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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

4

Christmas aid for Futaba Orphanage by local hero

Specialist Carl E. Monroe, 22, of the 8204th Army Unit, funds clothing and food for Futaba Orphanage in Kokiura City Japan and now donates cookies caldies and time. Mrs. Stephenson leads the Christmas relief effort seeking help for 25 families immediately with plans to assist about 50 families this year, following last year’s total.

Carl E. Monroe Leyland C. Monroe S. Main Futaba Kokiura City Japan Monroe Fort Lee Camp Kokura A. F. Stephenson

Stepped Up Foreign Aid Asked By U S Officials

Washington officials report drafting a large foreign aid request of nearly five billion dollars for next year. Military assistance would total about three billion, economic aid about 1.9 billion, with increases aimed at countering Soviet policies. An official plan size could surprise lawmakers.

Washington Congress Russia

Four elderly women die in Beaumont nursing home fire

Fire swept a 10 room frame nursing home in Beaumont Texas killing four elderly residents. Officials said the blaze trapped occupants as firefighters battled the flames late today. Investigators will determine cause and whether safety codes were followed.

Beaumont Tex

Ottawa Christmas Activities Move Into Full Swing Next Week

Ottawa churches announce a busy Christmas schedule with almost all programs lining up for December 21 23 and 25. United Presbyterian youth carols for shut ins December 21 and Bible school Christmas party December 23 join Faith Bible Faith Lutheran and Free Methodist programs as Ottawa High music department presents two performances December 22 with both senior and junior classes attending.

Ottawa United Presbyterian Church Bible School Faith iBible Free Methodist Church Faith Lutheran Church Kayettes of Ottawa Senior High Ottawa High

Plane crash leaves two with slight injuries near Black

Paola residents Bill Ingersoll and David Webster escaped a plane crash Sunday afternoon after their Aeronica, owned by the Paola Flying Club and piloted by Ingersoll, struck a power line and derailed into Lena Minden’s pasture one mile south of Black. They attributed carburetor trouble and iced fuel as causes.

Paola Eas. Special Bill Ingersoll David Webster AEA Lena Minden Black Osawatomie Aeronica Paola Flying Club Ingersoll

Arabs press for UN ouster of Israel over Syrian raid

Arab members at the United Nations urged action to expel Israel after a bloody raid on Syrian posts near the Sea of Galilee. Syria demanded sanctions. Maj. Gen. Burns prepared a full report as the council weighed steps. Israel was accused of brutality and breaching the 1949 armistice, with tensions rising at the Security Council.

United Nations Israel World Organization Syria Ahmed Shukairy Security Council Council Sea of ‘Galilee Palestine E. L. M. Burns Burns Damascus Shawkat Shuquair Shuquair Shukairy U. N Lany Topeka Kansas Weidmann Tire & Bat Stafford

Petty Larceny Charge Filed Against Three Teens

Three local teenagers James A. Williams Jr John Alterman and Jerry Slavens Jr face county court charges for stealing wrenches from Gamble's Woolworth's and Woolworth's store Officers note all are 16 years old The youths are to appear in court today The ad line lists Christmas tree items and old newspapers for sale alongside a Herald office bid fragment.

James A. Williams, Jr S. Sycamore John Alterman Cleveland Jerry Slavens, Jr Ottawa Williams Alterman Gamble’s Woolworth’s Slavens Woolworth

Offers Loans To Striking Workers In Pittsburgh

Westinghouse Electric Corp. offered to lend up to 100 to striking and furloughed workers for Christmas to provide essentials for a decent holiday. Union leaders gave mixed reactions with some calling it a bribe while others saw it as a gesture, urging a wage settlement and work restoration.

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Corp Gwilym A. Price Westinghouse al Hartnett International Union of Electrical Workers Daniel Marguriet Dist. 6 United Electrical Workers (Independent Price

State Needs Eighteen Million in New Revenue

Veteran Kansas legislator Sen. Wilfrid Cavaness says the state may require 18 million dollars in new revenue to fund operations for the next fiscal year. He questions the governor’s optimism, predicts 10 million for general fund and 8 million for continued high school aid, as budget hearings continue in Topeka. The Senate and House ways and means committees plan to reconvene January 3 after reviewing about 40 agency worksheets.

Topekap Kansas Wilfrid Cavaness R-Chamute Senate Ways and Means Committee Cavaness Fred Hall House Ways and Means Legislative Council Topeka

Weather forecast partial clouds and light snow

Partly cloudy this afternoon with considerable cloudiness tonight and Sunday. Light snow begins northwest and spreads over the north portion tonight and most of the state Sunday. Warmer in the extreme southeast this afternoon and tonight, colder northwest tonight and Sunday. Lows 5 to 10 in the northwest about 30 in the extreme southeast. highs 10 to 20 in the northwest and upper 30s in the extreme southeast.

Atlantic Alliance maps stronger defense posture after Geneva

Paris reports the Atlantic Alliance moving to an improved defense program to confront a new challenge in the post Geneva era. The update follows a chill winter climate as leaders seek to reinforce free world security amid escalating Cold War tensions.

Paris Atlantic Alliance Free World

May Get Snow By Tomorrow

Ottawa clear skies gave way to clouds and a 17 degree low. Light snow is forecast for most of Kansas this weekend with a northward start late today and lingering into tomorrow. Temperatures ranged from 24 in Cross City Florida to 51 in Los Angeles as a broad cold spell moved from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast and the Midwest. The NATO Council warned of a growing threat from the Soviet Union and pledged to strengthen Western defense while pursuing peaceful reunification in Germany. Kefauver entered the Democratic race as Stevenson urged unity. Bricker signaled a standby run for Eisenhower in Ohio if needed.

Ottawa Weather Bureau Kansas Rockies Atlantic Coast Florida Cross City Fla Miami Pacific Northwest Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Rein Minot N. D Chicago Boston Dallas Denver Seattle Los Angeles Minneapolis Battle Creek Mich Indianapolis NATO Council Europe Russia Geneva Soviet Union Middle East Asia Free World West Germany Belgium Canada Lester B. Pearson Eisenhower Gettysburg White House Kefauver Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Tennessee Washington Hisenhower Minnesota Illinois Pennsylvania California Frank Katzentine Francis A. Costillo New Hampshire Ohio Frank J. Lausche Baltimore Maryland Thomas D’alesandro Bricker

Scrivner Hears Farm Problems in Second District Visit

Rep. Brrett Scrivner of Kansas City collected farmer and business views across nine counties on farm policy. He urged replacing acreage limits with bushel and pound controls, funding for usable crops, and targeted relief for smaller farms while opposing broad subsidies and exporting loss leaders.

Brrett Scrivner Kansas City Franklin Scrivner

Missing Kansas City Lawyer Found in Hotel

Eugene G Wetzel a 57 year old Kansas City lawyer was located last night in a Kansas City Kansas hotel ill with a stomach ailment from a World War I injury He had been reported missing Thursday after failing to keep an appointment with his wife Doctors said he was hospitalized for treatment and his condition was described as not serious Lamb Ambulance was contacted for transport.

Kansas City Eugene G. ‘Wetzel Kas

Crash Injuries Fatal To Man In Paola Incident

Hosea A. Begley, 65, of Bartlesville Oklahoma, died at the University of Kansas Medical Center after injuries from a November 23 highway crash on Dead Man's Curve south of Paola. His wife also died. Wayne Robinson, 20, of Kansas City, is charged with fourth degree manslaughter and is hospitalized with a fractured skull.

Paola Kas Hosea A. Begley Bartlesville Okla University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City Dead Man's Curve Begley Wayne Robinson Robinson General Hospital

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