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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1961

Page

7

Nude sunbathing dispute at California home

Kay Ellis 58 faces indecent exposure charges in SAN MATEO as neighbors complain of nude sunbaths by her backyard pool. Prosecution cites a police chief who witnessed the act. defense argues the case rests on Peeping Tom tales. In Englewood, two robbers flee a drug store, a car part breaks, and police arrest James Kennedy and Robert Webster as they recover $104.

San Mateo Calif Kay Ellis Burlingame Carl Lollin Ellis James M. Kennedy Robert A. Webster

BBC censored Princess love sketch on Margaret controversy

London AP reports the British Broadcasting Corp censored a television sketch Thursday night that joked about a princess falling for photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, a plot line that might have offended Princess Margaret. The piece notes the princess reportedly fell in love with and married him.

London British Broadcasting Corp Princess Margaret Antony Armstrong-Jones

Weather forecast shows clouds storms cooler conditions ahead

Considerable cloudiness with a few thunderstorms and a shift to northerly winds will bring cooler temperatures tonight and Saturday. Occasional rain is possible Saturday with lows tonight in the 50s and Saturday highs in the 60s. Previous highs and lows vary, with records noted for today and past years.

Seed treatment pays off in yields

Journal notes that practical agri practices boost harvests as Brown’s Bylines highlights how proper seed treatment improves crop yields, aligning with ongoing farm efficiency efforts.

Brown

United Nations Reverts to Neutral Posture in Congo Crisis

In Leopoldville the U.N. Congo command shifts to military neutrality after its strong move against Katanga’s secession ended in bloodshed and a cease fire. Premier Cyrille Adoula faces potential cabinet crisis amid pressure from leftists within his bloc. Katanga’s Gen Norbert Muke calls the truce temporary as sporadic gunfire dims.

Leopoldville, the Congo U.N. Congo Katanga Cyrille Adoula U.N Adoula Masako Norbert Muke

Foreign Aid Director Pick Approved by Senate Panel

Washington AP The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve Fowler Hamilton a 50 year old New York lawyer for the post to head the U S foreign aid program.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fowler Hamilton New York

Shipping Strike Looms On West Coast Doomed Pact Fails

A West Coast shipping tieup is set for Saturday if no last minute deal is reached between ship owners and the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. Capt. Robert Durkin warns picketing may begin at noon after negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association collapsed as the Taft Hartley exlusion truce ended. The strike threatens 136 ships operated by 13 companies, with provisions to move perishables and consult other unions.

San Francisco Masters, Mates and Pilots Robert Durkin Deck Officers West Coast Pacific Maritime Association Durkin

UAW Calls In Officers Over GM Strike Threats

Detroit AP reports the United Auto Workers mobilized officers and shop committee men from 24 locals to push a quick settlement with General Motors amid a plant strike threat. The IUE GM agreement ends the sole local strike at Packard Electric Warren Ohio, affecting about 4,500 IUE workers in Warren and 25,000 GM production workers overall.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union UAW International International Union of Electrical Workers IUE

Traffic Toll Report For Kansas Deaths

AP toll log shows 24 hour period to 9 am Friday. September totals reach 38 for 1961 with 381 for year to date. Comparable 346 for 1960 period.

Topeka Kansas

Ottawa High Cy Clones Meet Turner At Cook Field

Ottawa High Cy Clones face Turner at Cook Field on Ottawa University campus. Kickoff is 8 30 with details on page 2.

Cook Field Ottawa University

World Leader Sought to Fill UN Secretary General Void

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the United Nations General Assembly to name an outstanding world leader to act as temporary secretary-general after Dag Hammarskjold's death. He pressed for rapid action while talks with the Soviet Union on Berlin continue, noting the need for an interim leader to perform the office's functions during the search for a permanent secretary-general.

New York Dean Rusk United Nations General Assembly U.N Rusk United Nations General Assembly Dag Hammarskjold United Nations Assembly Andrei Gromyko Berlin United States

Lees Bridge Repair Bill Highlights Flood Damaged Roads

County engineer Fred Gardner estimates temporary repairs for 12 bridges damaged by last week’s flood at 47 650 dollars. About 10 000 cubic yards of surfacing material costing 25 000 dollars are needed, with 2 000 yards for county roads and the rest for township roads. Two washed out county road bridges require about 6 500 dollars in repairs. The Eaton Bridge on Sac Creek needs about 2 000 dollars in repairs, or 20 000 dollars for a new span. A second bridge on Wolf Creek requires 4 500 dollars in repairs, or 22 000 dollars for a new span. Total for the two new structures and several others would be 91 000 dollars.

