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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1957
Page
9
Side Swipes announces a Swap Column in the classified ads inviting readers to trade items like a music box antimacassar cowboy saddle bath tub egg candler or urn. Postmaster T J Cummings notes less than a week remains to file alien address reports by Thursday January 31 with penalties for noncompliance and cites 62 aliens from 12 countries having filed so far.
Three survivors in good condition were picked up today after two U S Air Force Stratotankers crashed off Cuba's southwest coast. Maj James McGree McFarland Jr of Pennsylvania Maj Winfred E Lynn of Kentucky and Lt James Edward Rose of Texas were saved on a life raft by a Coast Guard sighting and an Air Force amphibian transport.
Partly to mostly cloudy, colder conditions prevail today with light snow flurries east and increasing west tonight into Saturday. Overnight lows near five to five above, Saturday highs around 15 to 25. Yesterday’s high 31, low 9, with river stage at 0.49 feet this morning.
A four story loft building housing 112 workers burned killing five and leaving four missing and 31 injured in New Haven. Fire officials said panic caused most deaths as escape routes jammed and women cried out as flames overwhelmed the stair and a faulty fire escape gave way. Firefighters recovered several bodies including Joseph Nastri the dress factory proprietor. Nine people died or were believed dead amid chaos as remnant fires burned through the East Side lofts near the harbor.
Wichita police and the state attorney general report cooperating on investigating a safe burglary ring centered in Wichita as of today. Mayor A. E. Howse stated the joint effort.
Kansas Governor George Docking faces a split in party lines as he must rely on local party members to introduce his 31 proposals. Senate President Pro Tem Paul Wunsch and other Republicans argue bills should be drafted by committees or the party, while Docking’s aides seek action on several proposals. Immel contends Docking misstated tax facts. Docking counters with disputed figures from Immel.
A membership drive for the Marais des Cygnes Valley Flood Control Association was launched at a Chamber of Commerce meeting led by Russell Crites. Tickets cost $2 for individuals and at least $5 for businesses, with a target of $1,600 to fund flood control work and $800 for Missouri Arkansas Basin dues. The drive runs one week with canvassing in the business district and locations including the Chamber office and local banks. a luncheon is planned at the North American hotel next Friday.
The Big Top Revue an all star variety show comes to the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium tomorrow under Ottawa VFW post sponsorship. Fifteen acts include the St Leon troupe of Abstribant aurobate Lew Mondar son a juggler Marco a trained chimpanzee the Three Sailors Patricia's Pets a dog act and Clown alley with Bozo and Bozet from England Jack Hertis on and pint sized Roy Atkinson. A children's matinee is in the afternoon and the evening program starts at 5 p.m. Tickets are available from VFW members or at the box office.
A six-jet B47 on a transcontinental test flight covered the nation in 3 hours 47 minutes starting from March AFB California and ending at Hanscom AFB Massachusetts. Maj Mont Smith led the craft with a top speed near 750 mph, no record noted for this course. A prior 1955 record by an F84F Thunderstreak stands at 3.44:53.5. Separately a Super Constellation completed a nonstop Dover AFB to Andrews AFB flight in 4 hours 43 minutes.
An eight part Herald series guides readers through filing the 1956 federal income tax return. It covers forms types exemptions dependents and deductions and explains common errors that led to refunds. The series aims to help taxpayers avoid arithmetic mistakes and pay only what is due. Lamb Ambulance. Phone 380. tf
FBI seized three foreign born individuals in New York early today in a crackdown on a suspected highly organized Russian spy ring. They face conspiracy to commit espionage charges with possible penalties up to 10 years and $10,000 fines. The group reportedly sought defense documents and photos through years of covert work with Soviet officials, with hints of wider involvement.
Five Franklin county farm families will be honored on Wednesday January 30 for soil conservation achievements in 1956. The awards by the Kansas Bankers Association recognize well planned and maintained farm practices including terracing contour farming and proper fertilizer use. Recipients include W A DeGarmo Breckenridge Horne & Son Wingert and Thielen, with details on acres under cultivation and rotation practices. The ceremony at Memorial Auditorium includes dinner, film shows, and an address by Leslie E Johnson on watersheds.
Secretary of State Dulles rejected a Democratic call for a White Paper on Middle East policy. He warned such a move would damage relations with Britain and France and reopen old wounds, as Senators Fulbright Morse and Humphrey pressed for background. Senator Johnson urged expeditious, nonpartisan action without haste.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports December prices rose 0.2 percent, totaling a 3 percent gain for 1956. Food and clothing costs were largely unchanged while transportation dipped slightly. other living costs rose, with State Fire Marshal C A Ogg designating April 7-13 as Clean-up Week.
Washington reports the Atomic Energy Commission will begin a new series of low yield nuclear tests late this spring at the Nevada proving grounds near Las Vegas. The aim is to develop defense oriented weapons for tactical use, not large strategic devices, with four prior tests conducted there through spring 1955.
The January 16 explosion at the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co compressor station increased the death toll to four. Sidney J. Dobbs, 61, an engineer who resided at the plant, died yesterday. Two other men were hospitalized in critical condition. both remained in hospitals today. Dobbs formerly lived in Adams, Okt.
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