Margin Is Biggest In City's History
Ottawans voted overwhelmingly for the Army Engineer flood control bonds for the Marais des Cygn es river. The tally was 3,244 for and 466 against, a near seven to one margin. All nine precincts approved strongly, with the first ward precinct 88 to 2 in favor. Local observers had forecast about three to one. The League of Women Voters and a bond action committee powered the turnout, setting a city election record in total votes. Congressman Scrivner praised Ottawa and requested final figures for congressional committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Dennis Auto Co
Ottawa
Southwestern Bell
League of Women Voters
Bond Action Committee
The
Errett P. Scrivner
Washington
Scrivner
Congressional Committees
Andrews Wins Mayor Race Over Alexander
Ottawa voters chose Kenneth Andrews, a former city commissioner and local service station operator, as mayor by an unofficial 254 vote margin. Andrews led 1990 to 1736 with a big bump in his North Side precinct. turnout topped 3,700, and he takes office April 18 after a year away from city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Kenneth Andrews
Andrews
James Alexander
Alexander
North Side
First Ward
City election sparks flood of calls to Herald offices
The city election on flood control bonds and the mayoral race drew massive traffic to the Southwestern Bell office. In 24 hours 20,455 calls were logged, about 3,000 above normal, with 2,307 calls between 8 and 9 pm and 1,756 between 7 and 8 pm as Herald trunk lines were flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Alexander
The
Herald
Dennis Auto Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Jack Morrisey
the Herald
Still Trying To Identify Body In Rock Pile Case
The Jackson County coroner resumed efforts to identify a child’s body found under a rock pile near Kansas City. Initially identified as Shirley Dicus, the body was taken to Oklahoma City for burial, then Shirley was found alive in Neosho Missouri with her father, who faced murder charges but was freed. Autopsy showed head and chest injuries. X rays and dental checks were planned for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Here
Jackson County
Shirley Dicus
Oklahoma City
H. H. Owens
Shirley
Neosho
Dicus
Flood control bond issue praised by Ottawa voters
The Marais des Cygnes Valley Flood Control Association thanks Ottawa voters for overwhelming support of the flood control bond issue in yesterday's election. President Russell Crites notes passage benefits Ottawa and the river valley.
Victory For Ottawa Flood Bond Victory in Ottawa’s flood control vote
The 3 244 to 466 margin marks a sweeping win for Ottawa's flood control bond issue. It signals near unanimous support, crediting Bond Action committee efforts and local groups for informing the public and demonstrating Ottawans’ willingness to fund protections against floods, a milestone in the city’s 90 year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Action Committee
Ottawa
Pleasant Weather in The Forecast in Ottawa
Ottawa enjoyed a mild day with a light frost earlier as 37 degrees was recorded. The weather bureau notes favorable conditions for Kansas with warmer weather spreading from western to eastern regions over the next two days. An Am. Leg. meeting and election are scheduled for April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Ottawa Prepares for Flood Control Bond Approval
Ottawa officials vote to issue 77000 for local protection work tied to the Marais des Cygnes flood control program. Army Engineers plan ongoing studies funded by Congress with $30,000 Ottawa and $45,000 Pomona reservoir then $80,000 and $60,000 in the next fiscal year to continue planning toward construction. Ottawa awaits congressional action to start work within about 18 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Marais Des Cygnes
Otawa
Army Engineers
Congress
Pomona
Bureau of the Budget
City of
Pomona Reservoir
Lamar
Phillips
George Lister
Don Capper
Roy Driver
Quenemo
Washington
Committee
House
Senate
Eisenhower says no war action without Congress
President Eisenhower declared he would never order American troops into any action that could be seen as war without prior Congressional approval. He noted local self defense might occur, but emphasized it would not be war, responding to questions about Marines in the Middle East and the need for a go ahead from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
U.S
Middle East
6Th Fleet
Mediterranean
Dulles
Begin Survey Of New Route For Highway Around Ottawa
An advance survey party began preliminary work on relocating US 50S around Ottawa. Burgwin and Martin of Topeka hold the contract. The plan is a diagonal route through Wellsville and Edgerton rejoining the current path at Olathe. The four to five man team led by Frank Eaton will study multiple options and report the best. Work starts south of Ottawa and will extend southeast. A larger crew will start full surveys for Wellsville once a route is chosen, with completion hoped by late summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eaton
Ottawa
Cheney
Wellsville
Kansas March sales tax sets state record
Kansas tax data show sales tax collections for March at 3,186,570 dollars, a new record for March and up 3,237 dollars from the prior March. Income tax receipts reached 1,992,839 dollars, up 371,327 from March 1955. Total receipts from all sources were 9,704,463 dollars, up 655,200, with nine month fiscal totals at 86,923,083 dollars, 3,626,868 higher than a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Hall to Address GOP Convention in Wichita April 14
Gov. Fred Hall accepted an invitation from State Republican Chairman Lloyd Ruppenthal to speak at the Kansas GOP convention in Wichita on April 14. He declined to comment on the convention or delegate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Fred Hall
Lloyd Ruppenthal
Kansas
Kenneth E. Andrews expresses thanks for voters
Kenneth E. Andrews thanks constituents for their vote in yesterday's election and pledges to work hard to merit their confidence in the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Andrews
Weather forecast shows fair today with warming trend
Generally fair this afternoon and tonight with warmer conditions in the west and central portions. Thursday will bring increasing cloudiness and higher temperatures with a low around 35 to 40 and a high in the 70s. Yesterday’s high was 73 at 12 15 a m and the low today dipped to 37 early morning. Overnight readings, record highs and lows for the date are noted along with hourly temperatures. A light frost occurred this morning and the river stage is around .53 on the gauge. Ambulance number listed as 380.
Tornado Toll Climbs Across Ten States In Major Outbreak
A nationwide series of tornadoes and windstorms hit ten states causing at least 45 deaths and more than 325 injuries. Western Michigan's Grand Rapids area bore the heaviest toll with 18 dead and over 200 injured, as scores of homes were destroyed and thousands homeless. The Red Cross dispatched 43 disaster specialists, and Weather Bureau warned winds would ease but continue in some regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest Prairies
Mississippi
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Iowa
Indiana
Kentucky
Wreobraska
Tennessee
Arkansas
Washington
Red Cross
Wisecormsin
Oklahoma
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Midwest
Lake Superior
Canada
Boston
New England
Minnesota
Central
Great Plains
Nebraska
South Dakota
Dakotas
Hudsonville
Standale
James Alexander thanks supporters after election
James Alexander expresses sincere gratitude to supporters for past election efforts and support. He describes the experience as wonderful and extends humble thanks to all who contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alexander
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Leanard
Theswo
Kenneth Andrewss
Jim Alexander
Wmsb. High School
Fri
Lott
Pire Leb
MSE
Ats SL
Las
Lavor
Hall
Lamb Ambulance
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!