Ottawa Fire Chief Cleared on Charges, Tolson Resigns
Fire Chief G A Diamond Jr. was found not guilty of fraud and other charges after public hearings prompted by 39 allegations from firefighter Jimmie R. Tolson. Diamond receives six months probation and required personnel management seminars. Tolson resigns from the department. City Manager Robert W. Mills issued the findings.
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Mechanical Woes Hit Ottawa Power Plant in Tough Winter Prep
Ottawa faces a fuel squeeze as the municipally owned power plant struggles with a cracked crankshaft and pistons. Negotiations with Hartford Insurance over repairs and bids from Washington Iron Works and DeLaval shape costs near 29 500 dollars plus base plate and piston fixes. City manager Mills says fuel adjustments to electric rates are likely as natural gas supplies tighten while diesel storage and contingency plans are readied for winter demand.
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Senate Nod To Kissinger
The Senate approved Henry A. Kissinger as secretary of state, with him also keeping the White House job as national security adviser. The Foreign Relations Committee voted 16 to 1, praising his qualifications and noting a new era of executive Congress cooperation.
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August Prices Out Of Sight
Washington AP reports consumer prices jumped 1.8 percent in August the sharpest rise in 26 years led by food. Meats poultry and eggs drove about 80 percent of the CPI increase with grocery prices up 7.4 percent unadjusted. Services costs rose due to higher mortgage rates as overall inflation ran at a 10 percent annual rate over six months.
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Wellsville Marshal Finds Balance Between Duty and Boredom
In Wellsville, City Marshal Moses Payne speaks of a career shaped by routine patrols and sudden danger. He values diplomacy over brisk ticketing, relies on part time deputies and family support, and notes the challenge of limited backup as he upholds law and order in a close community.
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