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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1955

Page

6

Fleet Commander Pride to Visit Formosa amid Taiwan tensions

Reported arrival of Vice Admiral Alfred M. Pride to Formosa stirs observers about a possible link to rising threats near the Matsu Islands. China’s air and naval activity reportedly increases as tensions mount between Taipei and Peiping with potential direct challenges anticipated.

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Bells signal end of Lent in Vatican Easter rites

In Rome three bronze bells of St Peter's marked the close of Lent and heralded Easter. The pope was to bless the bells at noon as crowds gathered in St Peter's Square. Vatican radio and NBC CBS carried portions of the message to a global audience.

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Girl Hero Saves Four From City Fire on Morgan Street

Rosemary Pachrro, 15, was praised for rescuing sisters Mary 11 Dolores 9 and brother Samuel Jr from a smoke filled second floor as fire on the first floor at 1706 S Morgan St broke out. She guided Mary and Dolores down the stairs then attempted to carry 1 month old Theresa to safety before leaping to the sidewalk, injuring her foot. A bystander caught the baby. firefighters extinguished the blaze started by an oil stove.

Chicago Evearahd Rosemary Pachrro S. Morgan St Rosemary Mary Dolores Samuel Jr Theresa

Commerce Group Is Told To Take a Second Look At Bans on Metal Scraps

New York Times reports the administration asked the Commerce Department to re examine its decision to extend export controls on iron and steel scrap through the third quarter starting July 1. Charles E. Dodge urged a review of long term effects on relations with friendly powers and on domestic scrap prices for mills.

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Soldiers Song Author Al Plantadosi Dies in Encino

Al Plantadosi, writer of the World War I era song I Didnt Base My Boy To Be A Soldier, died last night at his Encino home. Known as Ragtime Al in New York's Chinatown, he collaborated with Irving Berlin and was an ASCAP charter member. His other songs included Pal of My Cradle Days The Curse of an Aching Heart Baby Shoes and Thats How I Know You.

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Crowded vows loom for April 25 city wedding

Mayor Josey Mills announced Judith Wills will marry in what promises to be the largest ceremony in the city. Constituents are invited to attend as the knot is tied. Warwick, with about 43 000 residents, figures in the plans.

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Christians in Many Lands Open The Easter Vigil With Prayers

Observers mark the end of Lent and the start of Holy Week with services worldwide. In Rome St Peter’s hosted the Holy Saturday high mass and fire blessing, while Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre saw baptisms and processions amid tense borders. Americans planned sunrise services across parks and theaters as Pope Pius XII prepared to bless the city from St Peter’s balcony.

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County Health Council Annual Session Agenda

The Douglas County Health Council will hold its annual session Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. in the south conference room of the Municipal Building. Board members up for re election. Mrs. Woc Boardman to report on nominating committee. G. O. Lindgren of Trinity Lutheran Hospital Kansas City will discuss planning hospital services and needs. Charles Warriner to lead hospital needs discussion. Open to interested attendees.

Douglas County Health Council Woc Boardman G. 0. Lindgren Trinity Lutheran Hospital Kansas City Charles Warriner

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