Kingdom Hall Rises Overnight for Ottawa Jehovah's Witnesses
About 600 volunteers from six states built a new Kingdom Hall on West 15th Street in two days, costing roughly 105000 to 110000 dollars and seating 294. Local elder Tom Woodman and foreman David Pfitter described rapid methods, full volunteer labor, and a temporary community setup with campers and visiting workers.
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Melissa Bauman
Rome
Ottawa
West 15Th Street
Jehovah's Witnesses
Tom Woodman
Woodmas
Hutchinson
Salina
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Woodman
Ken Richardson
Mound City
Richardson
Pfitter
Missouri
S. Oak
Coup in Thailand Repelled by Government Forces
Bangkok authorities crushed a coup attempt by 400 to 500 soldiers led by ex-officers. At least four killed, including NBC News crew Neil Davis and Bill Latch. Rebel surrender followed a 3 p.m. deadline. Prem hurried to meeting with the king as emergency rules took effect.
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Bangkok
Thailand
NBC News
Neil Davis
Bill Latch
Supreme Command Command
Radio Thailand
Prem Tinsulanonda
Indonesia
Bhumipol Adulyadej
Prachuab Suntrangkoon
Sale Signs Of The Times At Farm Machinery Auction
A large repossessed equipment sale organized by lending institutions and conducted by Carson Machinery Sales at Underwood Equipment in Ottawa drew about 200 buyers. More than 250000 dollars changed hands as 225 pieces sold, with John Deere 6600 combines at 6600 dollars due to cash-only terms. Many buyers traveled from surrounding counties reflecting tighter credit and shifting dealership strategy toward parts and service.
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Carson Machinery Sales
Underwood Equipment
Doug Underwood
Ottawa
Underwood
Franklin County
Kansas
Reagan Shifts on South Africa Sanctions Move
President Reagan announced new steps against apartheid in South Africa amid Senate moves on sanctions. He branded measures to disassociate the U S from apartheid while aiding peaceful change including export bans, restricted loans, and a proposed Krugerrand import ban. He warned he would veto congressional sanctions and recalled Ambassador Nickel to Pretoria to press for change.
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Washington
Reagan
South Africa
Congress
Senate
United States
Pretoria
Treasury
Collecors
Herman Nickel
P.W. Botha
White House
George Shultz
Ottawa teen dies in hunting mishap near railroad cars
Kenton P. King an 18 year old Ottawa High School graduate and KU freshman died after apparently falling on a 20 gauge shotgun while hunting beside a row of box cars along a Santa Fe siding about 234 miles west of Ottawa. Brunner 18 found King wounded and King died at Ransom Memorial Hospital. The Enders Royal Western shotgun had no safety. Services are set at Faith Lutheran Church with burial in Highland Cemetery. A Kenton King Memorial Scholarship for OHS seniors was established.
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Ottawa
Here
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Kenton P. King
W. 11Th
Ottawa High School
University of Kansas
King
Erik Brunner
Brunner
Craig
Davis
Faith Lutheran Church
Earl J. Zimmerman
Highland Cemetery
Wichita
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Bush
Kstate
London
Chiefs
Royals
David Pfitter
Western Missouri
Kurt Edige
Diane Yeamans
National Weather Service
Ottawa Water Plant
Ransom Memorial Hospital
OHS
American Legion Boys' State
Colby
Larry
Doris King
Keith
George Drehle
Great Bend
Wilma King
Lamb- Roberts Funeral Home
Kenton King
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