Ottawa News Briefs Highlight Diagonal Bypass Plans
Kansas officials discuss the proposed US 59 diagonal south and east of Ottawa with plans for limited access, multiple grade separations, and potential four-lane expansions. Right of way may exceed half a million dollars. engineering work is contracted to Che ney and associates. Local items cover bank visits for Ottawa High seniors, coyote ear bounty, a newborn in Long Beach, and a Kansas City Athletics game ticket sale.
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Olathe
J. R. “Duke” Cheney
Fourth District
The
Lions Club Today
Cheney
Ottawa
15Th Street
Town
Logan Street
Cerglund & Martin
Topeka
Highland Cemetery
Here
Wellsville
LeLoup
Lions Club
Harold Morton
Salina
Lions
Bob Miller
Plane Missing Over Lake Erie Triggers Search
ERIE Pa A far flung search was ordered today for a plane reported missing over Lake Erie about two miles from shore. The incident prompted immediate air and water reconnaissance as authorities pursued leads and awaited further information.
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Erie
Lake Erie
French Planes Parade At Israel Independence Day
Twelve Ouragan jets led a public air parade in Haifa for Israel’s Independence Day with a possible Mystere debut unconfirmed by officials. The show, watched by Ben Zvi and Ben-Gurion, showcased military strength amid Arab-Israeli tensions as Hammarskjold began U.N. mediation efforts. Egyptian claims of cease-fire violations surfaced after Gaza air activity and overflights.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Haifa
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
Izhak Ben- Zvi
David Ben-Gurion
Moshe Dayan
Army
Dag Hammarskjold
U.N
Hammarskjold
Gaza Strip
Jury Hearing Recovery Case in Ottawa District Court
A district court jury was selected to hear a recovery of money action. Plaintiff Elizabeth Sternecker of Ottawa seeks $3,640 from Juan Martinez on a promissory note. Jury members include John Allen Robert B. Jenkins and others. The Sternecker Martinez suit is the only jury action scheduled this week in district court.
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Elizabeth Sternecker
Ottawa
Juan Martinez
John Allen
Robert B. Jenkins
Blanche Landis
Frank Morris
Loyd Murray
Harold Hensick
Harry McNees
C. J. Farris
Harry E. Brown
H. C. Benthein
W. J. Reedy
Robert Brenner
Practice Dip For Professor In Cold Kanopolis Water
Dr Harry Briggs 34, director of admissions at College of Emporia, swam 1.3 miles in 53 minutes in 56 degree Kanopolis Lake. He lost two pounds, suffered shock about 90 minutes later, and was warmed at the dam. Winds 27 mph, four-foot waves, swim parallel to the face. He plans Lake Erie and English Channel attempts with further Kanopolis suhu targets.
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Kanopolis
Kas
Harry Briggs
College of Emporia
Lake Kanopolis
Briggs
Corps of Engineers
Lake Erie
English Channel
Anti Hall Delegation Named To Republican National Convention
Wichita article reports a 22 member Kansas GOP delegation to the Republican national convention, with a majority opposed to Gov. Fred Hall. Delegates include 10 delegates at large, a contested Negro delegate-at-large James Woodson who defeated A. Price Woodward, and figures like National Committeeman Harry Darby and state GOP officials. Hall urged unity but the delegate slate favored opponents, ending without overturning district recommendations.
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Wichita
Kansas
Fred Hall
James Woodson
Hutchinson
A. Price Woodward
Will Beck
Holton
Albert Becker
Kansas City
Kas
Wilbur Leonard
Council Grove
GOP
John Wall
Sedan
Ned Cushing
Downs
Harry Darby
Hall
Lloyd Ruppenthal
Mildred Strohm
Darby
Phone Went Dead, So Was Husband in Palm Springs
Betty Toth, a Desert Hospital nurse, spoke with her Marine husband Richard on the phone when the line went dead. He was brought to emergency dead from an accidental self inflicted gunshot while twirling a .25 caliber pistol. Police said the weapon belonged to his father and he intended to clean it.
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Palm Springs
Calif
Betty Toth
Desert Hospital
Richard
Toth
Michigan Valley Appanoose graduation speakers named
Charles Mather University of Kansas football coach will speak at the Appanoose high school commencement on May 17. Baccalaureate on May 13 will feature Rev. E. M. Pearson of Chanute. 1956 graduates listed include Rosemary Cole Dorothy Drum Ratsy King Eddie Garber Edward Spigle Rex Woods. Eighth grade graduates will also participate.
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Charles Mather
University of Kansas
Appanoose High School
Appanoose
E. M. Pearson
First Baptist Church
Chanute
Rosemary Cole
Dorothy Drum
Ratsy King
Eddie Garber
Edward Spigle
Rex Woods
Keith Gilliland
Janet Sue Johnson
Sharon Sue Heidner
Alfred McCann
Ronnie Detwiler
Sandra Messigh
Vanida Fowler
Phyllis Hawkey
Ronald Keim
Richard Steele
Beulah Mattson
Ottawa Kansas Fire Prevention and Clean-up Week Proclaimed
Mayor Kenneth E. Andrews declares April 16 to 21 1956 as Fire Prevention and Clean-up Week in Ottawa Kansas urging civic groups schools and citizens to participate. City wagons will pick up trash in alleys only once during the week and will not haul brickbats stones ashes cinders or earth which citizens must dispose of themselves.
