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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1956

Page

14

Typhoon Wanda Ravages China Killing Over Two Thousand

Reports from Red China cite Typhoon Wanda as one of the century’s worst disasters. Dispatches from the New Ching News Agency put known dead at about 2.1 thousand with injuries near that figure. Vast areas along the Hai River suffered heavy damage and crops were ruined, leaving millions homeless and affecting remote regions as reports reach Pegans.

Hong Kong Red China Wanda New Ching Pegans Mense Hai River China Wanda Strick Lesa

Fragmented Weather Note From Unclear Area

Weather for other areas mentions thunders and rain and deaths. The garbled text references Maryland Western Pen Wyter Detar Sothern reporter and building wear. The passage is nonsensical and unreadable in places.

Thunders Maryland Ne i & Neat

Gasoline Price War Near End in Kansas City Region

Confused OCR reports a gasoline price war in the Kansas City region winding down. Scattered references to rising prices, brand competition, and independent stations suggest a market shakeout as consumers felt effects of the price battle.

Kansas City Kansas

Geology course taught at 4-H State Conservation Camp

Dr Walter H Schoewe a Kansas University geology professor and State Geological Survey staff member leads a geology class this week at the 4 H State Conservation Camp at Rock Springs near Junction City This marks the 11th straight year he has participated with high school students from regional clubs attending the camp which runs annually since 16 and focuses on ecology conservation and field studies with demonstrations and hikes for campers.

Walter H. Schoewe Kansas University State Geological Survey Rock Springs Junction City Dr Schoewe Ann Schoese

Luce Visits Nice Emphasizing Pols Bond

A fragmentary report notes Mrs. Luce visiting Nice and meeting political figures. The text hints at Claire Boothe Luce engaging with diplomats in Rome and discussing Vietnam policy, but details are obscured by OCR errors.

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