Osawatomie man asks about May 21 1893 cold spell
Caleb Burns of Osawatomie writes The Herald seeking the May 21 1893 low temperature. He recalls plowing corn in 1093 and lighting a fire to warm his feet while using an old cultivator. In Centereach a bird stole a $5 bill from a milk bottle, triggering a dispute between a wife and milkman over the lost money.
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the Herald
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Centereach
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Blackbird
John Walsh
Spring Panty Raid at SMU Amid Campus Noise
About 200 male students mobbed seven sorority houses at Southern Methodist University in Dallas in what police called the first spring panty raid. Police in University Park said raiders milled around sorority lawns for 90 minutes, then left empty-handed. no arrests were made.
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Southern Methodist University
University Park
Ottawa
Philadelphia
Lyle Nation
Grier
Teeters
Star
Houston
Ottawa Co-Op unveils new elevator Saturday
The Ottawa Co-Operative Elevator opens its doors Saturday to showcase a new elevator and growing operations serving about 2,200 farmers in Franklin and surrounding counties. The seven year old firm runs a grain business with a large feed department, adds oil and gas bulk operations, and employs about 15 people. Vic Warren of near Ottawa serves as president with Dan Steward and Harry Scott as officers. other directors include Russell Wray, Kirk Weigand, Lawrence Lundstedt, and Roy Swank. The celebration includes distribution of 12,000 in preferred stock and the last half of a 4950 revolving fund to members, paid in 2 bills and silver dollars.
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Ottawa Co-Op
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Near
Ottawa
Dan Steward
Centropolis
Harry Scott
Russell Wray
Kirk Weigand
Lawrence Lundstedt
Roy Swank
GOC Training Begins Tonight in Ottawa Armory
Ot tawa Ground Observer Corps posts open training tonight at 7 30 in the armory. Sgt Walter Huff stresses the post's role in storm warnings and cites recent incidents where alerts from Antioch Paola and Spring Hill helped reduce casualties. Don White, Ottawa Post supervisor, calls for more volunteers at the meeting.
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Ottawa Post
Weather Outlook for Kansas Clouds and Showers
Mostly cloudy conditions with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the southeast and extreme east. Thunderstorms most numerous in the extreme southeast this afternoon. Cooler temperatures expected northward tonight, with highs 65 to 75 Thursday and lows from the upper 30s to 50s.
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Kansas
Traffic Toll Same period 1956 241 Lamb Insured
A report outlines a payment plan tied to an insured program titled Lamb Insured for the 1956 period. It notes toll costs and financial arrangements affecting the same timeframe as 1956.
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Lamb
Even Ousted Beck Will Draw Salary
Washington reports that if ousted as Teamsters Union president Dave Beck would likely still receive his $50,000 annual salary. John F English, general secretary treasurer, says Beck is entitled to continue drawing that pension, and nothing can change that.
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Dave Beck
Teamsters
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Army ruler tightens grip as Haiti streets erupt in strikes
Brigadier General Leon Cantavye, yesterday’s power holder, banned political meetings and ordered police to fire on looters to restore order. Censorship on dispatches and broadcasts, plus port guards and port activity, mark a tense capital while provinces show limited unrest and Cap Haitien celebrates the dissolution of the Executive Council.
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Haiti
Leon Cantavye
Cap Haitien
Committee of Public Safety
Executive Council
Seek To Form French Cabinet
Paris W President Rene Coty faced a new French political crisis as the Assembly rejected Guy Mollet's austerity plan and the Socialist Premier resigned. Instability loomed with a center coalition likely to lead the government, threatening Coty's June visit to New York. Names mentioned as Mollet successors included Pierre Pflimlin and Rene Pleven.
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Rene Coly
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Guy Mollet
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New York
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Pierre Pflimlin
MRP
Popular Republican Movement
Rene Pleven
Ottawa Water Scenes to Air on Huntley Brinkley Show
NBC Chicago will broadcast Ottawa water footage during the Chet Huntley Brinkley program from New York and Washington. The Ottawa clips, about three minutes long, were prepared after a drought ended and will air in a Chicago cut-in at 6 45 p.m. local time, weather permitting.
