate 70 early today, describing green and red flashing lights and a brilliant white glow. He estimated dimensions over 30 by 25 feet and said it hovered over a pasture, ruling out helicopters or airplanes. This sighting follows a string of Western Kansas UFO reports since last month.
In Great Bend Kansas the city again faced a large electrical outage early today, marking the second blackout in 24 hours as residents reported loss of lights and service across a wide area.
Ottawa Police investigated a very minor two car crash Friday afternoon on Main Street and E 15th. Randall J Crump 19 of 907 King was cited for careless driving after his vehicle was struck from behind by Allen L Unruh of Willow. In a separate East Main incident Louis Be Ecord of Pomona was eastbound on 15th when Marion E Perris of Ottawa RFD 2 left a driveway and collided with his car.
Miami Beach, AP Ford told reporters there is a possibility an announcement on peace in Vietnam may come at the Republican National Convention but he has no inside information about Nixon’s acceptance speech. He noted a gain in Congress is possible if Nixon “rims well,” while odds lean against the GOP taking 38 to 40 House seats. Ford urged Senate action on antibusing bill.
KC markets report cattle and hogs with mixed price changes from last week. Cattle commodities show cows up to 50 higher while steers and heifers mostly decline, with feeders and calves uneven by weight. Sheep and hogs move higher for barrows and gilts, sows strengthened, with varied prices across weight classes and quality grades.
Atty. Gen. Vern Miller warns that punch board lotteries sent to Kansas residents by a Chicago firm violate state law. He has received numerous complaints and says his office will move to stop further mailings of the devices into the state.
Huffman Market in Lane closes after two decades leaving three local businesses. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Huffman, originally from Hamilton Missouri, ran the store since World War II and say it has been fun. Dispersal sale Sunday August 27 at 1 p.m. will offer the 25 by 65 foot rock building, groceries, meat tools, a pop machine, carts and more.
King Hassan II of Morocco vows continued autocratic rule after a second abortive coup. Interior Minister Mohammed Benhima cites Oufkir's suicide and hints at ongoing land reform and tax shifts. Thirteen airmen, mostly trained in the United States, are detained amid a broader crackdown.
TOPEKA Kan AP the status of E Laurence Chalmers chancellor of the University of Kansas was the subject of discussion by the state Board of Regents at a special session called to consider ramifications of the 22 year marriage breakup. Reports said Chalmers submitted an oral resignation though officials doubted any resignation was on file. The Lawrence Journal World said Chalmers was exploring other jobs and resignation was likely to be requested and accepted at the meeting.
Oasis Club members plan a work day on Sept. 5 at the First Christian Church to gather and sort used toys for repair and distribution to underprivileged children at Christmas. Contacts are Guy Briscoe and Robert Bundy. A feature will be The Art of Flower Arranging, with plans for a bazaar and a covered dish luncheon at noon. The August meeting was a Forest Park picnic with old-time music by Joe Blake, George Toumberlin and Elmer Sutton.
USD 288 will host a three day faculty workshop from Wednesday through Friday to acquaint teachers with new programs planned by Reginald R. Hurd. The effort includes individualized instruction and testing, electronic teaching aids, classroom organization, and test construction. Elementary enrollment starts August 21 with classes beginning August 28.
Four federal inmates escaped from an honor dormitory at Leavenworth Kansas late Friday night. Officials say the men apparently left together and were wearing blue prison uniforms.
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