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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1977
Page
9
Alta Cruces, Franklin County Animal Shelter director, reports 25 dogs admitted in four days as pens fill. Most dogs arrive as strays. shelter must hold a week before sleep if unadopted. Last month 144 dogs received, 91 died. Cats have not been turned in recently. Kansas City AP brief notes cattle and feeder auctions with uneven pricing.
Guiseppe Campora, famed tenor, describes a career spanning La Scala and the Met, with 60 plus roles across major houses. He returns to Ottawa Friday at 8 p.m. for a program featuring new works and speaks of an International Academy of Vocal Arts and his quest for American citizenship.
Ottawa High School distributed awards to dozens of seniors as teachers recognized student achievements in leadership, academics, and activities. James Brockway and Laurie Meade were named Mr and Miss OHS with Ray Shaffer and Wendy Fritts as runners up.
Wall Street opened mixed but moved higher as traders absorbed the Labor Department's 13.2 percent annual wholesale price rise for April. The noon Dow Jones average rose 3.78 to 944.45 after an early dip, with gainers ahead of losers 5 to 4 on the NYSE. The NYSE composite index edged up to 54.64 and the American Exchange index rose to 113.68, with 9.61 million shares traded by noon.
President Richard M. Nixon, in a 90 minute televised interview, admitted he lied about Watergate and made many blunders “mistakes of the heart.” He insisted he did not commit a crime, took responsibility for poor decisions, and refused to grovel before enemies. He said he brought the downfall on himself and that his head must govern his heart in leadership.
Nellie Latimer, 76, of 408 East Street, died May 4 at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Born July 21, 1900, in Sargents Bluff, Iowa, she lived in Homewood and Ottawa, married Ralph Latimer in 1921. he died in 1968. Survived by three sons, four daughters, a sister, 22 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The Dance at Greenwood Community Building is canceled this month. The Oasis Club invites non members to join members to view Sacred Circles at the Nelson Gallery in Kansas City on May 27, sign up at Briscoe's. Event details include Ottawa Junior Wrangler Horse Show at Franklin County Fairgrounds rodeo arena with 9 am start for local classes and 10 am for KSHSC circuit classes. rain date to be announced.
The Associated Press recounts Nixon’s Frost interview drawing mixed reactions from partisans. Rep. Rodino says evidence shows Nixon obstructed the Watergate investigation and abused power while critics urge fuller disclosure. Quotes note potential healing, while Haldeman and Ehrlichman are referenced among others connected to the scandal.
Friday and Saturday closures at Nitcher’s Floor Service due to a death in the family. Assembly of God hosts a paper drive Saturday morning. Quenemo Ladies Aid Penny Supper May 7 at 5 pm. Arrowhead Inn offers a sunshine fruit plate with rainbow sherbet for 1.65. L and M Buffet promotes a Friday Saturday night special 10 oz T bone or shrimp with bake potato and salad bar for 2.95. Rambling Ranchers H invites food drive to City Park with pickups. Mother’s Day buffet 12 3 pm at Ottawa Country Club. Saddleback Lounge features live music each weekend. Ottawa’s Burgerteria announces Mexican cuisine. Queen’s Kitchen reopened with a free Mary Kay facial. Sandi Clary contact.
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