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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1957

Page

6

Bethel Ottawa game broadcast restored on KTJO FM

KTJO FM will air the Bethel College at Ottawa University basketball game at 7 30 tomorrow night with Barry Rohde Jim Jones and Bob Tucker on the broadcast. Bethel had delayed due to a 25 fee for air rights but OU officials argued the rule should apply only to commercial stations and the fee was waived. Also open house set for Sunday at Ottawa Carnegie Free Library marking 84 years since its 1873 founding with former and current library staff listed.

Bethel College - Ottawa University Newton Ktjo-Fm Barry Rohde Jim Jones Bob Tucker Bethel O. U Andrew B. Martin Ottawa Carnegie Free Library

Mothers patrol helps children cross busy McAllen intersections

In McAllen Texas mothers from the David Crockett School patrol whistle at passing motorists to guide students across two busy street corners near the school. Dr R A Lindquist says the patrol will continue until traffic signals are installed in about six weeks. In Topeka Roscoe Butner reports a garage break in with hub caps and seat covers stolen while his watchdog slept.

Mcallen Tex David Crockett School R. A. Lindquist Topeka Roscoe Butner Butner

Rattlesnake Found in Kansas City Basem

Mrs Norman Martin, 32, found a rattlesnake in her basement yesterday and was bitten on a finger while attempting to bottle it. Neighbor Mrs Harold C Hedges helped with first aid and took her to a hospital, where she was treated and released. The incident was witnessed by locals and sparked caution about urban wildlife.

Kansas City, Kanp Norman Martin Harold C. Hedges

Weather county forecast shows mild temps and slight showers

Generally fair with south to southeast winds of 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Tonight partly cloudy then Saturday cooler with a few afternoon showers. Highs 80 to 85 today and about 82 Saturday. lows in the 50s. Yesterday high 84, low 49. Record highs and lows for the date noted. hourly temps listed through morning. River data indicates moderate levels.

M. Eaves A. Seenee

Milk War In KC Studied By Anderson

Kansas City dairies face scrutiny as the attorney general investigates milk pricing below production cost. Country Club Dairy officials say cuts were to meet competition with losses offset by higher prices on by products. Anderson warns below cost to crush rivals is unlawful. accountants will review figures, with 2 cent half gallon sales noted.

Anderson Kansas City Kat John Anderson Kansas Carl Peterson Country Club Dairy Kansas Dairy Industries

Santa Fe Railway, unions clash over strike vote method

CHICAGO Santa Fe Railway fights with 15 non operating unions over how a strike vote is conducted. The carrier rejects secret ballot contention and says ballots must be signed. Union leaders call the railway stance a smokescreen and favor a secret vote under mediation board oversight. The dispute centers on a union shop and dues for political purposes.

Chicago Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe Railway George Leighty The Order of Railway Telegraphers National (Railway) Mediation Board Leighty

Bishop Oxnam To Speak At Southwestern College

Bishop Bromley G. Oxnam of the Washington area Methodist Church will speak at Southwestern College for the fourth annual Smith Willson lectureship October 8 to 10. The event, established by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Willson of Floydada in honor of Dr. Roy L. Smith, opens with Oxnam's Tuesday morning address. minister's day Wednesday will draw over 1,000 Methodist pastors in Kansas and Oklahoma. The lectures conclude Thursday with a faculty and visitor convocation procession.

Kansas Oklahoma

Harried Housewife Seeks Army Help Over Spiders

Mrs. Richard Thompson, a Baltimore suburban resident, may seek Army assistance as more than 100 black widow spiders were found in Victory Villa. Baltimore County Health Department distributed literature on handling the invasion but said it cannot manage the problem alone.

Baltimore Richard Thompson Army Victory Villa Baltimore County Health Department

Hoffa Wins Quiet Victory in Teamsters Presidential Race

James R. Hoffa won the Teamsters presidency by a wide margin, taking about 878 votes to 98 for Thomas J. Haggerty and 192 for William A. Lee as delegates completed the initial tally. Hoffa, 44, led a scandal plagued union amid calls for his ouster from AFL-CIO and amid a Senate Rackets probe into delegate seating at the convention. Delegates voted by voice, while a US marshal served a subpoena demanding credentials brought to Washington.

Miami Beach Fla James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa Thomas J. Haggerty Chicago William A. Lee Lee Haggerty Untn Dave Beck Afl-Cio Federation Organized Labor Voice U. S Senate Washington Teamsters John English

Ottawa Chest Drive Starts Monday Parade

The advance gifts committee for the Ottawa Community Chest campaign will begin rounds Monday, announced by the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman is Robert B. Anderson with members E. E. Haley, R. M. Clogston, C. W. Hegberg, Robert S. Hill, Dean Berlin, Dean Nossinger, de R. Bennett Jr., and George Liser. Early contributions come from several businesses and individuals ahead of the city-wide drive.

Ottawa

All Rescued When Big Plane Ditches

A U S Air Force C47 with 13 aboard including author James A Michener ditched three miles north of Iwo Jima today. All aboard were rescued unharmed. The Air Force said the aircraft went down shortly after taking off for Japan. An investigation was opened to determine the cause.

