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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
6
Secretary of State Dulles signals a do it yourself path to freedom for the Soviet satellites, preferring peaceful evolution over revolt. He notes US moral support, but warns Moscow may fear panic war as empire strains. The policy marks a shift from fiery liberation talk to gradual independence.
A fragment notes opposition to l war and satellites even if free, reflecting a stance against relying on American military allies for satellite support.
The Associated Press notes the new winter season opens with mild weather nationwide. Most areas report above freezing temperatures, except Wisconsin westward to the Dakotas and the Rockies where readings stay below freezing. Fraser Colorado records 8 below zero as the cold air shifts offshore, while the east sees the warmest rise, about 20 degrees.
Lawrence police report that 28 year old University of Kansas senior Robert Moorman was fatally struck at an intersection. Driver Clifford Levi Price 50 of Perry worked at Sunflower Ordnance Plant and was involved in the incident.
Bennett and Roberts announce the sale of 80 producing oil wells, leases, and equipment in Russell Ellis Graham Barton Rice and Kingman counties to Tennessee Gas Transmission Company Houston Texas. The price was not disclosed but believed to exceed a million dollars.
An invitation was sent to actor George Murphy to be principal speaker at the annual Kansas Day celebration in Topeka on January 29. Walter McVey of Independence, president of the Kansas Day Club, said Murphy has not replied. Murphy has been active in Republican politics and served as a delegate to the 1948 and 1952 national conventions. Dartmouth halfback Jim Hender played multiple backfield positions at Louisville High School.
The Kansas Highway Commission approved new speed zones on federal and state routes in four counties. Speeds vary from 45 to 65 mph on U S 169 and K7 between Osawatomie and Paola, with several 50 to 60 mph limits and daytime nighttime variations on U S 36 and adjacent roads. A $130200 contract was approved to install business machines processing driver license applications.
Newton Kansas reports 79 year old Tipney Livingston, a Wichita florist, died when his car hit a bridge on U S 50 near Walton and was struck by another vehicle. Three airmen from James Connally Air Force Base, Waco Texas, were injured. Lt Bennett E French unhurt. Emmett Brewer 20 and Francis Xack 26 admitted to Bethel Hospital with shock and injuries. Sheriff W D Morford said Livingston was en route to Wichita from Kansas City when the crash occurred.
A 1956 surge in church and synagogue activity marks a shift to suburban-centered social and worship life. Denominational efforts toward desegregation faced slow progress, yet overall religious vitality peaked with more than 100 million members and record donations. Major mergers and global assemblies highlighted a 1957 agenda, including Billy Graham’s New York revival eight weeks starting in May.
Locust Grove Oklahoma held its 44th annual Goose Grab despite rain. Geese ducks turkeys guineas and roosters slipped but the northeastern town’s Christmas season tradition continued with contestants claiming their prey. The event began in 1912 and local winners retained their captures.
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