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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1957

Page

6

Rybolt elected president of Ottawa board of education

Harry Rybolt was chosen as president at the Ottawa board of education reorganizational meeting. New members Lowell Fouts and Ralph Crawford took seats, with Budget of 631415.57 adopted amid questions on a 1.98 mill levy increase and a forthright plan to fund a future high school site and social security fund.

Harry Rybolt Ottawa Board of Education A. Berglund C. A. Peacock Howard Larson Lowell Fouts Ralph Crawford Glen Ainsworth W. D. Bemmels Fred Kaiser Ben Park Robert A. Anderson Rep. Anderson Larson Henry A. Parker Washington Southall School Nikolai Bulganin Defense Georgi Zhukov Kremlin Nikita Khrushchev Romania Tito Board of Education

Speculation on Soviet leadership reshuffle and key figures

Rumors swirl over a possible Mikoyan premiership as Khrushchev era power shifts unfold. Bulganin’s influence wanes after backing Malenkov Molotov in last June's Central Committee clash, while Zhukov gains stature post power struggle and training. Also notes local hires and school bike rack plans in Ottawa.

T. Bulganin Khrushchev Klementi Voroshilov Zhukov Eisenhower Bulganin Anastas Mikoyan East Germany State Department Georgi Malenkov V. M. Molotov Central Committee

Side Swipes and Tiny Copter Lead Local News

Burlington mayor proclaims beards for the centennial observance from Sept 30 to Oct 3 in Manhattan Beach Calif. Eugene M Gluhareff claims the world’s smallest strap on helicopter weighing 68 pounds, flying 50 mph for about 30 minutes with jet engines and two 10 foot rotor blades. Bradley Caldwell 21 of Henniker NH escapes jail work detail when picked up by state police sergeant Foster F Corliss in an unmarked car. Walter R Howhuff dies when a tractor overturns into a ditch four miles north of Emporia Lyon County. Roy Finney of Hutchinson finds the body. Franklin County budget hearing adjourns twice with no one appearing.

Burlington Manhattan Beach Calif Eugene M. Gluhareff Gluhareff Brattleboro Bradley Caldwell Henniker N. H Foster F. Corliss Corliss Emporia Lyon County Walter R. Howhuff Rowhall Roy Finney Hutchinson

Gift To County From Unknown Donor Urges Caution

In Jersey City Hudson County Treasurer Frank J. Farley received $15 by mail without explanation. An unsigned note urged the money be placed in the county treasury and warned against temptation, saying it does not belong to the giver, nor to the recipient.

Jersey City Hudson County Frank J. Farley

Heat To Replace Resort Weather

Ottawa woke to 56 degrees with 56 degree low yesterday. The day’s high reached 86, matching Sundays. The weather bureau expects a slow warming trend across the state with readings from 85 to 95 today and 95 to 100 tomorrow. Emporia opened at 55 degrees as the state’s coldest low.

Ottawa Weather Bureau Emporia Ween Rene M. Reee M. Ta

Fall Through Wednesday Weather Outlook

County forecast notes a warming trend from fall into midweek. Highs reach the middle 80s today, nights dip to the lower 60s, then by Wednesday highs near 90 with continuing warm nights.

Robertson Motor to Add Edsel Dealership in Ottawa

Robertson Motor Co. will become the Ottawa Edsel dealer at 1st and Elude the Ranger, expanding to four series and 18 models in the new line. The shop will continue servicing Studebakers at its present location and plans a grand open later this year.

Ralph Robertson Robertson Ottawa Robertson Motor Co Kansas City Edsel Ford Motor Co Ellwood S. Gross W. D. Nell Manger

First Lady Mamie Eisenhower Undergoes Benign Surgery

Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower underwent an operation at Walter Reed Army Hospital for a benign condition. The 60 year old First Lady was reported in good condition after a two hour procedure performed by Dr Humbert L Riva. President Eisenhower met with Republican leaders during the operation and planned to visit later.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Walter Reed Hospital Humbert L. Riva James C. Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty Maj John. Eisenhower

Refuge Case To Supreme Court

TOPEKA The Marais des Cygnes waterfowl refuge controversy moves to the State Supreme Court after the Forestry Fish and Game Commission appeals a district judge ruling denying dismissal of land condemnation against Bolcourt and Ottawa hunting clubs adjoining the refuge. The commission had previously won the right in the U S Supreme Court to condemn about 1800 acres for inclusion. District Judge Harry Fisher in Linn County refused the motion, and the commission now appeals.

