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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1956
Page
9
The 14th of 18 Chamber sponsored clinics drew 70 attendees from 18 cities at North American Hotel. Panelists debated state finances and sources of revenue, with strong support for income and sales tax increases, opposition to property tax hikes, and calls to improve assessment fairness. Advocates urged water conservation, education reforms, and expanded tourism funding.
A diesel engine crashed into a tank car at a Rock Island freight near Marion Kansas, triggering a explosion and fire that destroyed about six cars. Brakeman Lawrence Marlin, 44, died and several others were injured as crews fought the blaze at Aulne four miles south of Marion.
Gov elect George Docking asked Jack Pulliam about the socioeconomic background of Boys Industrial School students. Pulliam said most come from lower income families. Docking and Rep. Anderson related their own military school experiences during the budget hearing. Trapping licenses are on sale with season dates listed. A new grandchild named John Robert Trump born to Mr and Mrs Robert M Trump of Evanston IL. Ahmad Molavi from Tehran will study agricultural extension methods in Franklin County for a week starting January 7.
Officials check land ownership along the proposed US 50 cut off from Ottawa to Olathe. Opal Letchworth, register of deeds, said Burgwin & Mardin engineers have been in her office over the past few days reviewing real estate ownership for the route.
Rain in Ottawa shifts toward freezing rain as winter storm edges in from the west. Forecasters warn of icing on highways and heavy glaze, with snow accumulating in northwest Kansas and mixed precipitation elsewhere. Sub-zero readings grip Montana and Wyoming as arctic air pushes south.
Dee Johns of Lone Elm, 67, is in critical condition after a collision on US 169 near Garnett when his tractor, with rear light, was hit by a 1941 Chevrolet driven by Lester Demoret, 46. The tractor overturned the guard rail, Johns suffered a broken spine and was transported from Garnett to KU Medical Center. Demoret's car was a total wreck and tractor damage estimated at 400 dollars.
LAWRENCE An armed man in a Halloween mask robbed the Citlies Service station at the southwest edge of Lawrence late last night, taking $75 in cash. Attendant Dick Longvardt said the robber carried a .22 caliber rifle and fled in a 1949 model car with a loud muffler.
Ottawa officials report the dam pool is down about six inches with no precise measurement of total water. Estimates cited suggest around 60 million gallons could be in the pool, enough to last the city roughly 50 days at current usage. A new survey will attempt to determine exact quantities and flow from Kiefer dam as channels and depths vary.
Forecast calls for freezing rain or drizzle in the northeast and snow in the northwest with occasional rain or showers southeast this afternoon through Friday. Light snow or freezing drizzle elsewhere. northwest tonight could see 2-4 inches. Highs range from 25 to 40 with colder conditions southeast. River stage at start around 0.49 feet. Sunrise 7:26, sunset 4:59 tomorrow.
A blast at Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp in East Alton obliterated three storage sheds and damaged three more. Parts of two workers were found while a third was missing and presumed dead. Hours later at the Niagara Falls plant another explosion killed Russell Thrasher, 26, and injured four others, with 27 hurt overall.
Ottawa officials announced bids will be opened Wednesday evening December 19 at city hall for the garbage and trash disposal contract. A curb line drive-up library book depository feature will be available for bidder review. The library fund covers about 265 dollars for the project. Hickory street parking lot surfacing is complete with lights planned soon. The present contract hauler Ira Bonine's term expires December 2.
President Eisenhower plans January visit to the drought struck Southwest to assess farm losses and bitter conditions. Local ministers urged reducing Memorial Auditorium fees, while officials debate fees and runway rights at Ottawa Municipal Airport, amid drought relief talks and farmer leadership discussions.
Missouri state agriculture commissioner criticizes federal aid delays while the AP reports worsening drought across the West. Colorado to Texas show fires, low reservoirs, wind erosion, and desert-like conditions. Kansas corn and wheat yields plunge below 10 year averages. Texas spans drought disaster areas in most counties as winter winds drain moisture and farmers face heavy losses.
