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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1958
Page
5
James Marlow analyzes Lyndon B. Johnson as a master Senate operator who blends attention to detail with political tact. He credits Johnson’s homework, cross party favors, and practical compromise, noting his restraint on criticism and ability to push civil rights bills without filibuster, while predicting future political leverage.
A mistaken sale of 1300 gallons of a explosive gasoline fuel oil mix to residents in a crowded Chicago West Side district triggered a house to house search by 200 personnel. Fire marshal Harry Mohr warned of great explosion danger as residents returned 950 gallons to a central receiving station. No explosions occurred.
Lfoyd Stafford bought the former D&B Oldsmobile Co. building at 1168 West 3rd. He will use it as a warehouse initially while planning to move his office supply firm from 308 South Main into the space in a few years. Stafford purchased from Mrs. Stanley Henderson of Locust Street and remodels the five second floor apartments. Gorsage Cleaners will keep part of the front.
James G. Klein, 22, charged with assault and attempted robbery after trying to rob grocer John Belton in Baltimore with a toy pistol. Belton laughed, Klein ordered milk and paid $1, then Belton drew his pistol and called police. Klein held in $1,000 bail for the grand jury.
The government tightens the 1988 acreage reserve of the soil bank as half a billion dollars in farmer payments are rationed. Allocations by crop and state totals guide county approvals. Corn leads with 174.6 million, cotton set at 180 million, rice 12.6 million, tobacco 26.19 million. Some counties may suspend new acreage reserve agreements until allocations are completed. Farmers can file in order of application if signups resume.
Dean Nofsinger of Anchor Savings and Loan was re-elected vice president at a recent meeting. Earl V. Gibson and others were returned to a seven member board, adding Arthur JH Wolf of Lawrence. D. William Overton was re-elected president. The firm opened an Lawrence office and reported 1957 earnings of 1,321,000 with dividends over 724,000. Total assets exceed 27 million.
The refrigerator’s ice cube section is not cold enough to freeze meat or keep it frozen beyond three to four days. No specific model or cause is provided. the note describes a refrigeration problem affecting storage duration and safety.
Pittsburg Kansas and Springfield Missouri were named state winners in the 1957 fire prevention contest sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. Salina Kansas placed second in the state, with Hutchinson third. In Missouri, St. Louis was second and St. Joseph third, with Berkeley and the district of St. Louis County honored. Government division honors went to the postal transportation service of St. Louis in eighth place and the U.S. Post Office at Wichita Kansas in twentieth.
The notice lists Alexander Insurance Agency located at 112 East 2nd with a contact phone number ending in 33. It appears as a business listing in a local directory or classified section. No further action or details are provided.
Milwaukee classified note seeks a full time pharmacist under 30 willing to work long hours for low pay. Ad claims a tough boss and requires a resilient applicant capable of smiling despite adversity.
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