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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1957

Page

5

Ottawa University to stage intra squad debate on labor law

Gridiron players Dennis Evans Clausie Smith and others debate in Ottawa University auditorium at 730 pm tomorrow on the question whether labor organization membership should be illegal. Debate coach Horton Presley confirms Evans and Jerry Watts oppose Smith and Don Eilenstine with public attendance invited. In Oklahoma City a shoplifter fled two clerks then hid in a sheriff’s office interrogation room and was jailed on petit larceny charges within minutes identified as Elmo Dolling Jr.

Ottawa University University Auditorum Gridiron Dennis Evans Clausie Smith Horton Presley Evans Jerry Watts Smith Don Eilenstine Oklahoma City U Oklahoma County

New Motto On One Dollar Bills Emerges At Banks

The dollar bills now circulating bear the motto In God We Trust above the word one on the green side. The inscription, long used on coins, was added to paper money under a 195% provision. The bills also carry the signature of Robert B. Anderson, who became secretary of the Treasury on July 29 succeeding George M. Humphrey.

Washington Robert B. Anderson George M. Humphrey Secretary of the Treasury

September Ottawa Fire Department Month Report

The Ottawa Fire Department reported three regular alarms causing $1300 in damage at 104 N Elm to Ollie Basile, a Santa Fe right of way incident on N Locust with $0 damage, and a trailer fire at Pontiac and Hickory causing $500 damage and the death of Charles Franklin Ledom. Three still alarms caused $10 damage at J C Penney from a cigarette, smoldering wires on Richard Smith’s car at 304 S Main with no damage, and a smoke scare at Carey Plumbing, 427 S Main. Miscellaneous calls included civil defense week drill on Sept 19, washing gasoline off 3rd and Main, rescuing a cat at 5th and Poplar, and a false alarm at 603 N Cedar.

Ottawa Fire Department N. Elm Ollie Basile N. Locust Pontiac Hickory Art Wheeler Charles Franklin Ledom J. C. Penney Co Richard Smith S. Main Carey Plumbing Department 3Rd and Main 5Th Poplar N. Cedar

Ransom Memorial Hospital Nominates New Administrator

Bruce Edward Bredeson, of 2 Russell, is named administrator of Ransom Memorial Hospital. He will start November 1, succeeding Walter Coburn, who departs October 14 to lead Bethany Hospital in Kansas City Kansas. The board praises Coburn and approves Bredeson as highly qualified.

Bruce Edward Bredeson Russell Ransom Memorial Hospital Bredeson Walter Coburn Bethany Hospital Kansas City Kas University of Minnesota University of Kansas Medical Center Jeffrey

Meany addresses U.N. on race problems and U.S. policy

U.S. delegate George Meany told the United Nations that the United States maintains an open national policy against race discrimination and pursues voluntary and governmental efforts to eliminate bias. He spoke to the UN General Assembly's Social and Humanitarian Committee noting discrimination persists worldwide, including in the United States.

U.S George Meany Afl-Cio United States Meany U.N. General Assembly

Police Padlocked Toledo Store After Open Door Lockout

Sheriff deputies Clarence Merce and Richard Saunders called for help when they found a supermarket door open. A store employee with a key locked the door and, on a second trip, freed the deputies after they were locked in for about a half hour.

Toledo Ohio Clarence Merce Richard Saunders Merce

Weather COUNTY FORECAST For today through Wednesday

Continued fair and mild weather through Wednesday with highs near 80 to 85 today and again in the 80s Wednesday. Lows tonight around 45 to 50.

Suspicious Men Reported Near Topeka Home

A Topeka woman said two suspicious acting men hung around her house last night. Police investigated and found her husband and brother in law were nearby. A similar call came from another residence as the woman arrived home by taxi and opened her door to touch something.

Topeka Teall

Crazed Gunmen Kill 2 Troopers In Multi-State Shootout

In a days-long manhunt a gunman surrendered after days of gun battles that left two troopers dead in Indiana and Michigan. Victor Wayne Whitley, 26, Granger Texas, was captured unarmed after a convoy chase. His dead partner Ralph Walker Taylor, 36, from Kenova West Virginia, was identified, while troopers Donald Pellot and William Kellems were killed and several officers wounded. Police say the suspects exchanged gunfire at a North Vernon roadblock before Whitley gave up.

North Vernon Ind Victor Wayne Whitley Granger Tex Whitley Ralph Walker Taylor Kenova W. Va Taylor Donald A. Pellot Clinton Mich William Kellems Scottsburg Tured Indiana Michigan Douglas A. Vogel Vogel Pellot Lester Kenens Robert Pond S Clide Perkins Jennings County Pa| Jtrolman Kenons

Asian Flu Vaccine Availability Expanded in Kansas

TOPEKA The State Board of Health has received notice that 40,000 more Asian flu shots are being sent to Kansas for general public use. This brings total vaccinations in the state to 70,000 as new shipments arrive.

Topeka State Board of 1 Kansas Wagloral Thomas R. Hood Newall Hartiet Forbes

Traffic Toll Topekam Kansas Fatalities Report

State Accident Records Section lists traffic fatalities for Topekam Kansas in the past 24 hours and year to date with numbers 2 and 1957400 and 1956 494 respectively.

Topekam Kansas

Plan to Present to President on School Integration

Governors formulate a plan as federal troops withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock and Arkansas National Guardsmen supervise nine Negro students entering the integrated school. Four use a separate entrance, four the main, amid a brief disturbance by white students. Officers maintain patrols while the FBI intensifies the search for mob leaders.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Arkansas National Guardsmen 101St Airborne Division Eisenhower 153Rd Infantry FBI

Swank Charity Ball Bid Astray

London society awoke to a mix up as a saloon named the Marquis of Anglesey received an invitation meant for the peer of the same title. The incident disrupted preparations for a central charity ball aiding cripples care, with Royal patron Queen Mother Elizabeth.

