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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1973
Page
6
A planning meeting for the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Farm City Week is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. October 10 in the Chamber conference room.
The Daily Report itemizes admissions, dismissals, births, marriages licenses, citations, and local police reports. It notes a birth in Waverly, several marriage licenses in Ottawa area, multiple speeding and traffic fines, accidents on Main and Blackhawk, and obituaries for Mary D. Hamilton with service details.
The Justice Department will formally respond to Spiro Agnew today over the grand jury probe. The government brief aims to rebut his claim that a vice president cannot be indicted, while Agnew seeks a House inquiry that Speaker Carl Albert has rejected for now.
Kansas City rehired Jack McKeon for 1974 after guiding the Royals to a strong second place finish in the AL Western Division. His coaching staff Galen Cisco Harry Dunlop and Charlie Lau also had one year contracts renewed with a raise reportedly included.
In the BowLing Classic and Thursday Night Ladies leagues, top scores were posted by Hubbard Lumber with 191-502, Wassmer's Clothing by Roehl 181-51, and Pepsi with Allis 198. Other standout performances include Pizza Hat West 164-405, Fogle's Quarry Hall 183-508, Skatingland Roehl 156, and Ron Hamerickhouse 417. Thursday night leaders Beautyland Militon 476 and Raney Reynolds Drugs Leach 170-440 also showcased strong marks alongside Anderson Carpets Pederson and Droddy 155-422 and Skyhook DeCaeny 193-431.
Williamsburg girls volleyball swept both A and B teams at Lebo. A-team won 15-9 and 15-7 with top scorers Debbie Higdon 12 Joyce Collins 6 and Jeri Neal Sue Mitchum 5. B-team won 15-12 11-15 15-9 led by Debbie Hermreck 19 Shawn Neal and Debbie Morrow 6 Sue Steward and Pam Johnson 4. Next match October 9 vs Burlingame at Williamsburg High School gym.
A Tampa foreman testifies at the Senate Watergate committee that he worked for Donald Segretti and hired spies hecklers and stink bombs to harass Democrats in 1970. He says he aimed to give Democrats a taste of their own medicine though he cannot prove specific acts. He testified under immunity and describes the overall campaign of intimidation.
In Varna Bulgaria the IOC faces reform as the congress ends. Calls for a dynamic body expansion include elevating membership quality with more diverse candidates and adding women members. Demands include relaxing amateur rules and sharing authority with national committees.
Wall Street gains momentum as bank credit loosens and signs of a slower economy appear. Dow Jones rises 6.62 to 962.52 at noon on the New York Stock Exchange while the composite index climbs to 58.92 and the American stock value index slips. Reynolds Industries leads active issues with a 45 percent gain, followed by First National City Bank, Federated Department Stores, and McGraw Hill with varied moves.
Franklin County Treasurer Dorothy Thomson says tags issued after January 1 require proof of insurance plus a personal property tax receipt and vehicle registration or title. The insured name must match the first name on the title, with policy number and insurer name provided. If proof is missing no tag will be issued and staff cannot look up receipts after year start. Sellers should record odometer reading and obtain the seller’s signature on the title.
Postmaster Ed Gardner announces a mail order stamp service for city patrons. Folders with details are being delivered today and next week. Minimum order is $4 with a 40 cent processing and mailing fee. The service aims to help shut ins the elderly and working wives, with rural delivery continuing.
Memorial note announces funeral services for Callie May Bell wife of George C Bell at Lambt-Roberts Funeral Home Saturday at 1 30 p m with Rev Don Goatley officiating Interment at Evergreen Mound Cemetery Ottawa district Friends may call prior to services Also notices Mary B Hamilton former Ottawa resident widow of Walter Evard Hamilton died in Phoenix Arizona services Monday at 2 p m burial Hope Cemetery Friends may call Saturday evening until services
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