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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1956
Page
7
TOPEKA The Kansas House approved a resolution to create a bipartisan investigative panel able to probe any part of state government. Sponsor Rep. Howard Immel said the move would shift from rhetoric to facts as the measure seeks Senate consent and funding.
The chamber tentatively approved blocking a general fund property tax next year and requiring legislative action before any such tax. It also gave preliminary okay to an appropriation of 126,171 dollars to run the attorney general's office amid a stormy debate from the prior year.
Pittsburg editor F. W. Brinkerhoff protests plans by the Republican State Committee to select delegates at large for the national convention mirroring four years ago. He cites a joint statement by Harry Darby and Gov. Fred Hall that no hand picking will occur. The note reflects long involvement in Kansas Republican politics.
Pattern 4553 offers a simple curved neckline fitted bodice and flared skirt suitable for cotton linen or nylon prints. Includes complete illustrated instructions and yardage for size 16. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents mailing to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Ottawa Herald New York.
Atty. Gen. Harold R. Fatzer is mentioned as a possible pick for the Kansas Supreme Court by Gov. Fred Hall as Chief Justice W. W. Harvey resigns effective March 1. If Fatzer advances, State Sen. John Anderson may be a strong candidate for attorney general. Anderson, 38, a first term senator and former Johnson County attorney, is seen as a Hall ally. James Putnam and James Galle have also announced campaigns for attorney general.
Funeral services for James L. Adams infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Adams were conducted at McVey-Dengel Mortuary on January 21 with Rev. William Weber officiating. Gene Mohr sang Brahms Lullaby and a hymn, and interment followed at Highland Cemetery.
Washington senators report that controls on exporting highly strategic items to Communist dominated areas have been unduly relaxed despite intelligence opposing decontrol. The Senate Investigations subcommittee notes 1955 findings and may hold hearings, criticizing allies, especially Britain, for aiding the Chinese war economy and recalling 1954 changes in security export controls.
In Palm Springs yesterday burglars drilled through a wall into an adjacent restroom and looted Plaza Jewelers of gems and watches worth about $100,000. They took high quality gems and gem studded watches and also forced a safe to remove around $2,500 in cash.
WICHITA The Rev. Oliver Krseminski pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe church New ton Kas died in a hospital here last night.
Secretary of Defense Wilson was recalled for further questioning by a House Appropriations subcommittee as it reviews the 35.4-billion dollar defense budget. Rep. Cannon criticized Wilson's cooperation after a closed session marked by a dispute over information needed to pass the defense appropriation.
A concise appraisal compares the relative power of the Soviet and United States armies navies and air forces highlighting manpower equipment and industrial capacity across land sea and air branches with attention to strategic balance during the Cold War era.
The Senate Highways Committee recommended investigating the State Highway Department and its road system. It urged adoption of Sen Leonard Rude's resolution to finance the inquiry with 25000 dollars via the Legislative Council and a citizens advisory group.
An all time spring term high of 3941 students was reported last night at the University of Wichita reflecting a solid gain in enrollment for the term.
Mrs Hamilton C Griffin aged 48 of Albany Oregon was killed when the car she rode in skidded on snow covered U S 54 near Iola Kansas and struck a bridge. Her husband and sister Cora Lee Steele also of Albany were hospitalized.
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