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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1955
Page
8
A 120 acre tract near Ottawa offers a 6 room house, large barn and double garage. Over half tillable with water available year round. Asking price is $100 per acre. Nearby features include 3% miles to town.
Washington announced a settlement ending the 57 day Louisville and Nashville Railroad strike after talks by union leaders and management. Government mediators arranged submission of unsettled issues to binding arbitration with a neutral referee. The walkout disrupted rail service in 14 Southern states, affecting 29,000 workers.
Kingsville reports Texas rancher and congressman Richard M. Kleberg Sr. died at 68 in Hot Springs Arkansas from a heart attack. He chaired the King Ranch empire with cattle oil and cotton, grandson of founder Richard King. John E. Lyle called him a good man and gentleman.
Donna Williams was granted a divorce from Ted Williams after a 30 minute hearing before Circuit Judge George E. Holt. Williams did not contest and attended but did not testify. Mrs Williams cited incompatibility and said she had relied on 125 a week maintenance since January 19 1054, describing it inadequate.
Cessna Aircraft Co reports a contract worth about five million dollars with Republic Aviation Corp of Farmingdale New York for maneuverable horizontal stabilizers for the F84F Thunderjet. Deliveries from the Wichita Prospect plant will begin in early fall. Herald Want Ada-Phone 47.
Paris ministers await word from President Eisenhower on a proposal for a summit with Soviet Premier Beria in Switzerland next July. British and French spokesmen said Dulles would seek Eisenhower’s reply within 48 hours, while Eisenhower aides denied day’s communications.
A month old baby died from a skull fracture after a truck overturn spilled 10 migrant families near Agata Colorado. Several children and adults were hospitalized in Denver with head back and limb injuries. About 50 injured were checked. 20 treated and released. Daniel Lucio of Weslaco Texas identified as baby victim.
Washington president James G. Patton urged farm groups to support a $1.25 minimum wage in exchange for labor assistance on high price supports. He told a Senate subcommittee the National Farmers Union strongly backs the figure and the extension of the law to 644 million more people.
In The Ottawa Herald May 8 1985 and May 28 1968 notices announce a probate hearing in Franklin County Kansas. The court will determine heirs of Andrew J Wray also known as A J Wray and Barbara H Wray and the distribution of described real estate in sections 28 30 16 townships 18 16 ranges 18. Written defenses due by May 9 1985 at 10 00 AM in Ottawa.
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