Willard-Dempsey Fight Ends in Third Round Shock
The Toledo bout drew thousands to Woodland Park as Willard faced Jess Willard. Dempsey delivered a third round knockout, ending the era for Willard who endured a brutal beating. Willard later moved to California with his wife after selling his Lawrence home.
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New Arab Guerrilla Unit Emerges in East Suez Area
Al Ahram reports a new Organization for the Liberation of Sinai forming to resist Israeli forces in the East Suez area. The group plans military communiques and attacks, signaling the start of organized guerrilla activity on the ceasefire line and heightening regional tensions. Israel says Arab saboteur actions from Jordanian territory continue, with casualties reported.
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County proposes static bank share system for county funds
County commissioners urge replacing the current fluctuating method of distributing county funds to banks. The plan sets each bank’s share by a fixed percentage based on assets, with four Lawrence banks handling active accounts and two out-of-town banks kept semi dormant for stability.
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United States Exports 596 Million in Food to Germany
The United States shipped food valued at 596 million dollars to Germany during the previous year. This highlights the bilateral trade in agricultural products between the two nations and reflects Germany as a key recipient of U S food exports.
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Freezes Hit Florida as Arctic Air Sweeps South
Arctic high pressure pushed freezing temperatures into Florida with Miami at 34 degrees the coldest December reading since 1940. Farther north Vermont Maine and New Hampshire faced heavy snow and hazardous roads while a Pacific storm brought rain and winds from Washington to California. A San Francisco Bay area roof collapsed in winds up to 60 mph with $100,000 in damage. New York City saw its first measurable snow of the season and a swimming pool accident in Syosset left two children dead in four feet of water.
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Bromersick Christmas Party Planned for KU Saturday
Plans are set for the 17th Bromersick Christmas Party from 1 30 to 3 p m Saturday at Hoch Auditorium on the Kansas University campus. The event, funded by a bequest from the late Al Bromersick, honors area Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and 4 H members with entertainment by the Beacon of Hope Chapel Choir from Kansas State Penitentiary Lansing. The two hour program includes movies treats a Santa visit and carol singing led by Mr and Mrs Al Gallup for about 2900 youngsters and leaders.
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New York School Plans Caroling and PTA Christmas Party
All classrooms at New York School will carol at 2 p.m. Friday followed by in-room Christmas parties. The events are sponsored by the PTA.
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