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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1960
Page
6
AP report notes 1960 Democratic platform shifts from cautious to rapid move against segregation. It contrasts with 1956 platform and 1958 pledge, highlighting sit-down protests and calls for federal legislative and administrative action plus court enforcement to protect civil rights.
Mrs Clare Rues and Louis Peine sponsored the christening of Martha Alice Peine at Boniface Church. Numerous relatives and visitors from New Orleans, El Reno, Independence, and Indianapolis stayed with local families, with several outings to Lawrence and Ottawa. Mary Hermreck cared for her mother as Eddie and Joan marked a recent hay accident. Etta Blanche Smith returned from California after attending education conventions in San Diego and the NEA in Los Angeles.
Gilbert G. Eaton, 31, elevator repairman, was electrocuted while attempting to clear a short circuit at Meadow Gold Dairy Co. He had turned the power off but reactivated it and wrapped cloth around the cable to insulate it. Eaton moved to St. Joseph from Kansas City 30 years ago and worked for Moline-Montgomery Elevator Co.
Kansas City AP report says a Jackson County grand jury charged two Kansas City hoodlums with attempted murder in a federal narcotics case tied to witness testimony. Ferina Cardarella and Anthony Biase indicted in Omaha and Kansas City cases. Mafia link noted. Witness Sheetz badly wounded in his home ambush after testifying.
In Columbia Missouri contracts totaling 420785 for adding to the University of Missouri journalism buildings were awarded by the board of curators. The city reports bids for plumbing, heating, and ventilation as part of the project. Local politics note Missouri Senator Symington’s strong support among 78 loyal Missourians with 39 votes, as party delegates rally behind his nomination amid a civil rights plank debate.
Sharon Kinne, 20, held without bond on first degree murder indictments in the deaths of her husband James Kinne and Patricia Jones. Grand jury indicted her after investigations into the March 19 murder at home and the May 27 lovers lane death near Independence. Prosecutor Conte filed a murder charge in Jones case. Indictments set for future trial date.
A 16 month old girl, Barbara Ellen Foster, was killed by a car in front of her Kansas City home on Tuesday. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dalhart Foster. It marked the year’s deadliest traffic death in Kansas City to that date, with last year’s toll at 20 by the same date.
LOS ANGELES AP Kansans may hold another caucus amid debate over the 21 Kansas votes. Gov. George Docking seeks release as favorite son while national figures discuss Kennedy support. The delegation voted 23 to 19 to keep Docking as first ballot choice under the unit rule. If another caucus occurs, it may aim to shift votes to Kennedy on a second ballot.
Symington argues delegation could back Kennedy if Kansas votes 21 Kennedy votes shift. Breeding demands a firm no deal pledge for first ballot support. Docking linked as possible Kennedy VP pick, while Kennedy family says no deals. Governor leaves hotel after caucus as wife remains hospitalized with a nasal hemorrhage.
Beech Aircraft Corp directors approved a 40 cent dividend Tuesday. President Mrs. 0. A. Beech reported commercial and military sales of 78,535,573 dollars for the first nine months of the fiscal year, up 22 percent. Net earnings were 4.21 dollars per share, versus 2.90 a year earlier, with a 1960 earnings forecast of 10.9 million dollars.
UN observers from Palestine may be sent to Congo as army instructors and police advisers to aid the new government. Diplomats say the secretary general does not plan to deploy troops, as Congo asked only for administrators. Scandinavian observers are likely to join the mission to help stabilize the regime after Belgian control ended.
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