Rain Lifts Franklin County Farming Prospects
The Franklin county outlook for spring farming brightens after a widespread weekend rain. The soaking improves topsoil and feeds ponds while runoff forms in streams. Don Brown, Mary Dean Holle, and Dick Jamison lead county Extension and 4-H efforts as youth clubs drive diverse farming projects. Agriculture remains a major driver of Ottawa and county business.
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Franklin County
Don Brown
Mary Dean Holle
Dick Jamison
Brown
Miss Holle
Ottawa
Cattle shipment from Ottawa sets livestock record
Fourteen carloads of cattle were shipped from Ottawa over two days, the largest shipment in years. Owned by R C Drummond and Fred Drummond of Pawhuska Oklahoma, they wintered about 3000 head in Franklin County across several farms. The cattle go to Illinois feed lots for finishing before sale.
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Ottawa
R. C
Fred Drummond
Pawhuska
Okla
Franklin County
Illinois
Bank Statement Call Issued For National and State Banks
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency has issued a call for the condition statements of all national banks as of the close of business Thursday March 14. The Federal Reserve System issued a concurrent call for state member banks.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Reserve System
Cloudy spells with light rain in forecast for weekend
The forecast calls for much cloudiness this afternoon tonight and Saturday with occasional light rain in the western areas. Warmer conditions expected in the northwest this afternoon and west tonight and east Saturday. Tonight low 35 to 45 and Saturday high 55 to 65. Yesterday's high 60 and low 39 with a river stage at 0.72 feet. The report also includes prior temperature readings and a note about Lamb insured time payment plan.
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Weoe
Goodrich Named to Fourth District Highway Post
Gov George Docking appoints Jack Goodrich of Parsons Democrat as highway commissioner for the Fourth District, succeeding J R Cheney of Ottawa whose term ends Sunday. The move shifts a third Democrat onto the commission, with peers noting the US 50 by pass project and southeast Kansas needs.
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George Docking
Jack Goodrich
Parsons
Goodrich
J. R. Cheney
Ottawa
Pierson
Here
Olathe
Kansas
Cheney
Topeka
Docking
Highway Commission
John Montgomery
Junction City
Louis
Family Escapes Farm Home Fire Near Oswego
A family escaped a farm home fire in Oswego with help from their son Herbert Overman who woke to smoke, alerted his parents, and lowered them to safety through a second story window using a barn ladder after the fire destroyed the house and contents.
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Oswego, Kas
Clifford Overman
Herbert Overman
Pioneer oil producer Gilliland dies in Dallas hospital
John Wesley Gilliland, 75, a pioneer Texas and Oklahoma independent oil producer, died after a long illness in a Dallas hospital. A contemporary of Frank Phillips and Harry Sinclair, he organized General American Oil Co. in Dallas in 1933 with A. H. Meadows and later founded Gilliland Oil Co. in Holdenville, Oklahoma, contributing to the development of the Cushing, Hominy, and Osage fields.
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Dallas
John Wesley Gilliland
Texas
Oklahoma
Southwest
Frank Phillips
Harry Sinclair
Gilliland
A. H. Meadows
General American Oil Co
Holdenville
Okla
Gilliland Oil Co
El Dorado Man Killed In Vehicle Crash
El Dorado resident Ross Garfield Story 72 died when his pickup struck a tree at a street intersection. His son Jesse J. Story 54 sustained critical injuries. The crash marks the first fatality in the area since October 1952.
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EL Dorado
Ross Garfield
Story
Jesse J. Story
May Hike Sales Tax Over Veto
A legislative conference committee agreed on a bill to raise the sales tax from 2 to 2.5 percent, aiming to override Gov. George Docking’s veto threat. The plan would broaden the base to motels and certain services, with about 16 million dollars extra revenue expected, while debate continues in both houses.
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Topeka
Legislative Conference
George Docking
Howard Immel
R-Iola
Conference Committee
House
Senate
Immel
Docking
House Assessment and Taxation and
Oil and Gas
Taylor
Thornburg Seeks School Board Post
Dr. John N. Thornburg, 825 S. Oak, announces a bid for the Ottawa school board. A 34 year old Lawrence native and World War II veteran, he moved to Ottawa in 1951 and has taught at the KU dental college before taking over his Ottawa practice. He cites education and community service as his aims.
