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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1960
Page
4
Robert F. Wasson of Kansas Employment Service Ottawa office says November yielded 97 placements in 106 job openings serving Franklin Anderson and Miami Counties with 2 agricultural placements. He notes an in between season for employment and that many agriculture spots are permanent or seasonal depending on harvest.
The Vatican reported Pope John Paul II described his 3 minute talk with the Archbishop of Canterbury as hopeful yet limited, saying the meeting went to the threshold of major problems but left room for future Christian unity.
New York FAP reports Reverend Dr. Arthur Kidson Brown ages 104 today with no clear explanation for longevity. Brown, former foreign mission executive of the United Presbyterian Church, is described as the oldest living elector in New York. At a prebirthday gathering, he was asked about health and age. he replied that he does not know.
Partly cloudy and windy this afternoon and tonight with mild overall conditions. Sunday looks brighter with highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 40s, as scattered light rain or drizzle remains possible inland.
The Franklin County association holds an annual conservation awards ceremony to honor farmers and bankers. Recipients include Don Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Rosy Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Moe Villiken, and Dean Martin chaired by Frankin County. Awards recognize fund balance, enterprise viability, and conservation practices. Richmond banker AL QO Sterer will present the awards on behalf of the Franklin County banks.
LAVA Mo AP Viacals tried to burn an old wooden bridge northeast of Lamar twice in less than a week. Lawmen and officers found evidence smothering the fire the night after a report of smoke. Saturday night someone stuffed carbide under a beam and ignited it with a dynamite fuse. Sheriff Cecil Wancaed said firefighters prevented serious damage both times.
Governor Luther Hodges of North Carolina, 62, the former textile industrialist, is chosen by President-elect John F Kennedy for the $25,000 a year Commerce post. The selection follows Hodges long record in industry and state governance, with Kennedy praising his background and the department's growing role. Hodges brings business and government experience, and his appointment marks Kennedy's second cabinet pick.
Caracas sees week of unrest aimed at undermining President Roaninlo Petancourt. Students armed with makeshift weapons clash with security forces. reports say dozens of deaths and scattered violence as troops seize key sites to restore order.
A century-old French Quarter landmark fire followed a theater evacuation of about 200 people after the curtain closed on The Front Page. Firefighters battled 2½ hours, evacuating 75 from the restaurant. Four firefighters treated for smoke inhalation. Damage estimated at $200,000, with potential higher costs. Lead actor John Wilmot, 25, witnessed smoke in a wardrobe room.
Leopoldville witnesses Lumumba shackled and jeered as he faces trial on rebellion and related crimes after capture in Rasai province by Col. Mobutu’s forces. United Nations demands urgent reports on Lumumba’s safety and steps to protect him amid regional diplomatic tensions.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Liz soaking up desert sun in Southern California with hints of travel to London and a reference to Elizabeth Taylor. Details are unclear, but the item appears to be a brief celebrity leisure blurb with tentative locations and a photos context.
Los Angeles AP reports federal judge George H Boldt set mobster Mickey Cohen’s tax evasion trial for April 3. The defense sought delay, but the judge insisted on a speedy trial. The government seeks $500,000 in back taxes across 13 counts. Cohen says he lives on borrowed money.
The Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission plans restocking the eastern region with 20.0 quail nests in spring. Budget details show a $30.0 allocation amid seasonal scarcity impacting two eastern counties. No action was taken on land condemnation for a lake in Douglas County.
Fire destroyed a three story home near Lawrence, causing collapse and forcing firefighters to guard three nearby houses. Occupants were reported, but details are unclear as responders worked a tense scene and investigated the blaze. Local authorities urged caution as crews battled the flames.
Soviet Union's attempt to return a five ton dog carrying satellite failed when it disintegrated after veering off course during reentry. The launch, praised as near-term step to manned spaceflight, yielded no return of the dogs but Moscow said the project collected data on living organisms in space.
Chicago AP dispatch reports Republican national chairman Thurston Morton defending an honest count as election officials sift through paper ballots in Cook County. Kennedy carried Illinois by 8,849 votes of nearly four million. Morton claimed evidence of irregularities while Democrats denounced fraud allegations. Tallys show Nixon gaining about 74 votes in rechecks, with final results pending county canvassing through the week.
Notre Dame officials vote to extend Joe Kuharich's football coaching contract amid a 7-8 season and previous eight winless streaks. The extension, reported by AP, follows a board meeting with Edmonds and McVee confirming continued leadership for the team through the upcoming season despite past performance.
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