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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1958

Page

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Summer session opens at Ottawa University

Registration for Ottawa University summer session begins at 8 30 in the Administration Building. First session runs to August 1 with nine hours credit possible. second session August 4 to 22 offering three hours. Courses for teachers, regular students, and area residents. nine to twelve hours total. Some classes start at 7 a m. no afternoon classes. Private lessons in voice piano organ available.

Ottawa University Roy W. Browning Browning

Dog Bites Skier Near Shore in Coeur dAlene

In Coeur d Alene Idaho a dog circling in the water leaped onto a water skier named John Secour age 10 and bit his right arm as the boat towed him. John was treated for the bite which officials said did not appear serious.

Coeur D'Alene Idaho John Secour John

Hatch Egg To Win Point

Mrs Ella Petry of St Leonards on Sea England reports a chicken hatched from an egg she carried in her bosom for 21 days. The gag began in a pub when the bar owner’s son wanted an egg hatched. She kept the pullet egg in a cotton lined holder next to her skin and the chick emerged Monday night in front of witnesses.

ST. Leonards-On-Sea England Ella Petry

Office Building Work Is Started for House of Representatives

Washington AP reports work began Monday on a third House office building with completion due in 1962. The project costs about 64 million dollars and will house eight House committees and roughly one third of the 435 members.

Washington House of Representatives House

Smorgasbord N Amer Coffee Shop Ad Evening Menu

An advertisement for Smorgasbord N offering an evening coffee shop event on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm with a price of 1.60 dollars. The notice highlights a discounted dining option and presents contact or venue details typical of an old newspaper ad.

Amer

County Forecast: Partly cloudy to Wednesday with scattered storms

Partly cloudy this afternoon through Wednesday with widely scattered thundershowers late tonight or Wednesday. Warmer this afternoon, cooler along the northern border Wednesday. Highs in the middle 80s this afternoon, 80 to 85 Wednesday. Lows tonight 65 to 70.

Mexican Plane Down Near Guadalajara Crashes with 45 Aboard

A Constellation airliner of Aeronaves de Mexico carrying 45 passengers and crew crashed into San Agustine Peak about 10 miles from Guadalajara after departing from Tijuana on a Mexico City flight. Wreckage found in rain indicated no survivors. Some passengers were Americans.

Mexico City Guadalajara Aeronaves de Mexico Tijuana California San Agustine Peak Mexico

Space Agency Bill Goes To Senate

The House passed a bill to create a civilian space agency and sent it to the Senate for prompt consideration. The measure would form NASA, absorb the NACA, set liaison with Defense and AEC, and require public access to nonsecurity information.

Space Agency Senate Washington House Senate Space Committee B. Johnson D-Tex National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Air Flight Research Agency NASA Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission NASA Mus

FCC Delays Verdict on Regulation Legislation

Washington AP The Federal Communications Commission said it is not ready to decide on a bill giving direct power to regulate radio and television networks Chairman John C Doerfer testified at Senate Commerce Committee hearings that premature action is inappropriate because hearings on a staff study last fall are incomplete The FCC may finish hearings in three to four weeks but could take longer to draft findings after which they will be sent to the Justice Department for antitrust review. Mrs Don Harbison thanks friends neighbors for prayers cards letters and flowers during hospital stay.

Washington Federal Communications Commission John C. Doerfer FCC Senate Commerce Committee Doerfer

Candy's Colt Award Time At Quins' Furniture

A local notice announces Candy and her colt will receive the award at 3 00 p m Wednesday afternoon at Quins Furniture. The ad indicates the event location and time.

Candy’s Colt Candy& Colt Quins’ Furniture Colt Candy & Colt Quins Furniture

School Board Tackles Problems In Long Meeting

The Ottawa school board held a four hour session addressing aid for exceptional children and athletic fund deficits. Figures from a PTA survey highlighted numbers needing help, while Parker noted staffing limits for speech and mentally retarded programs. The board discussed a written policy, regular agendas, and a special meeting to select an architect for a new high school.

Ottawa School Board Henry Parker Parker Robert A. Anderson Norris Burke Park

Elusive Car Thief Captured in Kansas City

Carl Lewis, 25, who escaped Ottawa authorities Sunday, was caught in Kansas City Missouri at 11 45 a m driving a stolen car reported earlier. He was apprehended at 4912 7th Street and is held at a rural Kansas City station. The vehicle belonged to Jack E Morrow of 1320 South Main Street. Lewis, who had been brought from El Reno Oklahoma to face auto theft charges, had hidden in or near Ottawa all day Monday after faking a bleeding tooth to escape. If he waives extradition he will be returned to Ottawa immediately.