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John N. Thornburg
S. Oak
Thornburg
Mary
Joyce
Donna
John
Lawrence
Kas
Ottawa
Western Week in Ottawa Planned June 3 9
The Ottawa Saddle Club announced a Western Week in Ottawa from June 3 to 9. John Christian told city officials at a commission meeting that professional entertainers will be brought in for one evening. The plans include a Saturday parade a Saturday night dance and a rodeo at Bennett Rodeo Grounds east of town.
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Ottawa
Not Consulted About Program By Teamsters Union
John English general secretary treasurer says he was never consulted about a million dollar publicity program announced by Union President Dave Beck and will not provide funds for it. Beck was quoted in Chicago saying a new Washington publicity office would be opened with a million dollars to publicize the union views amid rackets investigations involving Beck and other officers.
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Washington
Teamsters Union
John English
Dave Beck
Beck
Chicago
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Ater
Meany
Council
Teamsters
Labor Movement
Senate
Capitol
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Committee
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Afl-Cio Council
Labor Organization
Teamsters’ International
iBeck
America
Afl.cio
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
Executive Council
Seattle
Dog Confine Rule Evening Free Months Notice
City ordinance requires all dogs be confined during April May and June by order of Chief of Police C L Hough 93 c 31.
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C. L. Hough
Ottawa University Science Fair opens with 98 exhibits
The first annual Ottawa Science Fair unfolds at Wilson Field House, Ottawa University. Exhibits are set, judges to finish today, with prizes and ribbons awarded Sunday. Highlights include A C Carpenter star dust, Southwestern Bell movies, and rare science publications.
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Ottawa
Wilson Field House
Ottawa University
Elmer Roth
A. C. Carpenter
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Myers Library
Science Fair Clubs of America
The
Ottawa Herald
Kansas State High School Activities Association
Los Angeles
Grolier Society
Cigaret Tax Rise Takes Effect April First
Gov George Docking signed the bill increasing cigarette tax from three to four cents per pack. The higher levy becomes effective Monday, with state residents facing the new rate in tobacco purchases.
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George Docking
Civil Rights Under Threat Warns ADACoalition In Washington
In Washington, Pi Officials of Americans for Democratic Action warned that civil rights, education and welfare benefits, and foreign economic aid face sabotage. They blamed a leadership coalition of conservative Republicans and Southern Democrats for encouraging attacks, citing the Eisenhower administration’s reluctance to defend even its proposed programs.
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Washington
Americans For Democratic Action
Senate panel Amends Anti-Discrimination Bill
TOPEKA The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee drastically amended an anti-discrimination bill to remove most controversial provisions and then recommended passage. The sole remaining change adds a five dollar per diem for members of the State Anti-Discrimination Commission beyond expenses.
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Topeka
Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee
State Anti- Discrimination Commission
Eisenhower Heads to Gettysburg for Weekend Rest
President Eisenhower departed by car from Washington for a weekend rest at his Gettysburg farm in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Eisenhower has been at the family country home for the last two weeks.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Gettysburg
City Election Campaigns Gain Quiet Momentum
As election day nears next Tuesday campaigns for three school board seats and one city commission post gain pace. Citizens groups stir with quiet activity after protesting school bus conditions. their dissatisfaction fuels backing for certain school board candidates.
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City Commission
Board of Education
Warming Trend Reaches Kansas Amid Mild Day
A general warming trend spread across the state starting yesterday, bringing Ottawa into springlike conditions. Morning low was 39, noon near 60. Forecasters expect warmer conditions tomorrow across Kansas as a warm front moves back across the state. Showers possible in southern areas late today and tonight per the weather bureau.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Kansas- Oklahoma
Weather Bureau
Ottawa Woman Recounts Snowbound Train Ordeal
Ottawa resident Mrs. J. E. Defenbaugh details the 252 passengers aboard the Rock Island Golden State Limited stalled near Meade Kansas from Saturday night to Monday night. After days of freezing temperatures gas fumes and seeking warmth they were rescued by National Guard and an oil crew.
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J. E. Defenbaugh
Hickory
Rock Island Golden State Limited
Meade
Kansas
Dalhart
Texas
Liberal
Jong
Cynthia Magrath
Ottawan
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