Ottawa bids sought for garbage disposal contract
A Orlando firm seeks details on Ottawa city dump disposal bids and specifications. Bids due by August 15 with opening at commissioners meeting. specs available July 23 at city clerk’s office. Also notes: Grover Nutt hospitalized for appendicitis and a lost medal linked to the 1913 Tulsa congress. Courthouse furnace repair returns hot news to staff.
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Orlando
Florida
Ottawa
Don Capper
Charles William Baumgardner
Marais Des Cygnes River
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Russians Were In Error Over U S Bomber Flights
The United States told the Soviet government that U S bombers did not stray into Soviet air space after an inquiry by the State Department. In response to a July protest by Soviet Ambassador Zarubin, Washington rejected the charge of U S incursions as unfounded.
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Washington
United States
State Department
U.S
European
Georgi Zarubin
Dulles
Poland
Truth Patrol Tour Monitored in Civil Defense Drill
The Truth Patrol tour continues as a 36 hour civil defense drill using photostatic vouchers to show public funds used and Gov. Fred Hall's campaign status. New Yorkers were told to shelter as sirens wailed while Washington area residents reported to civil defense officials on morning signal effectiveness. Conelrad tests halt TV and FM, shift AM to 640 and 1240 kc. Patrol members Sen. W W McEnab and Reps Marion Krehbiei Newton and D B Marshall visited nearby airports.
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Truth Patrol
Fred Hall
Washington Area
Senator Smith Opposes Cutting Yugoslavia Aid Debate
Washington Senator Alexander Smith urged the Senate to reject a move to cut off new military aid to Yugoslavia. He argued such action would signal distrust of the President as the chamber prepared to debate a $4.105 billion foreign aid bill amid partisan splits.
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Washington
Alexander Smith
Senate
Yugoslavia
Smith
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wage talks denied by Steelworkers and company
Pittsburgh reports that negotiators consider a three year agreement with a higher money package but denials came from the United Steelworkers and a steel company spokesman. Industry and union reps scheduled another bargaining session behind closed doors, the latest since the nationwide strike began July 1.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
Steel Company
Gasoline Tax Receipts and Refunds Up in Kansas
Kansas gasoline tax collections for the period ending in May totaled 39.42 million dollars, up from 37.93 million the prior year. Refunds reached 9.17 million, with net changes and allocations noted, including labor dispute adjustments and non highway usage funds. The report cites agricultural usage, culture allocations, and projections tied to civic activities and political surveys.
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Topeka
Kansas
New York
Metropolis
Tan Opera
Voices of
League of Culture
Met
Pol
Second Trial On Disturbance
Jimmy McGaugh faces a county court trial for disturbing the peace of Floyd Moldenhauer on June 9. A jury was selected and witnesses will testify this afternoon. McGaugh and four other youths are charged with using abusive language and threatening violence after an afternoon drive on the Moldenhauer property. Robert Miller, previously found not guilty, has filed a $10,000 damages suit in district court against Moldenhauer. Jury members include J. R. Cunningham, Glenn Hayward, Robert Pence, C. A. Pomeroy, Cary Snyder, and R. C. Williams.
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Floyd Moldenhauer
McGaugh
Moldenhauer
Robert Miller
Wayne Leach
Richard Motherman
Scott Moherman
Moldenhauers
Miller
J. R. Cunningham
Glenn Hayward
Robert Pence
C. A. Pomeroy
Cary Snyder
R. C. Williams
Large Crowd At Pomona Picnic Draws attendees
The Pomona JOOF picnic opened yesterday for a three day run drawing a large crowd last night. A variety show and a Quenemo band concert were featured. Tonight includes a variety show drawing for prizes and a round dance. Tomorrow offers a home talent show and a square dance with Cecil Williams of Olathe as caller and music by Bob Cole of Ottawa.
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Quenemo
Cecil Williams
Olathe
Bob Cole
Ottawa
Urges Caution In Postal Hike
Washington. A capper publications official urged Congress to moderate second class mail rate hikes and phase them in gradually. Charles Sweet of Topeka Kansas, ad manager for farm magazines and newspapers serving over five million homes, warned higher rates could push publications out of business while advertisers must drive demand.
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Washington
Cappers Publications
America
Charles Sweet
Topeka
Kas
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Sweet
United States
Cor State Railroad Rates Denied for Some Goods
The Kansas Corporation Commission denied six percent increases on intrastate freight for live stock agricultural products cement agricultural limestone sand gravel crushed rock coal brick tile clay sewer pipe and related articles. The approved six percent rise aligns with a concurrent interstate Commerce Commission action on interstate traffic.
