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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1956

Page

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Ottawa Briefs Highlight Local Court Actions and Events

Divorce granted to Helen Bishop on gross neglect grounds. R D Waymire seeks 385.11 for gas and merchandise. James Burton and George Cates collide. no injuries. Sheriff to remove a leg gan at St Joseph's hospital. 1955 Pontiac and 1956 Chevrolet damage in a crash near Richter. Died Isaac May, 83, first traffic fatality in Anderson County this year. Jon Alterman sentenced to 10 days for parole violation. Army Mothers pancake breakfast on Friday. Local post office inspection underway. Lyons Right-to-Work rally May 12. crowd expected.

R. D. Waymire Ottawa A. F. Bonskowski Waymire Jon Alterman Milo Harris

Thinks Defense Sum May Be Too Small

Sen. Robert Byrd urged frank testimony by the Joint Chiefs of Staff on whether the 36 billion dollar defense budget is sufficient. The VA Democrat pressed for more open discussion of defense needs and potential gaps in funding.

Washington Sen Robertson D-Va Joint Chiefs of Staff

Ottawa Man Narans Found Dead At Home

The body of Charles C Narans a 79 year old Ottawa man was found by friends at his home at 220 Walnut. Coroner Dr R R Roberts ruled death from a heart condition the body likely died ten to twelve hours before discovery. Narans a retired policeman from Kansas City Mo had lived in Ottawa about eight months. He was born April 9 1877 in Shelby Ohio and was a United Brethren church member. Survivors include son Glenn Narans of California brothers Floyd John Welsh Redmex King City Harold La Fayette and Robert Narans Topeka sisters Mrs Mary McMilies Mrs Beil Carter Roa-Deke and Mrs Lora Moore. The body was taken to Shaffer Mortuary Lyndon with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Ottawa Charles C. Narans R. 3. Roberts Nerans Kansas City Shelby Ohio United Brethren Church Glenn Narans California Floyd Melvern John Welsh Redmex King City Harold LaFayette Robert Narans Topeka Mary McMilies Beil Carter Roa- Deke Lora Moore Shaffer Mortutary Lyndon

George Will Announces Senate Retirement and NATO Post

Senator George Will of Georgia said he will not seek re election and accepted Eisenhowers offer to be personal representative to NATO. The move ends his term in January and he would likely serve as ambassador to NATO while the President is in office.

Washington George D-Ga Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization Capitol Min NATO Eisen‘hower White House Senate

Nurses Advance From Early Days Says Terrill

Mrs. Ruby Terrill, superintendent at Ransom Memorial, notes National Hospital Week and Florence Nightingale’s birthday as milestones. She cites eight hour days five days a week under physicians and 24 hour coverage as modern comforts, with nurses aiding recovery through ambulation and modern treatments.

Ruby Terrill Ransom Memorial Hospital Florence Nightingale Miss Nightingale Miss Terrill Terrill Betty Jones Billa McGinty Marjorie Collins Beulah, Lambert Cora Leming Esther Schmitt Leona Wise Mary Pattie Ruth Kaub Lois Pullin Rosalie Osburn Patty Fosnight Barbara Sharp

U.N. Efforts Backed as Dulles Urges NATO Unity

In Washington, Dulles said the United States and Western allies have greater confidence in U.N. handling of the Middle East since the Soviet Union signaled willingness to back a U.N. solution. He spoke at a Bnai Brith convention after a Paris NATO ministers meeting. He urged NATO to authorize regular consultations on shared concerns to strengthen the Atlantic community.

Derwood Troxel Osawatomie Rh Crowley Williamsburg Washington United Scott Huddieston Willow Middle East U.N Gefer Dag Hammarskjold Donald Oswald Route 1 Larry Eugene Bishop Dulles United Nations Russia Soviet Union B'nai B'rith Paris North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Cyprus Atlantic

Mother Withdraws Marriage Objections in Greece

ATHENS Greece PF Mrs George Milton of Dayton Ohio withdrew legal charges that blocked the marriage of her 21 year old daughter Elaine to John Sideris 31 a Greek fishmonger The couple met through a Dayton photograph and became engaged after nine months of correspondence They fled to Greece last Saturday with the mother’s consent to marry and the arrest charges were dropped.

Athens Greece George Milton Dayton Ohio Elaine John Sideris Sideris Milton

McPherson Readies 30000 for All-School Day Parade

McPherson prepares to host about 30,000 for the 43rd All-School Day honoring McPherson County eighth graders. Eighteen 227 graduates join a two mile parade luncheon and diploma ceremony at City Auditorium with speaker Alois Hunka, a Brazilian businessman. festivities include rodeo professional entertainment a carnival and a public square dance.

