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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1956

Page

5

Newsmen Examine Shawnee GOP Books On Van Vleck Gifts

Shawnee County Republican treasurer David Neiswanger showed reporters contributions from Walter Van Vleck totaling 755.25 dollars from Nov 1951 to July 1953. Van Vleck testified cash gifts were given annually while Hall accused Warren Shaw of kickbacks from state purchases. Shaw denied payments and said contributions went to the party.

Topeka Shawnee County Republican Central Committee Walter van Vleck David Neiswanger GOP Fred Hall Warren W. Shaw Edward F. Arn van Vleck Shaw Hall Shawnee Neiswanger Shawnee County Republican Central Committee Central National Bank and Trust Company

Patrolman charged with arson in Fairway village

Keith E. McVey, 22, a Fairway policeman in northeast Johnson County Kansas City suburb, admitted starting a string of early morning fires reported over two weeks. The incidents caused little damage and McVey faces arson charges. Grassy Meadows Guardian leads North Carolina senior two year old Holsteins with 19,139 pounds milk and 656.2 pounds butter fat on twice daily milking.

Clathe Kas Keith E. McVey Fairway Kansas City Johnson County McVey Grassy Meadows Guardian North Carolina

Putnam Blasted By His Opponent

Frank Eckdall of Emporia charged that Kansas Turnpike Authority paid Putnam more than $3,000 for legal work without earning it and that the KTA funds his campaign. Putnam denied the accusation calling it a smear and said all payments were for professional services. He noted the total KTA legal fees reached $11,293, more than any other attorney for the turnpike. The dispute followed an editorial alleging Putnam lacked financial backing.

Putnam Pittsburg Iola Garnett Independence Parsons Troy Eckdall KTA Demporia Gazette Tf Putnam Wichita Kansas Richard Mankin

Funeral Notices Reach Mason City and Dover Tragedy

El Bennett Spike and Chet Phillips attended the funeral of their stepbrother Leo Phillips in Mason City Iowa. death from acute leukemia. Mr and Mrs Ralph Feuerborn Faye and Janet attended the funeral of Henry Trumpeter and his wife in Plaine Ill near Dover Minn after a private plane crash. Richmond Methodist church building fund baying project planned for City Lake and the McLees farm. contact Rob ert Wilson Frank Cox or Preston Stockard. The Ferguson family Wichita visited Richmond. Charley Carey Ottawa spent time at Albert Springs. Richmond H D A to hold annual picnic August 1 at Mrs Clive Bastins. members to bring items.

el Bennett Spike Chet Phillips Mason City Iowa Leo Phillips Ivan McLees Oklahoma Texas Burlington Ralph Feuerborn Faye Janet Aurora Henry Trumpeter Plaine Ill Dover Minn James Greishar Richmond Methodist Church Building Fund City Lake McLees Farm Robert Wilson Frank Cox Preston Stockard Robert Ferguson Wichita M. K. Ferguson Charley Carey Ottawa Albert Springs Richmond H. D. A Clive Bastins

Warm Today Over Nation Shifts Heat Across Regions

The nation experiences warmth with Pacific Coast and northern states escaping the heat. Showers and storms are forecast nationwide with possible relief for the heat belt. A cool air mass moved south and east aiding parts of the northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, while the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley endure 100 plus readings including 107 in Salina and 106 in parts of Iowa.

Pacific Coast Upper Mississippi Valley Rockies Pacific Northwest Midwest Great Plains South Dakota Texas Salina Kas Iowa

Intruder Breaks In Benny Home In Palm Springs Pool Dip

Police say a prowler entered comedian Jack Benny's Palm Springs residence yesterday, slipped into the pool and turned on the air conditioning, staying several hours. Nothing appeared stolen.

Palm Springs Cali Jack Benny

Steer Yield Yields Small Porterhouse Steaks

A 1000 pound steer yields about 35 pounds of porterhouse steaks. The note highlights the low conversion of live weight to prime cuts and underscores beef trimming realities in meat production.

Insurance on Dwellings Household Goods and Automobiles

Insurance notice covers dwellings and household goods with coverage for automobiles. Policy details indicate eligibility, premium ranges, and filing requirements. Beneficiary names and specific property descriptions are referenced within standard policy terms and timelines.

Want Aviation Reorganized

A House subcommittee urged drastic reorganization of federal aviation agencies to provide leadership for air age challenges. The Government Operations panel chaired by Rep Mollohan reviewed air traffic control airport development and a civil military dispute over air navigation aids. The report backed Edward P. Curtis aviation planning study and criticized hit and miss airport planning and lack of foresight.

Washington House Rep. Mollohan D-Wva Edward P. Curtis Eisenhower

Airports in large metro areas spark federal planning clash

A lengthy dispute over adopting air navigation favors the military or civil aviation systems, described as symptomatic of federal planning failure. Authorities urged resolution by October 1, signaling a major policy debate affecting major metropolitan airports and national air traffic control.

Firms Accused Of False Hair Claims by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission charged two firms with deceptive claims that they could prevent baldness and grow hair. Keele Hair & Scalp Specialists of Oklahoma City and Rogers Hair Experts Inc. of Wichita alleged 95 percent success in treating hair loss and claimed products would overcome male pattern baldness, a claim FTC disputes.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Today Keele, Hair & Scalp Specialists Oklahoma City Oka Rogers Hair Experts Inc Wichita Kas FTC

FTC Sets 30 Day Reply Window for Preparations Complaint

The commission said the companies sent representatives nationwide and to Canada to sell their preparations. American Advertising Bureau Inc in Oklahoma City was named a party. The FTC gave 30 days to answer and scheduled a hearing in Oklahoma City on September 26.

Canada American Advertising Bureau Inc Oklahoma City FTC

Loan To Hays State For Union Building Work

A $500000 loan was granted to Fort Hays State College in Kansas by the Community Facilities Administration. The funds will finance a new student union building and renovations to enlarge the cafeteria and related facilities.

Washington UF Fort Hays State College Kansas Community Facilties Administration

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