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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1957
Page
1
Fraternity pledges at K State College since December include Stanley Stewart of Ottawa to Delta Upsilon and Dale Shipps of Rantoul to Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Lansing warden Hoffmans resists calls for resignation amid political maneuvers over his 1955 appointment. Board members Cain Spiegel Turney discuss removal for cause while Hoffman contemplates July 1 law change and defends his record as background details spill into local notices and related civic items.
A federal jury case heads toward trial over condemnation of a 427 acre Blue Valley farm owned by Walter Bell and Mildred Moyer for Turtle Creek Dam. Disputes over land value range from 110000 to 268920, with landowners seeking more than the government’s 160000 offer.
Admitted Lyle Brown Rantoul Wednesday. Births recorded for Arnold Dodd 618 N Cedar a son weight six pounds eight ounces. Elvin R Phipps 711 8 Poplar a daughter eight pounds two ounces. Rey and Gerald Mease 19 W 9th a daughter six pounds fourteen ounces. James Gage 416 Maple a daughter six pounds six ounces. Dismissed Flora Brown 316 W 2nd Wednesday. Mrs David C Whitaker 904 E 8th today.
In the past 24 hours to date in 1957, 138 traffic incidents were reported, compared with 161 in the same period in 1956. The figures come from the State Accident Records Section and reflect Kansas traffic facilities.
The British government seeks congressional approval to postpone seven annual payments on its 4.372 billion loan, aiming for a domestic tax cut. The House passed the bill 218 to 167 and sent it to President Eisenhower amid debate about enriching Britain at U. S. taxpayers' expense. In Canada, Ottawa moved similarly on Britain’s 1.185 billion postwar loan terms. The vote margins surprised, with Speaker Rayburn and Leader Martin urging passage despite opposition from members of both parties.
Dallas Hunter Angle, RFD 4, arrested early this week for drunkenness and fined 25 dollars. Failure to pay led to jail. On Tuesday Frank Hollingsworth filed a complaint in Justice Court accusing Angle of writing and passing an insufficient funds check. After serving the drunk sentence, he will be arraigned on the new charge.
The Agriculture Department forecasts Kansas wheat for the year at 79,836,000 bushels, far below 1935- era highs and last year. Drought, land retirement under the soil bank, and moisture conditions drive the decline. 6,653,000 acres were planted, down from last year, with yields around 12 bushels per acre despite some moisture gains later.
A 16 year old son of bandit leader Dadshah was killed in a gunfight with police during the pursuit after the killing of three Americans on March 24. Police say there is no proof Dadshah is dead. his brother Ahmed was captured in Pakistan with others. Authorities search for Dadshah or his body and the remaining gang members in southeast Iran.
Mrs P G Shanklin 97 former Ottawa resident died yesterday at Sunset Home Concordia widow of Rev P G Shanklin eldest member of First Baptist Church born June 11 18959 survivors include son Herbert E Kansas City and four daughters all readers know of funeral services set for Lamb Funeral Home Saturday with Dr W A Elliott and Rev Roger Fredrikson officiating burial at Highland Cemetery George Brennen Jr Ottawa Wellsville family later moved to Texas died March 27 at Houston home aged 48 survived by widow two married children in Houston mother Mrs George Brennen Sr sister Myra Washington DC now, in Houston hospital.
Donald Johnsons keep their old convertible despite a new top as Junior High Kayettes present four speeches on the theme My Ideal Friend. Kayettes chaperone Mrs. Dorothy Johnson notes the activity period and a group performance with songs led by Anita Van and Jo Archer on piano.
The Soviet Union announced it will cancel or suspend interest and principal on 260 billion rubles of state bonds for 20 to 25 years. Analysts note this could rattle US markets far more than Soviet citizens, yet in Russia the public mood may be calmer as bonds were involuntary savings. The move reflects long term changes in Soviet finance and affects citizens previously diverted pay to bond purchases.
The article contends that delaying bans on redemptions mirrors confiscation if Soviet plans unfold. It projects in 20 to 25 years Russia may reach a stage described as communism distinct from today’s socialism under the Communist timetable.
Sgt. Walter Huff of the Ground Observer Corps will speak in Paola tomorrow. In the morning he addresses Paola High School about recruiting volunteers to man the Paola Post. At 7:30 p.m. he will meet in the same venue to continue the program.
Canberra announces Australia will pull 80 troops from South Korea. Defence Minister Sir Philip McBride says warships will stay to support the UN mission and maintain peace in Korean waters.
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