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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
5
Mary E. Chanay, 21, of Wellsville, drove a 1955 sedan into a highway sign at 17th and Main around 6 a.m. Investigators say she may have blacked out after turning north from West 17th. The vehicle, owned by Ralph Ferguson of 734 N Locust, sustained major damage.
Admissions list includes Mrs Lulu Willard at Cedar House on Tuesday and Prudence Ware of Garnett. Births note Walter Randall and wife from Lawrence welcomed a daughter, 7 lbs 2 oz. Dismissals mention Mrs Joe Dencon Gardner and Max Ribeau Pomona. Additional entries list Jeffery Newmaster, Elmer Sutton, Mrs John Hall, Fred Kaub, Ronald Siffler, Oren Hughes with various addresses and dates.
In Jerusalem AP report, prosecutor says Eichmann proposed harsher steps against Jews than Hitler. A stage in World War II considered making half Jews in the Netherlands full Jews to mark for death, a move opposed by the army and even Hitler. Witness Melkmann, a Bergen-Belsen survivor, testified about brutal treatment, cannibalism, and the death of many Dutch Jews, including his relatives, and described the hanging of camp leaders Kramer and Griese.
Laos control commission leaders flew from Vientiane to the rebel held Plaines des Jarres to assess cease fire prospects before the Geneva conference. Chairman Samore Sen said the situation is confusing but shows encouraging signs. The team, with Leon Mayrand and Albert Morski, planned to return to Vientiane.
visitors view a $35,000 expansion at Mid-Continent Grain Co. as 150 to 200 people tour the facility. among attendees were Mr and Mrs Richard Terrell Lynn of Olathe and Miss Lucile Good celebrating with Mr and Mrs Ora Good and Edith Dole noted the wheat price support discussion led by Rep Bob Dole who plans to introduce a bill to raise support to at least $2 a bushel with parity around 75 percent or $1.78 a bushel in 1960.
Franklin County commissioners Earl Richardson Joe Button and Cecil Vining attended a Lawrence discussion on retirement benefits for public employees. They were joined by county clerk Bruce Spears welfare director Wanda Baird and several others.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and several former Cabinet members will meet in Gettysburg Pennsylvania on Thursday to discuss strengthening the Republican Party and to hold free informal discussions. An aide noted attendance is not confirmed for all guests, and it was unclear if Richard M. Nixon received an invitation. The meeting will take place at Eisenhower's offices on the Gettysburg College campus.
An American Medical Association plan to guide doctors in setting fees is mailed to doctors. It suggests a relative value for each service rather than fixing fees. Units assign value to services, such as one unit for a house call and ten for a minor operation.
Eight drivers cited by state troopers for speeding have been charged in County Court. Ed Warner Quentin Roberts George H Rainey Lee R Kruse Robert Pegler Will H Hargus Robert N Borth Charles N Weingartner charged with speeds from 60 to 90 mph in 70 mph zones.
Washington AP reports a bill to raise all reservists to an eight year military obligation, extending service in all branches. It would add two years to the obligation for men aged 18 to 25 enlisting in ready reserves, apply the eight year rule to new entrants and draftees, and grant the National Guard authority to mobilize 45 extra days for lagging training.
George Ratterman, ex Notre Dame and pro quarterback, contends a Newport hotel arrest with a woman was a frameup. The reform group Committee of 500 backs him as charges of breach of peace, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct are advanced. Tests claim he was drugged with chloral hydrate. The woman, Juanita Jean Hodges, dances as April Flowers. Case continued to May 16. Carinci, hotel manager, remains tied to the incident.
AP market update shows cattle 4,300 head with calves steady to weak and heifers 25 50 lower, cows active, vealers unchanged, stockers and feeders steady to weak, best 23.25 for good to choice heifers, yearlings 3.25, cows 18.00. Hogs at 4.30 with barrows and gilts steady around 24 under, sows 14.50 to 15.25. Sheep 72,400 lambs steady, ewes up to 2.58, lambs 17.00 to 18.50 for choice and prime grades.
New York police report a 14 year old from Ozone Park Queens named John Panico was stabbed to death Tuesday night when he intervened as a friend was slapped by gang members. A 16 year old from Brooklyn, Dennis Labchuck, admitted the slaying and was held for questioning.
A dense Franklin County Kansas docket details court filings by the Board of County Commissioners and various plaintiffs. It lists real estate across Ottawa Maywood Emerson and Plain townships with parcels, quiet title actions, tax delinquency claims, and notices to numerous defendants and unknown heirs or successors. The notices solicit pleadings by June 26 1961 and reference multiple owners and administrators in a broad land and tax action.
New York AP reports the Cuban Revolutionary Council says it is drafting new plans to oust the Castro government. The council calls on all Cubans to unite beyond debates over April 17 invasion failures it sponsored. Council president Dr. Jose Miro Cardona issued the statement Tuesday night but did not detail the plans.
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