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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1971
Page
4
Dr D C Hadley of Ottawa named charter diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice after passing a certification exam covering internal medicine to preventive medicine. Also in notices are local events and shop ads including Budge's Hardware anniversary and various community announcements.
Wall Street in New York showed modest gains today as the Dow Jones industrial average rose to 806.83 at noon, up 3.72. Advances led decliners by a 3 to 2 margin on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Daily Report notes a dog killed when struck by a motorcycle Thursday night at Ninth and Tremont. Driver Terrance M. Gast, 18, of 1024 S Mulberry, involved. dog owner Daniel Miller, 909 Maple. Multiple local notices follow, including divorces, citations, marriage license, hospital notes, births, and obituaries.
KC Markets Kansas City AP reports cattle numbers 100 with calves none and steer prices 31.50 to 33.25 as prime. Hogs 2,200 with varied weights 210 to 310 pounds. prices range 18.75 to 19.25 for 1-3 210-260, 19.50 for 1-2 220, 17.25 to 18.00 for 280-310, 18.00 to 18.50 for 190-210. Sows steady at 15.75 to 16.25 for 330-600, Sheep 25 with insufficient offers to set trend.
Orrin Smith deputy election officer says Congress lowered the voting age to 18 this year from 21. He notes no rush to register among OU students and an OU political science professor sees little effort this year, with more activity expected before the presidential election next year.
A compact weather roundup lists major U.S. and Canadian cities with conditions and temperatures. Cloudy or clear skies appear in most cities including Albany Los Angeles New York Philadelphia and Seattle with temperatures ranging from the mid 40s to mid 100s and trace precipitation in several locations.
Garnett city commission weighs an ordinance closing city parks from 11 p.m. to daylight with an overnight camping permit exception. Officials cite ongoing vandalism and destruction of park property, including broken windows and litter, to justify curfew to aid law enforcement.
Hal Boyle in New York notes life is a three ring circus where one man cannot do all he wants. He lists odd failures and adventures from never spitting on a button to helping deliver a baby by flashlight and riding the rails, highlighting time pressures and unfulfilled ambitions.
Paris AP report on the Vietnam peace talks showing a new hardening by North Vietnam led by Xuan Thuy and Nguyen Thanh Le. They renounced hints of compromise, dashing McGovern's hopes and delaying a separate peace. The seven point July 1 plan now hinges on U.S. withdrawal and Thieu’s removal, with prisoners not to be released until that action occurs.
Red Cross officials in Franklin County vote to sponsor a fundraising drive outside Ottawa with committees to be set up in nearby towns. The county programs, supported by the Ottawa United Fund Drive, seek an additional 1800 to 2000 dollars beyond Ottawa.
Princeton Grange No 1772 will meet at the Grange hall next Wednesday night to elect a full slate of 16 officers at the request of the state deputy. Election results will be sent to the state office for records.
Timmons bound over for trial in district court in Franklin County. Prince Timmons Jr., 820 Burroughs, charged Sept. 4 after alleged shotgun attack on a motor car. He remains jailed in lieu of a 5000 dollar bond.
In the Probate Court of Franklin County Kansas case 12-245 the estate of Ross E Clark seeks final settlement and account approval. Defendants and interested parties must file defenses by September 27 1971 at 10 30 a m in Ottawa Kansas. J W Dickerson administrator petitioner attorneys Anderson Byrd Richeson Jones First Natl Bk Bldg Ottawa Kansas d047
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