Franklin County GOP reaches fund quota on Kansas Day
The Kansas Republican State Committee cited Franklin County for meeting its fund quota with a $2,126 contribution. County chair Morgan Williams and assistant Mrs. Kenneth Edwards accepted the citation in Topeka during Kansas Day events. Franklin County was among 20 of 105 counties to meet the goal. Flora’s office will close Thursdays from now on.
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Kansas Republican State Committee
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Kenneth Edwards
Wiliams
Topeka
Rockefeller Favored by GOP Leaders in Nomination Fight
A bloc of Republican chairmen from 11 northeastern states and Washington, D.C., concluded Nelson Rockefeller would be their best vote getter, while Richard Nixon remains the top choice among party professionals. Romney-backed in New Hampshire, Romney write-in fears rise as Rockefeller is seen as a challenge. Nixon’s national popularity, Johnson’s rising poll numbers, and McCarthy’s Latin America proposal frame a tense primary season.
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Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
George Romney
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Glassboro
N.J
George Gallup
Vietnam
KU names Huyett to dean's honor roll
Bill W. Huyett of Lawrence and formerly Ottawa appears on the University of Kansas fall semester dean's honor roll. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Huyett of 512 S. Sycamore.
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Lawrence
Ottawa
University of Kansas
Cecil Huyett
S. Sycamore
Court blocks register rule for certain firearms
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 1 that federal law forcing individuals to register sawed off shotguns machine guns and other firearms may unconstitutionally compel self incrimination. Miles Edward Haynes of Dallas Texas challenged the law and was sentenced to four years in prison.
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Social Security boosts benefits in Franklin County area
President Johnson signed a 1968 law boosting social security payments by at least 13 percent for about 3,751 Franklin County beneficiaries. The average checks rise to 98 dollars for retirees, 165 for couples, and 86 for widows, with maximum family payments increasing to 322.40 monthly and potentially 434.40 in the future. The Kansas City Kansas office is at 812 N. 7th, FA 1-7134.
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Deaths: Breithaupts and Brooks funeral notices
Obituaries and public notices list Donald E Breithaupt 43 of Farmington New Mexico dead after a Colorado truck crash en route to Ottawa to attend a brother in law funeral. Services held at Coughlin Funeral Home Wellsville with burial in Wellsville Cemetery. Also Lucile Brooks 74 longtime Michigan Valley resident dies. services at Michigan Valley Methodist Church, burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Includes local admissions dismissals and minor crime report items.
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Ottawa
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Edgerton
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Carol Ann
Gerald Breithaupt
Alice May Ellis
Lucile Brooks
Michigan Valley
Topeeka
Michigan Valley Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Quenemo
Baker -Alebright Funeral Homse
Overebrook
Brooks
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Ralph Brooks
Vernon Brown
Oakland
Calif
Lora Leonard
Adult Ed Classes Begin in Ottawa Education Program
Ottawa announces new and continuing adult education classes for spring. New offerings include Knitting and Men's Physical Fitness starting tonight and next week, with other courses open for enrollment such as Office Machines Shorthand and Reading and Writing. Details available from Ortis Cox CH 201939.
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Harold Crawford
Bob Schoonover
South Junior High
Ottawa University
Ortis Cox
Executive Clemency sought by Kenneth L Weiland
Kenneth Lee Weiland seeks executive clemency from the Governor of Kansas for a Grand Larceny Auto conviction in Franklin County. He will apply February 29 1968 at Topeka in the Governor's office. KSP Number 15528. First published January 29 1968.
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Franklin County
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Topeka
Supreme Court bans forced gambling registration
Washington AP reports the Supreme Court voted 7 to 1 that forced gambler registration with the federal government violates the protection against self incrimination. The ruling bars prosecutions of gamblers who refuse to register or to pay a $50 yearly tax and a 10 percent excise on wagers.
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Supreme Court
Popular Titles New Titles At The City Library
City Library unveils new popular titles and fresh arrivals in children's and adult sections. Staff highlight featured authors and curated collections, inviting patrons to explore contemporary bestsellers and notable releases this month.
Kansas men debate liquor referendum and voters rights
In Ottawa three candidates discuss liquor policy and the right of Kansas citizens to vote on constitutional changes. Pinet and Bowers advocate allowing a referendum on liquor amendments, while Niles avoids a firm stance. All three praise present liquor laws and enforcement, with no firm commitment on liquor by the drink or youth impact.
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Pinet
Mary Black
Ottawa Women's Christian Temperance Union
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