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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
7
John R. K. McEchron of 1104 N Cherry was admitted to Leavenworth veterans hospital Monday afternoon after suffering a stroke a week prior. He is listed in critical condition. The brief notes additional small ads and a Santa Fe carloadings report for the week ending December 17, 1960.
Alfonso A Mages 17 of Cherry fined 1 for failing to yield at an intersection after a police court trial. Bryant 44 of Denver was also in the collision at 4th and Walnut on Nov 21. Judge Pinet noted right of way goes to the first into the intersection. Others arraigned pled guilty to moving traffic violations. Lohman 29 postponed. Nichols 50 Denver cited for DUI related charges and open bottle. Ferguson 45 killed in a plane crash near Olathe is survived by wife Ruth Hicks and daughter Linda. others listed. Christmas season church events announced by Rev. Brink with Holy Hour, Mass, and procession.
Kenneth H. Riker, 33, of Mount Arlington, New Jersey, jackknifed a tractor-trailer on Route 22 near Blairsville, Pa. The rig crashed through a bridge support over the Conemaugh River, leaving the cab dangling. Two motorists lowered a rope to him, he secured it around his waist, and he was hauled to safety with head cuts.
In Federal District Court Judge Walter A. Haxman heard a tape recording of six jet engines from a B47 bomber while opera tenor John Charles Thomas’s singing was played for comparison. Fourteen Forbes Air Force Base property owners sue the government for 91129 claiming noise and fumes lowered property values. Plaintiff Don T. Campbell valued his house at 16500 but said it could sell for about 7000. The judge overruled a U S district attorney objection to the tape recorder. Trial without a jury likely to last three days.
The State Division of Institutions urged restoration of over nine million dollars cut by the Budget Department for the 1962 fiscal year. They asked for operating expenditures of 23,883,372 and capital improvements of 8,910,722, while the Budget Department proposed 21.7 million for operations and 1.6 million for capital. Gov elect Anderson attended hearings and questioned Norton Tuberculosis Hospital, housing for staff, and potential use of Norton as a minimum security prison to alleviate overcrowding. Jackson, director of institutions, warned against closing Norton TB facility until alternative means suffice, noting Chanute TB hospital and future outpatient clinics could absorb the TB load within two to three years. Housing for staff is a nominal fringe benefit to attract personnel.
Palm Beach. President elect John F Kennedy half jokingly commented on the Electoral College decision. He said Sen Thruston B Morton of Kentucky, Republican national chairman, seemed to have fought him more vigorously after the November election than before. Kennedy cited Republican efforts to block certifications over alleged fraud and irregularities.
Vatican brief reports Pope John XXIII offered prayers for victims of a New York airplane tragedy and an aircraft carrier fire, and for an air crash in Munich. The pope expressed condolences to the United States and West Germany.
Prime Minister Boun Oum charged that Soviet and North Vietnamese planes are air dropping arms to Kong Le's Red-led Pathet Lao forces. Western sources backed the claim but gave few details on arms type or quantities and noted a drop site about 40 miles north of Vientiane as fighting continued. Independent estimates put Kong Le's forces in the capital at about 1,300 with around 890 retreating northward.
The Wellsville area shares Christmas party gifts for State Hospital Osawatomie and kitchen tea towels for the church. Sixteen boys attend Melvin Pierce’s ninth birthday. Raymond Cramer and family visit after a 30 day Air Force leave. Earl Rebman burned at Gardner home. farm stove accident.
In Munich a U S Air Force Convair crashed after engine trouble as it lifted off from a Munich airfield. It struck a church steeple and a streetcar packed with Christmas shoppers. Twenty Americans and 26 Germans died in the wreckage. An additional German succumbed in hospital.
Ottawa District Court issued a condemnation order granting the city an easement on a right of way for a sewer from Willow Acres to 8th and Pine across land owned by Robert G. and Ethel Alice Coleman at 1026 Olive. The order, adopted by the city commission on December 7, states the need for the sewer system’s proper construction and access. Bids for the sewer project will be opened at the next regular city commission meeting at City Hall.
AP dispatch from Topeka reports traffic toll figures over a 24 hour period in December. analysis compares present numbers to a 1959 baseline, noting changes and implications for road safety and congestion. The brief highlights year over year shifts and references a Kansas path law context.
CMICAGO to Chicago and Eastern Railroad stockholders were told a Missouri Pacific merger proposal was rejected as Mopac could not secure enough class A stock. David O. Mathews, president of C and E, said issuance of new class A stock blocked by class B holder, preventing necessary approvals for the exchange plan.
NEW DELHI AP Prime Minister likens the Congo situation to the Spanish Civil War. He says big powers outside are aiding focal contestants with arms and other support, calling it a tragedy. He urged Parliament that the UN must be backed, warning that UN failure in the Congo endangers the world.
The District Court dismissed the appeal of Earl N. Lloyd's Driving While Impaired and leaving the scene conviction from Police Court. Lloyd's sentence included $200 fine, 30 day suspended jail, license suspension one year, with further dismissals of related damage suits filed by Verna and Gus Pohl against Eileen Levalley stemming from a May 1949 collision at Pressonville Corner on K-64 east of Ottawa.
Funeral services for John T. Mercer who died December 14 were held December 16 at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Powner officiating. Pallbearers were Earl Kead Bruce Welton Ralph Haney W J Welton Dwight Wetton and Max Cartmill. Al J Williams sang hymns with Mrs J R Henning accompanying. Burial was in Night Land Cemetery.
Admissions list includes Mrs Earl L Clary RFD 1y Baldwin Mrs Iva R Jackson Kepa Mrs W C Epps Harrie sonville Mo Monday and Mrs Kenneth Tilton 429 N Hickory today Births announce Ronald Burgoon 324 N Sycamore daughter born Monday weight 6 lb 10 oz Dismissals include Ronald Cowdin and baby son 21 N Oak Pally K Burgoon 120 Poplar George Pope 195 Mulberry David Rysbolt 1023 N Cedar Mrs Newton Brown RFD 1 today
Public auction announced for a 60 acre parcel in Shawnee County Kansas. Sale under order of District Court and execution by Sheriff Gilmore of Frankfort Kansas. Auction to be held at the courthouse front door in Topeka on a specified date with terms of sale and bidder conditions outlined.
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