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Kenneth E. Andrews
Ottawa
Kansas
Heavy Frost Forecast Spoils Garden Plans
Weather bureau warns of heavy frost or freezing tonight as temps dip across Kansas. Ottawa reports ice on bird baths despite a 35 degree official low. Local observer notes a 44 to 59 degree Sunday, with warmer conditions possible after tonight's freeze. Others record 23 degrees in Goodland and lows projected 25 to 35.
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Weather Bureau
Ottawa
Lee Bonar
John P. Kelsey
Kansas
Goodland
Frost warning and cold result in frost Tuesday morning
Partly cloudy east and generally fair west with a cold northerly wind this afternoon. Temperatures fall tonight with frost by Tuesday morning and a warming trend Tuesday. Weekend highs around the low 80s, logs of past temps and river stage noted.
Hearing Resumes Over Hugoton Gas In Kansas Action
The Kansas Corporation Commission will resume a show cause hearing April 27 against 10 major purchasing companies. The case seeks to ensure ratable gas taking from the Hugoton field as Dr. C. F. Weinaug of Lawrence said Oklahoma and Texas wells decline pressure while Kansas wells are produced at twice the rate.
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Richard C. Byrd
Ottawa
State Corporation Commission
Washington
Byrd
Corporation Commission
Wichitama
Hugoton
Kansas Corporation Commission
C. F. Weinaug
Lawrence
Commission
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas
Searching Wreckage For Storm Victims At Birmingham
A Sunday tornado disaster in Birmingham Alabama left 21 dead and more than 200 injured as 100 homes were destroyed mainly in Ensley Pratt City and surrounding suburbs. Fire engines aided rescue while a Makeshift emergency ward operated in Fasley. Other towns including Tlunts ville Tuscaloosa Anniston Centre ville Montgomery Dothan and Mobile reported high winds.
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Birmingham
Ala
McDonald's Chapel
Sandusky
New
Georgia
Snayreton
Whatley
Union Hall
Fasley
Tluntsville
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Anniston
Centreville
Montgomery
Dothan
Mobile
Kefauver Sees Victory in New Jersey Primary
Estes Kefauver spoke in Newark during a rain threatened swing before tomorrow's New Jersey Democratic primary. The Tennessee senator claimed he has gained strength and will win all of New Jersey's 36 convention votes after a one day tour dampened by weather.
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Newark
N.J
Estes Kefauver
New Jersey
Tennessee
Nine Killed In Weekend Wrecks
Nine people died in Kansas traffic crashes over the weekend raising the year’s total to 165. Victims included a Lawrence Du pree, 23, Phillipsburg. Mrs Marilyn Wyatt, 20, and her infant son Stephen near Almena. Clair Wyatt injured. Other deaths: Dora Gile, Marquette. Billy G Agee of Smoky Hill AFB. Virgil Ingram, Argonia. Barbara Metsker, 5, near Lone Star Lake. Cathy Giles, 2, Hoxie. Jack Tilson, 43, Wichita.
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Kansas
Norton
Lawrence LeRoy Dupree
Phillipsburg
Marilyn Wyatt
Stephen
Almena
Wyatt
Clair
Salina
Dora Gile
Marquette
Billy G. Agee
Smoky Hill Air Force Base
Virgil Lee Ingram
Argonia
Barbara Ellen Metsker
Medlock Named To Legion Post In Iola District
George Medlock, manager of the Kansas State employment office in Ottawa, was elected junior district commander of the American Legion’s second district at the Iola convention. Floyd Rovers of Baldwin became district commander, and Medlock will be installed in Topeka in August. Rogers and John Gere of Ottawa were elected delegates to the national convention in Los Angeles. alternates are Freeman Shawn and Fred Plank. Ottawa auxiliary members attended, with Miss Gladys Anthony chairing unit history judging. Anthony’s unit won first prize and a $5 prize. Mary Plank of Baldwin was endorsed for department president at a noon luncheon. Mary Ellen Smith of Osawatomie was elected secretary-treasurer.
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Floyd Rovers
Baldwin
Medlock
Ottawa Legion
Topeka
Rogers
John Gere
Ottawa
Legion
Los Angeles
Freeman Shawn
Wellsville
Fred Plank
American Legion Auxiliary
Gladys Anthony
Howard Henderson
Clara Sinclair
J. J. Meyer
George Medlock
Anthony
Alex Telfer
Sinclair
Mary Plank
Hotel Kelly
Mary Ellen Smith
Osawatomie
Fontana
Boy Scout Earns Eagle Merit Badge After 20 Mile Hike
A 13 year old Chicago Scout disabled by polio hobbled 20 miles on crutches in Springfield to earn the final merit badge required for Eagle Scout. The feat showcases determination and community support alongside his journey toward Eagle status.
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Springfield
Chicago
Eisenhower vetoes farm bill amid campaign tensions
President Eisenhower vetoed the price supports farm bill saying it would harm farmers and consumers. He outlined three administration steps to raise farm income and urged quick enactment of his soil bank plan as Democrats push the issue into the campaign. The veto aims to set parity supports, raise dairy prices, and use Agriculture Department funds to bolster prices for perishables.
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Washington
Wisenhower
CST
Eisenhower
Thehouse
Agriculture Department
Congress
Kisenhower
Kansas
Iowa
South Dakota
Benson
Maytag Washer Noted in Douglas Bros Advertisement
Classified item lists a advanced Maytag Automatic Washer with Douglas Bros as the seller and model references 112-c-21 and 111-¢-lt. The fragment suggests a sale listing or product highlighting in the local ad page.
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Douglas Bros
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