Undercover Agent Aids Drug Arrests in Ottawa
An undercover narcotics agent working with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation aided Ottawa police in arrests this week. Kenneth Bettge 19 of 741 Pecan and Robin Funk 19 of Ottawa RFD 1 were jailed on drug charges with bonds set at 2000 dollars each. Two 17 year olds were also arrested and held after petitions for illegal drug sale were filed in Juvenile Court. The agent continues to work with local drug enforcement.
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Wellsville Saddle Club donates seven acres for park
Wellsville Bicentennial gains momentum as the Wellsville Saddle Club votes to donate seven acres of its grounds to the city to be used as a recreational park named Wellsville Saddle Club Park. The gift aims to support festival activities and raise funds for park facilities during the three day weekend celebration.
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Ford Wallace Politicking Under Way for 1976 Race
Ford moves toward formal candidacy by forming a 1976 campaign organization with Howard Callaway to chair the group. Wallace signals intent to run, saying he will involve himself in the race and push for lower and middle income taxpayers, aiming for a fourth bid. Wallace has raised over 2 million dollars. Ford plans to file candidacy papers soon. An unrelated New York note mentions LincolN Center ushers exhibit their paintings.
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Bo) Callaway
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Seek New Fair Building Considered by Franklin County Board
Franklin County Fair Board asked the Franklin County Commission for funding to build a 50 by 60 by 10 foot steel structure at the fairgrounds to house restrooms and possible meeting and display space. No action was taken. The commission also received an annual audit from the Franklin County Rehabilitation Center, to be available at the City Library. They approved courthouse space for the Historical Society and reviewed three washed out bridges from this week’s flooding, two in Greenwood Township near the Greenwood Church and one southeast of Williameburg.
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VFW Steak Night And Dance At Sacred Heart School
VFW advertises steak night Friday 6 to 9 and Saturday 5 to 6. Dance at Sacred Heart School fourth and Cedar Saturday June 21 from 8 to midnight with music by Anthony and the Royals. Ticket sales at the door until capacity. Congratulations to Roy Browning, Woolworth Father’s Day prize winner. 50 89 Grill at 1010 N Main open 24 hours daily. Jim and Liz thank you.
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Services and notices from Ottawa area obituaries and reports
Obituaries for Chester Wagner Cora Davis and Bodil Mickelson list services and burials. Max Pierson death prompts service at Damron Towner Chapel with burial in Highland Cemetery. Local admissions dismissals and emergencies noted. Police blotter covers accidents fines revolver theft and public notices reach Kansas City cattle and grain quotes. Community events, honors and campus news conclude this Ottawa Daily Report brief.
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Don Sloop
Wilmer Renger
David Miller
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Earl Mickelson
Max Pierson
E. Wilson
Ottawa
Wall Street holds cautious gains amid light trading
The noon Dow Jones average rose 5.09 to 832.92 as gainers led decliners on the NYSE, but analysts saw little significance in the move. The Dow has stayed within 815 to 850 for six weeks, pausing after a earlier sharp rise. The AMEX market value index edged up 0.55 to 90.02 amid two encouraging economic headlines.
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Nations receive original UN Charter copies on cotton paper
The Cotton Fiber Paper Council reports that all 51 signatories to the United Nations Charter each received an original copy printed on 100 percent cotton fiber paper, highlighting the historic document's distinguished materials.
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