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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1966
Page
6
Washington AP Union and airline reps made progress toward settlement of a strike grounding planes from five major carriers. Labor officials reported better mutual understanding on cost figures, while IAM disputed airline wage estimates as too high and stood by its minimum demand.
A traveler recounts an arduous return from New York after attending the International Lions Club convention. A delayed TWA flight, midair detours through storms, a stalled JFK arrival, a six-airline scramble, a five hour line for rail options, a Canada detour, a broken train, and a final overnight transit by train to Ottawa culminate in a 35 hour journey back to Kansas City.
Weather synopsis shows clear to partly cloudy skies with continued heat through Wednesday in the county. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph tonight, highs near 100 to 105, tonight's low in the upper 70s. Precip chances under 5 percent for tonight and Wednesday. Monday high 97, today’s low 72. Records: high 117 in 1954, low 50 in 1898. Hourly temps listed through 9 AM to 9 PM with readings from 83 to 96. Barometer 30.00.
The American and National Leagues were tied at six innings in the annual All-Star game in St. Louis. Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles scored the AL's run in the top of the second on a wild pitch by Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax.
Washington AP Secretary of Defense Robert S McNamara says air strikes on North Vietnamese oil depots show no clear effect on Communist infiltration into South Vietnam. He warns of possible increased raids if infiltration rises and signals a larger U.S. air effort may be needed as movement grows. He expects higher forces this year and orders a $1 billion cut in air munitions production while citing a $4.5 billion cut in operating costs for 1966.
Voters in the Third District are urged to register today to participate in the August 2 Republican primary. Seven candidates seek the GOP nomination as city halls stay open late for final registrations.
Ottawa closes Forest Park pool for three days after a pump failure and a daily leak of about 128000 gallons. Lessons canceled until Friday. city weighs options including a new pumping system or pool overhaul costing hundreds of thousands.
Temporary sign at Forest Park pool tells swimmers the ancient facility is closed for repairs and may reopen Friday morning. Wading pools stay open for children eight years and younger as part of nearby cooling options.
Gene and Louis Ames run Ottawa Ice Co and work in 28 degree cold, handling 300 pound blocks in the storage room while others suffer near 100 degree heat. They wear two coats and gloves, breathe steam, and feel a 70 degree shift when they leave. Gene notes the job is ideal for this weather and praises the cold work.
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