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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1968

Page

5

First Federal Tax Hike Since 1951 Passed by Senate

The Senate approved a 10 percent surcharge on individual and corporate income taxes and $6 billion in federal spending cuts in a 64 to 16 vote, sending the bill to President Johnson who is expected to sign. The measure retrofits April 1 for individuals and January 1 for corporations and runs through June 30 next year. The House had approved the measure 268 to 150.

Washington Senate Johnson Lange House Congress

Gilmore Files For County Probate Judge in Franklin County

Max R. Gilmore 45, ex sheriff and undersheriff, filed Thursday for county probate judge as a Democrat and unopposed in the primary. Republican incumbent Don White also runs unopposed in the primary, likely meeting in November. Gilmore, a longtime Franklin County resident, lives with his wife Mary and two children at 904 W. 6th. he served as flight engineer in WWII Pacific theater and later in the Korean war era. He began law enforcement 17 years ago and has been with the Franklin County sheriff's office since 1958, serving two terms as sheriff and since 1962 as undersheriff. He was a juvenile corrections officer for the county sheriff's office.

Max R. Gilmore Franklin County Gilmore Don White Cecil J. Gilmore Ottawa Mary 6Th Sunflower Ordnance Works Army Aviation Branch

Weather county forecast for tonight and Saturday

Partly cloudy and not so warm tonight and Saturday. Lows tonight in the upper 60s. Highs Saturday in the 80s. High temperature Thursday was 91, low today 70, high a year ago today 84, low a year ago today 65. Record high this date 99 in 1936, record low 41 in 1902. Hourly temperatures end at 8 a.m. today.

Four Franklin County offices bid in current election cycle

Local filings reveal four major Franklin County contests with August primaries for County Treasurer and County Commissioner Third District, and November general elections for County Attorney and Probate Judge.候

Franklin County Bruce Spears Velma F. Powers Itha Haverty Register of Deeds Sherrie Capper Richard Michael Latimer Gary L. Jordan Donald L. White Max R. Gilmore Joe Ferns Christina Wake George Atchison Donald Averill Don A. Yockey Appanoose Max Hetrick Junior Campbell George Gingerich Jr Ivis Hetrick Centropolis Vern Sink Cutler Township Ben Haney Max Wilson Keith Davidson Robert Sobba Forest Burgeon Paul McCray Helen Davidson Cecile McCray

Warren Steps Down After 15 Years as Chief Justice

Washington AP reports Chief Justice Earl Warren plans retirement after 15 years atop the Supreme Court. Sources say he sent an undated letter June 13 to President Johnson seeking departure. 77 year old Warren cited declining powers after 75. Appointments to replace him hold wide political significance amid ongoing court liberal conservative balance.

Washington Earl Warren Supreme Court White House Warren House George Christian Christian Hugo L. Black U.S Homer Thornberry Austin Texas High Court Wareren Johnson Dwight D. Eisenhower Ape Pointees

Congress Figures To Juice Up Gun Control

In a bid to toughen a ban on mail order rifles and shotguns, the Senate Judiciary Committee delays action on Johnsons bill while the House moves toward a midweek vote. Sen. Tydings and Sen. Hruska urge stricter rules, including affidavits of eligibility and longer penalties. The House approved the administration bill 29 to 6 with Southern Democrats opposing.

Congress Washington Senate House Joseph D. Tydings D-Md Senate Judiciary Committee Johnson Tydings Judiciary Committee Sen Man L Hruska Emanuel Celler D-N.y Dodd

Village Players rehearse for Wild West musical at Buckets barn

About 37 Village Players members gathered at Buckets barn on East Wilson for opening production prep of It’s a Wild Wild West July 10 13. Linda Showalter director described a 15 song 10 dancer show with ticket prices. Crew led by Frank Bennett renovated the barn while cast practiced lines and songs.

Allen Winchester Village Players Buckets Barn East Wilson Linda Showalter N. Cherry Miss Showalter

Village Players rehearse for July musical It’s a Wild Wild West

Cast and crew of the Village Players meet at Buckets born Thursday night to rehearse the July 10 13 production. Sally Corlis reads her part while Jane Hoppe waits for her cue. Jerry Didde shows Davis Bennett how the Silver Dollar Saloon will be built. Linda Showalter directs the musical and reads the script with cast members.

Village Players Buckets Sally Corlis S. Ash Jane Hoppe S. Elm Jerry Didde Davis Bennett Rockwood Dr Linda Showalter N. Cherry Miss Showalter

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