Local Briefs Highlight Students and Events in Ottawa Area
ARLYSS JANELLE Baker passes German proficiency at University of Kane sas, fulfilling KU language graduation requirement as a sophomore. John T. Thornburg earns corporal at St. John's Military School Salina, son of Dr. and Mrs. Thornburg. Sally Gibson listed as an above average student at McPherson College for 1967 68 first semester. Social events include Dance to the Elegants at Aud. Feb 24 and dances featuring Marvin Ross and The Country Gentlemen at VFW Hall. Rotary Chili Feed at Masonic Hall with serving times.
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Arlyss Janelle Baker
Ben R. Baker
Ottawa
RFD
University of Kanesas
Ku’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Miss Baker
St. John’s Military School
Salina
John T. Thornburg
John N. Thornburg
S. Oak
Thornburg
Episcopal
Sally Gibson
Dudley Gibson
S. Cherry
hoAbe
McPherson College
Cattle and hog markets mixed with farm notices and obituaries
Kansas City AP reports cattle and calf offerings insufficient for steady pricing while hogs rise to 25 cents, with 200 to 260 pound ranges quoted. Eggs and butter hold with small increases noted. Obituaries include Mrs. Jeneva Mundy and Homer Jesse Harlan, plus recent admissions dismissals births and a local funeral.
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Kansas City
School Aid Plan Roughly $10 Million Boost OKd
Republican leaders in Kansas agreed on a plan to raise state school aid by about $10 million in the next fiscal year. The Kansas State Teachers Association had sought $26 million annually for three years. Senate Republicans cited ranges from $7 million to $13 million, averaging $10 million, while House Republicans were nearly unanimous on about $10 million.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas State Teachers Association
House
Senate
Glee Smith
R-Larned
John Conard
Greensburg
Navy studies new long range missiles to launch from subs
Navy engineers examine a possible generation of long range missiles that would float upright on the ocean surface and be fired remotely from submarines. The system would be cheaper and offer about 6000 miles range, roughly double that of Poseidon, with a weighted bottom to keep balance.
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Washington
Navy
Pentagon
Polaris
Soviet Union
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Copper Strike Deepens Labor Battle in 1964 Election Year
The escalating copper strike draws AFL-CIO pressure, threatening a boycott of copper imports and triggering a broad fund drive among 128 unions. With 60,000 strikers across 22 states, the walkout has depleted strike funds, prompting Steelworkers to consider higher dues as Johnson defers a cooling-off injunction and resists stockpile releases. Sources note concern over long-term bargaining power amid the political stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Johnson
Afl-Cio
America
George Meany
Notice of Hearing in Estate Sale in Ottawa Kansas
In Franklin County probate court Doris E. Akers executrix seeks court order to sell an undivided 1 1/2 percent interest in the north 50 feet of Lot 3 Block 2 Crestview Addition Ottawa Kansas to pay debts taxes and administration costs. Defenses due by March 4 1968 at 10 00 a m in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
Doris E. Akers
Crestview Addition
City of Ottawa
Franklin County
Kansas
Ottawa
Leo A. Akers
Leo Andrew Akers
Deaths Homer E Spears services held February 21
Homer E Spears 79 of Butler Missouri died February 19. Services were held February 21 in Butler. Pallbearers included Norris Dean Garnett his nephew of Butler and five grandsons led by Ronald.
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Homer E, Spears
Butler
Norris Dean Garnett
Ronald
Docking seeks halt to Santa Fe trains in Kansas
Gov. Robert Docking urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to deny Santa Fe’s bid to discontinue two trains, the Chief and the Grand Canyon, arguing continued service supports students, teachers, and facilities across Kansas. He cited universities, hospitals, colleges, and schools from Kansas City to Dodge City as beneficiaries and urged a balanced public interest. Ships ply the waters of Lake Titicaca, in Peru, which are 12, 500 feet above sea level.