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Union Chiefs Delay Action On Teamsters
AFL-CIO postponed indefinitely a meeting of its Ethical Practices Committee to consider charges of Teamsters corruption. The move signals AFL-CIO tolerance for intra union ouster pressure against Teamsters President Dave Beck led by John F. English, newly named AFL-CIO vice president. If Beck resists, English plans a separate board session seeking Beck’s removal. English was elected AFL-CIO vice president and executive council member.
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Other Twisters Hit In Missouri
Ottawa residents mobilize aid for tornado victims as Red Cross volunteers collect clothing food and shelter offers. Rep Scrivner and SBA designate Franklin Miami and Johnson counties as disaster areas with loan programs and assistance channels opened for individuals businesses and partnerships. Electric and telephone lines are being restored while authorities urge avoiding road congestion for sightseers.
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Lois Snider
Topeka
Red Cross
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Lyman
Andrews
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Jack Morrisey
Tornado Rampages Hurt Missouri Towns and Surrounding Areas
A major tornado outbreak across southern and eastern Missouri left thirteen dead and about seventy injured. Destruction extended from Ottawa to Desloge with homes flattened, multiple businesses leveled, and towns like Fremont hit hard. Red Cross aid followed, volunteers organized meals, and police and National Guard assisted with traffic and safety amid widespread damage.
Bids Taken On New Turnpike Link
Kansas City structural Steel Co. bid 2,214,390.69 to build a 2,227 foot seven span bridge over the Kansas River linking 18th Street trafficway with Johnson County. Two other bids rose to 2,659,650.20. Turnpike officials said bids are subject to 90 day cancellation tied to bond sale planned for late July.
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Johnson County
Tornado Cleanup Begins in Kansas City Area
Disaster crews counted 37 dead with 156 in hospitals and 418 homes destroyed as Kansas City area tornado damage spurred Governor Blair to seek 25 million dollars in federal relief. Red Cross projected a million dollars for 1,000 families, while curfews and disaster-designation efforts focused on Martin City Grandview Hickman Mills and Ruskin Heights.
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James T. Blair
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Hickman Mills
Ruskin Heights
Red Cross
Hickman Mills-Ruskin Heights
Hickman Mills- Ruskin Heights
Extra storm papers pressed by The Ottawa Herald
Extra editions of Tuesday's tornado papers rolled off on Wednesday due to reader demand. Copies with tornado damage stories and pictures are available at The Herald.
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The
Herald
Showers Here Alert Out For More Twisters
Ottawa had light showers this morning as eastern Kansas saw heavier precipitation elsewhere. The weather bureau warned of possible severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across extreme southeastern Kansas, southern Missouri, northwest Arkansas, and far eastern Oklahoma. River levels rose on the Marais des Cygnes to about 12 feet yesterday due to rain from the valley tornado but fell this morning. Pittsburg recorded 1.75 inches of rain in a brief 25 minute downpour with some hail as the storm moved from Parsons and Independence.
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Floy
Freda Towner
Wellsville
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J. E. Letchworth
Ottawall
Harold Letchworth
S. Cedar
Ellis Letchworth
Hickory
Harold Letch
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Adam Wicke
Marsh
Ottawa
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Arkanas
Oklahoma
Marais Des Cygnes
Pittsburg
Parsons
Independence
Whirling Winds Into Oklahoma
A line of thunderstorms moved into Oklahoma from the southwest today spawning several small tornadoes and causing damage. No personal injuries were reported. Almost the entire state except the Panhandle and some northwest counties remained under a tornado alert until 2 p.m. Rain totals reached about 3 inches at Newkirk, likely worsening the food situation despite yesterday’s rain respite. Tornadoes were sighted early in Caddo County Mountain View and near Ponca City.
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Panhandle
Oklahoma
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Caddo County
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Ponca City
Destruction Widespread After Severe Storms
The report notes extreme damage where the storm struck, with many homes leveled or ruined. Affected residents are staying with relatives and friends as officials assess the aftermath and aid needs.
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