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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1963
Page
11
Washington AP unions challenge an arbitration ruling permitting elimination of about 30,000 firemen jobs as carriers may reduce firemen on diesel freight and yard engines while train crew size remains open to talks. Both unions announce court challenges amid stalled negotiations on wages and work rules.
Fair and warmer conditions prevail tonight with a partly cloudy and mild Thursday. Low tonight mid to upper 30s. High Thursday around 60. Previous day high 48, low 28. Record high 73 in 1960, record low 9 in 1938 and 1952. Hourly readings show daytime temps mostly in the 30s to 40s with a peak near 48.
The Kansas State Highway Commission issued a work order to surface 9.5 miles of K-268 to serve the Pomona Reservoir in Osage County. The route runs from US 75 two miles north of Lyndon southeast to K-68 two miles north of Quenemo. Killough Construction Company, Ottawa, holds both contracts totaling 10,535.14 dollars.
A national regional oratorical contest from the American Legion will take place in Ottawa in spring. George Lister, a local banker, said the regional meet is set for April 6 with contestants from six neighboring states arriving April 5. They will dine at Ottawa University and compete at the high school the next morning, with the winner advancing to nationals for a $4000 college scholarship. Lister will coordinate arrangements. local men will judge. In 10 years two Kansans who spoke here reached national finals.
The Ottawa University chapel auditorium fund rose to 297 yesterday and aims for a 300000 goal. President Andrew B. Martin said gifts mailed today or tomorrow will count toward reaching the total.
Hospital administrator Stephen Lott told the board admissions through October reached 1755, up 30 from last year, with 77 percent of Franklin County residents needing hospital care using Ransom Memorial Hospital. The six month regional survey included all area hospitals. Donations to the landscape fund came from the county medical auxiliary and Garfield Garden Club, and the hospital auxiliary gave 420 for new curtains. The board reviewed the coming year's budget to be adopted in December and then sent to county commissioners.
The three act comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman plays at 8 p.m. tonight in Memorial Auditorium. Sponsored by the junior class, the cast includes seniors Teresa Morrissey, Sally Corlis, Th reston Wallace, and John Hoppe with Jane Feuerborn directing and Carolyn Mages assisting. The show was postponed from last weekend in honor of President Kennedy.
President Johnson urged rapid congressional action on civil rights safeguards and an $11 billion tax cut in a joint session address. He said honoring Kennedy means passing the civil rights bill and the tax measure promptly, calling for no delay and urging an end to hate and violence.
AP News Analysis reports Peking challenging Johnson after Kennedy death. China vows to probe American policy, while North Viet Nam and Pathet Lao denounce U.S. actions and intensify anti U.S. campaigns in Asia. North Korea increases cross border incidents as Johnson urges unity and civil rights resolve. Johnson seeks bipartisan support and emphasizes progress on civil rights during a period of regional tension.
Relman Morin reports on how full equality for Negro Americans dominates the national debate as President Johnson navigates civil rights, foreign policy, and disarmament stances. The piece traces Johnson’s remarks, voting record, and the political risk of civil rights in the 1964 race.
President Johnson recalls a July 1955 Virginia trip when chest pains signaled a heart attack. Doctors at Bethesda, Maryland, performed life-saving care as Johnson, then 46, faced a perilous early hours of convalescence and recovery.
Firefighters and volunteers fought a blaze around 7:10 PM at the Anderson County Court House in Garnett. The fire was controlled by 7:45 PM, centered in the third floor coffee room and attic with water damage to the second and basement areas. Adjustors assess repair costs. wiring thought unlikely as building recently rewired.
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