Violence Flares In Belgian Strikes and Ottawa Lights
Brussels and Ghent saw violence as protests erupt during eight day general strike. Police used tear gas and water cannons. Antwerp avoided major disruption but harbor work remained halted. In Ottawa, local groups donated to Christmas relief while snow blanketed western Kansas and surrounding states.
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Opening Round Pairings Set for Ottawa Holiday Tournament
The Ottawa Civic Holiday Basketball Tournament kicks off at Wilson Field House with four games today. Pittsburg State vs Westminster at 4 p.m., Washburn vs Oklahoma Baptist at 3:45, Illinois State Normal vs Baker at 7:15, and Ottawa vs Rockhurst at 3 p.m. Winners advance to the championship bracket. Baker University honors coach Grogan with an honorary coach, and a five member selection committee will pick all tournament teams and MVP anonymously. The Business and Professionals Women operate the concession stand.
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Jack Fenton
Truman Says He Would Restore Five Star Rank If Defeated
Former President Truman said he warned about restoring a five star grade to a defeated general if the 032 presidential race ended unfavorably. He spoke during his morning walk as Eisenhower’s resignation from the military into politics eight years ago is recalled. Kennedy’s picks for Zuckert and Connally drew reaction from Congress and party figures as Fulbright and others commented on defense appointments. The piece notes Kennedy’s moves and McNamara’s resignation as Ford Motor Co president.
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Ford Motor Co
Weather County Forecast Tracked Cold Spell Nearing
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies this afternoon and tonight with a dip in temperatures. Thursday will be colder with highs in the low 30s and a low around 10 degrees. The text notes continued cold conditions into Thursday with a potentially significant temperature drop and wind effects, typical of a regional weather update.
Franklin County Fair Sets Dates for 1961 Ottawa Meeting
The Franklin County Fair Board chose August 22 to 25 for the 1961 Ottawa fair and re elected officers led by President Martin Dickinson with Byron Mohr as vice president and Glen Hayward as secretary treasurer. Finance chair W G Ransom reported a 1927 41 cash balance to begin operations and 10689 16 in outstanding obligations from land and rodeo equipment purchases. Committee members R F Lollar Ray Phoantz James Chandler Hayward and Ransom reviewed tentative plans and potential Kansas Centennial features with varied entertainment for opening programs.
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Ottawa
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Byron Mohr
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W. G. Ransom
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Ray Phoantz
James Chandler
Hayward
Ransom
Four Blasts Hit Havana as Train Wreck Follows
Havana reels from a string of bombings with four blasts and a central Cuba train derailment. The semiofficial Revolucion newspaper repeats charges that the United States supplies explosives to terrorists. One department store bombing is pictured with a wounded bat icon and the regime of Prime Minister Fidel Castro faces sabotage. More than six injured.
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Cuba
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Eisenhower Pentagon Falangist
Fulgencio Batista
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Camaguey
Central Park
County Readies for Big Tag Purchase Rush
Franklin County treasurer's office gears up for license plate sales next week after the punch card system was expanded. mail and in person options require tax receipts and fees. Hours shift to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from January 3 to February 15.
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State Highway Commission
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Roselyn Whitley
Franklin County
What You Ate in Washington This Year
The Agriculture Department estimates the average American consumed about 1,488 pounds of food this year. The breakdown shows 414 pounds of dairy products excluding butter, 409 pounds of fruits and vegetables, 178 pounds of meat fish and poultry, 146 pounds of flour and cereal, 103 pounds of sugar and syrup, 87 pounds of butter fats and oils, 41 pounds of eggs, and 17 pounds of coffee tea and cocoa.
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Agriculture Department
Half Million Missing From Rasdale Armored Car Vault
Tampa detectives estimate thieves took between 300000 and 450000 dollars in cash from Rasdale Armored Car Service. Three current or former employees are being questioned after police and company officials inventory the vault contents. Investigators suspect a time lock may have failed, delaying entry until a drill was used Tuesday night.
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U S Plane Shot At Over Laos
U S Air Force attache in Saigon reports an unarmed twin engine plane observing Soviet drops near Vang Vieng Laos was hit by small arms fire. Maj Armand Riser and four crew aboard survived and returned to Vientiane. Fire may have come from a Soviet aircraft during a visual reconnaissance mission.
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Child Is Killed In Clay Center Auto Crash
The report from Clay Center Kansas states nine year old Mary Ahlburg was struck and killed by a car at an intersection on Tuesday. Police and investigators are examining the crash scene as funeral arrangements begin. Local officials urge drivers to exercise caution in residential intersections.
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Road Toll Hits 488 Over Christmas Weekend
Chicago AP reports 488 traffic deaths occurred during the 73 hour Christmas weekend, about one every ten minutes, below the National Safety Council estimate of 510. This marks the lowest Christmas holiday toll since 1949 and compares to 499 last year. The council had projected up to 538 deaths for a similar period, while an AP survey counted 283 fatalities over a 78 hour span earlier this month. Officials estimate up to 301 people may die during the New Year weekend, 78 hours from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight.
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