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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1969

Page

6

Missouri river tug captain recalls decades steering tows

Charlie Corbin of Weston, a 40 year river pilot, tends the John W. Prince on the Missouri, guiding barges for Stewart Land and Material Co. He recalls hazards, rescues, and a life spent battling sand boils, shifting channels, and icy river dangers along a 1020 mile stretch around Kansas City.

Kansas City Charlie Corbin Corbin Weston Capt. Corbin John W. Prince Missouri River Stewart Land and Material Co Missouri Mississippi Ohio Cumberland Athabasca Alberta Canada Leavenworth Kan Greater Stewart Paul Wells Glasgow Waldron Parkville Coast Guard Red Cross Capt

Small-Town Police Embrace Casual Dress in Blythe

In Blythe California Sgt W H Ketchum describes how officers in blazers and slacks are viewed as more approachable. The eight month trial covers all ranks, with patrols joining admin staff in casual wear to improve communication and crime reporting.

Blythe Calif W. H. Ketchum Ketchum Arizona Bernard Clark Dover Township N.J Clark Jacksonville Fort Lauderdale Fla Miami Seattle Los Angeles

Administration Proposes Wheat Price Solutions

The Nixon administration says world wheat supplies are ample and blames the European Common Market and the International Grains Arrangement for price difficulties. Officials appear to be intensifying their messaging to promote this view.

Washington Nixon United States Canada Australia France IGA Agriculture Department Clifford M. Hardin House Agriculture Committee Congress

Blast Delayed in Western Colorado Test Site

Weather halted Project Rulison, a 4 kiloton underground nuclear blast near Grand Valley Colorado, delaying the detonation and costing sponsors Austral Oil Co. about 31000 per day. Forecasters predicted thunder showers Friday and possibly Saturday as officials decide next steps. Justice Marshall refused to overturn rulings allowing the blast. a separate injunction was denied in Denver.

Grand Junction Colo Colorado Austral Oil Co. of Houston, Tex Grand Valley Thurgood Marshall U.S. Supreme Court

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