Ottawa Posts Master Announces 3-Cent Coil Stamps
T J Cummings outlines sale of 3 cent coil stamps in handy coils of 100 with plastic dispensers costing a nickel each. Dispenser allows one stamp at a time while rest stay protected. part of Summerfield post office change. Also notes local association committee and Warner Robins school board updates with officers and next meeting set for May 2.
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T. J. Cummings
Ottawa
Cummings
Arthur £. Summerfield
New Stock Car Association Receives Offer Of Track Site
The Ottawa stock car group eyed a 40 acre tract north of Ottawa for a dirt track to host models 1948 and older. Harry Johnson offered a two year free lease with a revenue share, fuel policy set, value cap at 160, and plans to invite neighboring associations to discuss operation. County and state lawyers offered advisory help as meetings schedule to avoid conflicts with civil defense events.
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New Stock Car Association
Ottawa
Harry Johnson
Bud Wal
Don White
Winton Winters
Shoes for six performing chimps in show
The St Louis Zoo animals have custom shoes at 125 dollars a pair designed by John Hatton of International Shoe Co. The six chimps feet grow roughly 14 inches a year requiring annual refitting.
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St, Louis W
St. Louis
Army Quells Jordan Riots Amid Political Crisis
An Amman riot and a nationwide strike failed to oust Prime Minister Hussein Khalidi as mobs protested and called for Jordan to federate with Syria and Egypt. Troops held key positions while cabinet ministers met to address the second political crisis in two weeks.
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Amman
Jordan
Hussein Khalidi
Syria
Egypt
Khalidi
Sec
Hussein
Suleiman Nabulsi
West Bank
Palestine
Weather Kansas fair today with warmer Thursday
Generally fair this afternoon in Kansas with partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday. Warmer conditions central and east this afternoon then cooler tonight, mild Thursday. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph east today. Highs in the 70s Thursday, lows mostly 40s to 50s west. Record highs and lows noted, river stage about 5.8 feet this morning.
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Kansas
Ottawa
Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Fire Protection Meeting Friday
City officials will hold a meeting Friday evening to discuss fire protection for areas adjacent to the city. They urge all interested to participate as Ottawa officials explore plans to extend protection beyond city limits, noting current regulations block such coverage by annual fees and run charges. The meeting is set for 7 30 in the city commission room at city hall.
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Ottawa Fire Department
City Commission Room
City Hall
Assessment Work Nearing Completion in Franklin County
Franklin County assessment work is nearing completion with most deputy assessors nearing the end of their tasks. County Clerk Bruce Spears said the process should wrap up by week’s end, with only some stragglers remaining to finish.
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Franklin
Bruce Spears
Missile Achieves A Record Speed
A Lockheed X17 missile reportedly reached a speed of about 9,240 miles per hour at Patrick Air Force Base Florida, about 14 times the speed of sound. This top speed surpasses prior records, with earlier tests around 4,000 mph. The report notes the three stage rocket reached this velocity during a test launch.
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Washington U
Patrick Air Force Base
Fla
J . Rummage Sale
Wallops Island
Rautoul Royal
British Reaction Cool To Long Letter From Bulganin
London reports a long amicable letter from Soviet Premier Bulganin to Prime Minister Macmillan on disarmament and European peace. The Foreign Office called it friendly in tone but not necessarily significant. Bulganin’s proposals include ban on atomic tests and talks on demilitarized zones and aerial surveys, with calls for denouncing force in the Middle East and expanding British Soviet exchanges.
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Bulganin
Macmillan
Middle East
Britain
U.S
Geneva
Eden
Europe
Bulgaria
Trons Curtain
Rural Schools Visit Ottawa
Franklin County pupils from New Union and Latimer schools visited Ottawa landmarks in an annual county event. New Union group included teacher Mrs. Jessie Vitt and pupils Walter Elder Lindsey Elder Peggy Ferguson Blaine Scott Dale Dyer Billy Ferguson Leonard Shuck Milton Bland Ray Tillery Jimolea Johnson Judy Ferguson Roger Ferguson Michael Johnson Jean Tillery. Latimer group led by teacher Mrs. Marion Black and chaperones Mrs. Roy Potter and Mrs. J E Braum accompanied Teresa Dowdy Dotty Braum David Potter Gale Mitchell Eugene Mitchell Al Hancock Philip Braum Danny Braum and John Braum.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
New Union School
Latimer School
Jessie Vitt
Harold Johnson
Fred Ferguson
Edward Ferguson
Byron Shuck
Russell Dyer
Harry Scott
Walter Elder
Lindsey Elder
Peggy Ferguson
Blaine Scott
Dale Dyer
Billy Ferguson
Leonard Shuck
Milton Bland
Ray Tillery
Jimolea Johnson
Judy Ferguson
Roger Ferguson
Michael Johnson
Jean Tillery
Ape Asa
Marion Black
Roy Potter
JE. Braum
Teresa Dowdy
Dotty Braum
David Potter
Gale Mitchell
Eugene Mitchell
al Hancock
Philip Braum
Danny Braum
John Braum
Catholic Ban on Billy Graham Controversy Sparks Catholic Warning
A New York Catholic spokesman labeled evangelist Billy Graham a danger to the faith and urged Catholics to avoid his upcoming crusade in the city, signaling a rift over Graham's preaching. The warning circulated amid debate on the crusade's Catholic reception and outreach.
