Christmas shopping nears last year’s pace despite blight
New York reports show holiday shoppers may total a record amount but several stores lag behind. Merchants note longer hours and stronger displays as they push medium and lower priced lines, with furniture and home gifts leading sales and credit terms liberal to spur a final rush before Christmas.
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Santa Claus Parachute Rescue Delights Fort Lauderdale Crowd
In Fort Lauderdale on December 12 a Santa Claus parachuted into a crowded field near Styanahan, tangled in power lines and dangled 45 feet above ground. Rescue by utility lineman John W. Bell freed him as radios briefly went off air and thousands of children watched. The event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce merchants division.
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Principal Thomas Massey Dies After Illness
Great Bend Kansas December 12 Thomas Massey 38 longtime Great Bend high school principal since 1947 died in a local hospital after a short illness.
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Great Bend High School
New Yorkers Face Water Shortage Fueled by City Drought
New Yorkers adapt to a severe water famine with reservoirs at 34.7 percent capacity and per‑person use surpassing 150 gallons daily. Residents joke about black markets while sharing tips for conserving water and avoiding taps. Johnny Bo‑Bo remains unfazed, hoarding bourbon and resisting water.
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County Welfare Costs Reported by Douglas Official
Douglas county social welfare costs for November totaled 29 083 51 with county share 2474 95 federal 13 692 76 and state 6 814 40. Old age assistance 19 915 25 aid to the blind 21 157 25 aid to dependent children 2 450 25 general assistance 2 120 51 convalescent hospital expenses 196 81 administrative salaries 1 145 mileage 175 15 office expenses 46 90 miscellaneous 75 19. Mrs Watson said 772 welfare cases were handled in the month with 13 new and 22 caseload changes.
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Douglas County
Mildred Watson
Notre Dame star Jim Martin highlights Immaculata banquet
Football great Jim Martin of Notre Dame was the main attraction at a Saturday banquet honoring the Immaculata high school football team in Leavenworth Kansas. He spoke at the program and letters were awarded to Catholic school athletes.
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Schoolmates Overseas 1950 project by Lawrence Girl Scouts
Lawrence Girl Scout troops will create sturdy canvas bags filled with school supplies for overseas students as a 1950 international service project. The plan, announced by Mrs. G C Watson, includes toys and warm garments to aid learning and promote goodwill with European children.
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Fossil Soils Teach Clay Variations for Kansas Ceramics
State Geological Survey researchers at the University of Kansas study fossil soils buried by younger sediments. They note these soils help identify rock layers and influence clay properties when fired. Fossil soils are common in north central and northwest Kansas where windblown silt forms near surface layers for brick tile and construction uses.
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State Geological Survey
University of Kansas
Northcentral
Kansas
Light Snow Warns Yet Hidden Dangers on Roads
Kansas safety officials warn that light snow can be as dangerous as a blizzard. Claud R. McCamment of the Kansas Highway Commission urges conservative speeds, longer following distances, tire chains on ice and snow, cautious braking, and clear windows. He cautions drivers to use special care at intersections and crossings to prevent accidents.
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Young Democrats Seek Inclusive Convention Site
McPherson Kansas December meeting of the State Young Democrats executive committee discussed selecting a site for a May convention. Final choice postponed as members insist racial barriers be eliminated and only cities welcoming Negro delegates in hotels and restaurants be considered.
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Young Democrats
Wichita woman eclipses century mark with fashion critique
A Wichita woman, Mrs. Lenora Royal, celebrated her 101st birthday by voicing disapproval of the so called nude look in fashion during a radio interview. She expressed a light hearted stance on modern dress.
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Wichita
Kan
Lenora Royal
Christmas Ties That Blind Urged On Lady Buyers to Save Own Neck
HAL BOYLE warns women to beware a Christmas gift trap as a columnist urges men to buy ties for female shoppers. He recounts a satirical scheme promoting Christmas neckwear to save husbands from home trouble and suggests humorous ideas to sidestep the tradition.
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