New Speed Limit Cuts Franklin County Deaths and Accidents
Kansas 70 mph limit reduces fatalities 42 percent and accidents 21 percent in 1957 in Franklin County. Trooper Roland Johnson in Ottawa notes fewer fatalities, cites 75 accidents in 1956 vs 59 in 1957, credits radar checks. Johnson describes patrol tasks, license renewals, and emphasis on reports, photography, and daily activity logs. He adds observations on driver behavior and the demanding workload of patrol work. Remarks from Johnson and colleagues in Ottawa, plus mentions of Conaty and Cooking.
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Kansas
Franklin County
Roland Johnson
Johnson
Ottawa
Guam
Topeka
Ophel- Ibuank
Robert Conaty
Kenneth
PTA Program at Junior High Faces Teen Panel
A Monday PTA program in the senior high auditorium at 7 30 features a teen panel posing questions to an adult panel about social activity at the junior high level. Bonnie Hughson explains the guidance program, Ottawa High School, and the program’s aims.
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Bonnie Hughson
OHS
Rey
William Ward
Ben Park
al Harvey
George Shader
Shirley Showalter
Rex Lewis
Home Meiers
Kay Stafford
Sue McKinley
Bill Jensen
John Meharry
Joyce Thornburg
Sandra Mathias
Judy Lister
PTA
Howard Doman
Richard Gieger
Roger Fredrikson
Weather County Forecast Warns Of Snow And High Winds
Stockmen and travelers warned as snow and blowing snow spread eastward across the state. Northerly winds 40 to 50 mph with heavy snow likely Sunday. Tonight low around 20s, Sunday high near 30. Yesterday’s high 38, low today 31. Record highs and lows for the date noted. River stage listed at 2 feet.
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Cece
Debt Limit Bill Advances Through House Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee approved the administration debt limit bill 23 to 0 yesterday aiming to raise the national ceiling from 275 billion to 280 billion dollars. Secretary Anderson testified that government cash balances have been distressingly low at times and House leaders expect little organized opposition to the measure. Lamb Insured Payment Plan.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Single Office To Fill In April Ottawa Election
Ottawa voters will choose one official in spring 1934 city election for commissioner of streets and utilities. Ivan Brown currently holds the seat. if more than two candidates file a primary on March 18, otherwise April 1 election proceeds with a single candidate field. No filings yet.
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Ottawa
Board of Education
Ivan Brown
Bus Driver Ditches For Train Crossing Crash In Perry Ark
Perry Arkansas bus crash injures five students and a coach after driver Charlie Upton avoids a train at a highway crossing. The bus veered down a 16 foot embankment. brakes failed. students and coach evacuated. All injured were taken to Morriston hospital. driver unhurt.
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Perry
Ark
Charlie Upton
Coy Glaver
Dr. 26
Morriston
Benson upbeat on farm price plan amid Senate hearing
Secretary Benson said Congress has a good chance to authorize a reduced farm price program under President Eisenhower. He faced questions on sincerity and accuracy from some seniors at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing. Senators and Benson agreed major cuts below 75 percent parity are unlikely, with support minimums for basic crops kept above that level.
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Washington
Benson
Congress
Essenhower
Senate Agriculture Comittee
Eilender
Ola
Sen. Thye
Re Minn
Hilender
Sald
Tye
Juvenile Gang Plot To Rob Bank Foiled In New York
Police disclosed plans by a youth gang led by 21 year old George Leggett to rob a Queens Chase Manhattan Bank branch for funds to build a Nazi like movement. Four more youths were booked on burglary and delinquency charges as details emerged of the aborted plot and the gang’s recruitment and plans.
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New York
George Leggett
Adolf Hitler
Leggett
George von Lidtmiles
Gerstationed
Bronx
Jay Page
William Shutz
Brian Casey
Queens
Honolulu
Navy
Oldland
MATS
Pat Miles
Guam
Comdr
Lice
Wendel K
Howard
Nordi¢e Peoples
Legget
Republican Congress
Noor
Bengon
Congress
Nordles
Oth Lo
Forest Hills
Kew Gardene
Chase
Halled Polices
Haltan Bank
Gand Rowndup
Drake Sighting Reported Near Search Area
Navy destroyer escort Moore and an air rescue squadron plane reported hearing a radio distress alarm, possibly from a hand operated radio carried by the missing craft, amid ongoing search efforts near the area. The U S ammunition ship a
Snow Storm Forecast For Kansas Weekend Travel
Weather officials warned of a weekend snow storm in Kansas with blowing snow and winds 40 to 50 mph. Cold temperatures expected as the storm likely spreads across the state from western Kansas Sunday morning.
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Topeka
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Plane crash at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa leaves all aboard safe
A four engine Navy transport crashed and burned moments after takeoff from Kadena Air Base in NAHA Okinawa injuring two aboard. The big Naval DC6 veered into a hillside a mile from the runway after a motor failed. Thirty five people on board escaped as flames erupted. Names of injured not released.
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Naha
Okinawa
Ryukyus Army Hospital
Kadena Air Base
United States
Award Increased In Highway Case
A district court jury awarded Mr and Mrs Marion McConnell 14844 for land taken for US 50 relocation and 500 to Short and Wheeler for moving an oil storage bank on the property. The earlier awards were 13524 and 450 as the state had appealed and recommended 11797 for the McConnells.
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Marion Mc- Connell
Short and Wheeler
Mc- Connell
McConnells
Short and
Wheeler
Dulles Raises Stature With Flexibility on Russia Talks
Washington reports that Senator Mansfield says Secretary of State Dulles has increased his stature in Congress through a new demonstration of flexibility on negotiations with Russia. Mansfield notes Dulles may smooth the path for some legislative programs.
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Sec. Dulles
Washington
Sen
Mansfield
D-Mont
Dulles
Congress
Benson Hearing Says Price Supports and Plantings Clash
The hearing debated whether to grant authority to cut price supports to 60 percent of parity and to raise planting allotments for cotton wheat rice peanuts and tobacco up to 50 percent. Ellender and others argued the two moves don t fit. Benson faced questions about candor and six hours of testimony amid interruptions.
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Elsender
Benson
Benson-Eisenhower
Ellender
U S Air Power Ahead of Russia Says Weyland
Houston Tex Gen Otto P Weyland commander of the Tactical Air Command declares the United States is definitely ahead of Russia in overall air power He notes Russia may lead in some missile program phases but has no long range missiles in operation Weyland adds satellite launches require effective guidance and the US leads in nuclear weapons development with an offensive system set to stay effective for years.
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Houston
Tex
Otto P. Weyland
Tactical Air Command
United States
Russia
Weyland
U.S
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G. C. Robe
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Symington
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