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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1971
Page
6
South Vietnamese field commanders report heavy losses at Snuol and say they shift to mobile operations after the loss of U.S. ground forces. They rely on U.S. air support for now and note Task Force 8 suffered about 300 casualties.
County Commissioners, prompted by a letter from the City Planning Commission signed by J W Grogan and City Clerk Orlin Smith, consider peripheral zoning up to three miles outside the city. The letter, dated Wednesday, urges a comprehensive plan for land beyond the city limits and suggests zoning until regulations align with statutes. County official Lee C Nichols called the move surprising as two townships Harrison and Lincoln pursue township zoning. A previously discussed five mile radius around Interstate 35 faces questions after a legal opinion restricting such zoning. No timetable set for a decision.
The Jaycees sponsor the Fourth of July Chatauqua celebration with a 2 p.m flag raising. Activities include square dances dunking booths fire engine rides and a free fireworks display. Donations may be given to Jaycees or at Personal Thrift Didde Office Supply or Franklin Savings care of Duane Hall. contributors are recognized by the group and media.
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms and no large temperature change into tonight and Saturday. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph tonight. Tonight low in the mid 40s and Saturday high in the mid to upper 60s. tonight low in the mid 60s and Saturday high in the mid to upper 80s. Precipitation probability 40 percent tonight and Saturday. High 83 today, low 65, high 59 a year ago, low 85 a year ago, record high 95 in 1942, record low 40 in 1897. Hourly temps ending at 6 am today. Farmers 9 pm 8 pm barometer:
In Yuba City California sheriffs waited for irrigation water to recede before renewing the search of peach and plum orchards where a 24th body was found. All victims were men stabbed or hacked to death. Sheriff Roy D Whiteaker suggested more bodies may be discovered. The latest find followed a stop in searches since Saturday.
TOPEKA AP The Kansas Commission on Civil Rights says it is investigating complaints of racial discrimination filed by Otaw a men against the Ottawa Employment Service office and Plattner Industries but has brought no complaints himself. Director Troy Scroggins stressed the agency will investigate all alleged discriminatory practices and plans to submit findings to the investigating commissioner.
The Senate rejected Hatfield's bid to stop all draft calls on July 1 and moved toward a vote on Schweiker's plan to limit extension to one year. House backing already supported a two-year extension. Debates referenced manpower shifts and potential civilian replacements, with leaders eyeing a June 18 vote to cut Vietnam war funds.
All NATO members except France agreed to a special meeting this year to discuss mutual troop reductions in Europe. The United States and allies will send senior foreign ministry officials. Secretary of State William P. Rogers pressed the proposal at the session ending today. The 14 allies may appoint representatives to explore ideas with the Soviets.
The U S troopship Upshur returned to Da Nang with 13 disabled North Vietnamese prisoners of war after Hanoi canceled acceptance of the deal. Prisoners were taken to a camp near Da Nang and would stay there. North Vietnamese and Saigon governments clashed over the repatriation offer, with Hanoi condemning the move as a trick and South Vietnam citing Red Cross interviews as refusals.
The United States sees unemployment at 6.2 percent, matching last December, while wholesale prices climb 0.4 percent led by steel and gasoline costs. Democrats attack Nixon economic policy as long term jobless and long term unemployment rise, with construction and sales workers hit hardest.
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