Nixon declares bid for Republican presidential nomination
Richard M. Nixon announced in an open letter to New Hampshire citizens that he will run for the Republican presidential nomination. He framed the choice as beyond party lines, urged peace and progress, and outlined a six day campaign swing through New Hampshire Wisconsin and Oklahoma. Nixon noted his eight years in Washington and pledged to apply lessons learned to the present era. New Hampshire primary is March 12 with Wisconsin April 2 and Oklahoma convention Feb 24. His New Hampshire manager, State Rep. David Sterling, filed papers before the deadline.
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New York
Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
Nixon
United States
America
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Miami Beach
John F. Kennedy
David Sterling
Mennonite Farmer Hurt In Gas Blast At Home
Clarence Yoder a Mennonite farmer near Garnett suffered severe burns in a morning gas explosion at his farm home. He entered the basement carrying a kerosene lantern to start a motor. fumes ignited. His son wrapped him in a coat to smother flames and he was hospitalized with facial and hand burns. The house was about half destroyed and the interior damaged by heat.
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Clarence Yoder
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Anderson County
Garenett
Thomas Dougherty
Ed McDoneald
Radiation found in Florida color TV sets worries officials
Washington reports a Pinellas County health department survey of 110 color television sets in St. Petersburg found 18 with excess radiation. Eight manufacturers were represented as the House Commerce subcommittee heard from Dr. James G. Terrill Jr. that a Washington area survey is ongoing and indicates the problem is industrywide.
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Health Department
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Fla
House
Pinellas County
James G. Terrill Jr
National Center For Radiological Health
Girl OK Barbara Stephens After Night Car Crash
Barbara Stephens 18 recovering from severe back injuries after a one car crash at midnight Monday. She underwent surgery Wednesday at Independence Sanitarium and remains in a cast in fair condition. Dr E B Szabo ados performed the operation. Steven L Alcock 19 OU student, driver of the accident car, is in satisfactory condition at Ransom Memorial Hospital.
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Independence Sanitarium
Independence
E. B. Szabeados
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Steven L. Alcock
Ransom Memorial
Westmoreland Says The Nasties Are Losing A Go For Broke Offensive
Gen Westmoreland says the Vietcong’s Tet drive is a go for broke operation. U S infantry and armor clash with Communist forces in Saigon and other cities as air and ground units pursue enemy elements. Allied troops secure Quang Tri City and Hue while Dalat, Dalat market, and a patrol bar are contested. Westmoreland warns the main offensive will be in Quang Tri and Thua Thien with heavy forces and weeks to months of fighting ahead.
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William C. Westmoreland
Five Oceans
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Quang Tri City
South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Namese
Hue
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
Dalat
Hanoi
Vietnam
Quang Tri
Thua Thien
No GOP Plan Delayed Highway Program Announcement
The Senate Republican caucus failed to agree on a highway program, with Sen. William H. Ward saying a public announcement would be delayed until after a Senate GOP meeting later in the day. Ward, chair of the highway committee, noted disagreements but did not detail them.
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Federal minimum wage rises to 1.60 for 33 million workers
The federal minimum wage climbs to 1.60 an hour today, affecting 33 million workers and boosting 8.5 million others to 1.30. AFL CIO President George Meany calls the move a gain for the working poor, while hotel, hospital, and restaurant operators weigh price hikes and cost-cutting. The 1966 amendments phased in higher floors from 1.25 to 1.40 and now 1.60, with broader coverage including hospitals, nursing homes, and large farms.
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OID Switches On Firm Here Denies Bond Proposal
Ottawa Industrial Development Inc. reversed its stance on an $800000 industrial revenue bond for Baldwin Ward Manufacturing. The city commission, acting on OID guidance, denied the proposal as not conforming to policy. Automatic Merchandising Inc. had sought funds for expansion and renovation, with board action pending in Florida.
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Baldwin Ward Manufacturing Co
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Ottawa Industrial Development
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OID
Ray Maher
Bald
Win Ward
Tampa, Fla
Baldwin Ward
Don Capper
Ottawa Industrial Development, Inc
Automatic Merchandising, Inc
Dick Skoog
Ottawa
Capper
Skoog
Lyman Corlis
Finance
Harry Murphy
Charles Williamson
Weather County Forecast: Clearing and Colder Tonight
Clearing and colder tonight with mostly fair and cool conditions Friday. Low tonight mid to upper 20s, high Friday around 40. Wednesday high 58, today’s low 41. last year’s highs and lows 46 and 39. Record high 76 in 1911, record low -11 in 1918. Precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 am: .03 inch. Hourly temperatures ending 8 am today.
Sands to Speak on Youth Problems at Ottawa University
Lecture Bill Sands in the University Chapel at 8 p.m. Wednesday as part of the 1967-68 concert lecture series. Sands, author of the best seller My Shadow Ran Fast, is a dynamic speaker who will recount his life changes from youth to present as a former convict. Public invited. admission $1.75.
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Ottawa University
Sands
Asian Crises May Mean More Men More Money
Washington and governing circles weigh the impact of Korea and Vietnam crises on U S manpower and funding. Senator Stennis and Senate leaders anticipate expanded military forces, reservists, and increased aids as North Korea presses diplomatic standoff over the Pueblo. White House officials say Johnson could propose nonpartisan measures to meet potential needs.
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Montana
Korea
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Everett M. Dirksen
White House
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South Korea
South Vietnam
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Pomona School Leader Resigns at Special Board Meeting
Phillip Arnett, superintendent of West Franklin Unified School District 287 at Pomona, submitted his resignation at a special board meeting Wednesday night. The resignation becomes effective July 1 after half of a two year contract, as Arnett plans to pursue a doctoral degree in educational administration. He and his wife Cleota will remain in Pomona with three children, Paul, Linda, and Kenneth. Arnett earned a BA from Baker University and a master's from the University of Kansas.
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Pomona High School
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Kenneth
Iola
Marine Corps
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University of Kansas
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