No Santa Claus Miracle as Five-Year-Old Battles Cancer
In Tarentum Pennsylvania a gaily trimmed Christmas tree and pile of gifts stand in a sick boy’s home while doctors tell five year old Jimmy Pichon he has cancer of the chest and may not live until Christmas Day. His parents cling to hope that treatment or a consultation may change fate, while Jimmy, unaware of the prognosis, plays with his new toy train and declares there is no Santa Claus.
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Originator of the Teddy Bear Dies in Washington
Chif ford K. Berryman, longtime Washington Star cartoonist and Pulitzer Prize winner, died at his home at age 95 after collapsing in the newspaper lobby. Survivors include his widow and two children James and Florence, both connected to the Star. Berryman created the Teddy Bear, inspired by Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, and was renowned as a landmark figure in Washington journalism.
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New Dependency Allowances For Veterans’ Dependents
Under a new law veterans with 60 percent or higher service-connected disability may receive additional allowances for dependents. George Starkey, director of the local veterans affairs office, cited amounts of 10.50 for a wife, 17.50 for wife and one child, 22.75 for wife and two children, and 28 for wife and three or more children. Veterans must have proof of dependency in their VA records, or submit new evidence.
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Don McClure Rolls Southwest High Five Game 1185
Tulsa Oklahoma December 12 The highest bowling score ever rolled in southwest tournament competition a five game 1185 was made here by Don McClure Dallas McClure won the Tulsa singles classic with 265 205 257 270 188 1185.
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Big Seven Fives Schedule Week Action Across League
Kansas State slips after two losses while Oklahoma Kansas and Colorado post wins over Big Ten teams. Iowa State defeats Drake. Kansas tops Purdue. Colorado beats Northwestern. Missouri hosts Texas Christian. Nebraska opens vs Bradley while Kansas plays Cincinnati and Duquesne. Illinois hosts Oklahoma. Iowa State meets Minnesota. Colorado hosts SMU.
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Two Kansas State Professors Promoted at Manhattan
D A Weber heads animal husbandry at Kansas State College is advanced to associate dean of the agriculture school and associate professor of the experiment station. Dr Rufus F Cox succeeds Weber as head of animal husbandry. Cox has been at K State since 1930. Weber will oversee administrative work at branch stations Colby Hays Garden City Tribune and the southeast Kansas station.
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Fire Victim Dies in Ulysses Highways Dept Blaze
The second death from the Ulysses highway department fire was reported in Garden City. Carl Barber, 32, died yesterday at a local hospital from burns suffered Friday.
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Osteopathic Doctor Gertrude Kesler Dies in Wichita
Wichita obituary notes the 74 year old Dr Gertrude Kesler died yesterday. Survived by husband Dr Guy B Kesler and son Dr FE H Decker of Topeka.
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Kansas Aggies Coach Is Against New Cage Rule
AP report notes Holy Cross authority awaiting Bill Osmanski decision on coaching future after a tumultuous season. It cites disputes among players and rumors of coaching struggles while alumni balk at a $36,000 contract tab.
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Kansas State Coach Slams Two Minute Rule In Basketball
Kansas State coach Jack Gardner calls the current two minute rule the worst piece of regulation in the sport. He says it cheapens the game to a minute by minute grind and drives fans away in the closing stretch. Indiana University football veteran Bob Stebbins is described as being off form at his fraternity house after a recent affair. He complains about spending hours socializing without help from a coed.
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SEC adopts new basketball schedule amid rival grouping plan
The Southeastern Conference approves a revised schedule that pairs rivals in single games against other teams. The conference tournament, if held, will not determine the season champion. Stan Musial is set to speak in Joplin Missouri on January 12 for a Gabby Street street naming ceremony.
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Central and Kansas squads face busy week on schedule
Twenty three non-league games dot the week for Central Intercollegiate and Kansas conference members. The Southwestern Moundbuilders lead with four games and Pittsburg Gorillas with three in CIC. In Kansas, Ottawa Bethany Kansas Wesleyan and College of Emporia each play twice. Washburn topped Omaha 64 43 in Topeka while Fort Hays State beat Colorado 66 39 and St Benedicts downed Peru Nebraska 65 58. Pittsburg won Rockhurst tournament title with 41 56 victory over Maryville. Baker beat William Jewell 60 32 and Rockhurst defeated Missouri Valley 58 55.
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Pro Grid Title Match Sets Stage for Eagles Rams Clash
New York reports the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Los Angeles Rams in a National League playoff for the 1949 championship with a co-title stake alongside the Cleveland Browns and the Western winner. The Browns clinched the AFC crown by defeating the 49ers 21 to 7 in Cleveland, cementing a four year pro grid reign. The Rams sealed the NFL Western division with a 58 to 27 victory over the Redskins in a brisk final, setting a Los Angeles showdown with the East winner Eagles after Chicago Bears defeated the Cardinals 52 to 21.
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Man Loses a Thumb but Saves His Life
In Los Angeles an 87 year old man, George Masnager, was seated on Santa Fe tracks when an electric switch snapped. He tried to rise as a train neared. the wheel clipped his right thumb, but he crouched by the track and survived with no other serious injuries.
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Black Leads Fort Wayne To Pro Cage Win In Indy
Fort Wayne Pistons beat the Indianapolis Olympians 90 to 74 before 3800 fans as Charley Black scored 24 points. Black outpaced Alex Groza who was held to 22 points, helping Fort Wayne to the National Basketball Association victory.
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