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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1966
Page
5
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Aberfan Wales to meet residents after a catastrophic slag heap collapse killed 147 people, mostly children aged 5 to 11. Outsiders were barred and flags were not flown as officials continued the grim search and the community mourned.
At Pinewood Studios during filming of You Only Live Twice an explosion in a cave scene injured five Japanese karate experts. A studio worker said the blast was more powerful than intended and only caused slight injuries to the six participants. Sean Connery actor involved in the scene.
A House subcommittee report warns if one government record burned per second it would take 2000 years to destroy them all. The study cites 15 billion copies of 360,000 forms, 225,000 workers filing into 25 million cubic feet of files, and two million file cabinets in executive offices. It notes $1.5 billion yearly writing about one billion letters and potential savings by shorter letters. Computers could worsen the avalanche with one machine producing 20 feet of records daily. The 70 page report examines reforms.
Pomona begins 23 to 25 foot sewer excavation on First Street as part of a four mile system. City voters backed the project in polls, despite cost increases. Construction, led by Delmar Hull, aims for completion in about 290 days with access for all residents and future hookups.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with a cool Sunday in the 60s. Low tonight 28 to 35, today’s low 41, high Friday 79. Record high 91 in 1937 and low 19 in 1952. Hourly temps end at 8 a.m. today range from 50s to 70s as barometer sits at 30.53.
U S President Johnson plans a 21 hour stopover in Malaysia signaling a courtesy visit amid Kuala Lumpurs stance against communism and support for U S Viet Nam policy. State Department aides cite Malaysia's anti communist record and long standing invitation from Prime Minister Rahman in 1964.
North Vietnamese regulars launched waves through jungle against the U S 4th Infantry Division north of Saigon near the Cambodian border. Three helicopters were shot down including a medevac craft as the unit, shipped from Ft. Lewis Washington, faced its first major combat in weeks after a Viet Cong attack hit an ammunition dump.
F C Bud Clardy of Fort Lauderdale claims pigs can point quail. After five years and $500, he proved his case by training a 60 pound Parker pig named Hughes and West to accompany him on road trips, tagging along with a cart displaying the claim Yes pigs can point.
Police chief Eugene Flaherty notes rare mild Halloween activity in Ottawa with only a few minor incidents. A window was soaped at Ottawa High School and a stop sign uprooted at Seventh and Hickory. Officers will patrol tonight through Halloween in plain and marked cars, with charges for any vandalism. Deputy Jim Richardson says law enforcement is vigilant across the county.
Principal Royse announces design drive to officially draw the OJHS whirlwind symbol. Students are invited to submit concepts representing all school areas, aiming for a distinct look unlike the Ottawa High cyclone.
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