Fires Ravage Downtown Garnett Empties Block
A weekend fire spree in Garnett destroyed more than half a city block off the square, damaging or destroying 10 businesses and causing over a half million dollars in losses. Firefighters from multiple towns battled the flames as smoke and ice hampered efforts. The blaze damaged City Hall lines, prompted evacuations, and a stray cat linked to the incident was found dead after the second fire.
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Robert B. Wellington Garnett
Robert Allen
Western Auto Store
Allen
Anderson County
Western Auto
Fourth Street
Garnett
Richmond
Ottawa
Tola
Chevrolet Agency
Custom Wood Products
Gene Friesen
Wellsville
Burlington
Osawatomie
Centerville
Parker
National Guard
Clara’s Fabrics
Fourth and Oak
Fourth
Cleo’s Hair and Wig Salon
Eichman Enterprises
Rosborough
Fresco
Two Ottawa churches unite for cooperative spirit
Two Ottawa churches continue to spark the spirit of cooperation on Page 3 as they collaborate on shared services and community outreach efforts. The reports highlight joint worship, volunteer programs, and strengthened ties between congregations.
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Ottawa
State Bill Roy Gives Opponents Hope
The item notes that State Bill Roy provides rivals with fresh optimism as coverage points to political momentum. The accompanying brief mentions winter wheat crop conditions looking largely favorable, reflecting agricultural mood amid political reporting.
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Bill Roy
Carter Seeks Saudi Move on Palestinian State
President Carter visited Riyadh aiming to shift Saudi stance on a separate Palestinian state as a path to a Mideast settlement. An official said signs point to Saudi willingness to align with the U.S. approach, amid talks on oil, the dollar, and regional security.
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Riyahd
Saudi Arabia
Carter
India
Air Force One
Palestine
Egypt
Israel
Daulatpur-Nasirabad
New Delhi
Delhi
Morarji Desai
Kahled
America
Mideast
U.S
Horn of Africa
Anwar Sadat
Nassiriyah
Halt Probe of Teamster Official
Wichita Teamsters Local 795 president Sam E. Smith faced a contemplated grand jury probe by U S Department of Labor records but the case was dropped due to lack of proof of willful intent. The investigation centered on 1974 advances totaling 12 800 repaid in 1975 with later salary payments omitted.
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Kansas City, Mo
Wichita Teamsters
Kansas City Star
Star
U.S. Department of Labor
Sam E. Smith
Teamsters
Smith
the Star
Frank Hylton
Wichita
Hylton
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Cambodia
Vietnam
Ottawa City Commission
Elm Street
U.S.C. 290
Atchison
Cypress Street
11Th Street
Smith Subdivision
A. C. Kirkwood and Associates
PC Agenda
Ottawa Planning Commission
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