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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1956

Page

4

Nike To Boost Punch Of Army In Europe

Nike antiaircraft missiles may be added to the U S Army Europe force as part of a year end review noting greatly improved firepower and mobility in 1956 The report cites long range missiles Honest John Corporal and 280mm artillery and lists divisions in Germany including the 3rd Armored 11th Airborne and 8th Infantry with others such as 2nd Armored and 10th Infantry plus many support units and new battalions under growth plans

Heidelberg Germany Nike U.S Europe 3Rd Armored 11Th Airborne 2Nd Armored 10Th Infantry

Ballou to Join State Board Education as High School Supervisor

Robert Ballou assistant secretary to Gov. Fred Hall will join the State Board of Education staff as high school supervisor starting January 15. Adel F. Throckmorton state superintendent says Ballou will work on a high school curriculum guide. Ballou taught in Dodge City schools 11 years.

Topeka Robert Ballou Fred Hall State Board of Education Adel F. Throckmorton

Professor Warns College Students Struggle With Spelling

New York report quotes Dr. Kenneth Crooks of Fort Valley State College Georgia claiming 100 to 500 students misspell common words yearly. He cites errors like ginny pig brane buddy blud norse color circle and somthing punkin. He blames poor reading writing and comprehension and urges better spelling drills and clearer public signs.

Skeeter Kenneth B. M. Crooks Fort Valley State College Georgia

Runaway Bride to Leave Denver Hospital

Clo Ann Weigner, 17, runaway bride, will be released from Denver General Hospital today. Police will question her about her husband’s alleged escapades. The husband, 16-year-old Mike Wiegner, faces jail after likely release tomorrow. Both were injured in a crash with a police car during a wild chase.

Denver Clo Ann Weigner Denver General Hospital Mike Wiegner

Abduction Case Tangles Two States In Denver Case

Mike faces charges of auto theft and assault after an incident linked to Cle Ann Mowatt. Detective Stankey says both youths must clarify facts. Wiegner tied up Cle Ann’s parents in California and abducted her in the Mowatt car. The couple wed recently in Montana. Mike escaped from a California state hospital before detention. Cle Ann’s story has shifted multiple times since hospitalization.

Denver Mike Clifford Stankey Weigner California Cle Ann John Mowatt Montana Mowatts Ann Wiegner

Stick With Mike Stance Defines Latest Decision

In a decisive move, the decision remains to stick with Mike. The choice signals confidence in his leadership and a plan moving forward. No new candidate or alternative is announced, underscoring continuity and trust in Mike.

Kansas counties share liquor tax near quarter end

Topeka reports Kansas counties totaled 221 606.86 dollars in liquor taxes for the quarter ending December 15. Sedgwick County led with 27 075 dollars in receipts. Swap or buy through Want Ads.

Kansas Topeka Sedgwick

Holiday Hospitality In Princeton Area Homes

Saturday dinner guests greetings extend across many households as relatives and friends arrive from Raytown Missouri Dodge City Topeka Fort Scott Fort Belvoir Va and other towns. Visitors include the New Hensleys Kurtzes Stinsons and many extended families joining Christmas observances and Sunday dinners in Ottawa Greeley Fort Ord Lafayette and Norton.

Howard New Home Walter New Garland Hensley Johnny Pattie Sue Raytown Missouri Paul Kurtz Marsha Lee’s Summit Eunice Lantz Dodge City Marian Topeka Nora Wilt Glenn F. Welch Danny Fort Polk Louisiana Joe McAuliffe Dale Hettick Bartlesvile Okla Harlin Cannady Bennie Stinson Sp-3 Donald Oswald Fort Belvoir Harold Eversmeyer Clair Emporia Greeley G. H. Stinson Alvin Spaulding Orval Beaty Ottawa Fred Gage Gene Morris Lafayette Art Morris Paul Blouch Charles John Lucy McGinnis Lucille George Swank Fort Ord Calif Gene Sawyer Manhattan Neil Anderson Jerry McGinty Billa McGinty Mike Ruth Moody Edgar Swank

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