London Marquis of Anglesey Covent Garden Central Council For Elizabeth Ryukyu U.S Okinawa Reg Grist Tata Nan Mt Tommelamporium

State May Act Against Power Co Pickets

Governor Blair said the state would take legal steps over power company pickets in Kansas City suppressing a dispute with 69 linemen and apprentices at Kansas City Power and Light Co. The King Thompson Act could impose fines as mediation attempts continue amid a one day work stoppage.

Power Co Kansas City James Blair Devel Hipser & Light Co Prentices Jefferson City John M. Dalton Jackson County Circuit Court Kansas City Power and Light International Brotherhood of Missouri Uu i Rogers

Body Of Missing Girl Found In Nooksack River

The body of 24 year old Yvonne Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Russell, was found today in the Nooksack River near Bellingham. Sheriff William Breuer reported an apparent drowning after she wandered from home around 11 a.m. yesterday.

Bellingham Wash Nooksack River William Breuer Yvonne Russell Gene Russell

World Series coverage tied to Ottawa arcs timing

The World Series will be broadcast from Yankee Stadium at 10:45 a.m. tomorrow on WDAF radio and TV Channel 1. President Eisenhower will meet with four Southern governors led by Gov. Luther Hodges to seek a constructive solution to the integration crisis, with discussions limited to Little Rock and the withdrawal of federal troops. Warren Spahn and Whitey Ford were listed as starting pitchers for the Yankees.

Ottawa Wdaf Radio and TV Channel 1 Washington Luther Hodges North Carolina Eisenhower Hodges Orval Faubus Arkansas Little Rock Yankee Stadium New York City Warren Spahn Joy Milwaukee Whitey Ford The Yanks

Test Of Strength For Teamsters Convenes In Miami Beach

Governors Hodges Clement Collins and McKeldin meet on credentials at the Southern Governors Conference as Hoffa's bid for Teamsters leadership faces challenge. McClellan spy reports improper delegate naming from 63 locals while Hew to be discussed. Eisenhower to weigh school integration with Little Rock troop withdrawal on agenda.

Miami Beach Fila International Brotherhood of Governors' Committee Teamsters Leroy Collins Florida Hodges Eligi Theodore McKeldin Dave Beck Sen. McClellan D-Ark McClellan Jamie R. Hoffa Detroit Hoffa Beck

September A Wet Month

September rainfall in Ottawa totaled 7.93 inches boosting the year to 38.45 inches. The period’s heavy rain peaked on September 20 with 6.01 inches in about two hours, and several other dates produced significant totals. Worden in Douglas County reported 5.87 inches, while September average at Ottawa is 4.35 inches.

Ottawa Worden Douglas County

Court Hears Union Case

Opponents of James R. Hoffa in the Teamsters urged the Supreme Court to block this week’s national officer election. A New York group filed a new statement as Chief Justice Warren weighed reinstating an injunction against the Miami Beach convention vote. The rebels had previously won a temporary U S District Court injunction, but the Court of Appeals overturned it and sent the case to the Supreme Court for consideration.

John S. Shelley D-Calif Hoffa William A. Lee Chicago Thomas L. Hickey New York Teamsters Afl-Cio Haffa Beck Washington James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Supreme Court Warren Miami Beach U. S J. Dave Beck Court of Appeals War Ten

Typhoon Faye Kills Three On Okinawa

The U S Army reports Typhoon Faye killed two Okinawan residents and a U S Marine on Okinawa. The Marine, Stanley F Lisiewski Pie of Baltimore Maryland, suffered a skull fracture from flying debris.

Faye Okinawa Ft, Buckner U. S. Army Pie Stanley F. Lisiewski Baltimore

Average Farm Prices Decline in Kansas for Month Ended Sept 15

Prices received by Kansas farmers fell 1.3 percent in the month ending September 15. Declines hit wheat corn grain sorghum soybeans hogs and lambs, offsetting gains in oats hay beef cattle sheep milk and milk cows. Wheat fell two cents from 1.85 to 1.83 per bushel.

Topeka Kansas

Florida dam break floods lands. no deaths reported

Flood waters released by a power dam break southwest of Tallahassee covered a wide land area. Lowland residents fled their homes but Sheriff W P Joyce said all persons were accounted for. Earlier reports from the highway patrol claimed two people were killed.

Tallahassee Fla W. P. Joyce Highway Patrol

Breeding Praises Congress Work and Diligence

Washington Rep. Breeding a freshman Democrat from Kansas says this year’s House session is conscientious industrious and carefully productive, describing its pace and outcomes as positive and meaningful.

Congress Washington Rep Breeding

H Craig Graham Dies In Chanute

H Craig Graham founder of self service food stores in Chanute and other towns died today after two years of illness. A Chanute resident for 35 years he was a merchant builder and civic leader and a World War I veteran. Survivors include his widow brother and two sisters. TIME prices advance Oct 7. Order yours this week.

Chanute M—H. Craig Grae Jham Humboldt Iola Fredonia Yates Center Hills and Resolutions alNeodesha

Kasper Leads Pickets in Front of White House

John Kasper and the Seaboard White Citizens Council led a small group of seven pickets outside the White House to oppose school integration, displaying messages such as Keep our white schools white and Faubus for president. Two counterprotesters, Richard Tynes and an ally, arrived with opposition signs and stayed about 100 feet away.

Kasper White House Washington John Kasper Seaboard White Citizens Council South America Little Rock Faubus Richard Tynes

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