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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1973
Page
7
President Nixon weighs a temporary 10 percent income tax surcharge tied to inflation control with refunds later. Melvin Laird said no final decision has been made and noted the plan could include an adjustable corporate investment tax credit from 4 to 15 percent.
More than 1,000 pounds of meat spoiled at Ottawa University when the union freezer failed. Losses include beef spare ribs ice cream ground beef roast beef and chopped beefsteak valued at hundreds of dollars. Szabo Food Service will absorb the cost. menus expected to return next week and student meals remain available.
Ottawa city commissioners prepared a reply to Franklin County Commission regarding the city's share of expenses for the Law Enforcement Center. The letter is withheld until the county reads it. County asks for city contributions including one quarter of jail and court costs plus half of upkeep and maintenance. A 1971 contract credited the city $110 monthly for utilities.
Pat Wright of Ottawa University crafts stoneware pots in a garage studio using aged Missouri clay. He throws, shapes, and decorates with custom glazes then fires them in a kiln, recording each piece. Wright plans to exhibit at the Plaza Art Fair in Kansas City on Sept 27-30 as one of 300 accepted artists.
Skylab 2 crew Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma expect medical clearance to finish their 59 day orbital mission. Doctors will likely approve the final 12 days as they plan solar astronomy medical tests and two earth resources surveys. Commander Bean will test a foot controlled unit while flight plans include additional experiments.
Franklin County Sheriff Lewis Ashcraft faced a garnishment of his wages after the Miami County District Court mailed the order for back child support. The order covers the pay period received and reflects arrears totaling 3004 dollars through August, with custody arrangements from a 1968 divorce granting Nancy custody of their three children.
Ottawa Library marks its 100th anniversary with a Chamber breakfast Sept 19 and celebrates growth since 1903 when named Carnegie Free Library. Friends group supports services, interlibrary loans link across 12 Kansas counties, and remodeling expands access on all floors.
A 55 year old army general leads a four man junta in Santiago as diplomatic ties with Cuba are severed and a curfew is eased briefly to allow civilians to gather provisions. Troops clash with supporters of Allende while Allende is reported to have died by his own hand.
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