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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1971
Page
6
The article notes the Papers overlook critical changes shaping the war, including US troop withdrawal and Vietnamization, the spread of fighting into Cambodia and Laos, and mixed views among insiders. It highlights Col. Hackworth and Thieu’s forecasts, ARVN morale shifts, Laos operations, and ongoing trail activity despite monsoon limits.
Washington AP reports the unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent in June amid over a million job losses. The Bureau cites a statistical quirk due to many young workers still in school during the survey week. May unemployment stood at 6.2 percent with 5.5 million unemployed.
Franklin County Commissioners signed a 1600 dollar contract with J R Cheney to produce a narrative study on courthouse and jail needs, for possible federal funding. The project includes facility descriptions, caseloads, and preliminary jail plans, with a state deadline extended to Sept 1.
Three juveniles face burglary and auto theft charges over Wednesday night break ins near Pomona. Two 16 year olds from Wichita and another 17 year old from the area were tied to thefts at Floyd Flager and Sheldon Tallman residences, with several items recovered. One wagon linked to the case was stolen earlier this week in El Dorado. The regional combine notes one youth will join the military early next week and avoid formal charges.
Party cloudy through Saturday with southeasterly winds 4 to 16 mph. Highs in the mid 80s, lows in the mid 60s. Thursday highs near 80 and lows around 56. Historical highs and lows for this date cited. hourly data ending 1 a.m. today appear partially garbled.
U S Command said American fighter bombers hit gun positions in North Vietnam’s half of the DMZ two days ago. One 37mm anti aircraft gun was destroyed, seven North Vietnamese troops were killed, and 10 secondary explosions followed. No U S aircraft were damaged. Captain James D’Entremont noted forward air controllers in South Vietnam’s half came under enemy antiaircraft fire.
Nixon aides study Viet Cong offer from Mrs Nguyen Thi Binh as White House weighs motive over peace terms. Officials consider three scenarios: total withdrawal pressure, Hanoi seeking new US leverage, or stoking Saigon-Saigon ties amid elections. Ziegler pledges continued U.S. force presence to defend Saigon.
Soviet burial rites honor Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev buried amid crowds at the Kremlin Wall after their deaths at the controls of Salute the first long term space station. Mstislav Keldysh praised their mission opening vast possibilities for mankind.
Pomona, a small Kansas town, sees growth pewing from 650 to near 670 residents, fueled by new housing, reservoir activity, and retirees. Banks, post office, and utilities report rising deposits, mail, and electrification while plans for expansion and future population projections reach toward 1980 and beyond.
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