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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
7
In Sydney police broaden the nationwide search for bandits behind a false bomb threat that prompted Qantas to hand over 560000 in two blue suitcases. A man collected the ransom, fled in a yellow van, and the getaway vehicle was later found abandoned as newspapers critique police handling.
The Nixon administration wins a Senate vote 42 to 31 against boosting pay in the two year draft extension. Senator Schweiker signals pursuit of a one year plan with or without higher pay. Senator Hughes notes absentees cost the amendment. final settlement will follow House conferees after Memorial Day weekend.
Kansas State University President Dr. James A. McCain proposed an eight point program at the Governor's Economic Development Conference to spur state growth. He urged long range goals, asset inventories, tax reform, strong school funding, university research, tourism development, protection of agricultural processing industries, and strategies to retain talented youth.
President Nixon shows renewed optimism after a tough stretch, signaling a campaign strategy centered on foreign policy. He draws warmth from Alabama reception, hints at Northeast and Southwest trips, and cites progress on arms control with the Soviet Union, China talks, Middle East issues, and Vietnam settlement prospects.
Hollywood report notes Rosalind Russell urged Ali MacGraw to lead the next generation in supporting the Motion Picture and Television Relief Fund. The 50th anniversary celebration will June 13 at the Los Angeles Music Center, featuring Jack Benny Bob Hope Barbra Streisand Pearl Bailey the Fifth Dimension and Frank Sinatra in a farewell appearance.
Washington AP Federal officials favor a soft touch in water quality enforcement against industry. Prosecutions will be last resort with charges likely aimed at plant managers. EPA officials prioritize voluntary cooperation before suits and civil injunctions are preferred over criminal cases. Justice Department currently pursues about 40 civil suits. Industrialists fear disclosure of confidential plant input data and potential citizen suits based on reported discharges.
Kansas officials and Sierra Club spokesman oppose the AEC request for 3.5 million dollars to buy a Lyons area salt mine for nuclear waste storage. Gov Docking, hospitalized, urges more study and public scientist backing before funding. Roy and Shubitz accuse the AEC of premature planning and possible legal violations.
Florence Roberts 77, widow of Roy A. Roberts former Kansas City Star board chairman, died at her Kansas City home after a heart attack. Native of St Louis, maiden name Florence Griffin, she was previously married to Charles G. Ross, Truman press secretary.
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