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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1957
Page
8
The weather bureau predicts nice conditions with daytime highs 55 to 60 and nighttime lows in the 20s. A cold snap may bring snow to the state early next week.
In Topeka a civil defense plan maps state wide mobilization to shelter and relocate about 1,074,000 people from six key targets Kansas City Topeka Fort Riley Salina Hutchinson Wichita. Gov Docking backs training and a special task force to allocate missions and pre arrange economic controls. The plan envisions Emporia as the relocated state government center with Pittsburg as an alternate site.
Gov. George Docking appointed George B. Collins of Wichita to the State Board of Regents for a four year term starting Jan. Collins will replace A. W. Hershberger who chairs the board and his term ends Dec. 31. Docking also discussed possible replacement of Elizabeth Haughey and Oscar Stauffer with no final decisions announced.
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon, tonight, and Saturday. Temperatures rise slightly with highs near 52 to 60 and lows in the 20s. Saturday will be warmer with highs around 55 to 60 and little temperature change overnight.
President Eisenhower in excellent spirits prepares to fly to Paris for the NATO summit. Eight accompany him aboard the presidential plane including Lewis Strauss and James Killian Jr. The party also lists Maj. John S. Eisenhower Brig. Gen. Goodpaster among others as they head to address Soviet missile advances at the talks.
Dance at Blue Moon on Saturday December 14 with Jack McGee providing music. Reservations via phone at 1982. Phone listed for advance seating and inquiries.
President Sukarno announced preparations to leave Indonesia for a rest amid a national crisis against the Dutch. He denied reports of being deposed, saying Amsterdam is full of wishful thinking. Premier Djuanda sought Parliament to swear in Sartono as acting president during Sukarno's absence.
Washington lawmakers push for cautious steps toward East West talks. Senator Mansfield proposes preliminary ambassadorial negotiations before any high level meeting, aiming to assess fruitfulness with both sides agreeing. Bulganin’s 15 page letter calls for top level talks to outlaw war and halt nuclear tests, seen by State Department as attempts to undermine the NATO summit in Paris.
Pomona citizens voted 70 to 36 to approve a site north of the present high school for the new elementary school replacing one from the 1870s. Tomorrow patrons will vote on a 170000 bond for construction with spring start expected if approved.
A sprinkler pipe burst overnight at the Montgomery Ward store on West 2nd causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Assistant manager Bert Longnecker said water soaked the basement and 1600 yards of merchandise including piece goods furniture and towels were damaged. Cleanup crews opened the store only minutes late.
Honorary coaches selected the queen for the Ottawa Holiday Basketball tournament. Ann Dwelle, a 20 year old Emporia State College sophomore, was chosen from about 25 entrants and will reign each night at Wilson Field House Dec 26 27 and 28. She will present trophies and the MVP wrist watch.
TOPEKA Gov. George Docking said he may not seek re election and discussed a 5000 item budget for a new governor office car. He noted the current Cadillac has logged over 60 000 miles and may reach 100 000 by late 1958. Washington Pentagon missiles director William Holaday told senators the United States plans to fire a 1000 pound satellite, asserting capability but not setting a date. He urged focus on military missiles while advancing satellite work, and said Atlas missiles orders have been stepped up.
A well dressed man on a Queens bus flashed a pistol and forced driver James Pardoles Jr. to take a nine mile detour while the lone passenger demanded to go home. The gunman rejected a $9 offer and fled when a patrol car appeared.
Ottawa University music students present annual Christmas vesper program Sunday at 4 PM in First Baptist Church open to the public. Edgar D. Kerr directs the 75 voice symphonic choir. Howard White leads the brass choir. Carols include The Bird Carol and The Carol of the Drums with Britten pieces repeated on request. Bobbish plays piano solos.
A heavy earthquake struck west Iran causing at least 350 deaths and thousands injured or made homeless. Sahneh and Farsinak suffered severe damage as snow and freezing conditions worsened relief efforts. The shaker originated near Sahneh between Hamdan and Kermanshah, with officials rushing food and medicine to affected areas.
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce voted to form a committee drawn from the general membership to study the Chamber and draft a long-range revitalization plan. Dean Nossinger, president, said recommendations will come from outside the board. The United Fund Drive chair E. E. Dorkins reported the drive surpassed its $20,950 goal and may top it by about $1,000 as donations arrive. The board also approved underwriting the Junior Chamber Holiday basketball tournament by $500, a customary past aid as the senior Chamber has not previously funded it. the tournament usually covers expenses.
A social dance event is listed at Blue Moon Sal on the 14th with reservations via phone in 1982. The notice notes contact for bookings and the venue hosting the gathering.
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