Mcpherson McPherson County City Auditorium Alois Hunkal United States State Department

State Rainfall Far Below Normal in Kansas

Kansas last month saw precipitation about 50 percent below normal with an average of 1.30 inches versus a normal 2.55. Rains ranged from 0.39 inch in the southwest to 2.70 inches in the east central, while April temperatures were slightly cooler than normal.

Topeka Kansas Weather Bureau East Central

Employment boosts prosperity claims in GOP drive

Washington Republicans say April jobs data backs their prosperity message for the presidential campaign. Labor and Commerce reports show employment at 63,990,000 and unemployment down 270,000 to 2,564,000, cited by Dirksen Smith Bricker as proof of a solid economy.

Washington GOP Labor and Commerce Departments Dirksen ILJ H. Alexander Smith Bricker Ohio GOF

Memorial Markham Funeral Service Held At Towner's

Funeral service for H. E. Markham will be conducted at Towner's Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p m Thursday. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka Kansas with JOE TOWNER'S FUNERAL CHAPEL handling arrangements.

Edward T. Jeffries J. R. Smith Highland Cemetery Irs H. E. Markham Towner Mt. Hope Topeka Kansas

Drowned Youth, Guard Member Die During Search

In Yates Center Kansas a 15 year old boy drowned when a boat built from two welded car hoods capsized. The body was recovered early today. John W Smith 21 a National Guard member aiding the search collapsed and died likely of a heart attack. Rescue teams from Tola Eureka and Burlington aided the hunt for the victim.

Yates Center Kas City National Guard Raymond Butch) Almond William Almond Almond John W. Smith Smith J. R. Smith Tola Eureka Burlington

Car Wash Fine Set at Fifty Dollars in Eureka

Eureka city council imposes a minimum five ten dollar fine for unnecessary water use amid a current shortage. The new rule targets car washes with a $50 minimum penalty.

Eureka

Grace Kelly Wedding Stamps Captivate Collectors

Monaco issued a special wedding stamp set featuring Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, sold for one day in Monaco and becoming a collectors item. Elmont Stamp Co offers a 22 mint-stamp collection including Olympic and Enthronement issues for 1.00 to introduce their approval service from New York.

New York Prince Rainier Iti Grace Kelly Monaco Ement Paris Olympic Elmont Stamp CO West 35Th Street N.Y Ady

Reno Sheriff Fights Ouster in Reno County

Reno County Sheriff Al Severson asks that his resignation be withdrawn and declares he will fight ouster proceedings. In a May 7 letter to Gov. Hall Severson says he feels framed after his own inquiry, and Gov. Hall appointed Roy Sheppard to replace him effective May 15. Severson previously resigned following attorney general guidance on possible misconduct and questions about witnesses signing statements. He asks the resignation to be dropped and aims to clear his name.

Hutchinson al Severson Reno County Fret Hall Severson Betaken Hall

Unlucky Total For Candidate In New Mexico Primary

CARLSBAD NEW MEXICO W John Simon candidate for probate judge died of a heart attack during the election. He drew 1,313 votes when the tally ended Bert Rawlins won the nomination over incumbent Ed W Gentry who collapsed from a heart attack as the tally mounted Gentry was treated in a hospital where his condition was reported fair.

Carlsbad N.M. W John Simon Bert Rawlins Ed W.gentry Gentry

Grain Firms Sue For Blast Losses

Damar Grain Co Inc of Damar Kay and Evana Grain Co of Salina sue Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co of Indianapolis for more than 71700 in federal court. They seek 55500.86 for storage bins and facilities damage and 16113.67 for grain damage from an explosion at the Damar plant on January 9. The insurer previously filed suit seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not liable, arguing the losses stem from a structural failure of wooden tanks and a collapse, not an explosion covered by policies.

Wichita —Damar Grain Co. ,Inc Damar, Kay Evana -Grain Co Salina Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Co Indianapolis Ind Damar Insurance Company

Atoms Exchange Across Humans and Life Says AEC Official

Dr. Paul C. Aebersold of Oak Ridge told Oklahoma State Medical Assn delegates that second hand atoms travel from microbes to man and continually swap among humans animals and organic matter. He noted ten billion billion atoms in your system have exchanged over history, with some hand me downs from a dinosaur or a rose and even traces exhaled by Julius Caesar in his dying breath.

Oklahoma City Atomic Energy Commission Paul C. Aebersold AEC Oak Ridge Tenn Aehersold Oklahoma State Medical Assn Julius Caesar

Seed Buyers and Vintage Cars Highlight U.S. Trends

About 15 million Americans purchase vegetable seed annually, reflecting strong gardening interest. Additionally, roughly 18 percent of U.S. passenger cars are pre World War II models, indicating a notable share of vintage vehicles in the fleet.

U.S

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