A Boy Scout Troop 77 court of honor at First Methodist church followed a family potluck. About seventy five scouters and parents attended. Tenderfoot pins were presented by the boys’ mothers to Strevel Sargon Bob Abelaker Douglas Parell Charles Pohl Alan Vandenen Fred Adamson, scoutmaster Don Wilson and Charles Bryant led the ceremony. Second class pins went to Jimmy Fouts Kenneth Wilson Ricky Heth David Allen Ronnie Beets Billy Suils. First class pins were awarded to Larry Crane George Gage Jim Sullinger Douglas Pierson Larry Wright and Jim Wollen. A Star badge was given to Charles Bryant. Merit badges were earned by Michael Jefferis Charles Bryant and George Gage.
In Budapest protesters backing Premier Janos Kadar and nationalist demonstrators clashed on the city’s great boulevard. Eyewitnesses said at least two were killed and several wounded as red flag bearers and nationalists fought while Russian armored cars, tanks, and a volley from unknown shooters attempted to restore order. Workers struck in several factories. city buses and trams ran, and a noon to 1 p.m. silence was urged.
Three Franklin County farm families will receive awards for balanced farming and family living at the annual Get-Together of the Franklin County Extension on January 7, county agent Don Brown said. The awards are made annually under sponsorship of the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Extension Service. The meeting will be held in Memorial auditorium at 1 30 p.m. Preston Hale of Topeka, former Shawnee county Extension agent and now Topeka park commissioner, will be the speaker and show colored slides from a world trip.
The Ottawa Cooperative Elevator plans a 150000 bushel capacity expansion costing 175000 dollars. Local stock sales raise 10500 dollars with 125000 borrowed from Wichita Bank for Cooperatives. Construction aimed by February 20 for the next harvest season.
A 30-year-old former metal worker and gardener, Richard Ebert of Aurora Illinois, is held in San Diego for questioning in the October 16 1955 slayings of three Chicago schoolboys Robert Peterson 14 John Schuessler 12 and Anton Schuessler Jr 11. Ebert reportedly recalled the woods where the boys were killed and claimed ignorance when asked if he killed them. He says he has been subjected to blackouts and was an inmate in mental institutions in Elgin Illinois and Camarillo California. Chicago police stated no information on the questioning.
R. J. Conaty was elected chairman of the Warren Black Post American Legion Boys State committee at the regular meeting. The committee will send the four top Ottawa High School juniors to Boys State in Wichita next spring. R. R. Redmond was elected Post Historian to succeed the late Tom Flory, who had served since the post was organized in June 1919. A. C. Richeson was appointed chairman of the new house committee by Commander Joe Henning, with Charles Hicks and Tom Ruble on the panel. The house committee named Robert Wilkinson manager of the American Legion home.
Frank C. Armstrong was elected Worshipful Master of the Prince Hall Masons Corinthian Lodge No. 12 at their annual election Tuesday night. Other officers elected include Charles Allen senior warden Roy Lewis junior warden Rex Bell secretary, Rev. William S Bailey treasurer. Appointive officers are George Small senior deacon Pearl Edwards senior deacon C A Spottsville chaplain A P Folsom tyler.
Ottawa University debaters depart tonight for Winfield to compete in the Southwestern College forensic tourney Friday and Saturday. Coach Horton Presley says 40 colleges from eight states will be represented. Team members include Don Bilenstine Vernon Barnes Clausie Smith James Smith Tom Allen Paul Girling Jerry Watts and Dennis Evans. W E Gilliland accompanies as judge.
Mary Dean Holle will spend Friday and Saturday in Eureka to attend a Southeast Kansas District meeting of Home Economics Agents. Miss Mae Baird, state leader, and Mary Ruth Vanshike, associate state leader, will speak on the program theme Planning for Teaching aligned with program development.
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