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Topeka
Kansas Corporation Commission
Boeing Wage Talks Resume In Wichita With Conciliators
Federal conciliators join Boeing Airplane Co. and International Assn. of Machinists as negotiations resume to avert a strike at the Wichita jet bomber plant before the midnight Sunday expiration of the current one year contract. Union leader William Holly voices cautious optimism about progress as C R Richards of Wichita and John Pennell of Kansas City participate in meetings.
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Wichita
Boeing Airplane Co
International Assn. of Machinists
Boeing
William Holly
District 70
C. R. Richards
John Pennell
Kansas City
Vote Today On Controls For 57 Wheat
Wheat growers across 36 states vote on continuing federal marketing restrictions for the 1957 crop. A two thirds majority is needed to keep quotas in effect after three years of controls. Exempt states include Alabama Arizona Connecticut Florida Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Mississippi Nevada New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont.
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Agriculture Department
Alabama
Arizona
Connecticut
Florida
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nevada
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
States
Demand AEC Shake-up To Speed Atomic Power
AEC Chairman Lewis L Strauss announced Pacific tests show progress toward maximum effect near a target with minimal fallout. The statement hints at safer use of nuclear weapons and defense against air attack but offered no specific data.
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Washington
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Pacific
AEC
Government wheat quotas face 1957 crop support shift
The department keeps 55 million acres for 1957 wheat despite calls to limit growers. Penalties apply to sales above quotas, with support rates at 2.00 per bushel if quotas pass, or about 1.21 if rejected. Soil bank steps aim to cut production and lessen fallout hazards discussed by Strauss and AEC officials.
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Department
New Soil Bank
U S and Britain Halt Aid to Aswan Dam Project
The United States and Britain withdraw their offers to finance the Aswan high dam. The House Appropriations Committee urges rapid AEC power plant work and criticizes AEC Chairman Lewis L Strauss. The report claims the U S lags behind Russia and Britain in atomic power and highlights Eisenhower’s 1955 UN pledge. The move follows Egypt’s weapons deal with Czechoslovakia and inflicts a political setback on President Nasser.
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Tno
AEC
United States
House Appropriations Committee
London
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Atomic power bill faces narrow 28 to 11 vote
The congressional committee approved the bill 28 to 11 with Republicans in opposition. Chairman Cannon was told to tone down report language on Atomic Energy Commission members. The panel argued private industry cannot safely run reactors and government operation offers unique data. It warned of inherent dangers of atomic plants and supported an international move to outlaw A and H bombs. Calder Hall in Britain would begin before Shippingport, Pa., comes online.
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Washington
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Eisenhower
National Security Council
Canada
Murray Snyder
White House
Hisenhower
Snyder
Washington i
House Appropriations Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Lewis L. Strauss
United Nations General Assembly
Cannon
D-Mo
Russia
Great Britain
Senate
House Rules Committee
Rep. Taber
New York
Calder Hall
Shippingport
Ottawa Area Sees Resort Style Weather Report
Ottawa area Enduring warm July weather with 1 p m readings near 90s on Main Street. High reached 87 yesterday, with a record for July 18 at 115 degrees. temperatures statewide in the 80s. Proclamation directs food fuel and clothing stocks to be ready and civil defense monitors possible emergency session as a cooling trend is anticipated tomorrow.
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Ottawa
State Civil Defense Division
Topeka
Meceakis Tod
Blinded Child Leaves Hospital After Cancer Op
Four year old Mike Sibole left Orlando General Hospital in high spirits days after surgery to remove a second eye. He walked down the steps with his parents the Rev James W Sibole and wife and then swung himself to the ground. Helen Keller advised his parents to soften grief by looking at his handicap hopefully.
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Orlando
Fla
Mike Sibole
James W. Sibole
Helen Keller
Fifteen Countries Contest Miss Universe in Long Beach
Fifteen beautiful girls from as many countries compete tonight for the Miss Universe title of 1957 in Long Beach California. An ice cream social is Saturday July 21 at 6 30 hosted by First Baptist Church.
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Long Beach
Calif
First Baptist Church
Postpone Vote On Civil Rights
The House agreed to delay a final vote on the civil rights bill until Monday. Southern members achieved their delay objective and dropped filibustering tactics. Rep. Howard Smith of Virginia announced the agreement as Congress nears adjournment, making Senate consideration unlikely.
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Washington
House
Howard Smith
D-Va
Congress
Senate
Seek Hodge Link With Racket Boss
Investigators trace about 800000 dollars in missing Illinois state funds to determine if there was any link between resigning State Auditor Orville E. Hodge and rackets figure Frank Wortman. State’s Attorney George P. Coutran disclosed this after a St. Louis Post-Dispatch report noted Hodge’s business connections with Wortman in East St. Louis.
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Springfield
Ill
Orville E. Hodge
George P. Coutralon
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hodge
Frank
Buster
Wortman
St. Louis
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