Rare Whooping Crane spotted near Ottawa farm pond
A rare Whooping Crane was discovered this morning on the Ray Smith farm pond, 30 miles southwest of Ottawa, by Wycoff School students and teacher Mrs Walter Hegberg. The bird, protected by wildlife service, faces extinction with only about two dozen remaining. Cassopolis officials revise tornado alert system after discovery.
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Ray Smith
Ottawa
Wycoff School
Smith Farm
Walter Hegberg
Wildlife Society
Shooting range mishap spurs odd Wyatt Earp reference
In Detroit Michigan Fred G Sam and friends visited a range for target practice. Sam drew a 122 caliber pistol shouting This is the way Wyatt Earp does it. The gun fired before clearing the holster injuring no one as friends rushed him to a hospital where he was treated and released.
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Detroit
Mich
Fred G
Sam
Wyatt Earp
Bronx Zoo Officials Count One Extra Nose
Bronx Zoo officials conducted a spring nose count and found an extra nose, a baby kangaroo peeking from its mother's pouch. The infant, born about five months ago to Grace a two year old kangaroo from Australia, weighs about 10 pounds and its sex will be determined in about a month.
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New York
Bronx
Grace
Australia
Weather COUNTY FORECAST General warm trend through weekend
The forecast calls for generally fair skies and rising temperatures through Saturday. Daytime highs near 60 today, overnight low around 40 to 45, with Saturday highs in the 60s as warmer air moves in.
Mainline Of Santa Fe Blocked At Richter After Tank Car Derailment
The Santa Fe mainline near Richter six miles west of Ottawa was blocked early today when three tank cars derailed from westbound freight No. 91. A broken journal on an empty car caused the crash, damaging 500 feet of rails. By 9 a.m. westbound tracks reopened and eastbound traffic resumed later as wrecked cars were moved. no injuries were reported. Wrecking crews from Emporia and Argentine cleared the site.
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Richter
Ottawa
Clausie Smith
Santa Fe
Topeka
J. H. Blake
Emporia
Blake
Argentine
Case of the hot epsom salts roars court scene
New York lawyer Horacio L. Quinones, in a rent gouging case, drank a glass thought to be water but was epsom salts, after which judge and audience laughed as assistant district attorney Burton B. Roberts warned of public health concerns. Quinones adjourned, but his client lost the case dubbed The case of the hot epsom salts.
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New York
Horacio L. Quinones
Quinones
Burton B. Roberts
Roberts
Planning board backs Didde press horsepower change
The city planning commission urged a change in the general business zoning to allow Bernard Didde to operate a press at 310 S Main. Didde said total horsepower would exceed the existing five hp limit with the new press and asked for a 10 hp cap while Sheldon Tallman voiced no objection to raising the limit further.
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City Planning Commission
Bernard Didde
S. Main
Didde
Planning Board
City Commission
Sheldon Tallman
Tallman
Commission Eyes Boost in Horsepower Limitation
A local commission discussed proposed changes to the horsepower limit for engines, noting that current rules discriminate against printers. The commission aims to recommend an increase of 10 horsepower immediately and asks the city commission to consider a further boost now or later.
Offensive In Sumatra Ordered By Jakarta Government
Jakarta ordered an offensive to crush a six week old rebellion in Central Sumatra amid fears of East West confrontation. Sources say strikes will target rebel centers Padang and Bukittinggi within 18 hours, after plans were delayed by uprisings against Col. Ahmad Hussein and rebel Premier Sjafruddin Prawiranegara not materializing.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Djuanda
Sumatra
Padang
Bukittinggi
Ahmad Hussein
Sjafruddin Prawiranegara
Kansas League Favors Sales Tax Increase
The Kansas League of Women Voters voted to back a three cent state sales tax bill with exemptions for food consumed off premises. They urged a compromise on fiscal reform, considering either the modified sales tax or income tax plan for a special session. The group also supported a severance tax on oil, an income tax with progressive rates, a withholding provision, and other fiscal measures. Officers and directors were elected, including Laurel Anderson continuing as president.
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Leavenworth
Kansas League of Women Voters
League
Kansas
Mildred Barrett
Lawrence
A. R. Kitzhaver
Harold Robbins
Kansas City
Kas
Jerome Cushman
Salina
Ralph Martin
Atchison
Jane Hoesly
Shawnee Mission
Milo Hewitt
Ottawa
Laurel Anderson
Cuban Rebels Elude Trap In Mountains
In eastern Cuba rebel columns led by Fidel and Raul Castro appeared to evade a government trap in the mountains. Clashes and shooting reported in Havana and Oriente Province as actions subsided after uprisings. The army said many rebels were surrendering, but reports of prisoners were sparse and violence continued in Havana and nearby.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Santiago
Castro
Oriente
Raul
University of Havana
Emporia chase ends with capture of second suspect
In Emporia Kansas police pursued two men after a gas station tip led to a high speed chase. Merritt Shehi, 35, of Southgate California, was captured. Robert McGuire, 31, of Topeka, evaded capture after swimming the Neosho River and fled on foot. The stolen 1955 Ford was traced to Topeka.
