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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
4
Petty Officer Thad V Wier and Delores Tileen Gable married in Ottawa with Probate Judge Milo L Harris performing the ceremony. The couple will live in Kansas City where Wier is stationed. Gable has lived in Kansas City five years.
A large crowd is expected for the Ottawa Conservation Club sponsored Kids Fishing Derby tomorrow at Silver Springs lake, five miles northwest of Ottawa. Open to youngsters 12 and under, each child must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Prizes donated by local sporting goods dealers. If rain occurs, the event will be postponed to Sunday, June 19.
GM delays bidding on a wage contract before tomorrow midnight strike deadline. Walter Reuther and UAW leadership show no protest, fueling belief GM may offer a Ford style guaranteed wage or a larger cash pay boost split into two possible plans for union acceptance.
A four engine U S Air Force B 29 crashed into Teckberg mountains in the Swabian Alps during dense fog and rain. Ten crewmen perished and were removed by German police and emergency squads. Mrs Ann Corey of Limon Colorado, who was in the hospital for a dental operation, was injured with a broken foot and later transferred to Mercy Hospital in Stuttgart.
Rochester police report actor Robert Wilcox 44 husband of Diana Barrymore was found dead in a Pullman berth en route from New York to visit his mother in Rochester. A coroner’s physician suggested heart failure may have caused the death as cash totaling 2131.08 dollars was referenced in prior years.
In Washington the Senate Appropriations subcommittee pressed Lev for details on a $1.315 billion commerce department activity set to start July 1 as part of a broader graft inquiry. Auditor Berlino testified Lev had no records to explain large cash withdrawals in 1952 and 1958, while Lev urged filing a formal statement after weeks of testimony.
The Public Health Service faced criticism after Surgeon General Leonard A. Scheele announced confidence in vaccine safety following a Health Service white paper. The document acknowledged past safety concerns in the Salk program, while Basil O’Connor and Wyeth Inc officials pressed for fuller disclosure and questioned official findings.
DETROIT DETOURED BUS DRIVER CLONARD QI Jborne 26 diverted his rush hour load to police headquarters yesterday after a woman passenger demanded an expired transfer. There at Lt Edwin Johnson he escorted the package laden woman to the officer. Police found no grounds to act. Osborne left the station and returned to his route. The unidentified woman was left standing on the curb.
The Topeka area and Kansas weekend outlook show more scattered showers with cool June temperatures. East and north central portions may see drizzle tonight and tomorrow, while the west warms after clearing. Highs range from mid 60s in the east to mid 70s in the west. overnight lows 46 to 50. Local rainfall reports: LaCygne 0.35, Olathe 0.30, Hill City 0.30, Chanute 0.12, Moran 0.16, Emporia 0.04, Garnett 0.06, Lecompton 0.25, Topeka 0.08, Wamego 0.05, Concordia 0.16, Salina 0.06, Wichita 0.24, Russell 0.01, Dodge City 0.29, Garden City 0.05, Goodland 0.18. Ottawa total yesterday 0.38 inch. yesterday's high 67. Two years ago Ottawa record 105 degrees.
Mostly cloudy and windy today with cool conditions and light drizzle in east and north central areas. Sunday brings clearing and warmer west, with northeast rain. highs in the 60s to 70s and lows around 50. The monthly crop report notes 1956 wheat prospects improved by heavy rains, with corn, spring grains, cotton, tobacco, and sorghum likely gains, while winter grains and early hay show limited benefit. Egg and milk production records were set last month.
Washington reports the minimum wheat price for 1956 will be 76 percent of parity, about $1.81 per bushel, if farmers accept crop controls in a referendum set for June 25. Without quotas the price would fall to 50 percent of parity, about $1.19 per bushel, under flexible price support.
Senator Trussell says he will oppose any offer to extend the national reserve plan tied to the Draft Act. He would move for recommittal to gain thorough hearings if the Senate acts, despite public hearings on four year and two year extensions for regular and separate draft laws. He backs a stronger reserve or universal training but stresses House passage is needed first. He notes prior votes for compulsory training failed in the House and mentions Eisenhower’s suggestion the Senate may step in if the House stalls. The context includes ongoing push for reserve manpower and draft extensions amid uncertainty.
The Tally Boy Scout district covering Franklin and Douglas counties will meet Tuesday evening at Mears Park east of Ottawa to inspect the site for the fall vamporee and plan the next quarter's calendar. Fred Thompson council commissioner will speak. Carl Channon Ottawa district camping and activities chairman is in charge.
County records show deputy assessor Charles Hillard submitted two assessments for himself in the same year. One figure was $176 higher than the other, and County Clerk Glenn Crawford confirms he will accept the higher amount.
Topeka Kansas traffic fatalities reported by the State Accident Records section show 228 deaths in the latest 24 hours to date for 1955, up from 216 in the same period in 1954.
Missouri River Basin is considered in better shape financially than any other U S region for appropriations. MPI Ploeser pres of the Mississippi Valley Association spoke at the Greater Kansas City Council meeting praising cross state legislative cooperation. William Kemp former Kansas City mayor elected chair and John Adair of Atchison Kas named vice chair.
Police report a yesterday afternoon crash at Seventh and Main after a 1950 Plymouth station wagon struck the rear of a 1947 Ford. The Ford driven by Ernest Egger Garnett sustained $25 damage to the left tail light and trunk lid. the Plymouth driven by L C Harris 616 Maple suffered $100 damage to the front end.
Washington: Senator George said the United States is unlikely to provide free military aid to Austria for a defense force. He based his view on Secretary of State Dulles' testimony yesterday. London: Cunard Line defied wildcat strikes as seamen prepare to sail two transatlantic liners with reduced crews if needed. Strikers demand shorter work weeks and better living conditions, pinning six liners to piers at Southampton and Liverpool.
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