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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1957
Page
1
Today in Ottawa notices report hospital admissions for Peter Papps and several local residents, forthcoming meetings of Pomona Grange and Liberty community club, Kiwanis engagement with Harold Ensley, and a string of teaching staff changes. Also listed are new stamps, property suits, maintenance petitions, and obituaries notices in a dense, period-voiced local roundup.
A national obituary on Paul H. Helms, 67, Los Angeles bakery executive, states he was born in Ottawa Kansas on September 19, 1889 to Dr. Elmer Ellsworth Helms. Ottawa elders recall nothing, a research note questions the church pastor claim, and Helms’ life spans Syracuse University and a Los Angeles bakery empire.
At the United Nations, unease rose over Israel delaying the full pullout from Egypt. Israel said troops would quit Sinai by January 22 except for Sharm el Sheikh. The decision was relayed to Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold. Asian African states drafted a resolution condemning the slow withdrawal and urging economic sanctions until Israel withdraws behind the 1949 armistice lines.
A Braille Bible designed for the visually impaired is reported to weigh more than 90 pounds, reflecting the large format and raised dot pages needed for tactile reading. The item highlights challenges in accessibility and the dedication required to produce large print religious texts.
Admiral William Radford testified that Congress should pass the Eisenhower Middle East resolution, saying it would nearly eliminate war chances in the region. He outlined U S military superiority over the Soviet Union, rapid movement capability into the Middle East, and doubts about simultaneous small wars. The testimony also noted 417 million dollars in unused foreign aid funds and Eisenhower’s request to reallocate up to 200 million dollars for the Middle East, plus 200 million per year for two years.
A fire swept through living quarters in the rear of a cafe in Loris South Carolina last night killing six people. Painter Joe Blackman 46 his wife Carrie May and their four preschool children perished. The Whittiken couple escaped.
Marion Smiley 79, a farmer near Perth, was severely burned and died late yesterday when his clothing caught fire while loading wood into a kitchen stove at his home. He lived alone and is survived by two sisters Mrs Peryle Tnisley near Perth and Helen Smiley of Wichita.
Lawrence special John P. Feighner of Wellsville a 1955 Ottawa High School graduate has been awarded a Piazzek scholarship for the spring semester at the University of Kansas The $100 award comes from a $15 000 Piazzek trust fund established to aid Kansas students at KU Feighner holds a residence hall scholarship renewable for four years and has earned a G E Corporate scholarship the past two years He is active in Westminster Fellowship KUY De Malay band and orchestra and directs music at Ottawa United Presbyterian Church He plans to enter Christian education after graduation and is the son of Mrs L M Chamberlain of Wellsville
Hollywood comedian Red Skelton went ahead with his TV program his first job since learning his 9 year old son Richard was critically ill with leukemia. He briefly mentioned the tragedy, thanking fans for their letters prayers and good wishes.
Kansas property taxes rose to 226,959,994 in 1956, an increase of nearly eight million from 1955. School districts added 14,167,917 of the total. counties taxed 50,643,928. cities 33,908,434. townships 7,054,119. district, special, dog and grain taxes 10,882,084. State levies totaled 8,018,774 with a total assessed valuation of 4,938,017,510.
Multiple farm contacts listed with phone numbers and locations in Kansas. Selo at Anderson County holds weekly sales every Tuesday. Overbrook Livestock Sale runs every Wednesday in Overbrook starting Jan 24. Waverly Sale Paymen occurs Thursdays in Waverly.
Washington Ray Bliss Ohio State GOP chairman said he is not a candidate to succeed Leonard W Hall. Bliss’ statement sought to defuse party revolt fears over the White House choice of H Meade Alcorn of Cannontiont. Opposition to Alcorn has grown among Republicans worried Eisenhower’s modernization could sideline GOP Senate or House candidates in 1958. Eddie Brown of the Chicago Bears completed 96 passes in 168 attempts for 1 667 yards to lead the NFL in 1956 with eleven TDs.
Israeli army says two Arab infiltrators from a Jordanian band were killed last night near Narim and Pavim in the Negev. The rest of the group fled after being challenged.
Kansas Democrats seek a nationally known speaker to headline a Jefferson Jackson Day rally in Topeka on April 5 and 6. The party celebrates its first Democratic governor in 20 years and plans a festive program with Rep. Dale Saffels of Garden City leading the Kansas Democratic Club as sponsor.
Traffic fatalities listed by the State Accident Records Section for the last 24 hours and year to date. In the latest period 1957 records show 19 deaths, compared with 28 in the same period of 1956. Authorities in Topeka report the figures as the state continues monitoring highway fatalities.
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