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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
6
William P. Hand, at his fitting station south of Newton, saw a car drive into the station and then pull away. He phoned home and found his auto was missing. About 30 minutes later Wichita police reported the car and two young occupants recovered.
Silas Blue Taylor 22 halted his murder trial and pleaded guilty as the state sought the death penalty. A jury was selecting when he made the plea and sentencing was deferred to Wednesday with testimony to describe the crime. Taylor seized hostage Jean Kelly 31 during a supermarket holdup July 30. police arrived as he used her as a shield and shot her head nearby. Local prosecutor Menghini urged death penalty.
The Kansas legislative budget committee said no general salary changes are needed now for most elective officials but proposed revisions to take effect in 1971. It recommended increasing the Kansas insurance commissioner’s salary to 16000 immediately.
TOPEKA AP announces the appointment of Clifford M Shenk as assistant state superintendent of public instruction by Rule M Hayden the new state superintendent of schools for 1956 to 1966 Shenk joined the State Department of Education staff in 1966 and served as administrative assistant in the last year He fills a vacancy created when Hayden became superintendent succeeding the late W C Kampschroeder.
The AP report states that rain and snow last week gave beneficial moisture to some Kansas wheat growing areas while moisture was still lacking in western regions. Localized soil blowing occurred but damage was negligible and eastern Kansas wheat remained in good condition. Wheat provided pasture feed in many south central areas but was limited elsewhere.
Mike OMalley, 15, serves as full-time church organist at Holy Angels church in Garnett, appearing at masses daily and on Christmas Eve. A lifelong music student, he plays piano, organ, drums, oboe and bell lyre, aims for Wichita University, and may fund college with nightly gigs at a local supper club.
New York Gov. Rockefeller argues that Republican governors endorsing a single presidential candidate could break unity. He says governors should focus on issues, not backing a nominee, while Romney remains his favored option. Governors see influence on delegations but expect no unanimity on a candidate. Nixon leads polls as GOP preference.
Mostly cloudy conditions with snow flurries tonight and on Wednesday. Cooler tonight with lows around 25 to 30 and Wednesday highs near 35 to 40. Precipitation chances 80 percent tonight and 40 percent Wednesday. Record highs and lows listed, hourly readings provided through evening, and barometer at 29.65.
Four teens face charges after Primitivo Garcia, 23, was shot while trying to protect a teacher at Westport High in Kansas City. Durant brothers Winford 16 and Charles 16, and Aaron Robinson 16 are charged as adults. Durant faces second degree murder, Robinson as accessory, Charles assault. Bonds set at 50 000, 25 000, and 1 500. Prosecutor says cases go to county grand jury.
Joyce Grist reports a pronounced flu and cold wave across Ottawa schools with 23 percent of carrier boys and substitutes sick. Principal Dean Royse notes over 25 percent absent at the Junior High, while High School and elementary campuses show elevated absences. Health officials cite no nationwide surge. flu shots are recommended for at risk individuals.
Sen Charles Percy on unescorted Vietnam visit dodged mortar fire near Dakson as four or five shells landed within 15 to 20 feet. He crawled behind huts with a .38 revolver, sustaining only minor arm scratches. his wife evacuated by helicopter. The group had just toured a Montagnard village near the Cambodian border, where Viet Cong killed about 200 Montagnards last week.
New York AP report says Selective Service Director Hershey and Attorney General Clark differ on whether youths who disrupt draft processing or recruiting should be conscripted. Hershey cites persistent disagreement and maintains he will not recant his recommendation to declare demonstrators delinquent. Clark and DOJ argue only acts affecting the individual’s draft status define delinquency.
Downtown Ottawa shoppers will hear the Ottawa University Campus Carollers sing Christmas carols on Wednesday night around 7 30 p m. They will perform on street corners while Santa Claus drives a motorized sleigh and stores stay open late.
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