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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1958
Page
5
Side Swipes reports the second Community Band concert set for Thursday at 8 p.m. in City Park band shell with a program including El Capitan, Prelude in C sharp minor, The Fall of Jericho, and other classical and folk pieces.
John and Larry Wassmer announce purchase of Study Men's Wear in Winfield from Fred Study. The operation will start Aug 1 as a Wassmer partnership with Larry moving to Winfield. The store will carry men's wear and add a boys department, mirroring the Ottawa store.
The forecast calls for fair conditions this afternoon through Thursday with a cooling trend. Highs this afternoon range from 75 to 80 degrees, tonight’s lows in the 50s, and Thursday’s highs around 80 degrees.
Hagerty refused to discuss evidence from House investigators about Boston industrialist Goldfine paying Adams hotel bills. Subcommittee probes whether Goldfine favored federal treatment or simply hosted an old friend. Goldfine records, back to 1925, are sought. Adams' return timing and rebuttal remain undetermined.
Rep. Robert A. Anderson announced candidacy for re election as State Representative from the 13th District subject to the Republican primary. He has practiced law in Ottawa since 1947 with Anderson Byrd, chairs the Ways and Means Committee, sits on the Legislative Council and the State Finance Council. He is married with four children and resides at 534 S Cedar Ottawa.
The Franklin County Extension Council will sponsor a field day tomorrow with farm tours for inspection of crops, pastures, and pest control. Stops include Ray Koontz farm near Ottawa, Jack Beauchamp place northwest of Ottawa, Frederick Wood farm northeast of Richter, and Harold Staadt place west of Richter church. Lunch is by Richter Church ladies.
The city commission will discuss street lighting fixtures for the South Main business district and consider an ordinance to create a lateral sewer district in the Gleason Addition in the southwest part of Ottawa.
President Eisenhower directed the Agriculture Department to mobilize all available federal aid to combat grasshopper invasions threatening crops in Colorado Kansas and nearby areas Telegrams outlining the action were sent to Colorado Governor Stephen L McNichols and Kansas Governor George Docking The governors had asked to designate the stricken regions as major disaster areas eligible for federal assistance.
Paris AP Gen De Gaulle bluntly warned Algerian insurgents to stop meddling in France's government and reprimanded his Algeria commander Gen Raoul Salan. Cabinet planned to invite US Secretary of State Dulles to Paris next month as De Gaulle seeks to restore authority over Algeria amid a split with the All Algeria Committee of Public Safety.
The House passed and sent to the Senate a bill to extend the reciprocal trade program for five years, defeating efforts to curb the President's tariff making authority. A 234 to 147 vote rejected a substitute that would strip power and a move to part back the extension to committee. This marked a major early win for President Eisenhower in pursuing a free hand for trade policy.
James E Wallen M D of 1219 S Hickory announced retirement on July 1 after 26 years of practice in Ottawa During his career he helped bring 1300 to 1400 babies into the world including 10 sets of twins He graduated from Northwestern University in 1931 and came to Ottawa in 1932 He served in the Navy in World War I for three years in the South Pacific retiring as Commander He plans to rest and pursue activities he has not had time for
The Yester day tornado near El Dorado is listed as the third deadliest in Kansas. The Weather Bureau reports only the Udall 1955 tornado with 80 deaths and the Prescott 1887 disaster with 20 fatalities higher in the state's toll. At least 13 killed with fears of a higher total.
Ottawa residents watched the sky as a weather bureau area suggested possible tornado formation. A local ground observer corps reported 0.28 inch of rain with Howard Henderson noting repeat alerts this spring. The broader storm area stayed in eastern Kansas, with tornado tunnels seen near Elmdale Yates Center and Satanta but no damage. Howard recorded 1.76 inches of rain. other towns including Fredonia Independence Gridley Thayer Hesston Virgil Longton Winfield Sedan Toronto Coffeyville also reported over an inch.
A tornado ripped through El Dorado Kansas destroying about 150 houses and an elementary school. At least 13 people were killed and 49 injured as National Guard and local police searched rubble. Affected residents salvage belongings under guard amid darkness and looting.
Maj. Gen. Joe Nickel state adjutant general and Civil Defense director tours El Dorado to assess yesterday tornado damage. He notes federal aid decisions hinge on assessed needs and the type of assistance required. He confirms state resources including National Guard and State Highway Patrol will remain available as long as needed.
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