Trading Stamps Deemed Legitimate by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission ruled that trading stamp plans are legitimate trade practices when properly handled. The five commissioners, after 18 months of study, warned they will crack down on any plan deceiving the public or used unfairly in competition. About 300 kinds are issued by 200,000 retailers, valued at 600 million dollars yearly.

FTC

U S Seeks Western Arm Disarmament Endorsement

The United States plans to urge the U N General Assembly to back Western disarmament proposals and renew negotiations on that basis while rejecting amendments backing Indian Japanese and Soviet nuclear test suspension. UK Canada and France pressed the Western plan in subcommittee talks in London, which collapsed into deadlock. Lamb Insured Payment Plan.

United States U.N. Assembly Assembly Soviet Union World Forum Britain Canada France London

Pup’s misadventure hints at dog’s life compare

Eureka news recounts Blackie the puppy and Terry Grimm as they play with an 11-year-old boy until a brown dog attacks. Blackie darts into a sewer, cops and street crews drill the pavement with jackhammers at 1 am. He escapes, returns home, then is later struck by a car. Vet says internal injuries but he should recover.

Eureka Calif Blackie Terry Grimm Terry

Central High Quiet as Negroes Enter in Little Rock

In Little Rock nine Negro students entered Central High for a tenth day of integrated classes under National Guard escort. About 100 white students gathered, some with Confederate flags, but little jeering occurred. Sixteen riflemen and four Army paratroopers accompanied the students inside. No new plan emerged to end the crisis as Governor Faubus and federal authorities clash over control. An earlier walkout led to arrests as guards detained Vernon H. Duncan and Annette Harper amid FBI questions.

Little Rock Ark Central High School Central High Luther Hodges North Carolina Eisenhower Arkansas Orval Faubus National Guard Central High Sept. 2 Annette Harper FBI Miss Harper Faubus Joseph J. Casper Annette Beverly Burks

Plan to Invade Syria Revealed by Al Nasr

Damascus based Al Nasr claims an American plan to occupy Syria within 10 hours via surprise air and land attacks was foiled last month. The paper cites a intercepted wireless message and says Sept 27 was target for a full scale assault on the Syrian-Israeli frontier, while U.S. and Israeli forces would drop paratroopers in parts of the country. Washington officials dismiss the report as ridiculous and ludicrous.

Damascus Syria al Nasr Khaled el Azem

Number of Asian Flu Cases Jumps

The Public Health Service says Asian flu cases rose by about 200 000 last week to 422 650 since early June, based on incomplete reports through last Saturday. Eighteen deaths in the continental United States and additional deaths in Puerto Rico Hawaii and Alaska are noted as the flu outbreak continues to grow nationwide.

Washington Public Health Service New York City United States Puerto Rico Hawaii Alaska The Health Service

Gordon Gray Dies at 57 in Chanute

Gordon Gray a longtime lumber dealer in Chanute since 1932 died yesterday He was 57 a World War I veteran and KU engineering graduate The obituary notes his local prominence and service

Chanute Gordon Gray University of Kansas Engineering School

Quitting Republicans Over Little Rock Split GOP in South

Eisenhower’s use of federal troops to enforce Little Rock integration strains Southern Republicans. Some join Democrats, resign county chairs across Texas Florida and Mississippi. E 0 Spencer and F A Teague abandon GOP while others privately support the president but regret the action. An editorial calls the Southern Republican party dead.

Washington Eisenhower Little Rock GOP South F. A. Teague Arkansas House of Representatives Texas Florida Mississippi E. 0 Spencer Chattanooga News-Free Press Republican Party North

Brucker Denies Unnecessary Force Use at Little Rock

Secretary of the Army Brucker rejects accusations of excessive force in Little Rock. He cites the case of civilian C. E. Blake who sought warrants against three soldiers after a head wound from the first day paratroopers were stationed at Central High School. Blake, from North Little Rock, was near the scene and balked at moving when ordered. Prosecutor Frank Holt declined to issue warrants, directing Blake to US authorities.

Washington Brucker U.S Little Rock Ark C. E. Blake North Little Rock Frank Holt Blake Central High School

Paola Phone Rates Higher Approved by KC Commission

The Kansas Corporation Commission approved higher Southwestern Bell rates for Paola subscribers while extending toll-free calls to nearby Osa watomie eight miles away. Net increase after eliminating Paola to Osa watomie tolls is $4,039 annually. Separate rail moves seek closing several stations and discontinuing service to Wakarusa Wakarusa line. hearings to be set later.

Topeka Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Paola Kansas Corporation Commission Osawatomie Missouri Pacific Railroad Benton Pardonia Roper Oxford Rose Pendennis Miller Santa Fe Railway Wakarusa

Traffic Toll In State Records Reflect 1957 Fatalities

State accident records show 404 traffic deaths to date in 1957, plus 2 more in the last 24 hours, with 498 deaths for the same period in 1956. Some incidents occurred earlier but were not previously reported.

Topeka Kansas

Football KU vs Colorado on KOFO Saturday at 2 45

KU and Colorado clash on KOFO this Saturday at 2 45 p m local kickoff time listed as 254 c 11 for the broadcast. Team lineups and station schedule reflect the game as a key regional college matchup.

K. U Colorado Kofo K. U. Va

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