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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1958

Page

4

Adoption series in Kansas to start Tuesday

Side Swipes outlines a six part Kansas adoption series by Dave Larsen of The Hutchinson News. It explores chances of adoption, alleged baby market, agencies and costs, procedures, and risks of mental defects, while noting research basis. In Atlantic City Churchill and Franklin wax figures were stolen from Steel Pier. Dr Franklin Murphy of Kansas will speak on educational needs at Garfield School tonight, sponsored by the Ottawa PTA council.

Kansas Herald Dave Larsen Hutchinson News Atlantic City Winston Churchill Benjamin‘ Franklin Franklin Murphy University of Kansas Garfield School Ottawa Pta Council

Guard Shot In Church In Houston Christ Church Episco

In Houston a burglar shot Sun battle guard Paul Waite 43 at Christ Church Episcopal cathedral. Waite fired back after seeing a shadowy figure. the safe was untouched. Holton, a 22 year old Pasadena nursing student, shot herself in church Saturday afternoon.

Houston Tex Detective Agency Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral Paul Waite Waite Myrtis Jane Lewanna Holton Pasadena

Ottawa Boy Hurt In Kansas City Wreck

Bob Whalen fourteen son of Mrs. Leo Leecy will return home from Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City where he was treated after a collision between a car and the motorcycle he rode with a friend. Doctors say he will be watched six weeks for head injuries and bruises. Whalen was visiting his grandmother Mrs. Frances Carson in Kansas City. The motorcycle driver Bill Waggerman fifteen is in critical condition at Lakeside Hospital.

Bob Whalen Leo Leecy Ash Lakeside Hospital Kansas City Leecy Whalen Frances Carson Colling Bill Waggerman

McGuire Sisters TV Appearance Interrupted by Exhaustion

Dorothy McGuire, 27, collapsed twice on Dinah Shore's show last night during a McGuire Sisters performance. A physician diagnosed exhaustion. she was taken to her hotel, and a spokesman said her condition is not serious.

Hollywood Dorothy McGuire

Weather County Forecast Highs Near 65 Tuesday

Considerable high cloudiness through Tuesday with warmer temperatures. Today and Tuesday will be warmer, but it turns cold tonight. Highs this afternoon around 55, tonight's low 32 to 35, highs Tuesday around 65.

Docket Set For April Court Term In District Court

The April term opened with 10 criminal and 22 civil cases scheduled. Five criminal hearings were set for later today including two insufficient fund charges, a fund charge, and a breaking and entering case. A felonious assault against Jesse Edwards is slated for April 15. Trials for Vesper Blanchett and Leo Satb on drunk and reckless driving charges were set for next week. Several motions and other cases, including US50 land condemnation matters and a jury trial for Walter, were noted for later dates. The first jury will be called at 9 a.m. Monday.

District Court W. A. Rayl William E. Cook Elmer Smith Jesse Edwards Edwards Dow John Springer N. Oak Vesper W. Blanchett Leo Satb Floyd Coffman Leo Sanborn Robert Eugene Walter Coffman McKay Buick Mike Mulcahey Buick Land C. L. Breckenridge Harry H. Cathcard G. Dewey McClay W. F. Kramer Louis G. Ames Gordon M. Daugharthy

47 Killed In Airline Crash

A Capital Airlines Viscount plane crashed in a spring snowfall near Midland Michigan killing all 47 aboard. The four engine craft struck a muddy field just short of Tri-City Airport runway in wind and snow at 11 15 p.m. Bodies were scattered. charred wreckage filled the site. Officials said cause under investigation by the Civil Aeronautics Board or Capital.

Midland Mich Capital Airlines Tri-City Saginaw Flint Warner Law Nelson Girardin Girardin Ronald A. Wenzel Freeland Washington Civil Aeronautics Administration Detroit Civil Aeronautics Board Capital

Sorority Prowler In Guilty Plea

Lawrence Kansas man L. F. Johnson of Talihina Oklahoma pleaded guilty to vagrancy and resisting arrest after being found in a University of Kansas sorority attic. Municipal Court Judge James J H Paddock fined him 100 dollars with 30 day suspended sentences on each charge. Johnson will be on probation for a year under parental supervision. His parents, Mr and Mrs Lee F Johnson, were present in court and left Lawrence with him.

Lawrence, Kas L. F. Johnson Talihina Okla University of Kansas James JH. Paddock Johnson Lee F. Johnson Talihina Lawrence

Redmen To Contest Archery With Albuquerque Bowmen

Archery contest eyed between New Mexico Pueblo Redmen and Albuquerque Field Archers possibly with other groups. Durward A Young Jr plans council with tribal representatives to set event details including number of participants and handicap system. Tony Mirabel notes widespread bow use among Pueblo, with elders prominent. prize money could draw many competitors.

