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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1971
Page
5
Franklin County may summon a grand jury for a rare election irregularities probe tied to the hospital ballot. Petitions backed by the Franklin County Taxpayers' Association await validation by the county election officer before Judge Floyd Coffman decides whether to order a panel of 15 jurors.
Bruce Spears, Franklin County election officer, says petitions calling for a grand jury will likely return to District Court early next week. Filed a week from Thursday, the petitions allege voting irregularities in last November’s general election. Over 800 signatures were on file, above the 245 needed. County workers at City Hall are verifying signatures against city voter rolls and Franklin County tax rolls, as voter registration is not required in the county.
Western Kansas faced near blizzard conditions with snow and winds over 50 mph. Interstate 70 closed from Oakley to the state line due to low visibility. Snow totals averaged four inches in the northwest with lighter amounts elsewhere. Sublette Kalvesta and Ulysses reported tornado sightings. Morning lows ranged from 2 to 25 degrees, with highs 38 to 46.
Egypt announced it will not make further concessions for peace and challenged Israel to declare its goal of peace or territory. The Al Ahram article by editor Mohammed Hassanein Heikal said Egypt would pick the time and method of fighting if Israel wants land over peace, while not signaling an immediate attack after March 7. Israeli sources said Egypt offered a peace treaty contingent on full Sinai withdrawal and allowed ships through the Suez Canal, with continued Israeli push for direct talks to search for a compromise.
In Topeka the Kansas Senate debates a proposed referendum to repeal the constitutional ban on lotteries with a possible April ballot. Supporters and opponents hear possible victory as senators weigh the measure and a companion resolution.
Mostly cloudy and colder through tonight with Saturday partly cloudy and cold. Tonight's low in mid 20s, Saturday's high in the 30s. Earlier highs and lows include 68 and 43, with 24 hour precipitation of .24 inch and hourly readings showing cooler overnight temperatures. Barometer at 29.45 inches.
North Vietnamese forces attacked a South Vietnamese artillery base inside Laos, six miles from the border, with mortars rockets and artillery. Helicopters could not reach the wounded and a missing U.S. crewman as crews reported heavy enemy fire and hidden positions along Highway 9 and the Ho Chi Minh trail. American pilots described the action as extremely hot while command officials noted ongoing operations and mounting casualties on both sides.
President Nixon outlines a plan for “one generation” of peace in this century during a dedication at the Smithsonian for an international scholars center named after Woodrow Wilson. He cites Wilson’s idealism and self determination while signaling readiness to use airpower in Indochina and not ruling out support for Saigon if Vietnam moves. Critics like McGovern and Harriman react to his war policies.
Ransom Memorial Hospital now hosts a Kansas City otolaryngologist Dr Wade Robinett visiting the third Thursday for ear nose and throat care. An audiometer and soundproof room enable testing before visits. he can treat fluid in the ear with procedures and ventilation tubes and may add hearing aid fittings.
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