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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1956
Page
1
In Ottawa Rev. Roger Fredrikson urged voters to back bonds for federal water control plans affecting the Marais des Cygnes. He warned that proper management would provide steady supply in dry years and prevent floods, as the city weighs its participation in the project.
Ottawa enjoys near spring conditions as the weather bureau predicts the mild spell will continue at least through Wednesday. Weekend highs reached 52 in Ottawa with a 56 high Sunday and a low of 27 Monday, while mornings begin around 25.
The January term of district court opened this morning with Judge Floyd H. Coffman calling the bar and docket. Proceedings officially began yesterday but adjourned due to holidays. Paroled persons are to report this afternoon. Jury is scheduled for January 9.
The comptroller of the currency calls for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of December 31. Washington announces the requirement to close the year. Bank officials including W. Lindley are identified as part of the reporting process.
Jeanine Sue Horne arrived at 12 11 am Sunday at Ransom Memorial hospital marking Franklin County's first birth of 1956. The Ottawa Herald lists prizes from local merchants for the baby, including a 1956 Pontiac for mother and baby and numerous baby-related items.
An elderly Pleasanton woman Letilla C Probasco was found dead in her home from head injuries after an apparent beating. Linn county sheriff Bob Boyd said there were no signs of a struggle and no weapon was found at the scene.
Generally fair conditions expected this afternoon tonight and Wednesday with lows around 25 to 35 and highs in the 50s. Hourly and daily records include yesterday 68 high, 25 low, and a river level of 49 feet. An important Legion meeting is set for Wednesday January 4 at 8 pm at the Legion Home with urging all members to attend.
A surge of injuries and wrecks marked the New Year holiday in this area with multiple crashes. Westbound Charles Snyder and passenger John Peters were among the injured in a John Brown highway collision near Princeton, while Mrs. B. M. Dobbin and Vera Ferguson faced injuries in separate US highways wrecks. James R. Laccabue Jr and Joe Moody faced charges for traffic offenses, and several drivers were treated or jailed in Miami county incidents.
A French military source reports a steady stream of arms prepared for Algerian rebel forces, arriving from across the Libyan border. The dispatch notes shipments and raises concerns about escalation in the region.
About 100 police moved in at the Columbus Westinghouse plant to disperse mass picketing ending a 12 week strike. One man died possibly of a heart attack after a beating, with seven injured and ninety arrested, twelve of them women. Autos overturned at five plant gates as police cars were struck during the predawn crackdown on a previously planned demonstration.
Ottawa's National Guard patrol aircraft participated in a aerial highway patrol yesterday to assist ground officers with holiday traffic. Lt. Art Wagoner piloted the plane along US 24 from Ransom City to Topeka and then south on US 75 to Burlingame, in radio contact with a Topeka unit. Sgt. John Springer accompanied Wagoner. The low flying patrol impressed drivers and Lt. Wagoner called the effort effective.
President Eisenhower completed the State of the Union and budget messages, expected to request about 63 billion dollars for the year beginning July. The budget will go to Congress January 16, with hopes for a balanced current and next year, and consideration of a tax cut. Budget Director Hughes and Treasury Secretary Humphrey weigh balancing the budget before tax reductions.
A Pomona man, Chester L. Stansbury, was arrested after the city’s first traffic mishap of the new year. He faced a reckless driving charge for a 4:30 p.m. collision on South Main with Walter Price, 535 Willow, driving a 1955 Studebaker truck. Stansbury paid a 25 dollar fine in police court. The Ottawa accident toll for 1955 stood at 239, seven fewer than in 1954.
The Associated Press reports 357 traffic deaths, 72 fire deaths, and 74 in the miscellaneous category during a New Year weekend from Dec 30 to Jan 1, totaling 503. The period exceeded prior New Year totals but fell well short of the Christmas toll of 609. Kansas fatalities included Maynard Wilks near Wichita, Loren Johnson in Johnson County, and other deaths across Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma. A Wichita woman, Mrs. Ruby Dies, died in a Wichita fire.
The Ottawa Ministerial Association discussed three upcoming activities. A six week school of religious leadership begins Jan 31, held each Tuesday. A community wide religious census is planned before March 1 with Rev Charles P Knight chairing. Rosa Page Welch, a renowned Negro concert artist, will headline a Lenten service March 11. The meeting was at Ransom Memorial hospital with a tour by administrator Walter Coburn.
In Topeka Kansas a summary notes five 1956 traffic deaths within 72 hours bringing the year total to 590. The record covers events through May 1956 and notes additional counts from 1955, extending the historical fatality tally to 590.
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