Albuquerque N.M Redman New Mexico Albuquerque Field Archers Durward A. Young Jr Young Tony Mirabel Taos Pueblo

Five Children Killed By Train In Texas Tragedy

Picnickers watched a Sunset Limited passenger train strike five children stranded on a mile long viaduct over the Medina River near McDonna Texas. A sixth child escaped to safety moments before the collision. Names include three Garza children of San Antonio and two Ramirez children of Laredo.

San Antonio Tex Southern Pacific Sunset Limited J. W. Ellforth Medina River McDonna Here Texas Paula Garza Manuel Ramirez Laredo, Tex Ramirez Mrs. Garza

Trend Away From An Early Cut In Taxes

Washington talk on tax cuts shows Senate and House members weighing public opinion. Sen Douglas supports a six billion dollar tax cut to fight recession while Sen Mansfield sees a trend away from reductions. Baruch and Anderson influence doubts about timely cuts. Ives Javits warn inflation risk and limited consumer impact.

Washington Senate Sen Douglas Ill Mansfield Montana Bernard Baruch Baruch Secretary of the Treasury Anderson Asen. Ives Bacuch Ives Sen. Javits R-Ny Javits

Anderson Against Hasty Tax Cutting

Secretary of the Treasury Anderson spoke against competitive or hasty tax cuts to counter recession. He warned remedies must preserve confidence among consumers and business leaders while actions aim at an early recovery of economic growth.

Anderson New York Secretary of the Treasury

Child suffocated in model car at Thayer Kansas

Five year old Everett Charles Payne died Saturday in Thayer Kansas when he became trapped inside an old model car while playing. Authorities said the incident occurred at the family residence and the death is being investigated as accidental.

Thayer Kas. M Everett Charles Payne Sur

Ex-Governor Fred Hall Enteres 1958 Governor Race

Former Kansas governor and justice Fred Hall resigned from the Kansas Supreme Court to seek the Republican nomination for governor. Hall, 41, joins Clyde Reed Jr., Walter Cherry, and others in a crowded GOP bid, criticizing the Democratic administration and urging a higher sales tax as a funding solution. The move follows a 1956 loss in the primary and a history of party and policy clashes within Kansas politics.

Topeka Fred Hall Kansas Supreme Court Hall Kansas Docking Clyde Reed Hart

Weather improves in Ottawa after Easter in Kansas

After a blustery weekend in Kansas, Ottawa reports warmer conditions today and the rest of the state sees milder weather. Intermittent showers from Easter linger but moisture is sufficient to affect hat wear. A new storm system approaches from the east coast with showers expected in western Kansas tomorrow.

Ottawa Kansas Milady

Begin Work Of Processing Flood Bonds In Ottawa

Ottawa flood control bonds move forward as state engineer Smrha approves the canal plan. Don Capper mails the permit to Danner & Co for bond transcripts. Bids to be opened by Ottawa, Smrha, and Santa Fe after approval. Smrha says reservoirs reduce flood risk to 2 in 1000 vs 2 in 100 before. Church supper advertised in Centropolis on April 8 at 6 PM.

OtLawa Don Capper Danner & Co Kansas City R. Vv. Smrha Ottawa Channel Capper Smrha Ottawa Santa Fe Railroad Ottawa Rovers Santa Fe The

Governor Asked About Term if Reelected

The governor was asked whether he would complete a full term if reelected. He did not commit to serving the entire term, emphasizing focus on current duties and the upcoming election.

Reed Comment on Hall Gubernatorial Bid in Kansas

Clyde Reed Jr a Republican candidate for governor said his campaign is on schedule and focused on main objectives despite Hall resigning from the supreme court to run. Former Gov Alf Landon opposes Hall citing court appointment concerns while Sen Paul Wunsch voices fiscal support and possible candidacy chatter.

Topeka Clyde Reed Jr Read Fred Hall Supreme Court GOP Walter Cherry Galena United Repubican Democrats Alf Landon Hall Supreme Court of Kansas Ann Yall Paul Wunsch R-Kingman Wunsch

Washburn Dean Named To Kansas Supreme Court

Schuyler W. Jackson dean of Washburn University Law School was appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court by Gov. George Docking after Justice Fred Hall resigned. Jackson, 53, has taught at Washburn since 1945 and is the son of former attorney general and congressman Fred Schuyler Jackson.

Topika Kansas Supreme Court Schuyler W. Jackson Washburn University Law School George Docking Fred Hall Docking Frank Theis Arkansas City Theis Jackson Washeburn Havad University Law School Topeka the Cour Fred Schuyler Jackson Eureka Congress

Two Forbes Airmen Killed In Car Crash Near McCook

McCook Nebraska reports two Forbes Air Force Base airmen killed when their car collided with a truck two miles east of McCook. Identified as Delbert Weskamp of McCook and Jesus Mestas Severns of Colone. Both were on Easter leave.

McCook Forbes Air Forces Base Topeka Highway Patrol Delbert Weskamp Jesus Mestas Severns Colone

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