Machias Bicentennial Battle: Unity Captures Margaretta
Machias Maine commemorates the 1775 naval skirmish known as the Lexington of the Sea. Patriots seized the British sloop Unity to capture the Margaretta, boosting colonial morale as townsfolk resisted British demands and a Liberty Pole dispute helped spark the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias Bay
Lexington
James Fennimore Cooper
Unity
Machias
Boston
Ichabod Jones
Congress of
Massachusetts Bay
Spray Can Scare Cited May Harm Ozone Layer
A federal task force warned that fluorocarbon propellants in deodorants, hair sprays, and antiperspirants could damage the ozone layer and raise skin cancer risk. It urged labeling, possible restrictions, and quick passage of federal regulation. Industry disputes the theory, citing ongoing studies and asserting no imminent danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Academy of Sciences
Aerosol Education Bureau
DuPont Corp
Richard Ward
Council On Environmental Quality
Federal Council For Science and Technology
Soviet-Eastern Europe Bloc
United States
Governor Bennett accepts court ruling on school finance act
Governor Robert F. Bennett said the Butler County District Court ruling leaves the act's constitutionality in doubt but expects further challenges. He addressed reporters after returning from the National Governors Conference and noted potential appeals, legislative reviews, and the need for better data on the sales tax ratio study. The attorney general would lead any new suit to ensure all material is presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Butler County District Court
Bennett
New Orleans
Benson
Page Benson
Topeka and Wichita golfers lead rain delayed amateur finals
Medalists Frank Rose of Topeka and Dean Hobley of Wichita head Kansas Men's Amateur golf into the championship flight match play set to open today after a rain delay. Ten players tie at 153 for the last eight spots. Rose and Hobley shared medal honors at 144 in two rounds, with Robert Vickers third at 145 and Rocky Waitt 146, followed by several at 148.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Frank Rose
Dean Hobley
Wichita
Kansas
Rose
Hobley
Robert Vickers
Rocky Waitt
Robert Dare
Wellington
Bill Baraban
Kansas City
Lawrence Baruch
Olathe
Robert Enger
Ottawa summer story hour opens for school children
The Ottawa Recreation Commission and Ottawa Library sponsor a Friday afteroon story hour for school-age children starting June 13 at 1 p m through July 25, excluding July 4. Wanda Dykstra will tell stories with games and songs. pre-school hours remain on Tuesdays with 4 and 5 year olds at 9 30 and 3 year olds at 10 30. Enrollment for the Discovery art class is free and open. call (242 2080) or visit to sign up. New books include Very Dry With a Twist and The Boat among others. juvenile justice and utopian communes are also featured in recent titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Recreation Commission
Ottawa Library
Wanda Dykstra
Watergate Tinge To Drug Office Scandal Tone Emerges
Senate investigator Henry M Jackson says mismanagement and cover up reach top levels of the Drug Enforcement Administration after witness testimony about John R Bartels Jr hindering an inspector's probe into links between DEA officials and racketeers. Promuto and Bartels deny the accusations amid new details including a Washington Redskins link and a police report tying a restaurant patron to. Dian Barger was known to both Bartels and Promuto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (Ap
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Drug Enforcement Administration
Jackson
John R. Bartels Jr
Brosan
Bartels
Promuto
Washington Redskins
Notice of Sale and Juvenile Court Hearing in Kansas
Multiple notices published June 5 and 12 1975 in Franklin County Kansas. One item concerns sale of an abandoned 1964 Plymouth Belvedere two door sedan at the State Highway Commission Garnett storage if owner William Layne does not claim within ten days of second publication. The other is a juvenile matter in Ottawa Kansas case 1-1229 seeking termination of parental rights for Keith Manwarren and Mrs Keith Manwarren with a hearing set to June 13 1975 in Franklin County Juvenile Court before Judge Thomas H Sachse and H Michael Nichols. The petition requests permanent deprival of parental rights and custody for adoption by an eligible guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission of Kansas
Het
William Layne
Vaillant
State Highway Commission
Stari
Garnett
Kansas
Bay State Highway Commission
L.W. Newcomer
Juvenile Court
Franklin County
Ken Manwarren
Brenda Manwarren
State of
Keith Manwarren
Robert L. Pinet
Keith Mannarren
Keith Menwarren
State Department of Social Welfare
Notice of Adminstratrix Appointment in Davidson Estate
Probate Court in Franklin County Kansas notes Wilma Davidson was appointed Administratrix of Clarence Lester Davidson deceased on May 15 1975 with letters granted May 16 1975. Creditors must file claims within six months. attorney is Robert A Anderson of Ottawa Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Kansas
Clarence Lester Davidson
Wilma Davidson
Probate Court
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Machias, Maine
Margaretta
Captain Jones
Jones
James Moore
Polly
Moore’s
Joseph Wheaton
Dennis O'Brien
Dennis O’brien
Jeremiah
Congress
Ote, Conan
Daniel Banko Awang
Robert Kerr
France
Scotland
Denmark
Sweden
Lothar Gunther Buckheim
Princess Alice
James Brough
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Teddy R
Robert Silverberg
Willard Heaps
Alfred Appler
Vincent Promuto
DEA
New York
George B. Brosan
Redskins
Fran
Dian Barger
Diane de Vito
Promuta
Oxford
Ward
ING Comfort
Ooter
Wilma J. Davidson
Robert A. Anderson
Anderson, Byrd & Richeson
P.O. Box
Ottawa
Atty
Ling Ags
Lodge
Retta
Mary Graham
W.C
Marie G. Raffelock
Sec’y
Lonnie and
Vivian Chambers
San Diego
Wright
West 3Rd
Emporia
Nothces
KCPL
Kansas City Power & Light Company
Watkes
North Mulberry
Caeerieiane
N. Main
Sp.m
South Mulberry
Logan
Olive
South
Hickory
North Cherry
Sterrets Drive-In
Richmond
Peek’s Super Saver
Fomona
S. Locust, Snailey
East 7Th
Karen Weems
Bernhardt
Wien
Ottawa Herald
Peoriar
Herald
Prudential Insurance Company of America
M F. Call John Hartman
Lawrence
Jeneral Services
Pickering Piano Service
Dan Arnold
Ron’s
Singer
Dundee
Pres Thompson
C&sconstruction Co
Chuck
Harold
Bennie Stinson
Randel
A.E. Ballou
Vernell
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