Four-Cent Stamp Likely On August 1
Washington report predicts a four cent mailing rate on August 1 if the president signs the compromise postal bill. The measure would raise rates for letters air mail and postcards while boosting pay for 500000 postal workers. Senate passage and White House action loom as lawmakers weigh revenue projections and potential veto risks.
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Hawkins community plans program and supper at school
Hawkins community will host a school night program for students and staff tomorrow along with a basket supper. The annual business meeting is also scheduled. U S Army Mothers Post 4 visited Topeka to serve pies and sandwiches for a Winter General Hospital ward, with volunteers including Mrs B G Otto Mrs Leland Monroe and Mrs Clarence Ingersoll.
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Further Decline Being Resisted at Governors Meeting
Miami Beach officials reported that a Treasury official told state governors the private enterprise economy is holding up amid decline. He warned against massive deficit spending while noting the proposed Truman outlay of about 78 billion dollars for Korea era defense. Secretary McElroy warned that defense outlays now equal half of federal spending and urged savings elsewhere.
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Driving on wrong side cited in County Court case
Richard G. Kitterman was cited in County Court yesterday on driving on the wrong side of the road and speeding 50 in a 40 mile zone. The complaint was filed by the Highway Patrol. Ottawa Herald. Donald R. Wetzel filed a damage suit in County Court yesterday against Don Meeker for 299 dollars for damages from a Kaw River boat collision on August 25, 1987. Bob Custer, son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Custer, Lane, was awarded a company softball letter at Kemper Military School Boonville Missouri and named to the school All Star team. Western Auto RCA TVs and Radios Ady.
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Scrivner Turns To Art During Hearings
In a House appropriations subcommittee transcript Rep Errett P Scrivner painted an oil sketch of Secretary of Defense McElroy. The image, shown to the panel, came from a magazine cover. Scrivner called painting a relaxation hobby and said the McElroy portrait was among his first oil sketches.
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General And Actress Parting In Hollywood Romance
Kim Novak, 24, and Lt. Gen. Rafael Trujillo, 28, ended a half hour farewell aboard his private railcar. He plans to return for her in July after Army Command School studies in Kansas as his Mexican divorce nears finalization.
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Hutchinson Grain Dealer C. D. Jennings Dies at 78
Hutchinson grain dealer and civic leader C D Jennings died Tuesday at age 78. He moved to Hutchinson in 1914 and by 1930 had built 15 grain elevators in western Kansas. His firm owns the Terminal Elevator in Hutchinson with 4.5 million bushel capacity. A son Homer has operated the company recently. Funeral services set for Thursday afternoon.
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Eby Low Bidder on Forbes AFB Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Martin K. Eby of Wichita was the low bidder at 575344 dollars for a contract to build facilities utilities and ordnance storage at Forbes Air Force Base Topeka Kansas with the bid awarded Tuesday.
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President Sees Bright Promise From Economic Upswing
President Eisenhower told a New York audience that an economic upturn is in the making with vigorous growth ahead. He urged industry and labor to curb prices and wage rises to prevent inflation, while noting the recession is slowing and tax-cut decisions would come soon. Vice President Nixon introduced him at the conference dinner. Hagerty clarified the remarks on tax cuts should not be read as a pledge to push a general tax cut.
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President addresses 2600 business leaders at economic event
The President spoke to a gathering of 2,600 business leaders on economic policy and growth. The remarks highlighted industry priorities and potential regulatory changes aimed at boosting commerce and investment.
Ottawa approves Hickory Street improvement project
A city resolution in Ottawa Kansas approves grading guttering paving and drainage for Hickory Street from Fifteenth Street to a point 117 feet south of Stucker's Addition. The plan calls for steel reinforced Portland cement concrete four inches thick with six inch curbs and associated drainage facilities as per specifications. The measure was passed on May 14 18bR by Mayor K. E. Andrews and city officials.
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Sizzling Hot Nose Cone Attracts Sharks
Washington report notes recovery of a Jupiter nose cone from a 1600 mile space flight. Army letters aboard the cone were addressed to Secretary of the Army and General Taylor. Sharks swarmed the area attracted by noise and reflection until recovery gear deployed dye and repellent.
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Road Building Boost Economy
Miami Beach Florida governors Blair of Missouri and Docking of Kansas announced highway programs to boost the economy. Missouri plans a 1958 program costing 130 million dollars creating jobs in every county. Kansas ready to launch a 100 million dollar highway program.
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Hospital Notes Admits List and Dismissals
Hospital notes show admissions including Harley Decker of 541 N Cherry and Linda Marie Denton of Ottawa along with Harvey W Reed of 310 Maple and Ralph O Ferguson of Ottawa. Dismissals include Tommy Leitaker of 502 Willow and several patients listed by spouse or address with names such as Mrs Veronica Steerman and Mrs Sarah Hunter.
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Car Train Crash Fatal To Youth In Coffey County
A car carrying four 13 year olds who had just graduated from the eighth grade was struck by two trains on the Santa Fe line near Lebo Kansas. Patrick Allen Thompson was killed. Patsy Thompson Sandra Jones and Noble Knight were seriously injured and hospitalized. The accident occurred as the eastbound Chief approached and a westbound freight train struck the car throwing it onto the track.
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Fall Is Fatal in New York Blind Man's Funeral Walk
John Gunning aged 69 blind man, died after a five story fall from the roof of his building while walking his dog. The terrier ran to the apartment where Gunning lived with relatives as rescue crews arrived.
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Marriage Licenses for Poe Turley and Chambers Pair
James E. Poe 21 of Rantous and Mery ta TR Turley 19 of Ottawa apply for license. Charles L. Cradle 21 of Quenemo and Eva Kay Chambers 18 of Ottawa are recorded as the other parties in this listing.
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Area Students To Graduate At Emporia State Teachers College
About 400 candidates for degrees at Emporia State Teachers College include 13 area students. Two Ottawans are Franklin Decant Gaddis and Louis John Kaecell. Other area grads come from Garnett, Waverly, Overbrook, and Agricola, with names listed among the attendees.
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State Chamber Recommends Tax Plan for Small Biz
The Kansas State Chamber of Commerce proposes to Congress a tax plan allowing small businesses to defer part of taxable net income for five years to fund equipment and inventory replacement and growth. President Ross Beach Jr says it is a tax deferral, not a subsidy, with eventual payment and more flexibility than annual reinvestment deductions. The plan was sent to several congressional committees.
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Gasoline Tax Revenues Rise in Kansan Fiscal Year
Topeka reports gross gasoline tax receipts totaling 32,771,187.50 in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, up from 31,246,405.41 a year ago. Funds for non highway use reached 8,458,404 this year versus 7,914,989 last year.
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