Ice Fun May Be Doomed on Rock Creek Dam
This winter could be the last for ice skating on Rock Creek as an old dam faces demolition by the state highway department or Fogle Quarry Co. Inc. Plans aim to drain the quarry lands south of Fifteenth Street. Ottawa voters rejected a park bond in 1964 that would have funded picnic areas, a swimming pool, and other facilities near the dam. Officials expect removal may occur with Fifteenth Street upgrades, though no firm schedule exists. Residents are mixed on the dam’s removal, noting both safety benefits and cherished memories of summer play and winter ice. The area around the dam shows active use with paths and inscriptions on the nearby bridge.
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Rock Creek
Rock Creek Dam
Ottawa
No Civilian Shortages Seen As Result Of War
Washington AP President Johnson said there is no Vietnam peace, blaming fanatical leaders for pursuing rule or ruin. No new light on bombing lull. White House secret meeting studied end of current halt. Council report to Congress notes defense outlays will total 7.6 percent of national vote in fiscal 1966 and 1967.
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Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
U.S
White House
Council
Congress
Pentagon
Korea
DMS
Commerce Department
Deefense Services Administration
President Johnson weighs renewed bombing of North Viet Nam
President Johnson held an unannounced meeting with top national security advisers to assess resuming air strikes on North Viet Nam. The talks, with Rusk, McNamara, Raborn, and Wheeler, pointed toward a likely early return to bombing despite doubts about peace prospects. Johnson seeks a middle ground showing resolve without delaying the war.
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Washington
Johnson
North Viet Nam
Dean Rusk
Robert S. McNamara
William F. Raborn
Central Intelligence Agency
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Haenoi
Hanoi
Senate
Mike Mansfield
J.W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mansfield
Fulbright
Viet Nam
Haiphong
China
Colby Legislator Proposes District Nomination Plan
TOPEKA AP. Rep Don Smith of Colby discusses a compromise plan to nominate Kansas House members by district but elect them from the state at large to satisfy the one man one vote ruling and the Kansas Constitution. The proposal aims to align with court decisions while preserving constitutional requirements.
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Topeka
Kansas
Don Smith
Colby
Kansas Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Smith
Kansas Day Activities Begins This Weekend
Kansas Day events begin this weekend with Republican leaders and lawmakers gathering in Topeka for annual business and social functions. Governor Avery plans to announce his bid for a second term later, while Senator Pearson will seek the GOP Senate nomination and Rep. Ellsworth plans a February decision on facing Pearson or seeking reelection. A Romney speech caps Saturday night activities at the Kansas Day Club banquet, with other events including Kansan of the Year and an appearance by Native Sons and Daughters editor Bill Vaughn.
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William H. Avery
James B. Pearson
Wichita
Topeka
Kansas City
Senate
Robert F. Ellsworth
Pearson
Kansas
Michigan
George W. Romney
Avery
Chiller contest at bank nears brink as Ottawa reads four below
In Ottawa the temper ature fell to four above early morning, threatening the chiller contest at Peoples National Bank. An employee says the goal of zero was not hit and the contest may end. About 1,000 entries have been received for prizes 10 to 100 dollars for naming when the temperature will drop to zero. Weather offices forecast below zero in eastern Kansas tonight.
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People’s National Bank
Ottawa
Edith Crandell
Kanesas
County Weather Forecast With Snow and Cold Weekend
Cloudy with northeast winds 10 to 15 mph and intermittent light snow ending tonight. Saturday partly cloudy and cold with a low around 5 and a high near 20. Includes past temperature records and hourly temps ending at 8 a.m. today. Bank advertises 41 percent guaranteed interest at Peoples National Bank.
Wilson Man Wins Key British Race
London AP reports Labour candidate Kevin McNamara won Hull North by 5 351 votes, boosting Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s Commons majority. The Hull result strengthens Wilson’s hand against Conservative Edward Heath and signals growing public support for a general election, though Wilson’s aides hint he may resist calls for another vote.
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London
Laeborites
Harold Wilson
Hull
Wilson
House of Commons
Kevin McNamara
Hull North
Edith Pitt
Commons
McNamara
Toby Jessel
Labor
Bond Seeks Seat in Georgia House Amid Court Challenge
A three judge federal panel in Atlanta opens to decide if Rep elect Julian Bond should be seated in the Georgia House. Bond, 26, an Atlanta Democrat and SNCC publicity director, claims denial of free speech rights due to his race and antiwar stance. The state seeks dismissal for lack of jurisdiction as Gov. Sanders sets a Feb 23 special election for Bond’s district.
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Atlanta
Julian Bond
Georgia House of Representatives
Bond
U.S
Viet Nam
Elbert P. Tuttle
5Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Griffin B. Bell
Lewis P. Morgan
Carl E. Sanders
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Richard Fogle
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Lister
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Rockewood Acres
Fogle
Rock Company
The
Marais Des Cygnes
U. S
James M. Gavin
Native Sons and Daughters
Bill Vaughn
Starbeams
Kanesas City
Frank Boyd
Mankato
Peoples National Bank
Adv
Wilson Man
Hull Victory
Wileson
Edward Heath
Jessel
Charles Williamson
Phyllis Burress
Sweet Adelines, Inc
Lucille Knos
Lawrence
Adelines
Memorial Auditorium
Fed
Atty. Gen
Arthur Bolton
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