Not So Happy Ending For Detective Robbers Release Hostages In KC
In Kansas City Missouri two toddlers were held hostage after a bank holdup. the suspect was Sylvester Young Jr a 36 year old ex convict and veteran homicide detective. The case unfolded with a siege and dozens of officers surrounding a home as the detective faced a painful new crisis involving his own family.
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Demos Seek Extension of Price Controls on Oil
Senate leaders and President Ford tangled over extending price controls on domestic oil. Mansfield and Albert pressed for a six month extension amid forecasts of deeper natural gas shortages and inflation risks. Ford signaled a veto, while FEA warned shortages could push utilities to switch to oil and worsen costs.
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Arrival of Vietnamese refugee family in Ottawa stirs aid efforts
Doan Van Cung family from Vietnam arrived in Ottawa after a delayed plane transfer. Sponsored by Sacred Heart Catholic Church through Catholic Social Services, the family is housed at 419 W. 3rd while a home is prepared. The parents, both 49, with children aged 18, 13, 11, 9, and 6 fled North Vietnam in 1954, lived near Saigon, and have waited since May at Camp Chaffee, Ark. Parish members donated furniture, clothing and about $800. the father is seeking work.
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le Cong
Phone Directory Due Soon in Ottawa
Southwestern Bell manager W L Collinson says a new Ottawa telephone directory will go to press within weeks. Residents should call the telephone business office promptly to add or modify listings in the alphabetical and Yellow Pages sections.
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Postmaster General Calls Increase In Rates A Necessary Step
Washington reports the Postmaster General supports a rise in postal rates to 13 cents per letter as the Postal Service moves toward higher pricing. The plan aims to fund service improvements and ensure sustainability amid rising costs and changing mail volumes.
Blecha named acting director of utilities in Ottawa
Hubert Blecha, longtime supervisor at the Ottawa Power Plant, was named acting director of utilities by City Manager Robert W. Mills. Blecha, 721 W. Std, will oversee the sewer plant and water and electric systems while a replacement for E. Russell Baker is sought. Applications will be accepted for several weeks. The report also notes Postal Rate Commission action on permanent 10 cent rates and rising costs. County forecast predicts clear to partly cloudy conditions with a hot Saturday in the 90s.
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Blecha
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Clyde S. DuPont
DuPont
Offices to Close Monday Across City and County
Several government offices including Franklin County Courthouse and Ottawa City Hall will be closed on Monday for the observance. The post office will provide limited services such as special delivery and box pickup while The Herald will not publish and its office will be closed.
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Baldwin Man Appointed Secretary of Revenue
Gov. Robert F. Bennett announced Floyd Kent Kalb will replace James T. McDonald as state secretary of revenue effective Sept. 17. Kalb, 36, had been department chief legal counsel since June 3 and stated then he would likely succeed McDonald. Kalb is a Baldwin City native with bachelor and law degrees from the University of Kansas.
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