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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1967
Page
6
A National Education Association and Kansas State Teachers Association study of selected districts found serious deficiencies in Kansas school programs and facilities. The report notes overall stability and a confident outlook for Kansas schools despite the issues.
The U S government filed condemnation actions for 3,288.88 acres in Osage County to be added to the Melvern reservoir project with a proposed compensation of 650 350 to landowners. Principal owners in Lebo and Olivet include John and Martha Ann Nee Fr McClellan Ala and George R and Anita Evans and David E and Mary Evans. The government valued 1,176.57 acres held by Howard E and Rachel Woodbury at 292 000. The filing notes the land lies on the south shore of the reservoir. The report also highlights Kansas education funding concerns amid 1940 and 1966 comparisons, noting pay and per pupil expenditures lag behind national averages and calling for renewed commitment to education.
Widespread fog and drizzle forecast as a storm moves east across Kansas. Temperatures stay mild with no hazardous freezing. Cloudy conditions prevail with light rain or drizzle, west areas on foggy dawn, highs near 50 to 58 in Goodland and Salina regions, with a 30 percent tonight and 10 percent Friday precipitation chances.
Kenneth Wilhite an 18 year old Ottawa University employee was placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to fourth degree manslaughter for a July stabbing in Forest Park. The judge ordered $200 in fees and court costs. The incident followed a confrontation with Wes Gillaspie in Council Grove.
Garnett plans to appeal a U S District Court verdict that awarded the George Wallace family 148000 in damages after a six and a half day hearing. The city seeks a new trial and potentially an appeal to the 10th Circuit in Denver if the motion fails.
A lighthearted column argues against dismantling Santa Claus amid Christmas overcommercialization. It praises Santa as a model of virtue, industry, and resilience, noting his universal reach, flawless safety record, fair labor relations, and selfless goodwill without government aid. Santa’s timeless spirit stands in contrast to cynics who blame holidays for modern excess.
A holiday event offers parents a chance to leave kids at a kids show while they shop. The Christmas Shop and Show is scheduled for December 2 and December 9 with two children friendly movies at 1 and 3 PM. Tickets available with purchases from local stores including Little Red Riding Hood and Friends.
Saigon police arrested a Viet Cong National Liberation Front emissary before he reached the U S Embassy, thwarting a planned meeting with Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker. U S Embassy declined comment as sources said the agent spilled details after questioning. Other reports claim VC reps met Gen. Creighton Abrams in Saigon in the past 10 days.
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