Comedies Reviewed By DON LAMBERT At Ottawa University
Ottawa University drama department presents two one act comedies at John Deere Theater 103 E Second through Sunday. Serenade by Julie Borosso praised for witty 1960s satire and strong student performances while The Boor by Chekhov criticized for lack of direction pace and weak characterization despite solid leads Lonnie Allen and Karl Friday. The new theater space receives acclaim for intimate seating and design improvements though execution issues remain evident in dress rehearsal and prop management.
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Don Lambert
Ottawa University
John Deere Theater
Schubert
Julie Borosso
Chekov
Lonnie Allen
John Stites
Larry Springer
John Deere
Drama
Stephen Biddle
Karl Friday
Ford Sets Peace Aim For Asia During Jakarta Visit
President Ford declared the United States a pacifist nation and pledged peace and security in Southeast Asia during a state banquet in Freedom Palace. At the arrival rally in Jakarta about 100,000 spectators welcomed Ford as Suharto lauded US-Indonesian cooperation and regional leadership amid post–Peking diplomacy insights.
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Soviet Union
U.s.china
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Susan
Henry A. Kissinger
White House
Fords
Local Careers and Greetings in Briefs from Arkansas City and Lawrence
Kathy Beatrice McAfoos of Waverly has become a Special Education Tutor for Unified School District 470 in Arkansas City after earning a Bachelor of Science in Education from Emporia State College in December 1974. Pauline Lang of 205% South Main reentered Lawrence Memorial Hospital and is in room 304. Marine Private First Class Charlie J. Handley, son of Mr and Mrs Charles C. Handley of Williamsburg RFD 1, earned a meritorious promotion after graduating recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
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Waverly
Unified School District
Arkansas City
Emporia State College
Miss McAfoos
Gordon McAfool
Pauline Lang
S. Main
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Charlie J. Handley
Charles C. Handley
Williamsburg
RFD 1
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Moluccans Free Five Children From Dutch Consulate
Dutch police reported five children released from the South Moluccan hold at the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam amid gunman threats. Police say about 30 hostages remained, with 11 children among them. a hijacked train with five hijackers is halted 90 miles north of Amsterdam and surrounded by authorities. The gunmen demand Dutch backing for South Moluccan independence as troops reinforce operations.
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Netherlands
Holland
Berlin
South
Molucca Islands
Spice Islands
Community notices promise events and sales roundup
Ad briefs show a VFW benefit dance on Sunday December 7 for Meals On Wheels with Country Western music. A VFW Dance features The Country CBers with members and guests. Eagles Steak Night runs Saturday 6:30 to 8 pm with reservations and a 9 pm show by The Showmen. Also sale items include homemade costume jewelry at 434 Willow and salvage groceries at Metzger Salvage 108 N Main with food stamps accepted.
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Eagles
Suzuki Concert at Ottawa University Sunday
Students in the Ottawa Suzuki Talent Education Program perform a winter concert at 3 pm in the Administration Building. Nearly 50 violin and cello students ages three to 16 play Suzuki pieces and Christmas songs with a string orchestra from Ottawa High School and Junior High providing accompaniment. Teachers are Phill Scheldt, Alice Joy Lewis, and Ellen Currier. Admission is free with a reception in the OU Student Union after.
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Ottawa Suzuki
Ottawa University
Ottawa High School
Ottawa Junior High
Suzuki
Phill Scheldt
Alice Joy Lewis
Ellen Currier
Pierson Funeral Services Held Saturday at 2 PM
Services for Joseph C. Pierson are set for Saturday afternoon at 2:00 from Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Scharft officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery with graveside rites by Ottawa Lodge No. 18 AFAM led by Past Master W. Phil McCracken. Friends may call at the funeral home until services.
Proposed Tax Cut Bill Outlined
Washington AP outlines House passed tax bill items Senate will take up. Personal tax cut extends 1975 deductions and adds a 2 percent credit on the first 12,000 of taxable income for 1976. Business tax cuts extend through 1980 with investment credit, tax shelter curbs. Alimony, moving expenses, and child care credits expand deductions and credits for 1976 to 1981 with various totals.
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Ite
Florence B Southard dies at 76 in Waverly
Graveside services for Florence B. Southard of Waverly, aged 76, will be held at Chalk Mound Cemetery north of Bushong. Born November 27, 1899, she taught in Wabaunsee and Shawnee Counties and was a member of the Eastern Star. She married Jacob C. Southard in 1926. survivors include her husband, a daughter, two sisters, a brother, and grandchildren.
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Florence B. Southard
Waverly
Topeka
Chalk Mound
Bushong
Emporia State
Wabaunsee
Shawnee
Order of the Eastern Star
Jacob C. Southard
Barbara Dinkell
Hazel McClure
Qsawatomie
Helen Woods
Beloit
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the Daily Report
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Richmond
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Wellsville
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