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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1947

Page

3

Russia in Trouble at Home Reports Say Widespread Bank Runs

Washington reports severe strain on Soviet economy with bank runs and panic buying in Moscow and other cities. Rumors of ruble devaluation prompt store closures and rushes to convert cash to goods while Moscow stores warn of inventory shortages and official denials of inflation.

Washington Russia Moscow State Department Voice of America Kremlin Western Europe Jash China Reesia Rtment Mosterg Spen

Six Cars Damaged in Three City Accidents

City police reported three separate collisions yesterday afternoon leaving six cars damaged. At Eleventh and Massachusetts street a crash involved J T Ice and Clifford F Jones. A second crash occurred at Thirteenth and Massachusetts between C F Rein and Glen Parker. A third collision on East Tenth Street near Massachusetts involved J W Barfield and Mildred Belt.

J. T. Ice New York Street Clifford F. Jones Bunnyside Eleventh Massachusetts Street Henry Collins C. F. Rein Louisiana Street Glen Parker Thirteenth Massachusetts Atreets Ralph Casteel Art Shirkee J. W. Barfield Sunflower Mildred Belt Prospect Street East Tenth Street John Ingalls

Wichita to host second instrumental clinic and workshop

More than 200 music teachers are expected to register for the December 6 and 7 instrumental clinic and workshop at the University of Wichita. Kansas High School Activities Association directs the event with Orien Dalley as workshop director and conductor of the Wichita Symphony.

Wichita Kan University of Wichita Kansas High School. Activities Association Orien Dalley Wichita Sym Symphony

Junior Red Cross Drive Nears Completion in Douglas County

Douglas county schools report a total of 349.59 raised by rural and city elementary grades, two high schools, and Haskell Institute. Of this, 86 covers school room enrollment fees, 263.59 funds Red Cross service materials and gift box items for needy families. Lincoln School pupils contributed. count remains ongoing.

Red Cross Douglas County Haskell Institute Margaret Hurley Hurley Salt Lincoln School

Red Cross Grants Tray Covers for County Hospital Thanksgiving

A county convalescent hospital will receive tray covers and decorated napkins as part of Red Cross projects for Thanksgiving. The effort aims to improve meals and morale for patients during the holiday season.

The County Convalescent Hospital Red Cross

Rites for Gerald Elston Killed in Hurtgen Forest

The remains of Pfc. Gerald W. Elston of the Eighth Infantry Fourth Division killed November 25 1944 in Hurtgen Forest will arrive in Lawrence tomorrow morning. Graveside services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill cemetery with Rev. O E Allison officiating. He is survived by his wife Helen M Elston and his parents Mr and Mrs

Gerald W. Elston Eighth Infantry Hurtgen Forest Lawrence Oak Hill Cemetery O. E. Allison Elston Helen M. Elston New York Street

Elston Family Notices From City Streets

Harvey W. Elston of 1144 New York Street has a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Gentry of 338 Elm Street, and four brothers Clyde at 1306 Laura Avenue Donald at 828 Elm Street Otis and Duane at home. Elston entered the army in April 1943 and was recently returned to port in Newark.

Harvey W. Elston New York Street Evelyn Gentry Elm Street Clyde Laura Avenue Donald Otis Duane Elston Newark

Tests for Students Hurt Health in Lawrence Schools

Heath officials visited fear jade schools. Yesterday four Lawrence grade schools tested pupils with Schick and tuberculin tests. Nurse Electa Kindlesvergzer reported 301 Schick tests for diphtheria and 216 tuberculin tests. Other schools may be tested next week.

Lawrence Schick Electa Kindlesvergzer

Guilty Plea in Five Indecency Charges at Court Martial

Lord Colwyn, a 33 year old army captain and father of two, pleaded guilty to five charges of gross indecency involving Italian men. He was cashiered from the military services in a swift court martial. The peer, wearing kilts, quietly acknowledged the charges.

London Lord Colwyn

Generals Approved For Promotion On President's List

President Truman approved a priority roster listing 313 generals eligible for promotion as vacancies occur. Major General Manton S. Eddy ranks atop the list for advancement to permanent major general while the group covers command and staff school leaders and other senior officers. A separate note promotes a yearlong Journal-Word subscription offer.

Washington CLH Truman Command and General Staff School Ft. Leavenworth Ran Manton S. Eddy

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