Side Swipes End Of Ottawa Recreation Program Notes
The Ottawa Recreation Commission ends its summer program today per Director Orris Cox. They urge students to collect unfinished projects from the Junior High Building by Monday. any leftovers will be stored. Only baseball and softball leagues remain active. Dale Bolen, 14, near Quenemo, injured when his horse slipped. He broke two bones above the left wrist and was treated at Ransom Memorial Hospital. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bolen.
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Massive Rio munition dump blasts kill dozens
A four hour series of explosions at a Rio de Janeiro munitions dump killed as many as fifty, with authorities warning the death toll could rise. Nearby residents reported fires lighting the sky and widespread damage as rescuers and troops evacuated civilians.
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Kansan A Winner In Land Drawing
A Idaho land lottery named 34 veterans as homesteaders in the Busch district south Idaho. Each winner will receive about 160 acres on the federal reclamation parcel totaling 4 750 acres. Officials said the drawing followed a Dulles forecast and plans for future state competition. The CU will hold training on August 13 at the local range.
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Police Load Own Bullets in Ottawa Jail Cell
Two Ottawa police lieutenants run a side operation turning out 300 .38 caliber bullets per hour in a remodeled jail cell. Bill Wheeler and Clyde Johnson supervise a bench setup where lead alloy and pure lead are melted, blended, and molded into bullets.
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FavourableReply Expected On Summit Talks
Washington officials expect a quick and probably favorable reply from Moscow to the U S British proposal for a U N summit conference to begin about Aug 12 The exact Soviet response is hard to predict as Khrushchev faces two Western proposals He may delegate to Topeka to commit the State to a plan The U S 69 Association in Pleasanton Kan set up a committee to prepare for a statement by the highway commission The plan would connect the Kansas Missouri line with the city south along a four lane interstate project with 90 percent federal funding
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Inflation fears rise as steel and aluminum costs climb
Wheat and storage issues in Kansas reflect ongoing farm credit pressures as U S steel and aluminum price hikes spark inflation. Ottawa area farmers push for highway route to Tulsa while lenders report rising loan activity and storage concerns. Post office rate hikes and higher social security costs compound expected consumer price increases this week.
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Divorcee Slayer Succeeds in Murder Case
An unconscious 42 year old divorcee is accused of killing Forrest Teel a 54 year old Eli Lilly executive vice president. Police say tests on a pistol found in Connie Nicholas purse match bullets from Teels body and identify the shooter. Detectives say they have the suspect and are not seeking others. Ottawa League of Women Voters announces upcoming vote.
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Weather forecast for county shows mainly fair skies
County forecast calls for mostly fair conditions this afternoon tonight and Sunday with warmer temperatures. Low tonight in the mid sixties to mid seventies and high Sunday in the 90s.
July Rain Totals Reach Over Ten Inches in Ottaway Area
Ottaway records show July precipitation at 10.48 inches, well above monthly average of 4.56 but shy of the 13.78 inch July record set in 1951. Seven months of 1954 total 32.76 inches, 11.53 inches above the seven month average, per Worden rainfall observer Walter Schwarz.
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Boling Tells Of Lonely Hours On His Long Flight
PENDLETON Oregon AP Marion Boling recounts a 6979 mile Beechcraft Bonanza trip from Manila to Pendleton totaling 45 hours 42 minutes. He dodged fuel loss near Cold Bay and nearly ditched, calling the solo voyage the toughest yet and noting loneliness without radio or parachute. He praised the 1949 record set by Bill Odom and reflected on prayer and endurance during the non stop flight.
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Two Injured In Train Collision Near Gardner Kansas
Washington AP Rep Errett P Scrivner announces a bid for a four million dollar air traffic control center near Gardner Kansas. GSA to advertise for bids on a 50000 square foot building with 45 day bid opening. Two injured in Gardner collision between a passenger train and a freight locomotive.
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Reed Visit Highlights Reed GOP Governor Bid
Clyde Reed, Parsons, sought the GOP nomination for governor and paid Ottawa a brief visit along Main Street passing out cards and urging supporters. He stated he is en route Keyne from Johnson County and will stay around home until after the Tuesday primary.
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