Senate votes to end U S foreign aid program
The Senate rejected a 2.9 billion two year extension of foreign aid by 41 to 27, ending more than two decades of assistance. President Nixon condemned the move as irresponsible and urged immediate restoration of the vital program.
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Washington
Senate
U.S
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Nixon
White House
United States
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
House
UF Near 14000 UF Near 14000 United Fund drive progress report
The Franklin County United Fund aims for 35000 but has reached 13817 in gifts and pledges by Friday. Major boost from Southwestern Bell employees at 1943, Wellsville city contributions above 500, Parmalee employees over 300. advance gifts 60 percent done, downtown solicitation half complete, house-to-house drive starts Monday.
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Franklin County United Fund
Southwestern Bell
Wellsville
Parmalee
Ottawa police warn on bicycle thefts and prevention tips
The police chief cites year to date thefts of bicycles from Ottawa stores and byways and urges owners to lock bikes properly when unattended. He notes many stolen items are sold for quick cash and offers simple steps to help recover bicycles through reporting to police.
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Ottawa
Flaherty
State Weather Normal: Wide Kansas conditions across the state
A near stationary cold front produced varied weather across Kansas with winterlike conditions in the northwest and near summer warmth in the southeast. Central Kansas saw heavy rain and 30s to 40s, while the west logged 20s and 30s with mixed precipitation and 1 to 2 inches of central rainfall.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
South Central
Father West
WaKeeney
Liberal
Goodland
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Uncertain Future Marks Thieu's Inaugural Fete
SAIGON AP President Nguyen Van Thieu prepares to begin a second four year term as U S troop withdrawals accelerate and American aid faces cuts. Senate votes to end all foreign aid threaten 549 million in economic support for the fiscal year. Treasury Secretary Connally arrives for the inauguration as leaders from Korea, Nationalist China and Australia confer. Thieu grants amnesty to nearly 3000 Viet Cong prisoners in hopes of a reciprocal POW move.
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Associated Press
U.N
Senate
U.S
Saigon
South Vietnam
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Taiwan
United Nations
Congress
Thieu
U.S. Senate
Treasury
John B. Connally
Nixon
Yen Chia Kan
China
Australia
Nigel Bowen
Local bands stage parade day with longtime director
Ottawa seniors perform in Neewollah parade at Independence led by Loren Matthews while Ottawa Junior High Red Band joins Kansas University Band Day in Lawrence with a marching director. Walter Butler, parade veteran for 35 years, notes his aged but cherished uniform and roles directing multiple area bands.
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Ottawa
Independence
Loren Matthews
OHS
University of Kansas
Oklahoma State
Lawrence
Ottawa Junior High
Walter Butler
Matthews
Bill Barker
Butler
Halloween Eve In This Year Trick or Treat Rules Relaxed
Authorities across several states designate Halloween activities for today due to Sunday being All Hallow's Eve. Governors in North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Georgia Florida and Nevada issue proclamations or guidance to favor Sunday or today Halloween celebration while other regions keep Sunday as the sabbath and avoid conflicts with football games or religious services.
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South
Bob Scott
North Carolina
Scott
John West
South Carolina
Columbia
West
John Campbell
George Wallace
Alabama
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Hans Tanzler
Jacksonville
Fla
Mike O’callaghan
Nevada
Clark County
Las Vegas
Oran Gragson
Minnesota
Wendell Anderson
Anderson
Miss England Reigns as Ottawa University Homecoming Queen
Miss Sharon England, a Lamar Colorado senior, was crowned Homecoming queen for Ottawa University during a coronation dinner. She presides with attendants Pam Nelson Audubon Iowa junior Diane Jones Jacksonville Iowa sophomore and Brenda Copple Indianapolis Ind freshman. The queen leads at tonight's Homecoming football game versus College of Emporia at Ottawa High School Stadium, with activities including alumni meetings and residence hall open houses before a Sunday chapel service.
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Sharon England
Miss England
Pam
Nelson
Audubon
Iowa
Diane Jones
Jacksonville
Irl
Brenda Copple
Indianapolis
Ind
College of Emporia
Ottawa High School
First Baptist Church
S. Hickory
Local Tax Bills Delayed. Some Carry Postage Due
Franklin County tax bills mailed late Friday faced distribution Saturday. A post office official noted some bills will require postage due because insufficient postage was applied in certain cases. He called the error a supreme insult to taxpayers.
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Franklin County
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