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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1957
Page
5
Police Chief C L Hough announced a crackdown on speeding in Ottawa after multiple complaints about trucks. The note quotes a firm stance on enforcing speed laws and addressing local concerns.
Weather bulletin notes showers possible in Ottawa and vicinity late today and tonight as western and central Kansas saw rain last night and expect spread eastward. Sprinkles were seen in Ottawa this morning with rainfall from Goodland at .31 inches to Garden City and Dodge City. Temperatures to drop below freezing tonight in northern Kansas. Ottawa low 37 this morning, Sunday low 20 and high 54.
Intermittent rain or snow expected in the northwest with further showers elsewhere this afternoon. Tonight and Tuesday bring rain and snow mix in the west and north, then occasional snow Tuesday. Colder west and central this afternoon through Tuesday. Lows from 15 to 30s, highs 30 to 40. Yesterday’s high 54, low 37. record highs and lows noted.
Pomona voters plan a caucus Tuesday evening starting at 7 30 at the city building to nominate candidates for mayor police judge and five councilmen ahead of the upcoming city election. The readable fragments note a clear sky and light river stage this morning.
One of the largest Kansas flood control and water conservation gatherings is set for 1 p.m. March 19 in Emporia. Gov. George Docking and Sen. Andrew Schoeppel may speak. The event, under the Missouri-Arkansas Basins Flood Control Association, will push Corps of Engineers flood control and water conservation programs amid rising polio fund contributions now totaling 5126. The meeting aims to draft resolutions supporting reservoir projects in the Marais des Cygnes, Neosho-Cottonwood and Verdigris valleys and related water management efforts.
Ottawa University students plan trips to Washington and New York for the Baptist Student Movement Legislative Seminar. Prof William Myers will speak on Biblical Bases for Political Action and lead meetings with congressmen and visits to bureaus before the group returns March 17.
An earth and rock slide at a Little Rock excavation site for a J Penny store foundation trapped workers, killing at least four and injuring another. A witness said a 20 foot dirt embankment collapsed without warning as rescue crews searched the rubble.
A 1953 Plymouth driven by Earl Hetrick collided with a 1950 Buick driven by Cal Barton Gordon at an unobstructed intersection. Gordon reported about 50 mph, Hetrick about 45 mph. Injured were several occupants, some hospitalized. A second crash at Second and Main involved Nile Baker’s 1949 Oldsmobile and Cowie Reed’s 1949 Chevrolet with $165 total damage.
Mary Jane Bark, six, was found dead in a closet of a vacant Bellmawr ranch house after a weeklong search. An autopsy suggested death by fright and starvation. police noted no violence signs and questioned why the dog remained silent during searches.
Two Ottawa seniors and one Melvern student advance as finalists in KU scholarship competitions. David Sutherland is among 40 Summerfield Scholarship finalists, while Jolene Brink and Patricia Campbell are among 43 Elizabeth Watkins Scholarship finalists. No exam dates set yet.
Two persons arrested by the highway patrol appeared before Judge Milo Harris in county court and were found guilty. Olin McCool of Ottawa was fined $5 and costs for failure to display current license tags. James F. Brock, 16, of Richmond, was fined $10 and costs for passing in a no passing zone.
Premier Ben-Gurion ordered withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and Aqaba Gulf coast. A U.N. and U.S.-brokered security handover with Maj. Gen. Burns and Maj. Gen. Dayan set to replace Israeli units. Demonstrations and political pressure accompanied the decision as Ben-Gurion sought Knesset support.
A C Richeson 44 Ottawa commissioner of finance and revenue seeks re election in the March 19 primary. He has run his own public accounting business since 1947 after WWII service in the Army Air Force overseas. A Williamsburg native and Indiana State College graduate, he belongs to Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Eagles lodge and 40 and 8. He favors Ottawa flood control Marais des Cygnes project and city development.
In Topeka James Harrison and John Cruz faced police court on liquor related charges. Harrison pled guilty to an open bottle charge and was fined while also convicted on two other counts with jail risk for nonpayment. Cruz pleaded guilty to being drunk in Harrison's car and was fined. Gov Docking’s revenue program, including sales tax residue changes and higher taxes, awaits Senate action with opposition anticipated. The House also tackles interest on inactive state fund deposits.
The body of Walter Habert, 67, a hotel resident, was found today in the ashes of the Jerome Hotel after a fire swept the six story building and an adjoining restaurant in downtown. Forty five people escaped in night clothes as investigators seek cause and damage estimates.
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