City Dog Confinement Rule Takes Effect
Citywide rule requires dogs be confined 24 hours daily amid reports of loose dogs at night. Police Chief C L Hough notes many residents keep pets indoors during day. Speeding on West Seventh and South Main leads to warn ing tickets. arrests possible if behavior continues. Ottawa shoppers may win up to 845 in Scrip tomorrow with five names drawn at 2:30 p m from participating businesses.
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C. L. Hough
Police
Iak
West Seventh Street
South Main
Ottawa
Serip
No Early Talk With Russians
Secretary of State Dulles said it is unlikely any formal meeting of Western foreign ministers with Russia could be arranged as early as June. He noted a possible informal exchange of views by Western Big Three ministers before an Atlantic pact council in May and a later conference with Molotov.
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Washington
Dulles
Russia
Molovov
Big Four
United Nations
San Francisco
U. N
Carney Denies War Prediction
Admiral Carney told a Senate subcommittee he never predicted a Chinese attack on Formosa around April 15. Senator Ellender cited a March 24 quote and noted White House intelligence denial, asking if Carney had changed his view. Carney said he has not.
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Washington
Robert Carney
Formosa I
Naval Operations
Senate Appropriations
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Carney
White House
Big Turnout at City Election Encouraged by League Efforts
Okiawa voters surged to polls in the city election, far exceeding the March 22 primary. Precincts reported high early totals while League of Women Voters volunteers mobilized via loudspeakers and phone calls to urge turnout and transport. Officials will release results by telephone from the seratd office at 47 tonight.
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Okiawa
Federated Church
Kansas Loan Co
Fourth Ward
Lincoln School
The
College
Third Precinct
League of Women ‘Voters
Jot
League of Women Voters
Seratd
Preliminary hearing set for Garnett murder suspect
John C. Blackie Lewis, a pipeline worker held without bond, faces a first degree murder charge in the fatal stabbing of Fred Hermreck of Garnett at Lone Elm. Hearing scheduled tomorrow afternoon in county court. Hermreck’s funeral set for 9 a m tomorrow at Farris Funeral Home with burial at Seipio.
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Garnett
Kas
John C
Blackie Lewis
Lone Elm
Lewis
Fred Hermreck
Lone Elf
Hermreck
Farris
Seipio
Soviet Purge Slows as Collectives Stall
London reports the Soviet government acknowledged a slowing purge of collective farms with the drive bogged down by resistance and logistical problems, signaling slower progress than planned.
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London
Red Cross relaxes rules for local fund raising drives
Washington says the American National Red Cross eased policy allowing local chapters to join Community Chest and United Fund campaigns under conditions. National chairman Roland Harriman noted chapters retain budget control, annual roll calls, and membership cards for donors contributing $1 or more, amid the government’s volunteer agency status.
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Washington
American National Red Cross
United Fund
Red Cross
Community Chest
United Fund Drive
Roland Harriman
National Red Cross
Board of Governors
RedCross
United States
Rain and Snow Offer Relief to Kansas Crops
Beneficial rain and snow fell last week across Kansas, helping curb wind erosion after one of the season’s worst dust storms. Precipitation topped an inch in some southwest and central counties, aiding crops but followup moisture will be needed quickly. Cold snaps froze wheat tips and browned leaves, potentially harming southern wheat and causing winter barley losses in some areas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
New Teachers Are Employed in Ottawa Schools
Henry Ali Parker announces several new Ottawa teachers to fill resignations. Appointees include Janet Corwin art instructor, Janet Larson kindergarten teacher, Peggy Kelsey, Isabelle Bronleewe, Roselmna Seaman, and Jack Pringle leaving for Topeka High. Mrs. Howard Doman to teach part time.
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Ottawa
Henry AL iParkey
Jack Pringle
Topekas
Roselmna Seaman
Hawthorne School
Johnson County
Janet Corwin
Kansas State College
Janet Larson
Kansas State
Wamego
Kas
Pegey Kelsey
John P. Kelsey
Isabelle Bronleewe
Court Upholds Witness Immunity Law
The U S Court of Appeals unanimously upholds a new law compelling witnesses to testify under immunity from prosecution in national security cases. Judges expressed reluctance in the decision as the law faces its first constitutional test.
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New York
U.S. Court,of Appeals
Break-ins hit Garnett and Paola stores in two days
Area police hunt for suspects after 15 break-ins in Garnett and Paola within 48 hours. Robberies damaged safes and registers, yielding cash and items including a wristwatch and a pistol, with a lumberyard break-in near Osawatomie thwarted and no clues yet.
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Paola
Garnett
Viclinis
Ins
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Conoco
Buick
Osawatomie
Brecheisen Implement Company
Deep Rock
Dodge-Plymouth
Studebaker
Gamble
Ford
Chrysler-Plymouth
Record Earns All American Rating For First Semester
The Ottawa Record at Ottawa High School received an All American rating for the first semester from the National Scholastic Press Association. The paper scored 1,885 points, surpassing the 1,800 required, with special praise for sports coverage, page make-up, and photography. Editor Doug Scott and sports editor Fred Kaiser, with photographer Don Sexton, led a staff including Roger Barr Joyce Cutting J P Feighner Kent Granger Charles Henning Ho Henning Raydell Hodson dean Park Joan Park Gary Shofter Carolyn Wenthe.
