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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1978
Page
4
Central Heights elementary and secondary pupils viewed the Air Force van exhibit Flight Through Time, a 20 minute slide show spanning Leonardo da Vinci to modern aviation. The 19 vans nationwide tour highlight Air Force aid in disasters and historic airlifts.
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland wrapped up a two day tour in the farm belt advocating a three year grain reserve and acreage controls to lift farm prices. He faced heckling in Amarillo and Sioux Falls but said the effort drew good press and would expand next weeks enrollments and future trips to major corn states Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa and beyond.
The Kansas Senate passed a Laetrile bill 30 to 7 sending it to the House. A tax bracket linkage to cost of living was endorsed by the Senate panel. The House approved a voter registration by phone measure 65 to 54. A school finance plan would add 62.5 million, with state cover about 60 percent. An interim study was recommended on a 2 percent oil and gas severance tax.
Washington reports a shift toward acceptance of Rhodesia’s internal settlement moving to black majority rule with limited white privileges. Britain and the US push a rival plan but acknowledge the Salisbury accord as a step in the right direction, while concerns remain about Patriotic Front participation and overall fairness.
Kansas Supreme Court hears the appeal of Francis Donald Nemechek 27 held on five murder counts from 1974 to 1976. Attorney argues district court erred by not directing an insanity verdict after the state rested, citing a written confession and statements as evidence of mental state. Court took the case under advisement amid Saline County trial consolidation and venue changes.
First published notices announce probate hearings for Fannie Mae Morrow and Earl R Chesnut estates in Franklin County Kansas. Executors J W Dickerson and R M Clogston seek simplified and final settlement authorizations with deadlines in March 1978. Additional notices name administrator Edwin H Horstick for William W Horstick estate and list related filing details and deadlines.
Legal notice states creditors must file demands within six months from first publication or be barred. R E Sims administrator seeks final accounts, attorney fees, and heirs determination for K Pauline Sims deceased, with a hearing set for March 1978 in Ottawa Kansas.
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