Ottawa Kansas City Carl Lewis Jay Brown Lewis Jack E. Morrow S. Main Brown el Reno Okla Oklahoma Reformatory

Last Day For Long Time Music Czar

PHILADELPHIA AP James C Petrillo longtime Czar of everything musical bowed out today as president of the American Federation of Musicians He wound up a tearful goodbye by recommending to delegates at the union s 61st annual convention that they elect Herman D Kenin Portland Ore as his successor Kenin a 56 year old lawyer is the union s West Coast representative Election by secret ballot of the 12000 delegates will be held Wednesday Petrillo 66 announced last month he would not accept renomination because he was a tired man

Philadelphia James C. Petrillo Everything Musical American Federation of Musicians Herman D. Kenin Portland Ore Kenin Union Petrillo

Life Begins With Robbery in Abject Poverty Saga

Kenneth St Onge a 35 year old former taxi driver robbing a bank last March 31 to feed hungry children, then placed on five years probation after court appearance with his wife and nine children. He described drifting from Detroit to Los Angeles, sleeping in a car, living in a Quonset hut, jobless, and facing escalating hardship that pushed him into crime.

Los Angeles Kenneth St. Onge St. Onge Edward Gary Van Guy Kim Cal Harvey Detroit California

Steineger Enters Democratic Race for Kansas Second District

John F. Steinerger Jr of Muncie announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Kansas Second District. Steineger, 34, is judge pro tem of Wyandotte County Probate Court and a KU Law School graduate 1949. He served in WWII Navy, was Vice-Consul in Munich, and later worked in the Middle East before returning to Kansas City, Kansas to practice law. He is married to Margaret Lessy of Newton with three children and will face fellow Democrat Jack Harris for the nomination.

John F. Steinerger Jr Muncie Kansas Steineger Wyandotte County Kansas University Law School United States Navy Munich Middle East Baghdad Kansas City Margaret Lessy Newton Jack Harris Lawrence

Farley enters race for U S Senate in New York

Former Postmaster General James A. Farley announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U S senator from New York. He is 70. The incumbent Irving M. Ives will not seek reelection due to ill health. Farley led the Democratic National Committee for eight years under F D Roosevelt. No Republicans have announced a candidate. Other Democrats named as possibles include Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Thomas W. Finletter.

New York James A. Farley U.S Irving M. Ives Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt Senate Robert F. Wagner Thomas W. Finletter Air Force

Trapeze Line To Get Some Changes

London fashion reports indicate the trapeze silhouette remains popular after modifications. The Dior autumn collection softens the line with subtle bust and waist adjustments, while winter coats stay wide and short with scarf collars and loose necklines, predominately in black.

London Christian Dior

De Gaulle Moves to Control France and Algeria

Premier Charles de Gaulle gained broader powers and moved to assert authority over Algeria and its army. He summoned Gen. Raoul Salan from Algiers, then Lacoste, and prepared for Algeria visit. Senate vote on his emergency program neared, as Paris returned to calm after a month of crisis.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Algeria de Gaulle Raoul Salan Algiers Salan Robert Lacoste Senate France French National Assembly

UN Delegates Hopeful for End to French Tunisian Dispute

United Nations delegates expressed hope that French Premier De Gaulle and Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba might resolve the dispute before the Security Council. Bourguiba remained skeptical while De Gaulle signaled a willingness to settle. The council’s debate paused until Wednesday as tensions over French troops in Tunisia persist.

United Nations, N. Y U. N de Gaulle Habib Bourguiba Security Council Bourguiba Romie II Tempo Tunisia Mongi Slim

Ottawa Population Gains While County Narrows Losses

County Clerk Bruce Spears announced population figures showing Ottawa at 10 744, up 33 from last year, while Franklin County stands at 20 174, down 88. Total county population is 13 485, up 78, with townships adding 34. Growth linked to ongoing construction in several towns.

Bruce Spears Ottawa Franklin County Pomona Richmond Williamsburg Lane Rantoul Princeton Appanoose Centropolis Cutler Franklin Greenwood Harrison Hayes Homewood Lincoln Ohio Peoria Pottawatomie

Auto Union Negotiates With AMC

DETROIT AP The UAW begins bargaining with American Motors Corp the other independent in Detroit as talks resume after failed deals with Ford GM and Chrysler Reuther leads the union into a table without a contract precedent from the Big Three AMC employs about 20 000 at Wisconsin and Michigan plants while Studebaker Packard remains the other independent The post failure climate features a quiet scene with only a 4000 Ford workers rally between shifts and no major incidents after the Big Three lockout risk.

Detroit United Auto Workers American Motors Corp AMC Ford Chrysler General Motors Walter Reuther American Motors Wisconsin Michigan Studebaker-Packard

Luray Banker Named Kansas State Bank Commissioner

TOPEKA AP J A O Leary Sr 57 president of the People's State Bank at Luray Russell County was named state bank commissioner by Gov Docking He succeeds Ralph Medlin of Oakley who died last week O Leary will serve a term to June 30 1959 He was born in Russell County began work at 16 at First National Bank Luray and became president of the People's State Bank in May 1937.

Topeka J. A. O'Leary People’s State Bank Luray Russell County Docking O Leary Ralph Medlin Oakley O’leary First National Bank

Colt at Quins Furniture Adv Lamb Insured Payment Plan

A concise ad notes a Colt item available at Quins Furniture with an insured payment plan offered by Adv Lamb. The brief listing highlights purchase option and financing terms for potential buyers.

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