Jordan joins Middle East war in push against Israel
The Associated Press reports Jordan announced it has joined Egypt Syria and Iraq in the war against Israel. A military spokesman in Amman said elite forces would aid the Syrian army on the front, with a Jordanian force noted for Bedouin troops and strong training. Israel reported heavy fighting on multiple fronts as Iraqi and Jordanian movements were observed and Syrian air defenses claimed more Israeli planes shot down. The announcement signals a widening 250 mile potential front and raises questions on how many of King Hussein’s 75,000 troops will be deployed.
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Ford Vp-Designate Ford Faces Swift Senate Confirmation
Gerald Ford wins broad support from House colleagues as he nears swift Senate confirmation for vice presidency. Nixon chose Ford after Agnew resignation, with Democrats and Republicans predicting easy approval though hearings may reveal past campaign disclosures. Ford urged national unity and pledged to help make America united.
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All Because Of A Pipe On US 59
A Nash Truck Line driver loses an exhaust pipe near Rock Creek bridge on US-59. Don Fentness' tractor-trailer sinks eight inches in mud under a 48,000 pound load. Don Nash ferries grain to recollect weight switching to free the truck. Traffic narrowed to one lane for about three and a half hours.
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Main Street Closure As Reno Construction Resurfaces
Main Street from the bridge at the north city limits to Wirth Street will be closed as Reno Construction begins resurfacing in a city state project. Estimated cost 85617.64 with 35000 covered by state and rest by city. City issued 50000 in no fund warrants pending approvals. Traffic halted on East Fourth from Hickory to Cedar and East Seventh from Main to Cedar.
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Hitchhikers Pay Fine After Interstate Arrest
Four young hitchhikers from Kansas City and Wichita, en route to Sacramento, were fined ten dollars each for hitchhiking on I 35. Juvenile Court Judge Don White suspended the sentence, citing safety and recent Ottawa area murders. One rider, age 16, forbidden to continue toward Sacramento. the others were aided by highway patrol toward legal alternatives.
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Cattle Prices Fall Amid Weather and Market Hesitation
Cattle at Franklin County Sale Barn show sharp declines from 57 to 41 per hundredweight for fat cattle while feeders drop from 99 to 70. Across area groceries, beef prices slide up to 20 cents a pound though some brands rise again. Stores report mixed trends with Paxson's cutting steaks to 1.29 and ground beef to 99 cents, while milk prices climb.
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Agnew Plans Televised Address After Allegations
Washington AP reports former Vice President Spiro Agnew will deliver a nationwide TV speech Monday night. Arrangements call for live broadcast on three networks soon after Nixon named Rep. Gerald Ford as his successor. Agnew has spent days preparing in his White House office.
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Ottawa 1890s bargain spree with groceries and ads
In Ottawa during the 1890s shoppers saw cheap prices at Moise Cash Grocery and other stores. Eggs a dime a dozen cash, trade price 11 cents. country hens seven cents a pound. four for a quarter gallon crocks. furniture half price. parlor suites from 13.50 to 31.50. horse breeding ads and funeral goods on sale. Several ads promote rail rates, hats, capes, books, medicines, and household items totaling about 4.73 dollars.
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