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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1969
Page
4
Jack R. Elder Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Jack R Elder of 903 King, is home on leave from the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He will be stationed in Memphis after January 5.
Police Chief Eugene Flaharty warned this morning that added officers will patrol during the holiday season to catch intoxicated drivers. He said drivers who endanger others will not be tolerated. A Christmas Bible storybook is advertised as a lasting gift for children, in color.
Phil King of Pomona RFD 1 underwent back surgery Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. His room number is 4-B.
Town and Country Supply will be open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for shoppers. The extended hours are advertised to accommodate weekend customers.
Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. says his son’s death was not too high a price for freeing his people yet fears ongoing white prejudice that could trigger mass killings. He notes progress by Negroes and laments white power structures for stoking radicalism, urging accountability.
In Topeka 50 welfare rights activists pressed the Kansas Board of Social Welfare to raise public assistance to 100 percent of 1970 living costs and boost fuel allowances through the cold months. Thirteen demands were presented including higher food and clothing aid as mothers urged parity with rising bills. Dr. Robert Harder, welfare director, said allocations for the next fiscal year must wait for review.
Newark Mayor Hugh J Addonizio and 18 others pleaded innocent in federal court to extortion and income tax evasion charges. Fifteen Newark officials and contractors indicted. Anthony Boiardo a noted figure was released on bail. Defendants include City Councilmen West Turmer and Frank Addonizio and Philip Gordon with others linked to city contracts.
Dr. Frank Barr reports a seasonal light theft at his northeast corner home as a 10-foot evergreen lost two long strings and two short strings. A brown paper sack with "Thanks, Merry Christmas. The Phantom" appeared on the doorstep, suggesting the same mischief before a Christmas vacation from the nearby 33 acre institution.
Funeral services for Rose E Campbell 77 died Dec 16 held at Towner's Chapel with burial at Half Rock Cemetery. ILO H Day service 4 p.m. Monday at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home. Howard Thompson 64 funeral at Towner's Chapel. Death notices include Grant Carey Sr Leila Stiles. Discharges and emergencies listed for local residents. Survivors and pallbearers named with multiple local organizations referenced.
Lucas, a student at Ottawa University, grew long hair and a beard amid conservative athletic standards. He cites stereotypes and a wish to stay himself, hitchhiked last summer, opposes wars and drugs, embraces vegetarianism, and finds happiness in spontaneity and nature despite frequent street ridicule.
Jim Raby runs an Ottawa ambulance service that currently costs about 1580 dollars a month with 330 dollars subsidized by the city. He warns the operation may raise rates or seek more government aid as he battles unpaid accounts, Medicare paperwork, and staff turnover while noting calls average about one daily but vary greatly.
Two separate crashes occurred Friday night in Baldwin and Ottawa with several drivers involved. In Baldwin, Alice Crawford and Donna Buckley backed from parking spots and failed to see each other in the 100 block of West Second at 5:42 p.m. Near South Main, Thomas Stephenson and Kenneth Chapman collided while northbound in the 200 block at 10:54 p.m. A driver cited for failure to reduce speed was involved in a wreck near New Hope Church at 1 a.m. George Best followed Daryl Caruthers. the other driver failed to dim headlights. Ottawa Police cited John Powell for transporting an open bottle and Michael Oliver for illegal registration. Kansas City market notes conclude cattle steers steady to mixed while cows fall.
Items valued at more than 700 dollars were stolen from the Samuel C. Boettge residence five miles northeast of Baldwin. The rear door was forced and every room rummaged. a .22 caliber pistol a 23 inch color television and a short wave radio receiver disappeared.
Probate Court in Franklin County Kansas will hear The Peoples National Bank of Ottawa as Executor on January 12, 1970 at 1:30 p.m. The petition seeks final settlement, approval of acts and accounts, attorneys' fees, executor's fee, and distribution per Nellie May Ramsey's will. Defenses must be filed in Ottawa Kansas. Winter and Green and First National Bank Building listed as attorneys.
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