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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1968
Page
7
Coyotes are increasingly pursued as a sport with no bounty, aided by jump dogs and trailer hounds. Though some hunters fear fewer dens are found in spring, overall interest rises as coyote hunting grows. Residents note dead coyotes on fences may be trophies or signs of population control, with mixed feelings about the sightings.
Federal gun laws, passed in October, go into effect Monday with IRS distributing provisions to dealers who will then inform buyers and collectors. The Gun Control Act of 1968 keeps ordinary guns accessible for hunting and sport but bans purchases by those under 21 pistols and under 18 any firearms. Out of state purchases are restricted except for adjoining states rifles or shotguns. Local ordinance violations prohibit possession. A summary booklet for federally licensed dealers will be mailed before December 16.
The Associated Press reports new violence at San Francisco State College as five campuses face militant student demonstrations over black studies, amnesty, and minority access. About 220 police dispersed nearly 1,000 protesters after rock throwing shattered 22 windows.
Kansas City AP. President elect Nixon's farm advisers compare the policy fight over government role in agriculture to a football game running out of time. Don Paarlberg of Purdue says no side gains ground as debates over family farms, corporate farming, and agribusiness continue. He urges a move toward market oriented farming and long term voluntary land retirement.
Prince the tame Florida white tailed deer living in Joe Hilliard's pasture was killed when a man in a camper truck shot him in the neck. Hendry County Sheriff Earl S. Dyess said deputies arrested Richard DeBussey Jr., 27, of Jupiter, on charges of killing an animal of another and discharging a firearm within one mile of a state highway.
Washington AP A TV newsman told a Senate subcommittee investigation his credit rating collapsed after a report his car was repossessed. Leon B Sanders of Shreveport urged federal controls on bureaus and proposed guidelines for reporting accuracy while John L Spafford defended the industry's overall reliability.
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops battled American infantry near Saigon with heavy exchanges north of the city. Air Cavalry, armored units, and artillery clashed, leaving 16 Americans and 59 enemies dead, 19 and 17 wounded respectively. In Pleiku area two undefended Montagnard hamlets were burned, 125 homes razed, and officials abducted. SAMs and air battles were reported over the region.
Washington AP informal talks with Switzerland begin to curb use of secret accounts by Americans to dodge taxes and stock trading restrictions. Hearings note gangsters, loan sharks, casino operators, and brokers using numbered, secrecy protected accounts. Patman plans legislation to criminalize dealing with foreign banks avoiding US inspections and to place foreign banks under federal supervision. He calls for annual audits of banks to uncover abuses while officials doubt domestic law alone will fix the issues.
In Hyden Kentucky John Waage asked an elderly man for directions to a friend. The man offered a quirky, indirect response guiding him to the friend’s home as if it were approaching from the left after turning up a block.
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