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Emporia
Kas
Robert McGuire
Lorraine St
Topeka
Merritt Shehi
Southgate
Calif
Kansas
McGuire
Neosho
U.S. 50
Highway Patrol
Osage City
Shehi
Debra Paget Files Divorce From David Street in Juarez
Juarez reports Debra Paget, film star, filed for divorce from singer David Street yesterday citing incompatibility as grounds for the action. The filing marks a high profile separation in the entertainment world.
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Juarez
Mexico
Debra Paget
David Street
Greater Understanding Of Fellow Man Is Today's Educational Need
University of Wisconsin professor Dr. D A Worcester urged more focus on understanding people rather than weapons. He warned funds now spent on guided missiles could, if redirected, foster peace by studying world peoples and preventing conflicts.
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Kansas City
Scienis
University of Wisconsin
D. A. Worcester
Defense Chiefs Muzzled On Military Change
Washington defense officials were told to avoid public speeches against President Eisenhower’s top command plan. Secretary McElroy urged frank replies to congressional inquiries while hinting critics should quit if they cannot work under the reorganization. House subcommittee hearings start next Tuesday. plan aims to streamline command and clarify secretary authority with modest budget flexibility.
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Wasilington
Defense Department
Eisenhower
Secretary of Defense
McElroy
House Armed Services
Defense
National Press Club
Youth Killed Under A Car
Kenneth Rodney Mills, 17, died when a car toppled onto him in a family garage. A jack slipped while he was repairing the vehicle and the car rolled onto him. His father Kenneth Fugen Mills found him after the accident occurred shortly after school hours. He had reportedly lay unattended for about an hour.
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Kansas City
Kenneth Rodney Mills
Kenneth Fugene. Mills
Justifiable homicide finding in Lana Turner case
A coroner’s jury in Los Angeles ruled the slaying justifiable homicide after hearing Lana Turner testify she feared her lover would strangle her before her daughter fatally stabbed him. The jury deliberated about 20 minutes.
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Oner
Earfur
Lana Turner
Charged With Neglecting Horses In Franklin County
Floyd Moldenhauer of Wellsville arrested by undersheriff Willard Lister on a complaint by Leo Edington Franklin County Humane Officer charged with cruelty and inhumane treatment of about 100 horses. He posted a $100 bond and is to appear for hearing April 18 at 2 30 p.m. The complaint says inadequate feed and shelter were provided.
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Floyd Moldenhauer
Wellsville
Willard Lister
Leo Edington
Franklin County
Moldenhauer
Chamber Urges Zoning Study for Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce urges immediate action on peripheral zoning around Ottawa near the new US 50 highway. Directors ask city and county commissions to meet soon to discuss zoning plans and re study city ordinances to fit current needs. Also notes potential federal building and post office expansion contingent on congressional steps. Four members named to study recognition event for gifted students. Also Pomona announces clean up days April 16-18 1958 with trash disposal rules.
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Ottawa
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Robert S. Hill
Chamber
County Commission
Ben Park
Robert A. Anderson
John N. Thornburg
Robert B. Wellington
Pomona
Lettitia Burrows
Reds Seek Ambassador Meeting In Moscow Talks
Washington said a Russian reply to Western proposals for early ambassadorial talks in Moscow is not an acceptance. Eisenhower and Dulles study the note as Khrushchev returns from Hungary, amid fears of new nuclear test and arms control moves by the Soviet Union.
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Wasitington
White House
Moscow
Wisenhd Werr
Dulles
France
Britain
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Augusta
James C. Hagerty
State Department
Arpil
Khrushchev
Hungary
U.S
Pacific
United States
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Cassoqolis
Cass County
William Maxey
Civil Defense
Pernes
N . Eens
Ceive
Board
Furth
Kansas League
Lamb
International Council For Texception
Worchester
Worcester
Lhasa
Dennis the
Franklin County Soil Conservation
Jack Dean
Kansas State College
M. Yassen
India
M. A. Galib
Cyprus
Pusic Borivoj
Yugoslavia
Pavle Bozic
R. I. Rao
Bulletin
Los Angeles
Memorial Audistorium
Sat
Beluceant
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