Side Swipes and Gymnastics Highlights in Kansas State News
Senator Marvin Barkis of Louisburg joined Republicans to pass a right to work bill in the state Senate with 31 Republicans for, 4 against, and 3 Democrats voting no. Wendell Mineckley, polio survivor, now a top Kansas State gymnastics lead, won side horse and flying rings for K State against Eastern Illinois. Wendell Holt, son of Ot taw a natives, dominated tumbling trampoline hi bar parallel bars and free exercise in meets with Eastern Illinois Notre Dame and Western Illinois. Mrs Holt is daughter of Mrs R N Harrison Route 3.
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Marvin Barkis
Louisburg
Franklin
Miami
Senate
Wendell Minckley
Olin Minckley
S. Cedar
Wendell
Kansas State College
Eastern Ilinois State
Charleston
Notre Dame
Western Illinois State
K-State
Wendell Holt
William Holt
Ottawa
el Paso
Tex
Eastern Illinois State
Holt
Ilinois
R. N. Harrison
Dim View On Irrigation Threatens Arkansas River Areas
Kansas irrigation prospects dim as Arkansas river water may run dry after April 1 release. State Water Resources Division chief engineer R V Smrha warns reservoir near Marion Colorado is at a low level since 1949 and half of 130000 acres in Finney, Hamilton and Kearny counties rely on surface water. Groundwater should cover shortfalls though.
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Topeka W
Arkansas River
R. V. Smrha
State Water Resources Division
Lamar
Colo
Kansas
Colorado
Smrha
Finney
Hamilton
Kearny
Ottawa Legion Second District Convention Promises 500 Attendees
Ottawa hosts the Second District American Legion convention with over 500 expected. Memorial auditorium serves as Legion HQ, Ottawa High School for Auxiliary, housing ready, and a Saturday parade on Main Street featuring the Oriental Shrine band and local performers. A banquet, dance, and memorial service conclude activities.
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Ottawa American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
George Medlock
Legion
The
Memorial Auditorium
Ottawa High School
Main Street
John Gere
Marshall
Oriental Band
Abdallah Shrine
Kansas City
Kas
Harley Gower
Ottawa
Glen Wood
Shrine Band
Wood
Gormly
Ottawa University
Charlie L. Marsh
Marsh House
North Main
Armory
Woodie ‘Woods
Second District Legion
Docket Set For April Court Term
Fourteen criminal cases and 51 civil suits are slated for the April term of district court. Court opens at 9 30 a m on April 4 with the jury called for April 11. Civil actions include 21 divorce suits and actions for damages money recovery and quiet title. Lamb Ambulance 380 tf.
Plucky Bus Driver Outsmarts Six Gunmen in School Run
Fairfield story of Lawrence B. Esposito who drives a 2:45 p.m. Roger Ludlowe High School bus while gunmen lurk nearby. After past water pistol incidents he seeks police protection. Officers frisk pupils and find six concealed water pistols hidden in book recesses. suspects warned and bus returns with a dry smile.
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Fairfield
Conn
Lawrence B. Esposito
Roger Ludlowe
Esposito
Confusing but Fun quiz stump Lawrence group
In Lawrence Kansas a Wednesday night quiz among a women’s group caused confusion over authors of famous works. Answers swapped with playful misattributions involving Jules Verne Walt Disney Daniel Defoe and Dr Alan Roy Dafoe as well as actor Jean Hersholt, highlighting mistaken identities.
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Lawrence
Kas
Walt Disney
Daniel Defoe
Jean Hersholt
Jules Verne
Allan Roy Dafoe
Dr. Dafoe
McCarthy Held Up Facts In Peress Case
Army counselor John G. Adams testified that he believed he had the last clear chance to block Maj Irving Peress’s honorable discharge, and that with full facts he would have court martialed him. Adams cited McCarthy refusal to provide Senate closed hearing transcripts as a reason for missing data during the February 1954 discharge.
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Washington
Army
John G. Adams
Maj
Irving Peress
Adams
Peress
Sen. McCarthy
R-Wis
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Freighter Urola Sinks 60 Miles Off Lisbon After Collision
The Spanish freighter Urola, 3,675 tons, sank 60 miles south of Lisbon following a collision with the Soviet freighter Vtoraya Pyatilet ka, 5,757 tons. All Urola crew were rescued by fishing boats as Soviet rescuers warned others to keep distance.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Urola
Vtoraya Pyatiletka
Hutchinson Chosen for Filming of Picnic Movie
Independence Chamber of Commerce official reports playwright William Inge selected Hutchinson Kansas as the filming site for the Hollywood adaptation of Picnic. Joshua Logan will direct for Columbia Pictures with William Holden and Rosalind Russell star. Inge’s Bus Stop has been sold to Fox and he hopes to shoot it in Independence.
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Independence
Kas
Hutchinson
Walter McVey Jr
Independence Chamber F of Commerce
William Inge
McVey
Inge
New York
Joshua Logan
Logan
Columbia Pictures
William Holden
Rosalind Russell
Twentieth Century Fox
Rummage Sale At City Audit Hosted By G. A. R.
A rummage sale is scheduled for Friday March 25 at the City Audit building. The event is hosted by the G. A. R. with proceeds likely aiding veterans.
Wichita Wins Court Test On Water Rights
Federal judge Delmas C. Hill granted summary judgment for the City of Wichita, dismissing eight Sedgwick County landowners challenges to a 66 inch water pipeline. The ruling upheld the Kansas condemnation statute and the public purpose of the land seizure, while noting procedural missteps by the plaintiffs and allowing an appeal to continue to the federal circuit.
