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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1959
Page
4
Loyd Hollinger says quail may bring fair luck this season if he uses his gun again. Birds moved into town, roamed South Main, pecked a screen, then flushed and headed east. He may retreat to the country to respond to their calls.
A new Miss America will be crowned tonight in Atlantic City as 54 entrants vie for a $10 000 scholarship and about 75 000 in appearances. Preliminaries are finished. Miss Michigan Ann Penelope Marston won the final talent award in archery and Miss Wisconsin May Alice Fox captured the swimsuit prize. Winners from Wednesday and Thursday include Miss Pennsylvania Lois Janet Piercy Miss Connecticut Diana Klug Miss District of Columbia Virginia Noble Pails Miss Washington Sharon Vaughn Miss Illinois Suzanne Johnson and Miss New York Bonnie Marquis.
The county forecast calls for continued fair and mild conditions through Sunday. Sunny days and light breezes are expected with no significant precipitation. Temperatures remain near seasonal norms and outdoor plans should proceed without disruption.
Ottawa High School counselors Bonnie Hughson and Paul Worley answer daily student inquiries on courses, dating, and college, explaining the program's three parts counseling evaluation and placement. They stress individual planning, testing results, and college and career guidance.
In Washington the Senate debates a large foreign aid and civil rights package as Congress nears adjournment. A two thirds rule suspension is required to attach a civil rights rider extending the Civil Rights Commission for two years with a $500000 appropriation, risking Southern filibusters and a possible push for broader civil rights legislation before Monday.
Indio California AP report says orchestra leader George Liberace, brother of the pianist who uses a single surname, was granted a divorce from Mrs. Jayne Liberace on Friday on cruelty grounds ending seven years of marriage.
Litwin's adjusts advertised price for all wool flannel slacks from 1.98 to 7.98, noting the error appeared in Thursday's listing. The correction clarifies the higher tag while customers eye the value of the updated offer.
In Hollywood Maurice Chevalier celebrated his 71st birthday with a lively party hosted by fellow members of the Can-Can cast at 20th Century-Fox Studios. The French entertainer kept a youthful spirit as guests toasted with champagne.
In New Delhi Nehru was heckled in Parliament by opposition members demanding force to remove Chinese troops from Indian territory. Nehru accused rivals of brave gestures and rejected using bombs, as Khrushchev appears to ease tensions and peace feelers surface amid a 35000 square mile frontier dispute.
A meeting led by temporary chair Trexel Warren decided to incorporate the Ottawa United Fund. A charter will be drawn next week and a board formed to launch a united drive, likely in October. Eleven civic leaders heard a fund drive talk by Jack Lyons of Burrell Inc, who will not be hired now. Attendees included Warren Archer Gilliland Crockett Bundy Spears Laury Jones Mavity Wellington Jacob.
A bill in the Alabama Senate would grant the governor authority to close public schools and colleges to avoid racial integration. Closure could occur if the governor deems violence or public disorder likely or life endangered.
Transit Authority police propose adding 500 temporary foot patrollers to fight a rising teenage crime wave in New York City. A recent spate of violence included an 18 year old stabbed in Manhattan, and a 44 year old beautician raped in Bed-Stuy. Three teens, Jimmy Lunsford 17, Alexander Williams 18, Daniel Bellman 20, were charged with kidnapping, rape, and robbery. a fourth suspect was sought. Bail set at $25,000 each.
Hudson Oil Co of Kansas City confirmed purchase of 920 acres from Lucy Usher Shelton and Peggy Mayfield, granddaughters of Judge John B. Usher. Land lies north of K-68 near Pomona, largely unimproved with one house known as Usher’s castle. Hudson plans no immediate development and may use the house as a weekend retreat while holding an option on another local tract. Residents estimate the price around 80 000 dollars. sale details include historic ties to the Usher family and Lincoln era continuation of ownership.
Rodney Dee Brodie, who turns eight Wednesday, returns home for first grade lessons after a brief public school trial. He survived birth surgery on a twin and an operation that claimed his brother Roger Lee a month later, as his mother disclosed.
Moscow reports the second space rocket launch aimed at the moon, carrying scientific instruments to study earth and moon magnetic fields. It is scheduled to reach the moon around Sept. 14 Moscow time, with interplanetary flight progress tied to Khrushchev's U.S. visit.
New York AP report notes ongoing steel strike negotiations as the White House hints at possible direct action under the Taft Hartley Act. The National Governors Conference aims to involve President Eisenhower to end the crippling walkout threatening the national economy.
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