Independence Day closures and local notices brief
OTTAWA City Hall and Franklin County offices will be closed Friday in recognition of Independence Day. The Shaffer-Jones picnic will begin at noon Sunday with a basket dinner at the Harry Shaffer farm Princeton. Pvt J W Schoonover has a new address at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri. SGT Jerry D Redick, son of Mrs Cecile B McCray, Rantoul, is serving at Eielson AFB Alaska with a Strategic Air Command unit. His wife Loretta is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Bellinger, Rantoul.
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Ottawa City
Franklin County
Shaffer-Jones
Harry Shaffer
Princeton
J. W. Schoonover
Ralph Schoonover
Ottawa
Pvt
Ft. Leonard Wood
Jerry D. Redick
Cecile B. McCray
Rantoul
Eielson Afb
Alaska
Strategic Air Command
Kirtland Afb
N. M
Loretta
F.C. Bellinger
Ottawan's Kin In Air Derby
Eighty nine year old George Stewart receives a letter from his granddaughter about flying in the 28th All Women Transcontinental Flight. Pat Mlady of Wichita will co pilot one of the 100 planes as they depart Friday from California and head 2600 miles to Michigan. Stewart recalls a childhood ride and his granddaughter's vow breaking the promise.
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George Stewart
S. Mulberry
Pat Mlady
Cessna Aircraft
Wichita
California
Michigan
Stewart
19 Year Old Injured In Cycle Wreck
David Geiss, 19, of Ottawa RFD 3, was injured in a Tuesday 2 a.m. motorcycle crash on K-68 near Eisenhower Road when his bike struck a raised concrete median. He suffered a skull injury and multiple lacerations and was taken to Ransom Memorial Hospital. his condition was reported as recovering by his mother Mrs. Glenn Geiss.
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David Geiss
Ottawa
RFD 3
Glenn Geiss
Kansas Highway Patrol
Geiss
Eisenhower Road
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Probe Drug Black Market At Men’s KSP Lansing
The State Department of Corrections probes narcotics theft at Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing. John Hazelet confirms the inquiry, though he declines further comment. Sources say ex-physician Fernando Periquet was questioned as investigators work two weeks into the case with prison officials, inmates, and others involved.
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Lansing
Hns
State Department of Corrections
Kansas State Penitentiary
John Hazelet
Department
Harris News Service
Fernando Periquet
Hazelet
Periquet
Darrel Perrin
Corrections Department
State Pharmacy Board
Federal Drug Administration
Department of Justice
House of Douglas owners retire after 1966 run
Owners Mr and Mrs Sandy Douglas retire from the House of Douglas at 115 E 5th after 18 years. The restaurant leases to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Madden of Ottawa RFD 2 who previously worked at Heart of America Truck Stop in Olathe. Changes to operations to be announced later.
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Sandy Douglas
House of Douglas
Douglas
Lloyd Madden
Ottawa
RFD
Madden
Heart of America
Olathe
Connors and Ashe Reach Wimbledon Final Showdown
Jimmy Connors defeated Roscoe Tanner 6 4 6 1 6 4 to reach the Wimbledon final, where he will defend his title against Arthur Ashe. Ashe edged Tony Roche 5-7 6-4 7-5 8-9 6-4 to advance to the final.
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Wimbledon
England
Jimmy Connors
Roscoe Tanner
Arthur Ashe
Tony Roche
Australia
Local Event Notices and Summer Deals Summary
Dance events at VFW Hall and Elks Club on July 4 and 5 feature Karen and the Castaways and the Country Misfits Fun. Fireworks display daily near E 15th with everyday low prices at Faith Lutheran Men’s group. House of Douglas announces July hours for meals, plus drapery and carpet stock clearances at The Maple Shoppe. Davis Paint Store closed July 4 5. Eagles host Honey Creek Clan on July 5. Willis Garden Center closed July 4 5. Dick Stinnett Chevrolet Olds open July 5. Construction materials and Hubbard Lumber closed July 4 5. resuming July 7. The Crawdads, Dean, Bill, Mark, and John play at Rood’s Roost near Pomona Dam Wed Thu Fri Sat 8 12 p.m. No cover.
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Crawdads
Dean
Bill
Mark
John
Rood
Pomona Dam
Wed
Services for Mrs Lula Leach in Baldwin
Funeral services for 95 year old Lula Leach of Baldwin will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She was born June 29, 1880, north of Worden, married Adoniram Leach in 1902, and was preceded in death by her husband and three sons. Survivors include four sons, two daughters, 23 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. The family will meet at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight.
