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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
8
Washington D C seven Ottawans testified before the Public Works Committee seeking approval of funds to begin Ottawa flood protection construction and to provide additional planning funds for the Pomona reservoir.
In Oak land Park Toledo a bulb snatcher stole 30 of 32 bulbs from 1,500 watt units valued at 6.90 each after workers removed an 80 foot pole. Local officials including Mayor Kenneth Andrews City Clerk Don Capper State Senator Bill Bowers and others testified at hearings while Presley faced a hospital stay after a windpipe obstruction incident.
Five Ottawa boys were arrested this morning on charges including petty larceny and reckless driving. Jon Alterman, 17, of Cleveland Avenue, pleaded guilty to petty larceny for gasoline theft and not guilty to reckless driving. The case involves an improperly registered car and a new cable telemovie service plan tied to two Lawrence theaters.
Rain and thunder showers move through central and eastern Kansas this afternoon and tonight with heavy rain southeast. Cooler conditions prevail this afternoon and southwest tonight with clearing by late day Friday. Highs 55 to 65, lows 40 to 55. Judge Milo Harris sentences several for petty larceny and sets trial dates for reckless driving. Ray Soper 18 lost and three others charged. deputies plea guilty or not guilty with sentences and fines. Orville McKaughan pleads guilty to all charges including reckless driving, improper registration, and petty larceny with fines and jail time.
Secretary Benson told House members that the House vote to end a large part of the soil bank risks more costly farm surpluses. He urged new farm legislation and criticized the cut as premature, noting administrative problems and questioning why the department pushed the program.
City commissioners enacted three ordinances in a quiet session. Actions included extending city limits to include the Gleason addition near 15th and Willow over 40 acres and vacation of an alley west of Garfield School. Also noted were remarks on soil bank policies and a public hearing with Norman Gessert present in Washington.
The atomic test weather team monitored high altitude winds today to decide if the first summer shot can occur tomorrow after a 24 hour postponement. Winds of 65 mph canceled the 5:05 a.m. explosion, with Test Manager James E Reeves saying winds would have pushed fallout toward Camp Mercury, the testing project HQ.
Washington Teamsters President Dave Beck told the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee he has no intention to resign and plans to run again for re election. He said he had heard nothing about any move to oust him and repeated his denial of wrongdoing.
A proposal to create a lateral sewer district near the intersection of 15th Street and Oak Avenue to construct a sewer lateral in the Highland Heights addition outlines the scope and location of the project. The plan focuses on establishing district boundaries and initiating construction access for the new lateral line.
Mayor K E Andrews proclaims May as Buddy Poppy Day in Ottawa to aid veterans and families through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funds stay local and support national welfare services while honoring dead by helping living. Attest City Clerk Donald R Capper. May 15, 1957.
A B25 bomber and three jet fighters buzzed Tooele Utah in a civil defense drill yesterday dropping smoke bombs and staging 100 mock casualties. A man cut his hand a boy fainted at fake wounds a war widow fainted and one resident believed a fire on his property caused the smoke.
Texas faced violent storms with more than 20 tornadoes killing 18 in Silverton and injuring at least 86 across the state. Affected towns include Silverton, Lampasas, Clarendon, Donley County, Plains, and Ashtola with property damage and ongoing flooding. Farmers report planting delays but subsoil moisture improves drought conditions.
The Wellington area suffered heavy rain and flash flooding with up to 12 inches in parts, damaging wheat crops and flooding roads. Three deaths were reported in the Wellington area as two elderly bodies were found in a cellar west of Okeene. Homes and land were inundated in multiple towns, with crews evacuating residents and authorities assessing the damage.
Heavy rain drenched Kansas with Hutchinson reporting 4.07 inches and Elkhart 3.30. Several towns saw over two inches while rivers rise to near flood stages. Severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes were forecast for southeastern Kansas as other moisture readings varied across the state.
Other tornadoes struck near Pampa Amarillo Plainview Lockney Iulia Lelia Lake Mcl Lean Groom Miami Lefors and Lubbock all in the Panhandle and South Plains area. Some ripped off roofs and damaged buildings others roared over farms and range lands with little or no damage.
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