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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1959
Page
11
President Eisenhower vetoed two farm bills affecting wheat and tobacco citing failure to aid growers and curb surpluses. Democratic leaders criticize the move and plan to argue at the polls that the measures would reduce production and cut farm program costs. No veto overridden since 1953.
Area 4-H clubs report a June lineup of demonstrations and talks on baking, nut breads, table setting, and sewing. Members and leaders from Jayhawk Acorn Rustlers Shining Star Junior Leaders and others attended with guests, sharing projects on foods, woodwork and conservation.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. is authorized to absorb territory above Turtle Creek Reservoir once served by Irving Telephone Co. Irving Co. will cease operations as the reservoir inundates much of its service area. The Kansas Corporation Commission also approved Wheatland Electric Cooperative purchasing Southwestern Power Co. at Arden City with an REA loan of 1.3 million dollars. Kansas State Telephone Co. will borrow 1.329 million dollars from the federal government and issue 220 thousand dollars in common stock to convert Baxter Springs, Galena and Riverton exchanges to dial operation.
The Kansas Board of Regents referred to Atty. Gen. John Anderson a suit to stop a book store at the University of Kansas. Filed in Douglas County District Court, the petition names the regents and the University of Kansas Memorial Corp. as defendants. Rowlands Book Store at Lawrence sues over a state run shop in Memorial Union, alleging direct private competition in violation of the constitutional ban on state business.
Clement Hall, regents chairman, said the case undoubtedly is headed for a decision by the Kansas Supreme Court. The remark signals the final stage in the dispute over internal improvements and university governance.
The State Board of Health warns of a polio epidemic risk in Kansas with laboratory reports showing unusually prevalent virus in the plains. Dr Geoffrey Martin cites Des Moines outbreak and 14 cases this year, 13 un immunized, booster overdue for the remaining child. The board urges adults to get immunization.
Dr Josephyne Davis acting Franklin County Health officer urged a minimum of three polio shots for everyone under 40. Physicians should ensure all family members complete the initial three shots with the fourth due one year after the third.
A practical tip suggests painting the outside of a galvanized garbage can with an appropriate color and affixing a large decal on the center of one side. Use the can to store unused garments or blankets. it is described as mouse proof and mothproof with moth crystals, suitable for storage in either basement or attic.
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