Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ottawa Herald in Ottawa, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1956

Page

11

Slim Chance To Override Farm Veto

Democratic leaders urged a House vote to override President Eisenhower's veto of the farm bill but admitted they stood little chance of reaching the two thirds needed. If failed, the measure would die. if approved, it would move to the Senate for a similar test amid high partisan tension. Speaker Rayburn said the veto was Ike's responsibility and politics did not drive his decision.

Washington House Eisenhower Senate Rayburn D-Tex

Monday veto message on move to defeat bill

The report notes a Monday veto message that seems contradictory and self-defeating as Democrats push to override. In two key votes, administration supporters earned 181 votes while the bill passed 237 to 181, leaving backers short of the needed 25 votes. Some Republicans who initially backed the bill may not vote to override, though several from the Midwest retained their position.

House Midwest

Railroads Seek Passenger Hike Across Oklahoma

Oklahoma railroads ask the corporation commission for a five percent rise in intrastate passenger fares and a five percent increase in excess baggage charges The same railroads have a separate five percent fare increase request pending with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Corporation Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Washington

Erring Motorists Praise Police in Oklahoma City

Police Chief Roy Bergman says motorists actually praise pink traffic tickets. He quotes hundreds of letters from drivers who thank officers for enforcing the law, noting it is a rare social shift and that traffic cops are seldom admired.

Oklahoma City Roy Bergman

Kansas Ranked Eighth in Nation for Mineral Production

Kansas sits eighth nationally in mineral production with 21 basic minerals currently produced and five more available for production, highlighting the state’s rich natural resources and industrial potential.

Kansas

Worshop Patterns by Ruth Wyeth Spear Tea Cart Pattern

The pattern shows a double deck tea cart useful beside the dining table for serving vegetables and desserts and for carrying used dishes. It describes how to saw and assemble with heat proof materials and rubber casters. Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept. Bedford Hills New York.

Porch & Terrace Ottawa Tlerald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York

Woman's Dismissal Upheld By Board in Kansas

TOPEKA The State Civil Service Board ordered Mrs. Olive Hess of Winfield restored to the state civil service eligible rolls as an institutional worker at Winfield State Training School but upheld her dismissal for lack of cooperation.

Topeka State Civil Service Board Olive Hess Winfield Winfield State Training School

Pecks Tee Shot Stuck 100 Feet Up a Tree

Amateur golfer Howard Peck faced a bizarre moment at Green Gables Country Club when his ninth hole tee shot wedged high in a tree limb about 100 feet above ground. No club could reach it.

Denver Howard Peck Green Gables Country Club Peck

Kefauver Loses New Jersey Primary as Eisenhower Wins

Senator Estes Kefauver suffered a sweeping defeat in the New Jersey Democratic primary while President Eisenhower received strong Republican backing with no opposition. Returns from 3,472 of 4,155 districts showed Eisenhower leading Kefauver in the preference vote. Adlai Stevenson drew 1,681 write ins though not a candidate. Delegates backed Meyner unpledged slate for the Democrats, while Republicans elected a 38 vote delegation pledged to Eisenhower. Kefauver campaigned across six days but failed to translate into delegate strength.

Newark Estes Kefauver Tennessee New Jersey Eisenhower F Eisenhower Kefauver Adlai Stevenson Robert B. Meyner New Hampshire Minnesota

Ban Red Ham Urged in U S Over Polish Product

Rep Scrivner urges a ban on Red Ham from Poland arguing it competes with surplus American pork. He says the ham is unpalatable and leaves a bitter taste. Also notes Savings Bonds as a safe investment.

Washington United States Rep Scrivner Kansas Congress Poland

Salina Resident Killed In Crash Near Clay Center

Charley N. Hayes, 49, of Salina, died when the car he rode in overturned in a ditch at the southeast edge of Clay Center. Driver Robert McKim, also of Salina, sustained a concussion, cuts and a hip injury. Herald Want Ads get results.

Clay Center Charley N. Hayes Salina Robert McKim

Primary Election Notice for Franklin County Kansas Candidates

Legal notice dated 1956 announces a primary election in Franklin County Kansas. It lists numerous offices including president electors US senator governor lieutenant governor and county posts. The item references publication history in The Ottawa Herald and Ottawa Times and notes probate proceedings for John E K Boyd.

Cmhat Franklin County Kauss Auparet Wag United States Distriet Justice of the Supreme Court Secretary of Cine Dstrict Register of Deeds Pulette Clarriets Ottawa Ottawa Herald Kansan John EK. Boyd

Petition Filed Over Estate Heirs In Old Court

Florence Hetle Reyd as administrator of John HW Reyd estate petitions the court for final settlement and determination of heirs and devisees. The filing seeks court adjudication of who inherits from the deceased.

Florence Hetle Reyd John HW. Reyd Aald Court Devincoa Leantess

Petition for widows and statutory allowances and homestead rights

The petition requests setting apart to the petitioner of widow and statutory allowances and homestead rights and other relief. Defenses must be filed before a stated date prior to the court in Ottawa County. If not, judgment will be entered upon the petition. Florence Bette Reayd, petitioner.

Ottawa

Also Mentioned on This Page

SAVE Kansas Loan Co Kansas State Bank Bldg Worshop Ruth Wyeth Spears Fattern Chevrolet “Service LubriCheck Tray Hewitt S. Main Chevrolet Company Ike Herald Legals Paul RB. Shanahan Florence Bette Reayd Ada A Thaodal A .Wome Alautiful AL Tuckier Plymouth
Search Courier

Search the Ottawa Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ottawa Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication