29 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
1
In a confusing report a hospital or agency reveals a multimillion PPE purchase dispute. Names and exact figures are unclear but a large sum over two billion is mentioned. Authorities pursue clarification on contract terms and delivery timelines amid patient safety concerns. Medical staff rotations and compliance questions are also noted as part of the evolving case.
Reports of suspicious activity and hunting of Gesais near Aten and adieu pence. An 8000 osteria feature followed by inteorlat observations, with a report of a sian near the capoure. GS received several sightings of causa northeast of here in the past year.
Washington Republicans plan a large celebration for Richard Nixon's upcoming birthday anniversary. The event aims to rally support and boost morale for the GOP, with Capitol Club members involved in organizing and promoting the party in Washington.
Generally fair this afternoon through Friday with a bit warmer Friday after a cool night. Temperatures rise to the upper 40s to around 50 this afternoon, then dip to near 20s tonight and back into the 40s Friday. Light winds and no precipitation expected.
Seeress lists opening round matchups including Baker versus Oklahoma Baptist and Westminister amid a bracket that also features Ottawa and Pattsburg state. The schedule notes games at water and other sites with teams Toate, Musburga, and Heckiniest appearing in early brackets.
Investigators pieced together a burglary at a longtime firm that operated 23 years. Two to four intruders entered after midnight, used a key and a password, opened the vault, and carried away heavy sacks before escaping. Police arrived within minutes after an operator flagged a mismatch in a name and code.
London AP reports astrologer Francesco Waldner, cited in Woman's Mirror, forecasts Princess Margaret will have a boy. He notes celestial indications support the claim, following a past accurate prediction about her marriage. Waldner’s track record is mentioned.
In Baton Rouge police arrested Lynn Hodge after a streetside stop. Hodge, 27, tied to a Kansas City murder and interstate flight case, denied the killing, claiming partner Leroy Larson acted. FBI poster lead Lt. Malcolm Ballard to confirm identity.
Traffic officials report tolls in Kansas during December show patterns from the 1959 period with figures around 190 to 305 and a comparable range near 337. The data covers hours from 4 to 9 am and 3 pm, highlighting morning and evening movement.
Fred W. Garlick, who sued his Army weather assignment after training, has returned to Miami and seeks weather bureau work. He notes two years of weather training despite wanting missiles and a discharge granted on December 18. He also eyes a weather man position with an airline advertising in Cape Canaveral, where missiles are based.
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola arrived from Seville to amid Brussels unrest over austerity measures. Demonstrators damaged shops and a bus while police avoided direct clashes as 2000 to 2400 Belgian soldiers were recalled from NATO duties in West Germany to reinforce security downtown.
The Detroit presbytery, representing 110 United Presbyterian churches, voted 216 to 4 to approve a merger of Presbyterian, Methodist, United Church of Christ and Episcopal churches. The merger was endorsed as an overture to the general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church meeting in Buffalo next May.
City commissioners approved a one way traffic ordinance for Walnut Street from 5th to 7th, defined city boundaries, sewer work in Willow Acres, flood‑related street work, and a city audit contract. Beer licenses were granted to Elks 114 W Second, Eagles, Esther Lee, Lee’s Tavern, John Gibson The Office, Reid Harder, R R Recreation, James Jones The Spot, and Budee’s Hardware ad circulated.
New York AP reports psychologists say dieting can be helped by routines and self restraint. They advise three meals daily with a light before bed snack, rigid meal times, removing tempting foods, and delaying eating through actions like walking or watching a movie. A longer chain of eating stimuli weakens urges and supports balanced meals.
AP Chicago report details Okinawa Marines landing at the suburban John G. Ransford home in Park Forest. Five arriving December 19, inviting up to 32 friends, with more expected. Family frantically prepares as neighbors and local groups supply food and lodging while the situation is described as out of hand.
Gov. George Docking will take no clemency action on death row inmates while cases remain before the Kansas Supreme Court. Pardon attorney Dale Spiegel said clemency will not be recommended while any aspect of these cases is before the court. Hearings focused on Lowell Lee Andrews, Richard Hickock, and others with decisions not expected until Jan. 6.
A storage tank containing liquid propane exploded near Sun Gas Products Corp in Bayonne at Constable Hook. Flames surged to 1 000 feet as windows shattered nearby. police evacuated a five block radius. Four men were injured, one critically truck driver Stanley Buchalski 40 of Chester N Y in intensive care with third degree burns over 40 percent of his body. Others injured Billy Rowan 27 Harold McCarter 39 and Earl Lewis 47 suffered non life threatening injuries. Fire under control by early morning.
Adel F Throckmorton state superintendent urges legislature to foster unified K through 12 districts on a voluntary basis with a conversion period for study by county committees and voter-approved plans. He suggests exceptional cases where unification could be ordered without voter approval and sets minimum pupil counts by county size. Cheney's Ottawa Markets open Monday Wellsville store closed Ady.
Elmer Eugene Crump a 38 year old Pomona resident died at Ransom Memorial Hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound. He was found by his wife Lois after being despondent and was pronounced dead after arrival at the hospital. Crump born Sept 29 1922 at Rossville served in World War II and leaves wife three daughters and a son with several siblings. He was a member of American Legion Capitol Post No 1 and Topeka VFW.
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