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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1961
Page
6
In Bath, England, a six foot high Bible sign on a Baptist Church roof reading Prepare to meet thy God prompted city planners to demand removal as advertising. The Rev W H Parsons defended it as scripture while the council weighs the issue.
In San Francisco an AP report tells how a man sent a note with a pigeon two dozen roses and champagne asking Marilyn Fagan to marry him. The bird was released, returned to Bourke waiting at his coop, and the couple awaits a wedding date amid relief and delight.
Rain expected tonight and Saturday with scattered thunderstorms this evening. Cooler Saturday with a low near 60 and highs around 62 to 65.
The search ended for Homer Kurtz twin of Harry Kurtz whose body was found in the Marais des Cygnes River near Osawatomie on August 6. Homer Kurtz of Williams Oregon was found at a Kansas telephone booth near the Turner bridge after calling an uncle in Eudora. He said he last saw his brother July 26 near Ottawa and had been traveling for work, recently in Louisiana, as authorities investigated the death and family details.
Mira Densel a 10 year old Japanese American girl, unconscious for over a year, is flown from Augusta to Tokyo where doctors say she will soon die. Her mother Takako and father Frank Densel, both involved in Tokyo based work, wish to reunite the family while time remains.
The U S Echo satellite will arc 78 degrees above the horizon north of Ottawa at 5 18 a m Saturday moving northeast in an early morning pass observers report the satellite visibility and timing.
UN authorities confirmed Congolese central government troops massing near the Katanga border but not yet crossing. U.N. representative Conor Cruise O'Brien said a large number had been flown into Luluabourg and heavy materiel is being brought by river. The UN urged removal of over 100 European military and parliamentary personnel aiding Katanga's army and police.
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to Friday morning with figures for September and 1961, including comparisons to 1960. References to prescriptions and an address code CH 23092 appear in the snippet.
Damascus announces a new civilian government led by Mamoun Kuzbari and seizes control with 120 parachutists surrendering after Latakia fell. Nasser recalls Egyptian regiments and navy to Cairo, vowing no compromise while king Hussein of Jordan quickly recognizes the Syrian revolution.
Ottawa University hosts Sterling at Cook Field in a 7 30 kickoff game. Ottawa Braves aim for victory on home turf against Sterling in this key cross conference matchup.
Planning meets at Carnegie Free Library to stage a November book fair for county schools with 1600+ books on display. Alberta Wilson Constant and Georgia Tucker Smith will attend. P.T.A. groups to perform at October meetings. High school art class to design posters. class members to contribute illustrations. Summer reading awards planned and a wide child and adult book selection. Next committee meeting set for October 18.
Washington reports a strict hands off stance on the anti Nasser Syrian revolt while monitoring for new developments. State Department says the uprising seems internal with friendly ties to the United Arab Republic. About 400 to 600 American citizens in the region, with no proof of Soviet directing the revolt.
Casey Stengel agreed to a one year contract to manage the New York Mets starting in 1962. The 71 year old former Yankees skipper was announced by Mets president George Weiss by telephone. He may miss the World Series due to pending business, while finishing memoirs in California.
Western and neutral diplomats pursue a temporary secretary-general as U S and Soviet talks stall. Adlai E Stevenson and Valerian Zorin met twice, with the latest Soviet plan for a four member executive rejected over a veto concern and political balance fears.
1961 William Allen White Children's Book Award winner Keith Robertson of Hopewell New Jersey will visit Eugene Field School Ottawa Wednesday afternoon en route to Wichita to receive the award. He will meet fourth graders who wrote letters and then autograph books at Carnegie Free Library and Colbern's dinner.
Industry labor and military leaders paid final tribute to Charles Erwin Wilson former GM president and US defense secretary. He died at 71 and was buried at Acacia Park Cemetery Beverly Hills after Episcopal Church services at Christ Church Cranbrook conducted by Bishop Robert L. Dewitt. Pallbearers included ten enlisted men from Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force.
A look inside highlights local self help spirit in Ottawa area editorials. Slow readers may miss lines as authors discuss community resilience and practical action. Dr Nason and Dr Moiner contribute insights on illness and wellness across pages 4 and 10. Extension Council elections set announced with dates and key candidates. Brown's Bylines provide opinion on ongoing social topics.
Seventy Ottawa High School band members depart at 7:45 a.m. for Lawrence to join Band Day events at the University of Kansas. They are one of 75 bands and will perform three pieces and take part in a card stunt during halftime of the KU Wyoming game.
Democrats of the new 5th District will hold a Saturday meeting in Burlington with Rep. Robert Harder of Topeka as principal speaker. The event is sponsored by Democrats of Lyon Coffey and Osage counties.
Detroit AP reports Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers aim for an early settlement on a three year contract despite a strike deadline set by UAW president Walter P. Ruether. Ruether said the union would strike at 10 a.m. next Tuesday to press urgency, while Ford urged movement toward a pattern similar to GM’s settlement.
Atty. Gen. Ferguson said there are no immediate plans to investigate holders of federal tax stamps used for gambling. He noted holding such stamps is not a Kansas law violation and enforcement rests with counties, with possible action if requests arise. The federal report lists 307 stamping machines and 26 wagering devices in Kansas, including Ottawa.
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