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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
6
A compact page lists a drug talk at Ottawa Junior High, tax deduction notes, Navy seaman John D. Vosseller aboard USS Mackenzie, Rhythm Ramblers Friday night, Naomi's Club event, a KU Medical Center update for John Scott, distressed hotline, Franklin County Pomona Grange meeting, Vel-Ray Maple Shop hours, Village Shoppe sale, Boyer’s Monday closing, Mexican-American Community gathering, and a clock repair shop with address.
A suit seeking $250 000 in damages from Sheriff Joe Ferns and Trooper Curtis Sims among others was dismissed in Franklin County District Court. The case, filed in July by Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hines over a March 8, 1970 collision north of Ottawa, argued negligence by multiple defendants. The court held that the plaintiffs themselves contributed to the accident and ordered the plaintiffs to pay costs.
Eastbound vehicles collided in the 300 block Thursday morning. Names include Lois Hinton and Beverly Schoch. Numerous speeding, drunken, loitering, and custody actions listed. several bonds forfeited or fines set. Divorces and foreclosures noted along with multiple obituaries and service notices for local residents.
AP notes cattle and calves steady to higher with feeders up to 50, hogs stronger with 1 3 200 250 lb at 23 24 dollars, sows mixed, sheep not tested. Estimates show cattle 100 calves none hogs 2 500 sheep none for tomorrow.
Lawmakers consider a renewal test for driving licenses quadrennially with a fee increase from four to six dollars to fund re examinations. A bill would restore mandatory DUI license revocation. Other proposals include industrial development bonds, step-parent support duties, railroad crossing rules, ending school district immunity, prohibiting precinct officials from city posts, and a state fair credit reporting law alignment with federal rules.
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co based in Kansas City filed a tax protest in district court challenging $51,082.16 of its first half taxes paid in December to Franklin County. Named defendants include the county treasurer, commissioners, clerk, USD 290 and 287 in Franklin County, USD 365 in Anderson County, and USD 243 Coffey County. The company says the pipeline’s state and county appraisal and assessment were illegal, noting a fair market value of $4,286,640 and county assessed value of $771,595 with a 1971 tax bill of $69,623.27. it seeks to protest a total of $102,164.25.
Franklin County sheriff and Kansas Bureau of Investigation investigate a burglary at Wellsville Implement Co. Manager Terry Silvius reported the break in around 8:20 AM. Eleven Homelite chainsaws and two used saws were stolen. new chainsaws valued about 1500 dollars. Entry gained through a rear north window after 10 PM Wednesday.
Ottawa police remind residents of Ordinance 16-206 requiring removal of snow or ice from sidewalks and lots within a set time. If owners refuse or neglect to clear the path, the city may remove the snow and charge the cost to the property owner.
Mr and Mrs Gail L Bradley of Williamsburg have purchased the Williamsburg Laundromat from Alvin Arnold of Williamsburg. The Bradleys will assume operation of the business this Saturday.
The Herald notes two additional courses at the Adult Education Center. Bookkeeping Level 1 will meet Monday nights at 7, covering basic bookkeeping and accounting. English as a Second Language runs Tuesday nights at 7 for Spanish speakers seeking to improve English.
Gov George Wallace announced in Tallahassee that he will challenge Muskie and 10 other Democrats in the March 14 Florida primary. He plans to run with continued AIP backing while arguing for a new beginning and party reform, amid Humphrey campaigning in Tampa Bay.
About 20 law enforcement radio dispatchers are expected to attend a monthly meeting tonight at the House of Douglas restaurant. Attendees include dispatchers from Lyndon Garnett Mound City Osawatomie Paola Burlington Topeka and Lawrence and Ottawa officials Sheriff Joe Ferns Mrs. Ferns Mrs Irma Miller Franklin County Sheriff's office Assistant Police Chief Clyde Johnson Lt F A Aubry Jr dispatchers B J Owen and Tom Wright Ottawa Police Department and Dave Johnson area Kansas Bureau of Investigation agent.
Multiple legal notices published January 1972 covering Princeton Kansas city ordinance on permit fees and several probate matters in Franklin County. Includes Ordinance No 108 establishing building sewer and water connection rates, deadlines for hearings, executor actions, annual trust report availability, and appointments of co executors for Lulu McDonald and others, with publication dates and filing details.
Franklin County notices list estate actions for William F. Dyer and Ariel S. Colby with required creditor claims, executors and administrators named. Also contains Ordinance Nos. 105 and 104 from Princeton governing cereal malt beverage sales, hours, ages, licensing, penalties and inspection rules.
The document specifies licensing rules for cereal malt beverages in Princeton City limits. It outlines retail and case retailer licenses, fees of 100 and 90 dollars per year, non prorated terms, and required application details to be filed with the governing body.
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