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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1957

Page

10

Ex Marine Finishes Lake Erie Swim After 35 Hours

A 36 year old ex Marine completed the first Lake Erie crossing, exiting onto Point Pelee Beach in Ontario after 35 hours. History professor Harry Briggs Jr. of the University of Alaska, aided by a Marine escort, battled fatigue and nearly quit near the end before urged on to reach the shore.

Sandusky Ohio Lake Erie Point Pelee Ont Canada Harry Briggs ,Jr University of Alaska Briggs

Wright elected commander at Tulsa Legion convention

The State Department of the American Legion in Tulsa completed its annual convention with C. J. Wright of Vinita chosen as commander after defeating Henry L. Bowman of Norman. Wright will succeed Coleman Nolen of Okemah, who beat Raymond Trapp of Blackwell for the post of alternate delegate to the national executive committee.

Tulsa State Department of the American Legion C. J. Wright Vinita Wright Henry L. Bowman Norman Coleman Nolen Okemah Raymond Trapp Blackwell National Executive Committee

Fatal traffic accident shocks Liberal community

A three year gap without a fatal crash ended Saturday when Karen Sue Shackelford, a year old girl, was struck by a car in front of her home. Police Chief Ralph Smith said she apparently ran into the street.

Liberal Pf Liberal Karen Sue Shack-elford Ralph Smith

Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Across and Down

A scrambled list of crossword clues including across and down entries with numerous misspellings and formatting errors. The items cover clues for poisons animals metals and various common crossword answers, requiring correction and solution.

Radio and TV Schedule From August 19 20 for WDAF KMBC and others

Radio and TV listings show a dense schedule for August 19 and 20 across WDAF KMBC WREN KFKU and other stations. Programs include news broadcasts sports updates, soap operas, children's shows, variety acts, and late night movies. The guide lists times, show titles, and host names like Morgan Beatty Teo Teat and Elizabeth, with multiple channel affiliations and note blocks for weather and special features.

WDAF WREN KFKU K Mite Kmbow Fine Muse Newacast Wren—Lewil Thomas KMPU Wren—Teslo-Teat Wdafwnew Morgan Seatty Wren KMBC WDAP Life & World Wren—K.flu Newa WDAK Euscayt Jaine Neve Just_ Fine Moule Wren Kfku Mickey Mouse Club Doug Edwards Three Star News Three Star Weather Three Star Sports Three Star Personality Robinhood Georgia Gibbs Journey Whiting NANC Arthur Murray Richard Diamond Lawrence Well Burns & Allen David Grier Godfrey Talent Scouts Wire Service Charles Farrell Studio One Action Tonight Star and the Story Sportlight Strudio Jimmy Dean Fred Waringa Arthur Godfrey Comicclub

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