Side Swipes on Ottawa Day Trip to See Yankees
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce plans no changes to the day trip to watch the Kansas City Athletics face the New York Yankees. Peg Carr said buses will not be cancelled unless rain forces postponement. rain checks and seat blocks may be needed if the game is disrupted. The Chamber will contact Parke Carroll of the Athletics about park conditions, expecting no change unless weather worsens.
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Russell and Eisenhower discuss civil rights amendments
Senator Russell, opposing the civil rights bill in the Senate, met with President Eisenhower at the White House for about 50 minutes to review possible clarifying amendments. The President said his mind is open to amendments that would clarify the bill, though he remains cautious about backing punitive measures.
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Khrushchev says socialist blocs stay unified
In Prague Khrushchev declared that socialist countries cannot be split and pledged fraternal unity. He told a huge crowd at the city’s station that solidarity would be the bloc’s strongest shield against imperialist interference. Czech President Zapotocky predicted talks would deepen unity across the Communist bloc.
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Air Force Reveals New Atomic Plane at Fort Worth
The Air Force unveiled the B58 Hustler supersonic bomber built by Convair in Fort Worth saying it could travel faster than sound and may be bought in up to 30 test planes before a production decision. Officials touted record speed potential and innovative nose-cone features.
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Cloudburst Sweeps Five Cars On Farm Ride to Abilene
A freak storm dumped about 10 inches of rain on the Ivan Kelly farm between Abilene and Chapman, flooding a 200 yard highway stretch to 1.5 feet. Five military personnel vehicles were swept into a ditch but no injuries were reported. Highway Patrolman Tom Noli noted the cars were unaware of the sudden washout as they approached the flooded area.
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Down Corn And Wheat Estimates Forecast
The Agriculture Department forecasts this year's corn crop at 3,011,912,000 bushels and wheat at 940,093,000 bushels. Corn is down 439,380,000 bushels versus last year's 3,451,292,000. Wheat is 30,440,000 bushels below last month's estimate of 970,533,000. Last year produced 997,207,000 bushels of wheat. The 10-year average for corn is 3,120,444,000 and for wheat 1,131,000,000.
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Agriculture Department
Weather outlook for Kansas clears with scattered rain and heat
Mostly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms east and north late today. Rain likely heavy in the northeast this afternoon and tonight. Thursday partly cloudy with scattered afternoon thundershowers in the extreme west. Warmer in the west today and northeast tonight and Thursday. Lows in the 60s northwest to 70s elsewhere. Highs 90 to 100.
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Kansas
Mid-America Inc launches funds drive for industrial promotion
Parsons reports the newly formed Mid-America, Inc. plans a campaign to underwrite a annual minimum budget of 51,000 for industrial promotion in southeast Kansas. Headquarters will be established in Parson.
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Mid-America, Inc
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Farming Trend Toward Wealthy Families in Agriculture
Charles R. Koch editor of Farm Quarterly warned at a Cincinnati rural life conference that farming costs per worker run about 15000 dollars with annual expenses near 5100 dollars or more. He predicted consolidation of farms, labor saving devices, and contract farming reducing farmers to near day laborer status while advocating widespread individual ownership based on initiative.
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Ottawa Retail Stores Stay Open Late Tonight
Ottawa stores will be open until 8 30 p m tonight for mid week and Saturday shopping. The change aims to give customers extra time to shop after standard hours and aligns with late hour promotions.
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Ottawa
Twenty Five Seek State Purchasing Director Post
Twenty five persons applied for the state purchasing director post in Kansas, with the deadline passing but late letters postmarked July 9 accepted. Review of minimum qualifications will follow to screen applicants.
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Topeka
Kansas
Topeka Flood Strikes City as Elderly Couple Missing
Heavy thunderstorm bursts floods several low areas in Topeka. Police used boats for rescues as National Guard Civil Defense aid evacuated dozens of homes. Residents fled along Shawneetown Creek in the southwest, with total evacuations not yet estimated.
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Richland Flood Forces Evacuation and Shelter in Kansas
Floodwaters from the Wakarusa forced residents to flee Richland Kansas as four feet of water submerged a main street. Mrs. Georgia Neese Clark Gray and Andrew J. Gray sought refuge at a bank while authorities scrambled relief efforts and prepared for future shelter needs. The Weather Bureau warned of a major crest near 30 to 32 feet south of Lawrence, with extensive flooding across Topeka’s southern districts.
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Tally Creek
Douglas County
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la Cygne
Hoffa Trial Recess After Defense Lawyer Heart Attack
The bribery conspiracy trial of union leader James R. Hoffa was recessed after a defense attorney, Daniel P. Maher, suffered a heart attack. The judge ordered a pause to decide next steps as the four week trial continued with Hoffa and co-defendant Fischbach accused of paying a Senate Rackets Committee staff investigator for secret file data.
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Fischbach
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Prayers urged to back beer option vote in Oklahoma
Oklahoma United Days will seek daily prayers from residents to support a county option on 3.2 beer sales. Dr. Stanley B. Niles, executive director, says the faith drive mirrors Billy Graham’s crusade. Gov. Raymond Gary plans to call a fall election, likely in November.
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Niles
Evangelist Billy Graham
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4.92-Inch Rain Triggers Ottawa River Rise
Heaviest rainfall since July 1951 flood floods streets and drains around Ottawa. Rain totals reach 4.92 inches with river rising rapidly toward a forecast 26 feet by 5 p.m. as crews monitor crossings and nearby towns.
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Marais Des Cygnes
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