Elevator Fire at Ottawa Grain Co. Bins Causes Big Loss
Sunday’s blaze destroyed two storage bins at the Ottawa Grain Co elevator in Merle Winsky’s facility. DPS plans to sift for the cause while estimating losses near 200000 dollars as 25000 bushels of feed grain burned. One firefighter was hospitalized, and another DPS investigator injured.
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Department of Public Safety
Ottawa Grain Co
Hickory
Merle Winsky
Walter Ray
Olathe Community Hospital
Ray
Daryl Shutt
DPS
Winsky
Oren Skiles
Highway Patrol
Missouri Pacific Freight
Ottawa Wins Across University High and KU Saturday Basketball
Ottawa University Ottawa High and Kansas University claim wins in Saturday basketball action. Three area prep teams secure top prizes in tournament play as readers note results across pages highlighting local sports. OU graduate formally announces governor bid on page three.
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Ottawa University
Ottawa High
Hostages at West Point thank God after release
Liberated hostages and families attended a service at the U.S. Military Academy chapel to express gratitude for deliverance. Gen. Andrew Goodpaster greeted guests as President Reagan declared a day of national Thanksgiving. Hostages prepare to travel to Washington for official welcome home amid a hopeful return to normal life.
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West Point
N.Y
U.S. Military Academy
Andrew Goodpaster
Thayer
Washington
North Vietnam
Reagan
Reagan designates Thursday as national day of thanksgiving
Washington AP President Reagan signs a resolution declaring Thursday a day of Thanksgiving in honor of freed Iran hostages. He praises national unity, public service, and the bravery of soldiers, noting eight who died. A White House ceremony and East Room reception are planned, with families sheltered at West Point.
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Frederick Kupke
Francesville
Ind
Hudson Valley
Kupke
Arthur
Academy
Steve Adams
Thayer
Army
Regis Ragan
America
Johnstown
Anna
Ragan
Washington
Reagan
Iran
Oval Office
White House
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
Atlantic
New York
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Photo Sy
Dave Kaup
OU Grad
Page 3
Nancy
George Bush
Larry Persinger
Gregory Persinger
Seaford
Del
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
National Weather Service
Coffeyville
Goodland
Ottawa
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