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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
6
More than 900 Cuban relatives arrived in Miami aboard the African Pilot, saying money is plentiful but essential food and clothing are scarce. They describe government vigilance, fear of opposing the regime, and job loss for dissent, with many noting strict police control during the crisis.
NEW YORK AP reports the New York newspaper strike talks collapsed with no budget progress as federal mediator Stephen Schlossberg warned negotiations may pause until after New Year’s Day. He expressed strong discouragement at the frozen talks and unclear plans for further meetings beyond the holidays.
A stray line from a 1963 column hints at which New Year’s observer group felt the best about the year. It suggests varying moods among groups, seeking a cheerful assessment of happiness across communities.
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight. Mostly cloudy and colder tomorrow with low in the 20s and high in the 40s. Kansas forecast shows increasing cloudiness with fog south and occasional drizzle or light rain in the extreme southeast. Warmer east tonight, turning colder tomorrow. Highs in the 40s, lows in the 20s. Historical highs and lows noted for this date with scattered hour by hour temperatures.
The largest explosive attack against the Berlin Wall to date tore a three foot square hole in the wall before dawn. It smashed 600 windows, including 150 at a fire brigade HQ, with no immediate identification of the perpetrators. The blast occurred near previous activity at Jerusalemer Strasse not far from Checkpoint Charlie.
Labor Secretary Wirtz reenters dock walkout talks urging longshoremen and ship owners to resume negotiations in the national interest. ILA chief negotiator says only a new shipowners proposal can break the deadlock amid violence including a shooting of a nonunion worker in Galveston. The 60,000 strong union halted East and Gulf coast ports, with meetings set for today and Saturday.
Ottawa’s 13 year old astronauts Mike McClay and Danny Harkins report their space capsule project remains on track despite plans changing for an early exit. They entered the 4 by 8 foot capsule in Sacred Heart school basement Wednesday and will come out tomorrow due to a wedding reception, with food supplies steady and gear functioning. Mike McClay is son of Dr. and Mrs. Rod McClay of 419 S Cedar, Danny Harkins is son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Harkins of 422 W 9th.
Mrs Geneveva O Neal, a cashier at Scotts Store, reported Christmas bonus cash in an envelope with her name on it vanished from the cashier stand before closing. Town residents heard of the loss. the post office said no knowledge of the missing money. The next day a neighbor revealed a letter describing the envelope bearing only Mrs O Neal name, leading to the theory she mixed it with her own mail.
Mrs. Clifford Gibson of 1229 S Mulberry reports about 25 bulbs missing from her outdoor Christmas decorations and about 17 bulbs stolen from the neighboring Followell home at 1239 S Mulberry while the family was away for a funeral.
Governor John Anderson announced the reapportionment of Ray Evans of Prairie Village to a new four year term on the State Board of Regents governing state universities. Evans, a Kansas City Missouri bank president and former KU star, will begin Jan. 1. terms for Charles Kincaid and Leon Roulier may be renewed or replaced with party balance considerations.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am Friday with 3 fatalities. December total 41 deaths, 1962 total 584, 1961 period 547. Includes one earlier fatality not previously reported.
In Detroit a gold sax in a brown case was left with a note by an unnamed friend who explains teeth issues prevent playing. The writer says the sax is not stolen and promises it to the finder if the owner gets new teeth. police are holding the instrument.
Casualties reported on both sides as Katanga troops clash with U N forces in Elisabethville. Diplomats seek a cease fire while E U and Western diplomats press Tshombe to halt fighting amid interrupted communications and reports of European civilians endangered.
Ottawa communities plan churches services and watch night events to mark 1963. Churches including First Baptist Sacred Heart Grace Episcopal Westminster Church Nazarene Faith Lutheran and First Christian host special services and communion. Elks Lodge party and Country Club dancing accompany Plaza Theater’s quadruple film bill for New Year Eve.
Navy seaplane with thirteen aboard remains unfound after disappearance Wednesday night. Martin Marlin from Patrol Squadron 42 reported a position 350 miles southwest of San Diego. another squadron loss in the Gulf of Alaska on Sept. 24 killed ten.
Dr Frances Q Kelsey who kept thalidomide off the U S market was named head of a new FDA investigational drug branch to evaluate proposed human tests. The move, part of a FDA reorganization approved by Secretary Celebrezze, expands authority to require evidence of effectiveness and safety before marketing and to test drugs on animals before human trials.
Fire this morning destroyed the home owned by Louis Holden in Centropolis along with furniture and clothing. Holden, who moved from Wichita six months ago and lived alone, was away rabbit hunting with J. D. Woodson when the blaze started, likely from a wood heater. Twenty three dollars in bills were also destroyed. nothing was insured. He may stay with his son E. E. Holden at 719 North Main for now.
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