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Ottawa Record
Ottawa
Florence Robinson
National Scholastic Press Association
University of Minnesota
Record
Doug Scott
Pawer
Fred Kaiser
Don Sexton
Robison
Roger Barr
Joyce Cutting
J. P. Feighner
Kent Granger
Charles Henning
Ho Henning
Raydell Hodson
Dean Park
Joan Park
Gary Shofter
Carolyn Wenthe
Produce and Flower Gardens Ruined by Recent Cold Snap
The recent cold spell devastated fruit and vegetable crops in the south and the region relies on shipments. Florida greens will be high while new potatoes from Louisiana and Georgia area are damaged. Lettuce and strawberries suffer. fresh tomatoes scarce as Texas supplies shift. Oats and wheat spared due to snow cover, but shrubs and magnolias damaged. roses frozen back though expected to recover. Merch sale at Nichols Sale Barn April 4 7 30 p.m.
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Otliwa Srucers
Florida
Louisiana
Georgia
Texas
Churchill Resigns Eden Named Prime Minister
An Easter program at the Junior High School featured an 9th grade octet and student-led benediction. Participants included Nancy Scott Pat Pierson Hen Baldwin Janet Richardson Paul Stone and David Ryan with music by the 9th grade octet and Donna Cheney on Postlude. The event closed with a prayer for peace and Easter hope.
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Kays
Kayettes
Nancy Scott
Pat Pierson
Hen Baldwin
Janet Richardson
Paul Stone
David Ryan
Ottawa University
Christ
Jed Py Bud Gollier
Donna Cheney
Churchill resigns as British prime minister after long reign
London reports Sir Winston Churchill resigns after 56 years in office. Anthony Eden identified as his likely successor, with Churchill meeting the queen at Buckingham Palace and London crowds cheering amid a landmark transition in Britain's wartime leadership.
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London
Wittston Chuckhill
Buckinisham Palace
Winnie
Downing Street
Elizabeth T
Britain
Anthony Eden
Churchill
Injaw
Chrristopher Soames
Eden
Foreign Office
Downing St
Buckingham Palace
Winston Churchill
Treasury
Old Downing Street
Palace
British Broadcasting
Furrah
Winenie
No. 10
Downing
House of Cone
Topeka
Gav
Fred Hall
Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Imi
Hheroscum
Dodge City
Oklahoma City
Colorado Springs
Willis of Commons
Garden Center
Lamb Ambulance
Work Starts On US50 Job Near Ottawa
Crews begin widening culverts on US 50S north of Ottawa toward Franklin Douglas county line as part of a $ project. The state highway dept plans 24 foot paving, 10 foot shoulders, sheet asphalt surfacing, and two curve removals with a mid August completion by Independent Construction of Overland Park.
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Ottawa
Franklin - Douglas County
C. A. Foose
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Foose
Independent Construction Company of
Overland Park
Nominated For Legion Offices
Nominations for local American Legion post officers were made by a nominating committee last night. The committee chose commander Don Jones and Myron S. Steere. 1st vice commander Floyd Crowl and Guy Potts. 2nd vice commander Lloyd Stafford. finance officer Jack Sullens. adjutant Don White. sergeant at arms Doug Allen. historian Tom Flory. service officer Harvey Stephens. and executive committeeman H. G. Williams. New officers will be elected at the Legion meeting on April 20.
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American Legion
Regular Legion
George Lister
John Geer
Joe Towner
Don Jones
Myron S. Steere
Floyd Crowl
Guy Potts
Lloyd Stafford
Jack Sullens
Don White
Doug Allen
Tom Flory
Harvey Stephens
H. G. Williams
Legion
Bodies Found In Farm Field In Kansas
SCOTT CITY Kansas two bodies found in a farm field were shot to death. E M Dean aged 60 and his wife Mrs Terschel Richter 46 were identified. Coroner’s jury ruled Dean shot Richter through the heart then killed himself. Bob Snyder a farmer reported seeing a person near a car last night.
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Scott City
Kasup
E. M. Dean
Terschel Richter
Dean
Snyder
No War Unless Chinese Want It Formosa Provocation Stated
Secretary of State Dulles declared that war in the Formosa area would be caused entirely by Chinese Communist provocation and initiative. He added the United States aims to deal with Communist China in a civilized and peaceful manner.
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Washington
Dulles
Formosa
United States
China
Spring Weather Forecast for Kansas Closer to Normal Temperatures
Weather forecast shows clouds forming in Kansas tomorrow with any precipitation limited to the extreme southeast. Tonight should be generally fair with showers or storms possible in the southeast. The five day outlook expects near normal temperatures through next Sunday, Ottawa reporting 73 high yesterday and 39 low this morning.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
Ottawa
Snow Total Is 36 Inches for Season in Ottawa
Weather observer Jubn P Kessex reports Ottawa area received 3 9 inches of snow during winter across December January February and March with December at 12 9 inches January and March incomplete. The first three months of 1955 produced 6 49 inches of rain versus normal 5 59 inches. January 1 92 February 2 96 and March 1 1 inches. March was below normal while January and February were above normal enough to offset the March shortfall. Total excess for the period 1 70 inches.
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Ottawa
Jubn P. Kessex
Merch
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Hall
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