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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1951

Page

3

Water Tank Collapse Kills Four in Tucumcari

Officials on December 14 investigated a 1.25 million gallon water tank disaster on a main street. Four died and several injured as the ball shaped tank split in two, wrecking homes of the Elliott and Gallego families. FBI to test steel samples amid sabotage and explosion theories.

Tucumcari N. M Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Elliotts Gallegos Dee T. Ellottt Tony Steve Gallegos Jack Rose Elliott Tom FBI

Kansas chorale to furnish music for Black Hills Passion Play

University of Kansas chorale group under Clayton Krehbiel will provide chorale music for the original Black Hills Passion Play presented Jan 10 and 11 in Hoch auditorium. Raymond Nichols, general chairman, announced committee heads for sponsorship duties and publicity.

Black Hills Hoch Auditorium University of Kansas Chorale Group Andir Clayton Krehbiel Raymond Nichols Tom Yoe

King George VI Marks 56th Birthday in London

King George VI turned 56 today in London as he continues recovery from a major operation in September. He spent the morning reading congratulatory messages from numerous countries and patrons worldwide.

London George VI

Bus Slaughter Probe Cites 40 to 45 MPH Speed

In Chatham England a double decker bus struck marching cadets killing or injuring 24 boys aged 10 to 13. Lt C M Carter Royal Marines testified the vehicle traveled between 40 and 45 miles per hour as it plowed through dimly lit ranks near a naval barracks. Only 10 escaped unharmed and the driver said he did not see the children in dark uniforms. In Wichita a Senate staff tour of housing facilities near military bases wrapped up with plans to proceed to San Francisco.

Chatham Eng um--Ai Hoy C. M. Carter Royal Marines Ife Naval Chatham Street Lea Ey EN Wichita Senate Banking and Currency Committee San Francisco Sen. Schoeppel Iran

Saw Victim Dies. California Carpenter Fatally Injured

Santa Rosa California December 14 U D Haun a 42 year old carpenter died after a power saw accident Nov 29 that nearly cut him in half. He survived a six hour operation but relapsed last Saturday. The saw blade struck the left hip region, severing bone at the base of the spine and ripping through his intestines.

Santa Rosa Calif David Haun Haun Tain

Passion Play cast and performance schedule announced

R K Lawton Guy V Keeler H finance H J Swartz and Karl Klooz in a four show Passion Play with matinees at 2 p.m. and night shows at 8 15. Tickets go on sale January 2 at Passion Play headquarters Chamber of Commerce WREN building phone 604 4 Information on ticket sales available. Douglas county 4H club Council meets Monday night in the Council Room City Mall health delegates meeting same time.

Vertising R. K. Lawton Guy V. Keeler H Finance H. J. Swartz Karl Klooz Allen Crafton Clayton Krehbiel Thomas Gorton Passion Play Chamber of Commerce WREN Douglas County 4H Club City Mall

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