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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
8
State Farm Mutual, the largest auto insurer in Kansas, announced a statewide rate increase averaging 13.1 percent set to take effect January 15. The move affects policies including no fault and comprehensive coverage.
The Dow Jones average rose 3.41 to 984.71 by noon on Wall Street amid a market mood buoyed by a pricing split among OPEC members. Brokers noted buying for relief on the surprise front, while coverage changes loom for Kansas State Farm policies with foreign and medical cost pressures driving premium increases.
Local merchants offer discounts on gifts and decor with church, school, and community group specials. Stores feature Christmas plants, fabrics, home decor, and 10 to 20 percent off certain items. weekend seafood dinner and buffet. Christmas services at Calvary Baptist Church. and live music at VFW post with potluck.
Deaths and services for Hap Happy 92 of Ottawa and Clay A Gibson 97 of Wichita are listed with burial plans in Highland Cemetery and church services. Other items include births, divorces, ad listings, car theft estimates, and court actions. Names include Hap Happy Edith Barr Ervin Happy Evelyn Bennett Waunita Happy Clay A Gibson Ruby Fought Murray Hodges Earl S. Smith Alvin Hornberger Adolph Kreuger and others with local addresses and dates.
A Baptist pastor in Romania, Josif Ton, argues that Jesus Christ, not atheism, offers the needed model for a selfless society under Marxism. His controversial paper claims socialism requires noble character and self sacrifice, challenging official atheism and stirring student and intellectual support while authorities interrogate him.
A 32 year old Pomona man, Thomas Markus, appeals in Franklin County District Court to overturn a six month suspension by the Division of Vehicles after refusing a blood alcohol test on August 24. He contends the suspension is unlawful as he was not operating a motor vehicle or under arrest when the test request was made. A hearing was scheduled for 2:40 p.m. Deg a.
The Ottawa High School vocal music department stages a Monday holiday concert with the Varsity Men and the orchestra performing in the gymnasium. Choraliers Concert Choir Sophomore Choir and the Cyrones will sing main selections and invite the public to join in Mavielujah Chorus as the finale.
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