Major spill looms on St. Lawrence Seaway near Alexandria Bay
A Coast Guard supervised cleanup contiues after a barge collision blanketed 15 miles of the St. Lawrence River with about 250000 gallons of No 6 fuel oil. The NEPCO 140 sank its tanks as it struck a shoal near Wellesley Island. Alexandria Bay declared a state of emergency as cleanup and damage claims offices open.
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Thousand Island Park
N.Y
Coast Guard
St. Lawrence Seaway
St. Lawrence River
United States
Canada
Atlantic Ocean
Great
Lakes
Wellesley Island
Here
Alexandria Bay
Steve Taylor
Taylor
Oswego
Montreal
Grain Czar Faces Queries On Price Fixing
Washington AP senators prepare to question Erwin Kelm of Cargill Inc about alleged U S price fixing in buying grain. A North Dakota elevator manager said bids from major buyers are nearly identical, suggesting collusion over 20 years. Minneapolis Grain Exchange president disputed claims of a few giants dominating price reporting.
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Washington
U.S
Erwin Kelm
Cargill Inc
Minneapolis
Very
Loyland
Finley, N.C
Foreign Relations
Leyland
Cargill
Rupert Quinn
Minneapolis Grain Exchange
Quinn
United States
Prison doctor touts odd rehab program in Washington state
Inmates at Washington State Penitentiary wore diapers and were subjected to babying while chained to beds as part of Dr. William Hunter's controversial behavior modification system for violent offenders. Critics call it coercive. supporters say it works. Legal challenges and a court-ordered halt to chaining accompany broader debate on dignity in corrections.
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Walla Walla, Wash
Washington State Penitentiary
William Hunter
Johns Hopkins University
Hunter
Chopath
Harold Bradley
Iowa Sub Also Ran For Skillet Throwing King
Connie Schutz of Macksburg Iowa , 31, defends her state skillet throwing title in the national contest. Contestants throw underhand at a 30 foot target a dummy with a basketball head, scoring by head tumbles and body hits. Schutz, mother of four, has trained hard amid farm work and a softball team, hoping to retain her crown against Baxter’s Boyle who cannot attend the national event.
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Macksburg
Iowa
Connie Schutz
Mars River Theory Grows as Viking Images Hint Water Shaping Mars
In Pasadena several scientists hailed new Viking orbiter photos showing winding channels and cratered plains at the landing site suggesting flowing water once carved Martian features. Others urged caution, pointing to wind erosion as a possible sculptor and noting high Martian winds.
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Pasadena
Calif
Viking
Mars
Jim Martin
Harold Masursky
Masursky
Michael Carr
Orbiter Imaging
Public Auction at 512 South Poplar Ottawa
Real estate and personal property to be sold starting 10 am with a 3-bedroom home overhauled and equipped including 28 by 32 workshop. Personal items include a 1964 Corvair, lumber, paint, tools, furniture, appliances, and a Sears copier. Cash terms. not responsible for accidents. Ben Printy and Son. Clerk Jean Printy.
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South Poplar
Ottawa
Sears
Zenith
Ben Printy
Public Sale On Farm Near Pomona Kansas
A closing out sale of farm property to be held at the Pomona area farm. Items include 1961 John Deere 3010 diesel tractor with attachments, a 1967 Ford 100 truck, New Holland baler and assorted hay equipment, antiques, household goods, and miscellaneous tools. Located four miles north and one east of Pomona with sale starting at 10 30 sharp. Terms: Cash. Lunch provided.
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Ottawa
Pomona
Kan
Scott
John Deere
Krause
Ferguson
Duncan-Phyfe
Elec
Philco
Coronado
Charles
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Mason’s Point
New England Petroleum Co
Edward Carey
New York
Hugh L. Carey
NEPCO
8Th
California
Osage City
Kansas
Derby Oil Co
Wesley Blacketer, SR
Auds
Wayne Wischropp
Charles Beatty
Boyle
Baxter
Towa
Merler
Barbara L. Morasch
TEFFT
Cash iAuds
Jack Nelson
Mickey Johnson
Citizens State Bank
Ottawa Herald
Retta
O.T.K
Eva Hanes
W.C. Marle B. Raftelock
Sec'y
Lyle and
Edna Sutherland
Wright
W. 3Rd
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North Main
South — Oak
Alco- Pence
Pence
Alco
North Poplar
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South Sycamore
South Cedar
East Fifth
East
Avon
Forest Park
Ottaswa Herald
Longine Wittnauer
Pomona Cafe
Herald
Sun-Mastr Corporation
South Kansas
Olathe
Kansas City Star
Otawa Herald
L & L Care
South Main
Phillips 66
Parmeree Products
King Street
City of
Wellsville
Meyer
State Employment Office
Franklin County
Route 2
Isaiah
Peter
James
North Hickory
Dan Arnold
North King
Meebo
Howard
Princton
John Fritts
Taylor Construction
Ralph Taylor
Budge’s
Moore's Refrigeration
Scott's
Joe Blake
Jardiniers
Bennie Stinson
Jack
Slinger
Dundee
Richmond
Charles Ebeck
A&g
Southeast
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