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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
5
Wayne Allen 7 will undergo kidney removal surgery Tuesday after being struck by a car near Richmond over a month ago. The incident left him in need of surgical intervention and medical care at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Ottawa roller rink hosts a Christmas Party on December 23 from 7:30 to 10 with admission listed as .600 in advance.
Mrs. John Patterson formerly of Ottawa is reported improving at the Osteopathic Hospital in Wichita where she entered late Thursday. Her address is Doris Patterson room 128 2622 W Central Wichita.
Advertisement notes an open house at Scott's Drive In Tuesday evening from 10 to 11, inviting all to attend and preview offerings.
Boy Scout Troop 73 plans a Dec 26 trip in Kansas City Missouri to see the Warbonnet Indian Dancers. Reserve by 9 30 a m Friday by contacting Jim Gould CH 23184. Advance tickets are 1 for adults 50 cents for students and bus fare is 1. Buses depart Sacred Heart School at 6 30 p m.
Word has been received of the death this morning of James P. Haggard, a former Ottawa resident, at Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka. Further details will be provided later.
Christmas promotional note for a story form Bible aimed at children. Mentions CH 22858 and P. O. Box 332 with an advertising appeal for a lasting gift. No dates or locations beyond general holiday context.
Rome reports a four month labor rebellion storm that culminated in deadly terror bombings in Milan and Rome on December 12. Officials say the era’s violence is waning after a wage accord with 1.2 million metal workers. Corriere della Sera calls the democratic system tested but intact.
President Nixon outlined a civil rights Issue as Senate leaders questioned a possible special session. The Philadelphia Plan rider aimed to boost minority jobs in construction while Nixon resisted a full veto, urging court review of legal issues and warning of possible veto if constitutional concerns persist. Ford and Scott urged Congress to pass a simple continuing resolution to avoid deadlock on education funding.
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant said the first step toward peace in Vietnam is forming a broad-based national government that can command most factions, ahead of a cease-fire or elections. He noted improving East West relations and hoped for progress in 1970s disarmament talks and Middle East stability.
James A. Ure pleaded guilty in District Court to jail break charges. Sentencing set for December 30. Bond fixed at 5000 dollars. Other burglary grand larceny and felonious firearms possession charges were dismissed. Ottawa police report petty larceny and careless driving incidents. Conrad Pickert obituary notes. Multiple hospital admissions and dismissals listed with local births and funerals.
In Kansas City Kansas, Wayne Allen, a hospital patient, endures a heavy breath due to a birth defect and has had a kidney operation with another expected Tuesday. His mother expresses gratitude for support as visitors and classmates send cards and gifts. Wayne remains hopeful, telling supporters he will not die. He occupies room 511-L in the children's ward.
New York City saw over 650000 cars abandoned in 199 and the Citizens Budget Commission called it a new growth industry. The Sanitation Department reported it had towed or carried off 55926 vehicles so far, signaling a need for more efficient removal methods.
Delegates from 14 Arab states and the PLO met in Rabat in private session where three main courses of action emerged. Some rulers push for a political solution not tied to post 1967 formulas, while others, including Egypt and Libya, favor opening a general war.
In the District Court of Franklin County Kansas Neal B Baxter as Administrator of Gertrude Burgoon deceased sues Joe Burgoon et al Case 24 170 a sale of Lots 31 33 and 35 in Block 30 Bowles Sheldon and Toppings Addition Ottawa will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash January 10 1969 at 2 00 pm at the west front door Ottawa courthouse sale without redemption and no bid less than two thirds of appraised value plus costs
Petition filed by Edward A. Revey Jr. and Judith K. Revey seeking quiet title to real property in Section 9 Township 17 South Range 20 East, with notice to all defendants and unknown parties. Respond by January 28, 1970 in Ottawa Kansas court. Winter Green firm listed as counsel.
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