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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
7
President Ford concluded his China trip with news that seven Americans listed as missing in action are dead, remains of two recovered, and next of kin to be notified within 48 hours. Kissinger noted. A banquet at the Great Hall of the People accompanied Ford's pledge to normalize ties and to disagree on Soviet attitudes.
Ottawa shoppers will get free two hour parking in the business district from Friday through Jan 7 as the City Commission suspends meter enforcement. The move aims to ease holiday traffic and serve as a test period with $2 fines for infractions. A public hearing on Community Development applications followed.
Washington reports seasonally adjusted wholesale prices were flat in November after a four tenths of a percent drop. The Commerce Department notes plans to raise capital spending on goods and facilities by five percent to 119.5 billion dollars at an annual rate in the first half of next year, after no gain in the second half of this year.
Hundreds lined Ottawa streets for the Christmas parade as 56 entries rolled by, including four bands, 11 scout troops, five Sunday School buses, seven 4-H clubs, antique and new cars, pom pon groups, and two horse units. Prizes totaling 125 dollars were donated by the Ottawa Retail Association and local merchants. The Church of the Brethren float won 25 dollars. Moats entries by Head Start and Rambling Ranchers 4-H Club took 20 dollars each. Gibson's Discount Store, Ottawa Junior High Red Band and Wellsville Junior High Band each received 15 dollars. Ottawa Junior High Blue Band earned 10 dollars. and 5 dollar prizes went to Ottawa Junior High Pom pon Girls, Warrior Cub Scouts, Cub Scout Pack 3079, Wellsville Scouts, and Ottawa Junior Wranglers.
A six week search ends with the identification of JoAnn Stewart, 24, missing since Oct 23. Dental charts from Norton State Hospital confirm identity after examination by Dr. Gary Zuck in Kansas City. Stewart, linked to the Franklin County Rehabilitation Program, was last seen Oct 28 near Third and Cedar. Autopsy cites undetermined drowning. no foul play suspected. Deceased measured about 60 inches, 110 pounds with brown hair. body found about six weeks after death. Officers search river bank and railroad tracks for clothing remnants.
Kansas counties with home rule face forced election rules after 2 percent voter petitions trigger referenda on salary changes. Labette Franklin and Jackson counties already blocked raises, while costs of elections push officials to avoid increases. Critics say the 2 percent standard curbs elected representantes and hampers local governance.
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