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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1958
Page
4
Ottawa librarian Miss Barnaby, head of the 21,000 volume Carnegie Library, notes rising interest in science and missiles, rockets, and prehistoric topics among adults and children. She cites increased non fiction loans, TV viewing stimulating reading, and a broad policy toward controversial titles.
Swedish officials traced a wide area beep to a teleprinter transmitter rather than Russia’s Sputnik. The signal, heard across Europe, appeared on the Sputnik frequency briefly before clear Russian text resumed. Swedish and British monitors noted no actual satellite activity at the time.
Three firms named as successful bidders for Ottawa diesel engine generator installation. Schweiger Construction Co bids $39,811 for structural work Cres cent Electric Co $74,780 for electrical work J M Marcum Co $56,874 for mechanical work. Engineer estimate $215,000. Total bids $171,465, $43,535 below estimate. Completion target June 15. machinery from San Francisco to arrive first week in May.
General forecast for the county calls for fair conditions this afternoon followed by mostly cloudy skies with fog and drizzle tonight. Sunday brings light rain or drizzle with a low near 40 and a high around 50 in the southeast.
President Eisenhower is expected to reject Soviet Premier Bulganin's bid for an immediate summit while signaling a possible later conference. The decision aligns with Britain France and other allies as NATO leaders await coordinated replies. Secretary Dulles outlined policy, saying no summit within two or three months unless adequate preparation ensures a worthwhile outcome.
Air Force Maj. Howard Curran said he voluntarily landed his T23 jet trainer in Albania after his radio failed and fuel nearly ran out. He left the plane, reported blown down by Soviet fighters, and spent 19 days in Albanian custody before permission was granted to fly out.
Skelly Oil Co. arranges a new Ben Gilmore Service Station site at 210 Main across from Acorn Lunch as Ottawa flood control works advance. Building permit totals 28 000 dollars for a block building with porcelain metal exterior. Station to operate at current location until right of way needs arise. construction may begin after first phase funding in the current fiscal year. A barn fire near Richmond destroyed 1 500 bales of prairie hay on a Berea farm three miles east.
Nile Darrell Burk presents a dance this Saturday at Colbern's venue, formerly Blue Moon. Tickets listed at 75 cents per person with 28 cents for 2 to 3 year olds.
Traffic fatalities in Topeka Kansas are compiled by the State Accident Records Section. The latest 24 hour and year to date figures for 1958 are presented, with a comparative note showing the same period in 1957.
Kansas lawmaker Rep. Robert A. Anderson warns budget cuts are hard and new taxes unlikely. He outlines potential sources and impacts, noting a $300 million deficit and the need to protect state colleges and hospitals while balancing funds and local services.
Three cases heard in Police Court this morning. Everett Lee Slifer 22 pleaded guilty to running a stop sign and reckless driving. sentence taken under advisement until next Saturday. Edward L. Geiss 19 pleaded guilty to driving with illegal numbers. fined $1. John Giger Ottawa High School football coach found guilty of an illegal right… resignation to end of current school year. reports he will leave after Thanksgiving. Giger, previously at Louisburg, had a record of unbeaten teams then recent struggles. resignation leaves a vacancy in the science department.
Wellington police comb south central Kansas for a bandit who forced his way into a grocery store, robbed manager Jack Rush of 2775 dollars, wounded him in the arm, and held his mother hostage in a church yard before forcing a drive around the town. Rush, 35, was treated at a hospital. gunman fled on foot after about 10 minutes.
Senator Weders voices concern over President Eisenhower’s plan to centralize space work in a Pentagon agency. Major General Schriever, Air Force missiles chief, warned the new ARPA-like unit could duplicate Air Force capabilities. Testimony came as the Navy and Air Force reported two successful missile launches aimed at civilian satellite projects.
The Ottawa University Braves host Bethel College Gray Maroon from Newton in a Kansas Conference basketball game at Wilson Field House. A B game starts at 6 20 p m followed by the main contest at 8 00 p m. Lamb Insured Payment Plan.
In San Jose a 10 year old girl, a third grade ward of the juvenile court, is due to have a baby in two weeks. She is sheltered in San Francisco where the birth is expected. The girl blames a relative, Harry Mg Lee, jailed on lewd conduct charges involving a minor. he denies the allegation. Medical experts note the youngest mother on record was a 5%4 year old Peruvian via Caesarean.
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