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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1956
Page
3
A traffic accident yesterday fatally injured Mrs. Freda Ruebke, 56, after slushy snow on a slick spot caused loss of control. Her husband Fritz blamed the slush on windshield visibility. The car left the road and plunged into a ditch as bystanders reported light snowfall.
Central Princeton notes from Mrs. J C Cook report a Busy Bee club bingo and social at Central school Saturday night with refreshments. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Dick Fox and Butch, Frank Habner and Coleen, Lee Martin and Pal, Jim Cook and Don, Lester Fox, Russell Metter, Bills Sut fon and Judy Heckman of Williamsburg. Judy Heckman visits Peggy Martin and Beulah’s husband news from Oklahoma.
Washington reports Egypt delays the Aswan Dam start as Gamal Abdel Nasser seeks to settle Nile water division with Sudan. Officials say financing with the United States Britain and the World Bank remains likely, while Russia eyes military aid.
An early morning fire yesterday at the Great Bend Poultry Co. caused damage estimated at 142000 dollars, according to Fire Chief Clarence Myers. The blaze destroyed the poultry plant and interrupted local operations in Great Bend.
Washington Rep. Richard M. Simpson chairing the GOP Congressional Campaign Committee predicted a large rise in the northern Negro vote for Republicans this year. He joined Madden and Bennett in differing with Rep. Powell who warned a new party may arise from the segregation fight. Powell argued many Negroes will desert the Democrats if civil rights policy weakens. Powell faulted Eisenhower’s civil rights stance, suggesting a return to Truman era vigor. Simpson noted the Northern city Negro vote runs about 4 to 1 in favor of Republicans.
A Kansas Democratic spokesman accuses the Hall administration of blocking wasteful fiscal policies during the legislative session. Frank Theis of Arkansas City, chairing the spokesman group, argues a two party system is needed to prove economists wrong and justify essential state services. The remarks stress tax policy and public services amid budget debates.
Washington top cancer researcher Dr. John R. Heller urged making scientists like Jonas Salk heroes on par with Wild Bill Hickock to attract youth to science careers. He warned against Hollywoodizing science while noting U S population growth since 1900 matches the combined populations of several northern states and California.
County church listings show multiple congregations with service times, schools, and youth programs. Notable pastors include Cecil V. Kramer Leo Sandon M. Longenecker and Robert S. Craig, with varied schedules for worship, Bible study, MYF and youth events across towns like Westyyile Quenemy and Princeton.
New York marks a Sullivan family tribute with an open house aboard the destroyer The Sullivans. The event invites all New Yorkers named Sullivan and O Sullivans to attend from 1 to 4 p.m. on St Patrick's Day and Sunday at a Hudson River pier.
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