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Dodge City
Robert Docking
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Docking
Commission
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas State School of the Blind
Kansas City
Kan
University of Kansas and Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kansas Neurological Institute
Boys Industrial School
Kansas Diagnostic Center
Rehabilitation Center For the Blind
Topeka State Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Topeka
Kansas State Teachers College
College of Emporia
Emporia
Bethel College
Newton
Hutchinson Junior College
Santa Fe
Lake Titicaca
Peru
McCall urges U S to face civil rights riots and inflation
Gov Tom McCall of Oregon spoke to University of Missouri students Thursday night warning that the nation must confront civil rights riots and the dangers of inflation. He emphasized unity and proactive policy measures amid rising social unrest and economic concern.
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Columbia, Mo
United States
Tom McCall
Oregon
University of Missouri
OHS To Host EKL Band Festival March 4
OHS will host the East Kansas League Band Festival on March 4 with students from Ote tawa Turner Rosedale Olathe Argentine and Bonner Springs rehearsing in the afternoon and an EKL Band concert open to the public that night. French Club mixer Feb 10 drew over 100 people. journalim students attended William Allen White Day. senior and junior fundraisers supported trips and prom. Basketball seniors play final home game tonight against Turner.
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OHS
Otetawa
Turner
Rosedale
Olathe
Argentine
Bonner Springs
EKL
Louise Wall
Lawrence High
Mount Bleu
Lawrence
Kansas City
Jewel Scott
Janet Anderson
Catherine Demeritt
Willliam Allen White
Kansas University
William Allen White
Kansas
KU Journalism
Robert Docking
Pearson and
Carlson
Alf Landon
al Brox
Rose Shuelar
Kayettes
Ronnie Matthews
Doug Underwood
Dennis Wieneke
Ted Queen
Jim Stark
Tom Drake
Valentine County Sale Barn Notice
Purchase of 40 head mixed cows and heifers to be sold at Franklin County Sale Barn on February 24. Describes heavy springers and calves with contact Jack Beauchamp. Also includes thanks to friends for sympathy cards prayers and plant from neighbors, signed Mrs Bud Walker.
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Bud Walker
Franklin Counsty Sale
Snt
Jack Beauchamp
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NFO
U. S. Farm Report Sun
Wibw-Tv
N, Amer
Marvin Ross and
The
Country Gentlemen
VFW Hall
Rotary
Masonic Hall
Kate Boone
Charleston
Associated Press
the Daily Report
Jeneva Mundy
Dengel and Son Morceuary
Garland Bohn
James Shaw
Danny Servaes
Richard Mundy
Edwin Dufefield
John Thompson
Leonard Hoopes
A. H. North
R. L. Stevens
Woodlawn
Poemona
Ernest Bremer
Lyndon Rfd
John A. Smith
John Lamb
Cottonwood
Richard Freeman
Otetawa University
James Baugheer
Oak
Hobbs
Gary Hobbs
Sherm Spears
Dale Spears
Fort Scott
John Butler
Mesa
Ariz
Spears
Johnstown
James W
Mary E. Spears
Christian Church
Elmore Spears
Norene Hobbs
Homer Jesse Harlan
E. Logan
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Towner Chapel
Willard Braker
Highland Cemetery
Santa Fe Railroad
Mt. Ayr
Iowa
John B
Lucretia
Jared) Harlan
Wellseville
Mary Flora Thomas
Laura Etta Harlan
John Howe Ard Harlan
Biggs
Calif
Paul R. Ignatius
U.S
United Steelworkers Union
W. Willard Wirtz
State of
Said
Gleason and Pinet
Executrix
White Pine Copper Mine
White Pine
Mich
Lengel Jon
Lamb-Roberts
Rita
Jackie
Joe
Downer’s
Core
Teva RW
Bob Roberts
Omoy A
Burrough
W. R. Williams
Williamsburg
Ottawa Herald
Ford
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Herman Ackmann
Robertson
Mercury
Doherty
Paola
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