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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1966
Page
7
Pomona grade school unveiled a bright blue kindergarten room with 10 dual seats and color tag walls. Principal Willis J Bennett says the new wing completed in 1964 supports up to 25 children, with 19 enrolled in the current session and plans tied to budget and state decisions.
President Johnson announced that Sargent Shriver will devote full time to the antipoverty program with Jack Hood Vaughn to succeed him as head of the Peace Corps. Vaughn, previously regional director for the Peace Corps Latin American program, was praised by bipartisan lawmakers as a move to reduce administrative snarls and expand the anti poverty drive. Senator Javits called the decision in the public interest as Congress weighs oversight and effectiveness.
Saigon reports seven thousand more U S fighting men arrived in South Viet Nam to bolster defenses and strengthen the Marine beachhead amid ongoing guerrilla harassment. The troop total reached 191,000 as clashes include mortar fire near Quang Ngai City and An Lo on Highway 1, with casualties among Vietnamese civilians and militiamen but no American deaths.
The Herald previews upcoming Page 7 stories on local animals the Castaways the Hedgehoppers Anonymous and the Zombies while Lois Smith writes about the widow of Francisco Villa on Page 8. Terry Ostmeyer provides area basketball tournament schedules on Page 4.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr Morris E Chafetz says his proposal to teach drinking alcohol in public schools aims to foster healthy responsible attitudes not to promote drinking He recounts teaching his own sons Adam 8 Marc 12 and Gary 18 to taste liquor or abstain noting the younger two dislike it He says misunderstanding alarms him and stresses respect for children's individuality.
A male ostrich at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston sustained a neck wound after his neck poked through a wire fence. He pulled back and the wire ripped the neck, requiring twenty stitches to treat the injury.
An advertisement promises a four percent guaranteed interest rate at Peoples National Bank. It emphasizes secure earnings and stable returns through the bank's savings products and fixed rate offers.
The Ottawa High match against Turner junior varsity set for Wednesday at the junior high gym is canceled because of semester exams. The Cyclones will next wrestle January 24 at Turner against the varsity squad.
TOPEKA AP A constitutional amendment proposes a governor appointed bi partisan Apportionment Commission to redraw congressional and legislative districts every 10 years based on the federal census. Each major party would submit 10 nominees, governor to appoint five from each list, aiming for objectivity and stability.
The Defense Department announced that 113000 additional men will be drafted to bolster American ground forces. The article notes a small number of local County men drafted amid the broad call and hints at further details to come.
Clear to partly cloudy regional forecast with variable winds and midweek highs in the 40s. Barometer 30.34 inches. Franklin County youths face rising selective service calls with 1965 draft activity detailed. enlistments drive changes, with 50 percent of indents rejected for physical or moral reasons. The Kansas reapportionment debate outlines district plans for 105 counties in the 125 member House, with county plans under study by lawmakers and staff.
Ottawa Country Club members approve a 100000 project to add a 48 by 60 foot clubhouse extension with new locker rooms and kitchen upgrades. The plan includes a new dining or party space upstairs and a pool area boost. Construction to start in spring pending bids. course changes include a new watering system and greens rework. Three new OCC board members join, replacing outgoing officers.
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