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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1955
Page
6
Beanie helps a robber lure Santa to his workshop with chalk arrows in a tense Christmas tale. A brave Beanie contends with fear as the robber plots to reach Santa’s Workshop first. The pocket Dumdiddy and a chalk arrow guide Beanie toward a perilous choice and a hoped for rescue.
Mrs. Alice Prokop, former bookkeeper of Local 4H, AFI International Electrical Workers in Milwaukee, testified in federal tax court that unrecorded union funds were diverted for the “good of the union” and included goon work, sting bombs, and girlie shows with liquor for politicians and officials. She seeks to overturn assessments totaling $130,803 for 1944 through 1947 while government seeks $131,747 in allegedly misused funds.
Arctic air kept temperatures plunging from the Rockies to the Appalachians and mid-South. The lower Mississippi Valley and Texas saw about a 20 degree drop overnight with snow flurries reaching Tennessee and subfreezing readings from New Jersey to southern Oklahoma and west Texas. Aber deen, 5.D., reported 20 degrees this morning.
Henderson Nevada officials say Santa Claus will not ride in the annual city parade after several religious leaders objected to his presence. Recreation Director Bari Gould noted some leaders withdrew from participation if Santa appeared, labeling him as a symbol.
Fuji Tellier 31 returns to her Fukuoka farm home to die after a long illness. Married in 1951 at Fukuoka, she lived in Long Beach before moving to Tokyo Army Hospital. Her husband Air Force Master Sergeant Burton Tellier recalled she believed she could be cured.
Comedian Jack Benny announced in public he will be 62 next February 14. He spoke at a 100-a-plate dinner in Denver raising funds for General Rose Hospital last night.
Kansas Democratic leaders meet in Topeka for a two day conference on 1956 campaign issues and a Central Committee meeting. A contest for state chairman arises between Frank Theis and Franz Loriaux, with Mike Harder stepping down. Panels will cover minority party in Legislature budget issues agriculture labor and business.
Ora M. Carpenter was elected worshipful master of Acacia Lodge No. 9 AF and AM at the annual meeting. New officers include Marion J. Estes senior warden Isaiah F. Eberhart junior warden Edwin I. Burgess treasurer and Marion A. Barlow secretary. Installation set with Lawrence Lodge No 6 on Thursday December 15, while Lawrence Lodge will elect its officers next Monday night.
Dr John A Albers and Dr R D Gillahan announce a new 14 room dental annex to the Medical Arts Center at 4th and Main Streets. The $50,000 addition north of the center will open Monday with reception, operating, anesthesia and recovery rooms. Construction began last June.
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