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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1964
Page
5
Hawkins Grange will hold a Christmas dinner at Briles School at 7 30 p m on Wednesday. No gift exchange will be held. Plans will be made to assemble a Christmas basket for a needy family three weeks before Christmas.
In Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Leo Pfeffer of the Horace Mann League argued the decision could affect public education nationwide. Maryland Attorney General Finan said state bond issues totaling 2.5 million to fund facilities at Western Maryland College, St Joseph’s College, Hood College, and College of Notre Dame hinge on the case. If upheld, tax aid to church-connected colleges including fellowships and grants could be outlawed.
Washington AP reports federal civilian employment increased by 8,954 in October to 2,470,330. The Post Office Department added 6,820 and Commerce 1,685, while the Army cut 1,788 and Interior 907.
FBI data show Kansas City area crime up 9.8 percent in the first nine months of the year versus the same period last year, amid a nationwide 13 percent rise. Kansas City Kan records a 30 percent jump with 11,034 major crimes, 991 more than 1963, though murders and car thefts fell. Police Chief Kelley credits the "Lock Your Car" campaign. An additional 1,984 crimes were reported in Kansas City Kan, up 459.
FBI data indicates crime rose 13 percent in the first nine months of 1964 from the same period last year. Increases varied by region with 20 percent in the South, 14 percent in the Northeast, 13 percent in the West, and 12 percent in the North Central states.
NATO debates a new multilateral force MLF to share control of Polaris missiles. A mixed allied crew would operate 25 ships with a separate MLF command, integrating in war as NATO forces. US West Germany Italy Britain Greece Turkey and the Netherlands back it while France opposes. Britain remains cool under a Labor government. Financing and specifics remain unresolved.
Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pa after five months sidelined with a back pinched nerve celebrated a belated birthday by winning the Mexican National Golf Championship by five strokes over Roberto de Vicenzo of Argentina. Wall shot 69 in the final round for a 276 total a record. Don January of Dallas finished third with 282.
Washington AP notes the Federal Reserve System reports U S gold stock fell by 37 million dollars in October. The year’s changes span from a 70 million dollar drop in June to a 177 million dollar rise in April.
Topeka AP. Budget director Jim Bibb faces a $200.5 million request pool with only about $169.4 million in revenue plus $22.5 million deferred by the legislature. He has cut about $6 million so far, focusing on operating costs over capital projects. Governor-elect Avery attends hearings to learn budget issues ahead of January recommendations.
In Pasadena scientists report Mariner 4 locked on Canopus as its navigation star for a 7 month 325 million mile voyage to Mars. Initial attempts misidentified stars but a second command confirmed Canopus, guiding the craft’s Earthward sensor and midcourse maneuver planning.
Two European born U S soldiers who defected to the Soviet Union in 1960 were found to have prior KGB links. Vladimir Sloboda from the Ukraine and Joseph Dutkanicz from Poland served in West Germany, later defected, and were connected to Soviet intelligence. Sloboda now lives in Lvov, and Dutkanicz worked in a television factory before dying in Lvov. The Army provided details after CIA consultation, noting their revulsion to U2 flights and Soviet propaganda involvement.
Kansas City AP market roundup lists cattle 12 000 and calves 700, steers down to 22 26, hogs steady with barrows 14 25 to 14 50 per 100 lb, sows 12 00 to 13 00, sheep 800 head steady with lambs 19 00 to 20 00, ewes 4 50 to 5 50. Eggs and butter quoted: large eggs 29 35, medium 23 28, small 18 19, large B 23 25, wholesale egg prices varied, live fryers 13 13 to 14 15 per cwt, butter grade A 69 to 70 cents per lb.
A mass of cold arctic air pushed eastward spreading light snow and flurries from the Ohio Valley to the middle Mississippi Valley. Weather warnings warned of hazardous driving in western Maryland and West Virginia with up to three inches expected amid strong winds and heavy rains in the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures ranged from 26 degrees below zero in Aberdeen to the mid 70s in extreme southern Florida.
President Johnson will use the gold plated spade at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts groundbreaking ceremony in Washington. Senator elect Robert F. Kennedy will represent the Kennedy family. Actors Jason Robards Jr. and Sir John Gielgud will read portions of Kennedy speeches and a Shakespeare passage.
J L Goddard of Liberal former Wellsville resident died Friday in Liberal where he had lived two years. Services set for 10 a m Tuesday in Liberal. Surviving wife Nina three step children and one granddaughter. Mrs J H Wright formerly Helen Eversingham died November 20 in Miami Florida after earlier living in Ottawa. She leaves husband a daughter a grandson and sister Mrs Otis Crane Florida.
Pomona High School delegates Jim Lederer Carol Baker and K R Bowman attended the Governors Teenage Leadership Seminar in Topeka on November 28. The PHS senior class will sponsor a chicken and noodle dinner and supper on Saturday December 5 with meals served from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm onwards at the grade school multi purpose room.
Market notes list soybeans at 2067, wheat around 1.83, shelled corn 2.00, butterfat 48, oats 0B, and rye shown with unclear figures. Daily commodity table records grain and dairy values with several illegible entries.
Mrs Floy Treme Warner of Olathe died November 25. Services were November 28 at Lamb Funeral Home with Rev. Noreman Cullumber of Bonner Springs officiating. Pallbearers included Ralph Hayden, Larry Blaylock, Vernon Johnson, Milo Nordyke, Orval Faulkner and Russell Nordyke. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs Clarence M Blaylock of Bonner Springs and grandson Eugene Blaylock. Mrs Warner belonged to Hazel Rebekah Lodge No 175.
Admissions list multiple residents including Mrs Donald Fisher Terry McKenzie Carl Taylor Josephine Phillips Bert Jones Mrs Dan Davis and others with dates Saturday Sunday. Births note Mr and Mrs Fred Hermreck Richmond and Mr and Mrs Kenneth New Richmond welcomed daughters Saturday with weights listed. Dismissals include Harold Pahlman and baby daughter Lawrence and several others from Lawrence Richmond Pomona Wellsville and Welda with Monday noted for one.
Terry L. Cramer, 22, jailed 1:50 a.m. Sunday for DUI and reckless driving after an accident. bond $300. Martin O. Dyer, 118 S. Oak, jailed 12:45 a.m. for DUI and reckless driving. bond $300. William R. Graham, 19, 827 Tremont, cited for defective mufflers. bond $15. Louis M. Vega, 43, 833 King, cited for failing to yield right of way. accident report pending. Howard W. Hartpence, 17, 831 E 8th, cited for reckless driving. H. L. Price reports tire cut while parked near the East dormitory at Ottawa University.
Three county court actions surface with Kehr pleading guilty to an insufficient fund check and receiving 30 days in jail plus costs. Harris pleads guilty to malicious destruction of a dog valued under 60 dollars and pays a 160 dollar fine with a one year parole condition. Jones cited for DUI and related offenses near Ottawa on US 50, fined 175 dollars and jailed 30 days.
Pomona Kansas and Council Grove host weekly livestock auction every Saturday with Jim Brady serving as auctioneer in Ottawa contact CH 2.4960 for details and times. Local listings show phone contact 666-3530 for Pomona.
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