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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1957
Page
6
Washington analysis notes that Civil Rights faces a Senate filibuster by Southern Democrats. Republicans push for action to court the Northern Negro vote, while past presidents used executive orders to curb discrimination. The piece argues party lines have blocked civil rights bills, leaving future passage uncertain.
Lt. Gen. Hickey approved Col. John Nickerson 24 of Minnesota for a court martial sentence after a five day Redstone Arsenal trial. Nickerson admitted leaking secret defense data to influence missile program control, facing a reprimand and $100 monthly fines, plus rank suspension. His sentence awaits final review by the Army and Defense departments.
Washington officials warned that Congressional delay on the soil bank program jeopardizes federal moves to cut the wheat surplus. Field workers need grower signatures to retire part of the 1958 wheat allotments, with seeding operations starting in early September for winter wheat.
A civil rights dispute in Congress and the Senate leadership debates a civil rights bill amid party strategy. Knowland leads Republicans backing the measure while Lyndon Johnson faces political risk in the South and Nixon eyes 1960 nomination prospects. The piece notes shifts in Negro voting trends in Northern centers and the 1956 Democratic platform’s weakness on civil rights.
Washington A 1.5 billion school construction bill begins a slow course via the House Rules Committee. Chairman Harold W. Smith expresses doubt a vote will be cleared, saying he is against the bill. Rep Kelley asserts optimism it will pass despite weaker support than last year.
Rome and northern Italian cities battled a nine day heat wave that left at least 378 dead, many elderly in care homes in Venice Milan and Padua. Rain cooled Milan to 73 degrees but forecasters warned it would be short lived. A Rome bus and streetcar barn collapsed injuring at least a dozen workers. Elsewhere milder conditions prevailed with cool winds and some showers.
Asian flu is sweeping northeast Australia with 1700 cases in Innisfail and outbreaks in eight north Queensland towns. Authorities say most cases are mild and vaccines are being flown to the region. A 17 year old girl died in Melbourne, the first fatality reported in Australia.
Hollywood reports Young Richard Skelton, son of the famed comic, leaves for Europe seeking Pompeii ruins amid his fight with leukemia. A hopeful trip highlights his wish to see historic sites, sharing patient courage with fans.
The Skelton family hosts a gathering for Arnold Jones in Manhattan. Guests include Red Skelton and wife, daughter Valentine, and Richard, with remarks urgingRichard to see wonders of the world. The story mentions the boy's illness in a dormant cancer phase and a doctor’s pronouncement, set against Eisenhower era notorieties.
Mrs. Skelton notes specialists in Copenhagen and Zurich will examine the boy during the journey to prevent fatigue. She adds that ensuring the child does not become overly tired is a demanding task even at home, describing the trip as a “2 bit job.”
The Carnegie Free Library features summer sports titles curated by Librarian Nell Barnaly. Highlights include Tommy Armour and Sam Snead golf manuals, Hy Turkin's Official Encyclopedia of Baseball, Frank Graham on the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Ethan Allen’s Winning Baseball. Also offered are books on archery tennis swimming skin diving fishing and boating.
Text extols Doan's Pills for easing aches from overexertion and stress, relieving bladder irritation, and providing mild diuretic effects through the kidneys. It touts decades of use, urges trying the new large economy size to save money, and to obtain relief today.
Ruth Wyeth Spean promotes an actual size windmill pattern 239 in Home Workshop. The offer includes packet No 11 with four other large sheets of windmill and weather vane designs for 25 cents, or $1 total. Orders under $1 incur a service charge from The Ottawa Herald Pattern Dept Bedford Hills New York.
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