Fred Gardner Franklin County Gardner Eaton Williamsburg Sac Creek LeLoup Wolf Creek

Ferguson Would Rule On Ogden Reinstatement

Topeka Kansas Atty General William Ferguson said he would rule on reinstating Jewel M Ogden as state conservation director if asked The Corporation Commission abolished the post last April but Civil Service Board ordered reinstatement and back pay of about 5000 Gov John Anderson planned to discuss the matter with the Commission and attorney general’s office Ogden plans to return to work September 25

Topeka William Ferguson Jewel M. Ogden State Conservation Corporation Commission Ogden Civil Service Board John Anderson Attorney General's Office Ferguson

Communist Drive Moves Toward Ban Me Thuot

AP reports government reinforcements rush to counter Viet Cong forces in the mountains north of Saigon. Paratroops move to bolster Ban Me Thuot after rebels threaten the city, with a civil guard unit reportedly overrun and contact lost with relief forces as observers warn of rising Viet Cong activity in the north.

Saigon South Viet Nam Ban Methuot

Cold Front Brings Cooler Weather Across Kansas

A cold air mass moves into northern and western Kansas lowering temperatures. The front is set to cool the entire state and trigger scattered showers with cloudy skies through today and perhaps Saturday. North winds reach 20 to 30 mph behind the front, while southeast areas may see highs near 80 before the front passes.

Topeka Kansas

Peace Corps Bill Signed by President Kennedy

President Kennedy signed the Peace Corps bill giving the agency permanent status and said it would assist other nations toward freedom and opportunity. A large Senate and House audience witnessed the signing as Kennedy praised Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver as one of the most effective lobbyists Washington has seen.

Washington Kennedy Peace Corps Senate House Sargent Shriver

Foreign Aid Deadlock Makes End-Session Pressure Mount

Congress nears adjournment as Senate approves 4.196 billion foreign aid bill and the House action trails by 531 million. Conferees clash over figures while DuPont tax relief on GM stock divestiture looms. Remaining appropriations, flood control and public works bills face late-session wrangles. Peace Corps bill cleared for Kennedy.

Washington Congress House 87Th Congress Senate House Senate DuPont Co General Motors Senate Appropriations Committee

Explosive Red China Issue On UN Agenda

United Nations debate opens on admitting Red China to the UN with Washington seeking to keep Peiping out while Moscow aims to bring in its Chinese ally. The issue hinges on Afrian nations and faces broader disarmament and population growth discussion in the General Assembly.

China United Nations N.Y

Here's How To Park On Campus Event Traffic Plan

Ottawa University and Ottawa High School officials conferred today on campus parking for two evening events. Attendees for Dr. A. B. Martin’s reception at the Commons should enter at the west entrance and depart via the south entrance to 11th Street. Football game attendees should enter via the west entrance and exit via the north entrance to 9th Street.

Ottawa University Ottawa High School A. B. Martin 11Th Street 9Th Street

SBA Agent At City Hall Seeks Flood Help

H C Roll of Kansas City Mo a Small Business Administration representative has opened an office in City Hall to confer with flood damage victims needing disaster loans. He will be there today and tomorrow from 9 am to 4 pm. Prescriptions Raney CH 2 3092.

H. C. Roll Kansas City Small Business Administration City Hall Marins Des Cygnes Sarah If. Fowler The Red Cross Manhattan Kas Ottawa Peoples National Bank Herald

Half Million Attend Kansas State Fair Closes

The Kansas State Fair ended after a six day run in Hutchinson with attendance estimated at 489,500. Secretary Virgil Miller praised the event as the most satisfying and successful centennial fair, noting favorable reports from patrons and exhibitors.

Hutchinson Virgil Miller

Khrushchev signals readiness to negotiate for peace

Premier Khrushchev said the Soviet Union is ready to negotiate anytime anywhere to assure peace. In a letter to India’s Prime Minister Nehru he linked talks proposed by non aligned nations with a broader plan for a German peace treaty. He tied this to West Berlin and total disarmament, asserting both issues must be solved together.

Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union Nehru India Kennedy West Berlin

Khrushchev Warns World Catastrophe From German War

Premier Khrushchev warned at the World Trade Federation session in East Berlin that war over Germany would inevitably trigger a nuclear global catastrophe. He urged a peace treaty with both German states and the creation of a free West Berlin as part of a peaceful solution.

Berlin Khrushchev Germany World Trade Federation West Berlin

Two U.S. Soldiers Detained by East German Police

Two American soldiers driving a privately owned vehicle with U.S. forces plates were stopped about 23 miles from Berlin by East German police. They were held for six hours at a Potsdam police station before a Soviet officer intervened and secured their release.

Berlin U.S. Berlin U.S Potsdam

Truck Crash Fatal To One

PITTSBURG AP Cecil Sterling 53 of Girard died after his truck struck a utility pole in front of the salvage yard he ran. Police say he tried to turn into the yard from U S 69, turned short, and was taken to a hospital where he died.

Pittsburg Cecil Sterling Girard U.S. 69

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