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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
6
Wheat movement in Franklin County shows a promising start as five growers bring grain to the Ottawa elevator amid high moisture. The first load came from W. K. Blank east of Ottawa with test weights around 57 to 59 and moisture up to 15 to 20 percent.
Mansfield ambulance driver David Stallings was summoned to a traffic crash yesterday and found the victim to be his daughter Kathleen. She died at Mansfield General Hospital hours after being struck as she ran into the street.
New York Yankee outfielder Hank Bauer, 34, faced a $250000 damage suit tied to an incident at Copacabana Night Club. Edwin Jones, 42, a delicatessen operator, accuses Bauer of felonious assault. Bauer denies hitting him and appeared in felony court.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop this afternoon over central and west Kansas, spreading tonight across most of the state. Locally heavy storms possible in north central this afternoon. Thunderstorms diminish and end east Saturday with decreasing cloudiness to the west.
Fargo North Dakota reports a tornado destroying 500 homes, a high school, four churches, and causing extensive damage. Ten people died including six children. at least 85 injured and 2,000 homeless. National Guard deployed as residents witnessed warnings and searches began at dawn.
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers warned Congress that federal regimentation of unions could create a police state. He and Robert C. Tyson of United States Steel spoke against required reports on employee welfare fund finances, acknowledging some welfare fund scandals while urging existing laws to handle dishonesty.
Former Shawnee County deputy Elmer McNish is charged with six counts of taking delinquent tax payments. Bond set at 2500. Preliminary hearing scheduled for July 11. A five month audit found a 3800 shortage in sheriff’s office tax collections. Charges stem from state and county investigations.
Washington reports that 143,332 farmers favored wheat quotas with 28,833 against in 36 states, a strong 83.3 percent majority. The National Farmers Union campaigned for quotas while Benson warned that quotas and price supports fail to stabilize agriculture. Kansas results showed 24,296 yes, 276 no, 2,353 challenged, as weather kept some in fields.
The White House voiced hope for civil rights bill action this session after a Senate calendar move. Press secretary Hagerty smiled and affirmed the bill, while Senator Knowland called the maneuver an enhanced outlook but stop short of predicting passage. The party faced a protracted battle after House approval and Senate hurdles.
A governor announced July 1 changes in Kansas state vehicle leadership with Franklin County farmer Jack B Jenkins named to vehicle superintendent and William D Murphy named as assistant. Ed Camp will resign. Murphy is to replace him. Officials noted the move reflects the new state administration, not a critique of Camp or White.
The weather forecast warns of thunderstorms and flood risk across western Kansas with a rising Kansas River and cooler conditions ahead. At Lackland Air Force Base a full congressional probe is urged into training procedures amid court martial actions for two instructors, including James F. Gardner.
Topeka bids were rejected when Stadler House Wrecking enclosed two ten dollar bills instead of a certified check as required. State Purchasing Director Henry Knouff stated the specifications demanded a certified check to guarantee performance, making the cash bid irregular. The firm offered to raze the brick buildings for materials and pay twelve dollars, but the next best bid of twenty two dollars with a certified check was deemed preferable.
The UN Command moved to counter North Korean buildup by voiding the armistice ban on new weapons. Murray Snyder said new arms would include jet aircraft capable of carrying atomic arms, though no atomic weapons would go to ground forces. He declined to confirm storage of atomic ammunition at Korean bases.
President Eisenhower showed little concern over Congress reductions to his 71.8 billion dollar budget after breakfast with 40 Republican House members at the White House. The event, third in a series, follows a GOP rally where Eisenhower spoke and stressed “never-failing concern” for all Americans regardless of religion or race.
The Supreme Court weighs whether GI William St Girard can be tried only by a U S military court or by a Japanese civil court for a manslaughter in the firing range death of a Japanese woman. Eight justices planned a closed conference to act on the Justice Department plea for a quick reversal of the lower court ruling.
Ottawa Radio Emergency Club to join National Ham Radio Field Day with 4 law groups seeking habeas corpus writ. members to operate on Sand Hills east of the drive in theater using gasoline generators. Cross appeal expected as two day drill tests efficiency of liens before court session.
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