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Lula Leach
Baldwin
Lawrence
Lamb-Roberts
Oakwood
Leach
Worden
Douglas County
Kansas
George F
Elizabeth Albright Haas
Ford pledges detente with nature amid balancing act
President Ford outlined a commitment to cleaning the environment during a day of travel to Ohio for a $30 million National Environmental Research Center dedication in Cincinnati and a Republican fund raising dinner in Cleveland. He urged a detente with nature while stressing economic needs and energy independence.
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Washington
Ford
Ohio
National Environmental Research Center
Cincinnati
White House
Cleveland
Environmental Protection Agency
Emergency Housing Act of 1975 Provides Mortgage Aid
President Ford signed the Emergency Housing Act of 1975, authorizing GNMA to purchase up to 10 billion in mortgages to spur housing, with potential $9,000 in interest savings on a $30,000 loan. Ginnie Mae would buy loans at 7 percent, lowering payments. lenders charge origination fees up to 450 dollars on a 30,000 loan. The act also allows government guarantees for up to 250 monthly payments to homeowners facing unemployment to avoid foreclosure, though foreclosure rates have been stable.
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Washington
Ford
National Mortgage Association
GNMA
Dan Kearney
Ginnie Mae
Savings and Loan
Kearney
White House
Rose Garden
Congress
Truck Found After Stolen Report In Ottawa
A 1967 panel truck belonging to Jim Bass of 613 South Poplar, reported stolen June 20, was found Monday in Kansas City. Police say the truck had most electrical equipment removed. Bass said the unlocked vehicle with keys inside disappeared between 11 p.m. June 19 and 7:15 a.m. June 20, valued at about $3,500 including equipment.
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Jim Bass
S. Poplar
Kansas City
Ottawa
Bass
Emergency Medical Seminar Planned in Garnett
An emergency Medical Service seminar is planned for August 15 at the National Guard Armory in Garnett. The event seeks to unite training funding planning and equipment sources with EMS organizations. KU Medical Center Kansas Civil Defense Kansas Highway Patrol Governor’s Office EMS and Kansas Heart Association will provide speakers. A $10 registration includes seminar admission and lunch at Garnett North Lake. Information from Anderson County Ambulance Service Garnett 913 448 3131.
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Garnett
National Guard
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas Civil Defense
Kansas Highway Patrol
Governor’s Office of Emergency Medical Service
Kansas Heart Association
Garnett North Lake
Anderson County Ambulance Service
Ottawa Tour Highlights Ozark Bible College Group
The Impact Brass and Singers from Ozark Bible College Joplin Mo will tour 14 states this summer on a 52 day trip. Meredith Williams son of Mrs Al Williams 116 W 10th directs the 24 member ensemble which will perform at Shawnee Heights Christian Church Topeka at 8 p.m. Tuesday using a five screen multimedia presentation of contemporary Christian music. The group has released several albums and performed at Disneyland Disney World the U S Capitol and the International Christ in Youth Conference.
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Impact Brass
Ozark Bible College
Joplin
Topeka
Meredith Williams
al Williams
W. 10Th
Shawnee Heights Christian Church
Tecumseh Rd
Disneyland
Disney World
U.S. Capitol
Nuclear Protest Near Burlington Targets Kansas First Plant
Anti nuclear groups plan a July 4 protest at Shelterhouse No. 4 John Redmond Reservoir near Burlington opposing Kansas first nuclear plant licensing. Organizers include Kansas League Against Nuclear Damages Wolfcreek Opposition and the People Energy Project. A declaration will be read and a research balloon released.
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Burlington
Kansas’ First
Kansas League Against Nuclear Damages
Wolfcreek
People’ Energy Project
John Redmond Reservoir
Plane Crash Toll At Kennedy Rises To 113
The death toll from the Eastern Airlines jet crash at Kennedy Airport on June 24 climbed to 113 as Norman Van Winkle, 37, a Lake Charles chemist for Olin Chemical Corp, died in a Queens hospital. He had been severely burned and suffered fractures in the stormy landing attempt. Soybean futures rose firmly on opening while wheat and corn showed varied moves on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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New York
Eastern Airlines
Kennedy Airport
Lake Charles
Queens
Jamaica Hospital
Norman van Winkle
Olin Chemical Corp
Kennedy
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S. Main
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Willis Garden Center
Dick Stinnett
Chevrolet & Olds
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the Daily Report
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Kansas City, MO
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Mabel McMillen
Hope Cemetery
McMillen
Lee's Summit
Clifford
Isabel (Whitlock) Fetter
Newcomers Funeral Home
Brush Creek
Paseo
Harry A. Cathcard
Damron-Towner Chapel
Roselawn
Don Rothfuss
Ruth DePriest
David Potter
Tom Taylor
Alvin Spalding
Larry Bryan
Larry Geiss
John Coffman
Marianne Rios
Donna Green
Quenemo
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