Johnson sets course for Great Society agenda
Washington AP report on President Johnson's State of the Union address signaling a broad early push for health care, education, civil rights, tax relief, anti poverty, urban development, and other major programs. He outlined plans to be detailed in six weeks, with a focus on expanding social welfare and maintaining a balanced budget as Congress opens a new session.
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Washington
89Th Congress
Johnson
Soviet Union
America
South Viet Nam
House
Senate
Congress
Richard Rosasell
DeGa
Department of Housing and
Frank Carlson
Rehan
Great Society
Robert Dole
Sen
James
B. Pearson
Chester L. Mize
Teachers Outline Salary Program for Ottawa District 30
A salary committee of the Ottawa Teachers Association described a future salary program to District 30 Board members during an informal meeting led by committee chair Allen Unruh. The outline covered key concepts and steps toward implementation.
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Ottawa Teachers Association
District 30
Allen Unruh
Local Bus Owner Builds a Life on the Road in Ottawa
Glenn Ainsworth, 3258 Cedar, began driving a school bus in Winfield in the mid 1930s to pay college expenses. He started a bus line in Ottawa, now operates ten buses including two city, four school, and four chartered buses. City buses run every 30 minutes. charters take priority with other drivers handling city runs. Since around 1956 he has carried Ottawa University students home for Christmas from New York and Boston, after a football trip sparked the idea. He has made trips to Canada, Colorado, and the World’s Fair, often with Boy Scouts. His buses have never had a serious accident, though insurance is costly. He travels widely, enjoys meeting people, and shares stories of his “brogue.” His wife Maxine sometimes drives, and they have two sons, Harley and Denny. He also serves as a school mail route substitute.
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Glenn Ainsworth
Cedar
Winfield
Colege
Ottawa
Ainsworth
Ottawa University
New York
Boston
Baldwin
Kanesas
East
Maxine
isIt
Harley
Waverly
Denny
Spain
Air Force
New Jersey
Kansans Respond To Johnson State Of The Union
Washington congressmen comment on President Johnsons state of the union message. Senators Carlson and Pearson praise aims but warn costs and taxation are needed. Reps Dole, Mize, and others discuss balancing budgets and the pace of expanding federal programs.
Couple Marries Adopts 15 Kids In Big Texas Adoption
MARSHALL Texas AP a family merger follows a double ceremony when W S Riley 43 and Jane Morris 38 wed Nine of the children are from the mothers previous marriage while six were born to Riley s first wife The marriages of the two adults on Oct 3 and the joint adoptions on Dec 23 unify the 15 youngsters into one family Riley a Thiokol Chemical Corp operations manager explained the move aims to form a closer kinship
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Riley
Jane Morris
Douglas Bros Store Relocates to 112 S Hickory Street
Douglas Bros. announces its new location at 112 South Hickory across from A and P Grocery. Adv.
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Douglas Bros
S. Hickory
A & P Grocery
District 30 Building Discussion Snags On Corridors
District 30 board members debated heating method and corridor widths for the new high school. A $1,180,000 bond sale remains planned for January 25 at the board room, while discussions on electricity versus gas heating and corridor expansion could add costs nearing twenty thousand dollars, with a January 13 special meeting to review figures.
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Terry Murphy
Board of Education
West Third
Ottawa Teachers Association
Alien Unruh
Ine
Glenn Horst
Joe Terrill
Horst
Marvin Forker
Topeka
New GOP Leader Foresees Initiative Over Reaction
Rep Gerald R Ford of Michigan declares a new policy of alternatives with emphasis on initiative. He plans to press for minority solutions using task forces and proactive committee member involvement to shape national issues.
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Washington
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
House Republlican
Ford
LBJ Eyes Historic Exchange With Soviet Leaders
President Johnson signals a new era in US Soviet ties by inviting the Soviet leadership to visit the United States and expressing openness to a trip to the Soviet Union. He hopes Americans and Soviets alike will benefit from direct exchanges and mutual understanding.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Johnson
United States
Ford To Speak At Kansas Day Meeting In Topeka
Gerald R. Ford will address the Republican Kansas Day gathering in Topeka on Jan 29, accepted the invitation via the Kansas Republican Congressional delegation. Rep. Robert Dole stated Ford’s invitation came from Kansas Day chairman J. C. Tillotson of Norton, Kansas.
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Washington
Gerald R. Ford
ReMich
New House
Kansas
Toopeka
Robert Dole
ReKan
Dole
Ford
Kanesas
Kan
J. C. Tillote
Norton
Inmates Attempt to Save Guard During Heart Attack
In Rome Georgia six Negro prisoners on a public works detail chose not to escape and instead tried to aid a white guard who suffered a heart attack on the work site.
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Rome, Ga
County Forecast With Mild Wednesday Outlook
Variable high clouds through Wednesday with light variable winds tonight becoming moderate south winds Wednesday. Colder tonight with low 15 to 20. High Wednesday around 50.
Out of State Cars Taxed in Kansas Case
Franklin County clerk Bruce Spears says out-of-state cars used in Kansas may be taxed by both states, creating potential double taxation. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled nonresidents using vehicles in another state are subject to taxes by both states. The rule could affect Ottawa University students and vehicles owned out of state but used on Kansas campuses.
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Bruce Spears
Franklin County
Kanesas
Spears
Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Johnson County
Ottawa University
Alvin E. Jones
State
University
State Department
Douglas County
Wait ll He Comes Home
Mrs. Mark A. Youngdahl appeared in a Missouri municipal court as a defendant on a careless driving charge. When asked how she would plead, she replied guilty. The judge set a $20 fine.
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St, Joseph, Mo
Mark A. Youngdahl
Youngdahl
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