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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1964
Page
6
Post Office tests a pepper spray named Halt to deter biting dogs. About 115,000 postal workers would carry 3.4 ounce aerosols with 15 percent pepper extract to stop 7,000 dog bites annually, amid mixed expert and civilian reactions.
Gov. John Anderson said the Kansas House will not reduce membership in the special reapportionment session. He doubts 105 votes will pass a bill to cut from 125 to 105, urging retention at 125 for one member per county plus 20 for populous areas.
A lighthearted note suggests the Post Office is considering a new spray product named Tony's Toot That. The item is described as a helpful, dog friendly solution, implying curiosity about its adoption in mail handling or pet care contexts.
Atlantic City AP report quotes Morton Botel saying 10 to 15 million U S students are seriously retarded in reading. He calls for a man graded program and a robust library to tailor progress to each child, reducing needless frustration and hate of schooling.
New York financier Billy Rose, 64, is the stock market sensation as his holdings rise sharply since October. He is the largest individual holder in AT&T and New York Central, with long term profits in AT&T exceeding eight million. Rose recounts a life of many careers including songwriter, producer, impresario, and stock speculator while hinting at plans to marry again. He also notes his wealth buys luxury homes and island estates. His song writing, with about 500 tunes, remains his most satisfying achievement.
Ottawa groups including the city commission the school board and the park board meet at 8 p m Wednesday to discuss future bond issues. City Clerk Don Capper listed a new swimming pool additional park ground and improvements for Forest Park among the possibilities. They will consider how a city bond might affect another school bond issue.
Washington awaits a Supreme Court ruling on equal population districts. Rep. Emanuel Celler calls the decision a great step toward fair representation and predicts gains for Republicans, while Democratic spokesmen argue it benefits the majority party. House leaders condemn Justice Harlan's dissent as casting doubt on the constitutionality of the House.
Ottawa school officials plan no action on state recommendations for Ottawa High School until the school board meets. Board member Don Waymire said preliminary discussions may occur but no action before the next official meeting after Feb. 25. Principal W. P. Shepard and Superintendent Henry Parker said action must follow board direction.
Edmiston's department store at 218 S Main has been sold to Greenberg Mercantile Co of St Louis. The agreement includes Lawrence and Iola stores, with Edmiston branding existing since 1945 in Lawrence and 1958 in Lawrence and 1941 in Iola. Further comment was unavailable.
The United States said it will cut off small sums of military aid to Britain, France, and Yugoslavia for not curbing ships and planes trading with Cuba. Aid to Spain and Morocco is frozen at current levels pending compliance checks on Cuban trade restrictions.
U Thant suggested the planned international force for Cyprus be limited to British Commonwealth and neutral states, excluding the United States and some NATO members. Consultations continued as a Security Council meeting potential postponement loomed, amid Britain and Cyprus agreeing on principles for policing the island with an international force and a mediator seeking peace between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
Increasing cloudiness with north easterly winds 25 to 30 mph and a chance for a few snow flurries tonight. Wednesday expected to be clear and colder. Low tonight around 30. High Wednesday in the upper 30s. Previous highs 50 and lows 31. Precipitation in 24 hours ending 7 am was 0.03 inch. Barometer 29.76.
Washington AP top postal officials refused to comment on Roy M. Cohn lawyers claims that government intercepts mail for over a year. Chief Postal Inspector Montague said there is no authority to seize or inspect first class mail without a court order, except undeliverable mail to the dead letter office.
President Makarios told the AP that Cyprus would resist any Turkish intervention and would seek UN Security Council help. He said he would accept aid from any quarter and urged international assistance to stop bloodshed between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. He blamed the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee for fueling separatist tensions and partition schemes.
Senate House conferees moved to start tax cut benefits quickly by setting the new lower withholding rates to take effect with pay checks eight days after signing. Administration hopes these cuts boost the economy soon while talks continue on the 400 page bill. The final measure aims at about 11.5 billion dollars yearly in cuts for individuals and corporations, averaging roughly 19 percent for most people.
Debaters at Ottawa University revive activity under coach Mike Tweet, guiding Pi Kappa Delta growth from one student to about 20 in three years. The OU team has defeated West Point, Dartmouth, and others, with 300 attendees expected at a Feb. 28–29 tournament. The fraternity’s four degrees honor speaking improvement and achievement.
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