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Billy Graham
New York
UPA
Ronan Catholic
Acquittals Directed For Three In Liquor Trial
Tulsa District Judge Royce H. Savage directed acquittals for Nolen Bulloch Cliff Wells and Bernard Neil Williams three of 20 defendants accused of breaking federal liquor laws The trial is in its seventh day and the judge overruled other motions for acquittal while permitting the case to proceed The defendants faced charges of conspiring to bring liquor into dry Oklahoma and sell it without taxes with prosecutors claiming a system of police protection payoffs Bulloch Wells and Williams were freed and to testify for the government.
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Tulsa
Royce H. Savage
Nolen Bulloch
Cliff Wells
Bernard Neil Williams
Bulloch
Tulsa Tribune
Wells
Williams
Savage
Oklahoma
U.S
B. Hayden Crawford
New Condemnation Filed For Relocation Of US The 39 Tracts Involved
State filed new condemnation actions in District Court yesterday for the relocation of US in Douglas County. The filing covers 39 tracts along the east boundary of Homiletic and Pastoral Review magazine at the Crane Estate near Ottawa. Reverend John E. Kelly of the National Catholic Welfare Conference says Graham is prayerful and devout but Catholics should not attend his evangelist services because Graham does not accept the Catholic claim of being the one true Church.
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USSC
Crane Estate
Miles Magazine
Ottawa
John E. Kelly
Douglas
Graham
Father Kelly
Bureau of Information
The
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Washington, D. C
Indonesia Raya Closed by Military Police Amid Press Crackdown
Jakarta reports say police shut down Indonesia Raya, a leading daily, marking the third government closure of Ja karta papers in recent days. No reasons were provided for the action.
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Jakarta
Indonesia Raya
Appraisers Named for Ottawa Highway Right-of-Way
Judge Floyd Coffman appointed L. C. Geiger Clarence Coffman and Ray Koontz as appraisers for a second section of land condemned for the right of way. The first section covered 31 tracts and the bypass highway. Owners of 23 of the 31 tracts have appealed the appraisers awards.
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Floyd Coffman
L. C. Geiger
Clarence Coffman
Ray Koontz
Ottawa
Gas Service Seeks Rate Rise Refiled After KC Commission Rejection
Kansas City officials say Gas Service Co will refile its application for a rate increase totaling 4,050,000 dollars a year after the Kansas Corporation Commission returned the prior filing for lacking a stated rate base. Chairman B C Adams said the company will meet the commission's requirements.
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Kansas City
The
Gas Service Co
Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
B.C. Adams
McClellan Calls For Union Fund Controls
Sen McClellan cites two main labor law aims democracy in unions and safeguarding union funds. He notes Senate hearings on improper labor practices and commends President Eisenhower for attention. Eisenhower will meet Labor Secretary Mitchell in Augusta to discuss legislation.
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D-Ark
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Augusta
Mitchell
Ohitaries
Bath Congress
Burglars Take Cash From Clover Leaf Dairy
Undersheriff Willard Lister reports thieves burglarized Clover Leaf Dairy at 1546 S Main, taking nearly $50 from a coffee can in a cooler and a metal change box in an ice cream freezer. Entry was via an unlocked rear window. Lt Eugene Flaherty notes likely suspects had been near closing time. muddy footprints were found outside the window and on the sill.
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Willard Lister
Eugene Flaherty
Liser
Ottawa University Trustees Approve Record Budget
Ottawa University trustees approved the largest operating budget in the college history, totaling 427575 for 1957 58, with the total year budget at 598406 including residence halls and Commons. They authorized President Andrew B Martin and committees to study Commons and dormitory expansion, possibly converting basement space to student rooms and adding dining kitchen and recreational facilities. The Centennial committee led by T R Palmquist will push development for the 1965 centennial, with major additions planned by 1965 and a future fundraising program. A nominating committee for the fall board meeting was named: Mrs Luke Mowbray Henry Froning and Justice O Reilly.
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the Commons
Andrew B. Martin
T. R. Palmquist
Turner
University
Martin
Ottawa
Luke Mowbray
Pratt
Henry Froning
Lyons
Justice O'Reilly
el Dorado
Constitution Board Named for Revision in Topeka
Gov George Docking appointed an 18 member board on constitutional revision in Topeka. It blends Republicans and Democrats and includes former Supreme Court justices Hugo Wedell Walter Thiele, ex governors Alf Landon Harry Woodring, and several professors and editors from Kansas universities and cities. Docking said the panel aims to reflect impartial competent opinion. Lamb Insured Payment Plan.
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George Docking
Supreme Court
Hugo Wedell
Walter Thiele
Clifford Hope Sr
Alf Landon
Harry Woodring
Alvin McCoy
Kansas City
Hugo Wall
University of Wichita
Lloyd Ruppenthal
McPherson
Francis Heller
University of Kansas
M. C. Slough
Kk.u Law School
Henry Parkinson
Scott City
James Seaver
Lawrence
William Moreland
Ee Hays State College
Rice Lardner
Olathe
Clayde Reed Jr
Parsons
Lewis Douglas
Kansas State College
Rolla Clymer
el Dorado
Walter
J. Sandelius
K. U. Department of Political Cience
Docking
Lamb
Smokey the Bear Born From Fire Foe to Fire Symbol
A long feature explores Smokey the bear as a stern, fraught cub found in a 1951 Lincoln National Forest fire. Ray Bell, New Mexico Game Department chief, fostered him to Santa Fe, where the bear grew into a famous, snarling mascot despite a rough youth.
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New Mexico Game Department
New Mexico
Bar None
Smokey
Santa Fe
Black Bear
Washington Zoo
Capital
Lincoln National Forest
Forest’ Service
Washington
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