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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1965
Page
10
A columnist lauds a practical plan to curb loud car mufflers proposing stricter fines and jail terms. He compares it to failed international efforts and notes the playful idea of polite requests from residents, but concludes strict adherence to the law would satisfy more people, especially older residents.
Hannibal Missouri braces as the Mississippi River climbs toward a crest near 25 feet, threatening levee weaknesses and mudfilled streets. Evacuations remain limited while upriver towns battle dikes and sandbagging efforts. The flood, blamed for up to 12 deaths across four states, has caused about 10 million dollars in damage.
Washington AP The House Armed Services Committee condemned the Pentagon for procrastinating on nuclear powered surface ships. It added 150.5 million for a nuclear powered guided missile frigate to requested purchases and authorized a nuclear aircraft carrier next year. The panel's overall authorization totals 5.3034 billion for missiles ships planes and R D still requires House approval. Secretary McNamara cannot be forced to spend the funds, but the committee aims to push broader use of nuclear propulsion on surface ships. The four existing nuclear ships include the carrier Enterprise the frigates Bainbridge and Truxtun and the missile cruiser Long Beach.
In Paw Paw Michigan AP reports the war on poverty program for high school dropouts ends with a 16 year old student quitting after six weeks and $120 earned. He had worked in woodworking and as an assistant janitor at the high school, saying they now have enough to make a down payment on a motorcycle.
LOS ANGELES AP Bande leader Spike Jones 53 known for offbeat musical stunts died in his sleep at his Bel Air home. He had been released from Santa Monica Hospital three weeks earlier after an asthma attack and respiratory complications. Agent Pete James said a relapse Friday afternoon preceded the death. Survived by his wife Helen Grayce three children. Born Lindley Armstrong Jones in Long Beach California in 1911.
In Atlanta King and Forman report differences acknowledged yet cooperation under way with plans to push voting rights and Alabama boycott efforts. Belafonte acts as objective observer at meetings while denying mediation role, stressing need for clarity amid tensions.
Albuquerque public schools science consultant George Fishbeck retired as Golden Bull trophy winner after a third straight tall tale. His winning story linked New Mexico’s first exotic game species to Noah’s Ark, claiming Rio Grande Rock worms dated from the ark and emerged after the flood to drain the state by digging the Rio Grande Valley through granite and sandstone.
Indiana's basketball team set a Big Ten season record by converting 271 of 347 foul shots, showcasing precise shooting and consistency across the year.
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