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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1978
Page
3
In Rochester New York a weekend blaze at the Holiday Inn Northwest killed ten people including seven Canadians. Firefighters, FBI investigators and arson staff probed the scene as about 24 were injured and hotel guests were evacuated to nearby motels amid freezing conditions.
Robert Groden, a film technician, presented a seven-second color strip from minutes before Kennedy’s assassination as crucial new evidence. The Assassination Information Bureau screened the frames showing a possible second person on the sixth floor, challenging the Warren Commission’s lone gunman conclusion.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.82 at noon as gains outpaced losses on the NYSE with a 2 to 1 broad advance. Gambling stocks led activity with Bally Manufacturing and Caesars World among notable movers while the NYSE composite ticked up to 53.51 and the AMEX value index climbed to 149.05.
In Managua the Nationalist Liberal Party weighs a bellwether vote to decide if President Anastasio Somoza remains in power. A party informant said voters would choose for or against the party, potentially forcing Somoza to stay or step aside. The plan could occur within 90 days if agreed, while the opposition dismissed it for not forcing Somoza to resign or leave the country.
Bowling league scores show many high games with players like Whiteford, Conard, and Jackson achieving top marks across divisions such as ALL STARS, GUTTER DUSTERS, and FOUR SQUARES. Team standings include VIKINGS, LIVE FIVE, and THREE STOOGES with high totals and series.
In Topeka the Kansas Association of School Boards delegates approved a policy urging the Legislature to outlaw political activity by teacher and public employee organizations while rejecting a proposal to require licensing tests for teachers. Other actions include urging formal ballots in teacher contract votes and funding mandates for educational programs.
In Franklin County District Court Kansas Ethel C Robbins files to determine heirs of Ward E Robbins and quiet title to real estate Lots 25 27 29% Block Wamplin s Addition Ottawa Kansas Dec 9 1978 plead by Jan 9 1979. attorney Anderson Byrd Richeson 2nd and Main Ottawa Kan 66067. published Nov 27 Dec 11 1978. Also notice of hearing in estate matter of Mable F Vulakovic seeking descent determination for described real estate and all interests therein. defenses due by Dec 21 1976 in Franklin County Kansas. Skoog Latimer Title Bldg Ottawa Kan 66047. attorney Latimer for petitioner.
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