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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1959
Page
4
Rail figures show Santa Fe carloadings for week ending August 29, 1959 at 25 099, up from 24 784 year ago. Total cars moved were 33 753 versus 36 572 a year earlier. Local items note library hours, bakery ads, hospital observation, family reunion, court fines, budget manager change, and community theater tryouts.
Auto production in the United States hit rock bottom last week before lifting with 1960 models. Eleven makes will be in new model production this week, up from four. Ford plants dominated the last week with more than half of the output as they closed out 1959 models. Others joining the parade include Chrysler Desoto Dodge Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac Rambler Imperial Plymouth Studebaker Packard and Rambler. Assemblies totaled 17 805 cars versus 31 741 previous week and 16 771 a year ago.
Dr. Charles F. Banning has assumed duties as interim pastor at Ottawa First Baptist Church and will serve until a full-time pastor is chosen, likely after year’s start. He and Mrs. Banning reside at 426 East ilth, coming from Norwich, Connecticut.
The notices report the deaths of William Lantis 73 of Ottawa a retired laborer with a large family. Arlettie L Cradler 80 of Ottawa after a 40 month illness. and Cecelia Penne Jackson 54 with services in Forest City Missouri. William Lantis born Sept 25 1886 in Fr Scott is survived by Flora Pearce Lantis his widow and children Richard Ottawa Neva Cathryn Fuller Thelma Martha Lane Verna Lee Walsh and eight grandchildren. Arlettie Cradler previously of Hutchinson lived in Ottawa for 15 years and is survived by Lewis Cradler her husband and one brother George Long. Cecelia Jackson was born Jan 25 1912 Garnett and married Merle Jackson. she leaves a widower and five sisters and three brothers with services held in Forest City Missouri.
Former President Harry S. Truman will appear as a guest on a TV program taping in Kansas City. Jack Benny will host, guiding Truman on a tour of the Truman library with promises of tasteful humor. This marks Benny and Truman’s second collaboration in 18 months following a 1958 benefit for the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra raising $50,000.
Three former Mutual Broadcasting System officials are charged in a federal indictment with taking 750000 dollars from the Dominican government to air political propaganda on the Mutual network. The case lists Alexander L. Guterman, Hal Roach Jr, and Garland L. Culpepper Jr as indicted principals connected to MBS Inc and Radio News Service Corp.
Sealed dairy and grain prices appear with barley at 1.88 and wheat at 1.75 per unit. Corn and oats show varied values, butterfat mid-50s, and hen and cock prices noted in odd OCR form. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Wheat futures closed 14 lower to higher as grain receipts show 61 cars of wheat varying by grade from No 2 hard to No 3. Corn bid 13 cars with white and yellow grades near 1.59 to 1.26. Oats and milo also listed with price ranges. overall market activity mixed across cereals and soybeans.
KC Livestock report shows cattle 4500 head with varied categories. Prices include high choice steers at about 28.50 per cwt for 1014 lb, and 28.00 for high choice. cows utilities 18.00 to 17.25. canners 14.60 to 16.50. Hogs: 3500 head, barrows and gilts mostly 25 higher. 200-240 lb at 14.35 to 14.40. 400 lb down around 11.76 to 13.75. Sheep: 1000 head, demand strong. spring slaughter lambs 21.59 to 22.50. ewes 3.00 to 4.00.
A hospital bulletin records the admission of Mrs. Charles R. Wemmer residing at 427 North Mulberry, on Monday. The note details her entry without further medical specifics or concurrent changes in patient status, reflecting routine inpatient intake.
New York’s First National City Bank raised the prime lending rate from 4 to 5 percent effective immediately. The move signals higher charges across the financial system as banks adjust rates for top customers with best credit. The 5 percent level is the highest in 28 years, matching expectations of similar actions by other major banks nationwide.
Nine persons paid 132 dollars in Police Court today from moving traffic violations dated August 20 to 31. Three people were fined 50 dollars for collisions. Gene Maxwell and Garry Rice were fined 25 and 15 dollars after pleading guilty to following too closely and causing an accident. Frances Michel was fined 10 dollars for illegal right turn causing an accident. Three others forfeited bonds for speeding. Several individuals faced fines or bond forfeitures for speeding and driving related offenses. One case was postponed. Harvey Gunn faces a 30 day jail term after DWI and reckless driving charges, with the latter dismissed on attorney’s recommendation.
Principal Norris Burke opened the year at the high school assembly and welcomed eight new teachers and two guidance counselors. The Student Information Bulletin handed out outlines policy, activities, and expanded guidance services for a prosperous year.
A Soviet delegation of about 100 will accompany Nikita Khrushchev to the United States. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and wife join the entourage, with 50 Russians in the official party and 39 newsmen. Khrushchev and his family, including Nina and four children, travel with senior Soviet officials. The party arrives September 15.
Reports from New Delhi say the heads of all three Indian armed services plan resignations in a row with Defense Minister V. K. Krishna Menon. The Statesman reported Lt. Gen. K. S. Thimayya would resign after clashes with Menon, with navy and air force chiefs also likely to resign. No official confirmation was given. Prime Minister Nehru met Pakistan President Ayub Khan briefly as this crisis unfolded amid tensions with China over Tibetan affairs.
In Hutchinson, AP report says the Associated Master Barbers adopted a resolution to raise the minimum haircut price from 1.25 to 2 dollars, contingent on State Barbers Board approval. H J Koenke of Wichita, resolutions chair, argued employee barbers deserve earnings matching other trades with similar training. Next year’s convention will be held in Dodge City.
Notice of hearing in Franklin County Kansas Probate Court for the estate of Altha B Teeter deceased. B F Bowers administrator seeks final settlement, approval of acts, fees, and heirs. Defenses must be filed by September 18, 1959 at 10 a.m. in Ottawa. If not, judgment will be entered.
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