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Wichita
Sedgwick County District Court
Kansas
Kenneth Speir
Newton
Sedgwick County
Hill
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the U. S
Speir
Topeka
Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit
U. S. Supreme Court
Sedgwick
City of
Wichita Water Co
Senate OKs funds for Cha nute TB hospital amid clash
Senate tentatively approved a bill to add 500000 for a Cha nute tuberculosis hospital with final vote due later. Critics led by Sen Crutcher argued the project is wasteful as medical science seems to curb TB soon. Supporters said it follows Legislative Council backing and would bring outpatient care nearer patients 400 miles from Norton sanatorium.
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Topeka
Chanute
Senate
John Crutcher
R-Hutchinson
Crutcher
John Anderson
R-Clather
Norton
Wilfrid Cavaness
R-Chanute
Legislative Council
Cavaness
Kansas
Allen County
Chase County
State
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Hutchinson, Salina
Pittsburg
Johnson County
Sedgwick
Wyandotte
Shawnee
Nevada man killed in crash near Little Drywood river
One man died and two were injured when a car struck a bridge railing and plunged into the Little Drywood river three miles west of Nevada Missouri. The victim was James M. Aldridge about 60. A fourth occupant, Bill Pilcher 28, was missing and believed trapped in the car.
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Nevada
Little Drywood River
Here
James’ M. Aldridge
Bill Pilcher
Weather forecast and temperatures including records
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Friday colder southeast this afternoon low tonight 15 to 25 high Friday 30 to 40s north to south. High yesterday 52 low this morning 25. Hourly temps ending 8 am show readings from 29 to 52 with various times. River at 86 feet. Record highs and lows for this date noted as 89 in 1929 and 20 in 1898 1903 1940. Yesterday's sky partly cloudy with light north wind.
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A. M. Wees
Weather to Remain Cool Across State Tomorrow
The weather bureau reports cool conditions expected statewide with slightly cooler readings in the southeast. Ottawa enjoyed pleasant sunshine after a 25 degree low, while only a trace of snow was recorded in Hill City during the past 24 hours.
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Weather Bureau
Ottawa
Hill City
Charter Day At Ottawa VU Celebrates Ninety Years
More than a hundred high school seniors visit Ottawa University for Charter Days events on campus over the weekend. The program includes a 6 30 banquet in the Commons, campus tours, a fashion show, recreation, and the farewell entertainment Ninety Years An American College in Wilson Field House. Rexer Berndt chairs planning with Dr. W D Bemmels explaining the education plan and John Ross coordinating student committee arrangements for visitors and a public dinner on April 28.
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Ottawa University
Rexer Berndt
Wilson Field House
University Auditorium
Garfield School
University Plan of Education
W. D. Bemmels
Robert Bowline
University Ad
John Ross
Zoning board approves Standard Oil remodel in Ottawa
The Ottawa zoning board of appeals ruled to permit remodeling of the Jacob Standard Oil Service Station at Fourth and Main streets. The project, costing about 30,000 dollars, will use an Ottawa contractor after bids and contract are arranged. The decision, not unanimous, rests on practical difficulties and hardship under strict zoning. The ruling does not change laws or affect other businesses. Members cited: KE E Haley chairman, Ed Johnson, W F Kramer, George Royer, Harold Bundy secretary.
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York
Jacob Standard Oil
Fourth and
Main Streets
Ottawa Board of Zoning Appeals
Floyd Jacob
Standard Oil Company
Ottawa
Jacob
Planning Commission
City Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals
Harold Bundy
Board of Appeals
Bundy
Main Street
Zoning Boards of Appeals
KE. E. Haley
Ed Johnson
W. F. Kramer
George Royer
Final Ruling By District Court Expected Soon
City Attorney says Kansas Supreme Court mandate prompts imminent district court ruling on annexation of South Main district and north Ottawa. Plans redefine boundaries, set zoning hearings, and extend police fire water sewer services with refunds on contracts. residents gain lower rates and trash disposal by city services.
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South Main Business District
Douglas Gleason
Kansas Supreme Court
District Court
Supreme Court
South Main
Ottawa
A. K. Stavely
Lyndon
Gleason
Kenneth Andrews
Swedish Singer Sven Bjork To Deliver Sacred Concert
Swedish vocalist Sven Bjork will present a sacred concert at 7 30 p m Sunday at Ottawa Assembly of God. He spent a decade as soloist at the Philadelphia church of Stockholm with 7000 members and has sung on Swedish government radio. Bjork appeared at the 1947 Baptist World Conference in Copenhagen and recently toured the United States with a male chorus from Sweden's Mission Covenant church. Admission is free.
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Sven Bjork
Ottawa
Set Deadline in Legislature For Last Day of Bills
TOPEKA A resolution setting March 31 as the last day for consideration of all bills in the 1935 legislative session is to be introduced in the Senate today Sen Paul Wunsch president pro tem said he and House Speaker Robert Jennison agree on the date for winding up the session Approval of both branches is required and adjournment would be set for April 5 giving Gov Fred Mall until then to sign bills passed at the tail end of the session Also an ad notes For Sale Old newspapers ie per bundle Herald office.
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Topeka
Senate
Paul Wunsch
Problem
House
Robert Jennison
Sinc
Fred Mall
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John William Loftus
Bernard Loftus
Ransom Memorial Hospital
John William
Ottawa High
Barbara James
R. F. James
Barbara
C. W. O’connor
Wellsville
Herald
Lois Smith
Lamar Phillips
Kenneth E. Andrews
Oic
Lamb Ambulance
McCarthy
Hollywood
Arvid Berglund
Sle
Chanute TB Hospital
Standard Oil Co
Zoning Board of Appeals
Herald Office
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