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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1977
Page
6
London AP reports that widespread hoarding by consumers and traders after a price spike left 10.1 million bags in stockpiles. With little new import activity, roasters cut prices to unlock capital, pushing New York port prices from 3.30 to 1.84 per pound while experts warn the shortage may rebound this fall.
Garden City commissioners approved a resolution to form a municipal energy agency in southwest Kansas to partner in building a power plant. The vote was unanimous and signals a cooperative effort among city officials to expand local power supply.
Rick Reuschel has 13 wins this season after a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. Cubs manager Herman Franks says Reuschel could reach 20 wins, perhaps even 30, depending on health and run support.
A public visitors center has opened at the Wolf Creek Generating Station site near Burlington. It will be open Fridays Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to sunset with special group tours by contacting Geneva Baker. The center sits 214 miles east of US 75 and offers construction site and energy displays, with warnings about heavy vehicles at intersections.
LEMON Tree closed for vacation reopens August 9. EAGLES Lodge hosts a Saturday night dance at 9 with The Country Farmers. ACORN Cafe at 17th and S. Main serves breakfast starting 6:30 weekdays and 7:00 Sundays. Dancing at Saddleback Lounge with Jay Carter Saturday night and Booge Sunday evening.
The column offers local info help from the Community Information Center at 5th and Main. It answers questions about marriage waiting periods in Oklahoma, Ottawa elevation, work breaks in Kansas, lawn mowing resources, sweepstakes legality, consulates, Kansas senators, skiing, and theological seminaries with wired contacts and references.
Admissions Alma Mohr Cedar Harley Maloney Ottawa Barbara Ward Friday Dismissals Ethel Shaw Pomona Sue Berry Friday Tina Williams Sandra Gordon Friday A gasolene tank and 40 gallons stolen from a pickup belonging to Bart South Ottawa fuel and tank theft reported An employee Ruth Thomas Ottawa High School reported a scratched left rear quarter panel car damage estimated 66 dollars Two cars collided near Tecumseh Main drivers Hala Thurpe and Lorraine Snethen A car backed into another at North Peace Store drivers Danny Hensley and Alice Edelman No injuries or arrests Multiple speeding and traffic fine notices with numerous residents named plus other minor traffic actions and a Kansas City cattle market report
A 27 year old man from Waterbury was charged with nine counts of murder after the burn home where he lived with his foster family was found. Cheryl Beaudoin and seven of her children aged 4 to 12 plus a 6 year old niece were killed. Acquin held on 250000 dollar bond awaiting arraignment. Police say the fire was likely arson and some victims were bound and beaten.
Legal notices publish a notice to creditors in the Frances Louise Howerd estate and a hearing for the Anderson will in Franklin County Kansas. Executrix Barbara E Woods appointed July 19 1977 with six month claims period and final settlement hearing requested by Elmer Mack Anderson executor. Page continues on subsequent pages.
The Ottawa Recreation Commission expands morning swim for Monday through Thursday to complete testing for this year's program. Additional sessions are required due to rain cancellations. Only participants needing to finish testing should report to the pool.
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