Topeka Marais Des Cygnes State Supreme Court State Forestry, Fish and Game Commission Bolcourt Ottawa U. S. Supreme Court Slater Harry Fisher Linn County Fisher

Increase Farm Surplus Bill Expands Foreign Trade

The Senate approved a bill raising the farm surplus barter or sale ceiling to four billion dollars and extending the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act to June 30 1958. It allows bartering with Communist satellite countries while excluding Russia and Red China and authorizes more funds for emergency disposals and foreign obligations.

Washington Senate White House Europe

Trapped Man Yells For Help At Santa Fe Station

Tommy Morse, chief clerk, described a frightening accident in which his car rolled and trapped his left leg at Santa Fe station. He could not stop the vehicle and yelled for help. Ambulance took him to Ransom Haslett Hospital for X rays. the leg was bruised but not fractured. Morse returned to work after treatment.

Tommy Morse Morse Santa Fe Ajand Star Ransom Haslett

Manager of KCA Fired Relax Rule On Turnpike

Chicago report states Lou Boudreau was released today as managers hope for improvement. Announcement notes cost concerns and speculation about Turnpike adjustments. Beginning at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Boudreau ends his managerial tenure with Ashcome, with future plans unclear.

Chicago Lou Boudreau Wichita Kansas City Kansas Athletics Boudreau Ashcome Permanentleties

Two Die In Flash Flood Near Las Vegas New Mexico

A minister and his 10 year old daughter drowned when a flash flood swept the Las Vegas area after 2.79 inches of rain in the northern mountains. Rev. Emil LaPorte 4, and Tarra LaPorte 10, were in a car near Sapello when flood waters knocked the vehicle off the road.

Las Vegas N. M Las Vegas Areca Emil LaPorte The Southwest Bible Fellowship Tarra LaPorte Sapello Pete Ae

Border Closed to Oklahoma Livestock Movement

Gov George Docking of Kansas issued a formal order closing the state border to livestock from Craig Ottawa and Mayes counties in Oklahoma amid a severe anthrax outbreak. The embargo, backed by law enforcement, aims to halt disease spread, with praise from Kansas livestock sanitary commissioner A G Pickett for Oklahoma efforts and notes that Kansas farmers have little to fear.

Topeka George Docking Kansas Craig Ottawa Mayes Oklahoma Dcking Kansas Highway Patrol Docking A. G. Pickett Kansas Livestock Sanitary Commissioner Pickett

FHA Interest Up Lower Down Payments

Washington reports the Federal Housing Administration raised the maximum insured mortgage interest rate from 4.2 to 5 percent, the second increase in eight months. The change follows a rise last December from 4 to 5 percent, prompting discussion of congressional action to curb further increases.

Washington Federal Housing Administration

Secret Sites Of Atomic Arms Stockpiles Revealed

The House Armed Services Committee released testimony suggesting six U S bases may host secret national stockpile sites for atomic weapons. Brig Gen William R Shuler cited snack bars and off duty facilities at Clarksville Tennessee near Ft Campbell Killeen Texas near Ft Hood Bossier Parish Louisiana Medina Texas Lake Mead Nevada and Manzano New Mexico as bases receiving entertainment upgrades.

Washington House J Armed Services Committee United States William R. Shuler Armed Forces Shuler Army Construction Special Weapons Project mil+ lity Clarksville Montgomery County Tenn Ft. Campbell Killeen Ft. Hood Tex Bossier Bossier Parish Medina San Antonio Lake Mead Las Vegas Nev Manzano Albuquerque

Ottawa man plans nine home sites on Beech and West Fifth

B Mueecke of 839 West Fifth announces subdivision of his Beech and West Fifth corner tract into nine sites. He proposes Pine Street opening to align with existing Pine Street from 5th to 7th and to provide 75 ft frontage lots in the $10,000 to $25,000 class. FHA down payments and interest rate concerns noted as Congress weighs tax and loan policy.

B. Mueecke Sth Beech and West Fifth Streets Pine Street Muecke Congress Beech Street City of Ottawa

Knowland Sees Civil Rights Bill Change Ahead

Sen Knowland after a White House conference with President Eisenhower predicted Congress will alter the Senate civil rights bill before final passage. He said the general feeling is the bill is not in satisfactory form. House Republicans expect a compromise in conference while noting the bill is mainly a right to vote measure.

Washington Sen Knowland Calif White House Eisenhower Congress Senate Martin Massachusetts Hisenhower House

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