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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1967
Page
9
A teen narrates a Halloween misadventure as a pumpkin jack o lantern turned lamp after a family decorates with a light bulb and later disposes of him. The tale recalls the scare and awkward aftermath as a reporter photographs the haunted relic for a morning shot.
On Tuesday Garnett reports a calm Halloween with minor incidents. A missing stop sign noted by Police Chief Eugene Flaherty contrasts with vandalism Monday involving a tractor hay bales tires and window damage at the park shelterhouse. A red painted square near the new library triggered a local vigilante effort.
Democratic critics of Johnsons Vietnam policy urge in party councils debate on foreign policy and possibly the presidential nomination. Sen Eugene McCarthy says intra party contests could shape the 1968 platform and test Johnsons bid for a second term, affecting policy even if a challenge seems unlikely.
Vice President Humphrey flew a mile high over the DMZ amid artillery fire and fighter cover. He observed 10 000 Marines wounded or killed this year and planned a helicopter ride north from Dong Ha before heading to Kuala Lumpur. He urged patience with allies and praised talks with South Vietnam leaders.
Prolonged rainfall in southeastern Kansas pushed Neosho and Oswego rivers toward bank tops early today. Marmaton River near top of banks Tuesday evening. County forecast calls for light southwest winds, mainly cloudy tonight and Thursday, cooler Thursday afternoon with a few showers possible. Low tonight near 40, high Thursday in the 50s. Precipitation 0.30 inch in last 24 hours. Barometer 29.76.
DeSoto County Sheriff Frank Cline announced a motive tied to life insurance for the insecticide poisonings that killed seven Richardson children aged 5 months to 7 years in Arcadia and Jacksonville. He plans to investigate five earlier Jacksonville child deaths linked to James Richardson, a citrus picker already charged with child neglect. The cause of death was said to involve parathion in food licked by the children at noon. investigators note the Jacksonville deaths may be accidental.
London reporters survey reactions to U.S. leadership, Vietnam war, race riots, and crime fears affecting opinion. A London cab driver and Par is cabinet minister offer mixed takes on American influence, with Britain wary of U.S. economic dominance and Western Europe's future in science sectors.
A survey traces how British reporters and scientists seek greener options in the United States while Europe debates Vietnam and race issues. It highlights De Gaulle, Kiesinger, and Swedes unhappy with American policy, yet many nations retain practical ties and respect for American technology.
Washington AP Kane sas dentist Dr Glenn A. Thomas of Wichita urged colleagues at the American Dental Association convention to allow white-uniformed girl assistants to perform more tasks at chairside. He cited surface anesthesia topical fluoride x rays and other duties to improve service and reduce dentist effort.
Preliminary hearings set for November 14 for nine Kansas Wesleyan University students charged with illegal possession of marijuana. Bonds are $3,000 each after raids that seized about 15 to 20 pounds. Defendants listed include Jeffrey E Heisler 20 and Joseph G Livoti 22 both of Brooklyn NY and others from New Rochelle NY Beaver PA North Arlington NJ Ram sey NJ and Clay Center KS.
AP reports Defense Department figures through July 31 show 113 Kansans and 179 Oklahomans killed in the Vietnam War.
Bob Berger of Halstead Kansas again led saddle bronc with 67 points at the Grand National Rode and Horse Show Tuesday night and also was the top rider in Sunday’s competition.
AP reports Northwestern University linguistics expert Dr. Bergen Evans testified on Tuesday in the seventh day of a USD District Court trial over a $1 billion helium suit. About 25,000 landowners in southeast Kansas and nearby gas fields claim no return from helium extracted under their leases and contend helium is not covered. Evans, hired by plaintiffs, backed their position.
A $17 million school bond issue was defeated by voters Tuesday with a tally of 10,114 to 6,761 in Kansas City.
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