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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1926

Page

2

Vision beyond the ocean via telecast projections

Dr Eyvind Alexanderson, engineer for RCA and GE, predicted across ocean television within ten years. He cited short wave advances, a seven-light source projector, and rapid lab results as enabling transmission, reception, and reproduction of mature films, with facsimile messages speeding next. News telegraph of events could then be shown worldwide as they happen.

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Prison Paroles Hearings From Douglas County Five Inmates

Five prisoners from Douglas County face parole hearings before the state board of administration. The list includes inmates in state custody for various offenses, with dates and case details noted. Funeral notices for Samuel Buckner and Dorothy Bell are announced, with services and burial arrangements at local cemeteries. A student named David Armstrong was slightly injured when his Ford collided with a Buick driven by Virginia Pendleton in the 900 block of Massachusetts Street. Reverend Gerritt Snyder and others plan a ministerial meeting at the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce building, and state religious education council delegates travel to Topeka for meetings.

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Lithuania undergoes coup as Grinius ousted in turmoil

A Dec. report from Washington notes a military coup in Lithuania toppling President Grinius. Cabinet officers were arrested, Grinius confined to his residence, and rumors spread of labor unrest as the regime condemns surrender to Bolsheviks and foreigners.

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Cantata Christ mas by Edward Shinpen Barnes at Baptist church

The Cantata titled Christ mas by Edward Shinpen Barnes was sung by the church quartet last Sunday morning and will be repeated Sunday as a vesper service replacing the evening service. It consists of six parts detailing prophecy, the annunciation, shepherds, the journey to the manger, the visit of the wise men, and the Mary and Joseph scene with Mary at Bethlehem. The performance features Miss Kansaret Drennon, Miss Guile Gress, W. S. Dal, and Chas. W. Thomas, with Raymond Warrenson as organist. The church at 8th and Kenyon invites all to attend at 5 o clock for about an hour.

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Board declines Sweeney bid and notes long service

Journal-World reports MR. SWEELEY rejects T. J. Sweeney as a Chamber of Commerce board candidate while praising his years of service and indicating he will not pursue the position. The note references Sweeney’s roles with Fraternal Aid and state committees and mentions a Mayfield visitor and Kansas University ties.

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Counter Master Gy Be Erected for Cast at Stamp Sale

A new counter has been erected to serve people beyond the regular windows for the stamp sale. The version to one hundred defines more than all did at the same time last year.

Vespers for Children at Methodist Church Tomorrow

A children's Christmas vespers will be held at the First Methodist Church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Participants are children from the junior primary and beginners departments of the Sunday school with George K. Matete and Miss Faith Benson supervising. The program includes a pantomime and carols directed by Nancy Lang leneckert and Phan. Names of participating children and performers are listed among the readable lines.

Methodist “Church Methodist Mary Iléry

Suit is dismissed now in Wyoming court

H Leslie Parker of Wyoming filed suit in the Sinclair forum against Harry F Sinclair over a Salt Creek oil holding claimed to be worth up to 100 million dollars. Parker sought to be declared owner of a one seventh interest in Sinclair’s Pot Doig holdings and a similar share in Mammoth stock given in exchange for Teapot Dome. Parker said he received the interest by conveyance from Marion N Wheeler in 1924 and expected damages of at least 16 million.

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Jewelry recovered after liquor raid clue to Coffeyville burglaries

Thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen in several Coffeyville area burglaries were recovered by Nassau county officers after a liquor raid at a South Coffeyville place. The jewels were found in a trunk left by two men who fled as officers closed in, and an Italian jeweler was identified. Local authorities traced the haul to Jola and Poh.

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Move shifts in Kansas City gas leadership

Major TJ Strickler named vice president of Kansas Gas and Electric in Kansas City, succeeding the retiring vice president manager. George E Nicholson, company president, to announce next week. Strickler to oversee operation and distribution. based in Kansas City after long Topeka ties.

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Nanette in a lively production at the BaierSacks theatre

The House audience filled the balconies as the stage company presented No No Nanette with enthusiasm. Mary Spoor as Nanette impressed with charm and song, while Roland Wardsworth and Johnnie Fields showcased clever comedy and lively dancing. Eulalia Young and Helen Case added strong support. final ovation reflected solid audience reaction.

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Returns From Michigan Reber J's Oil Plans

Reber J has returned from Michigan and reports interest in oil developments near future. He explains he was seeking a fer business interest and snowed over weeks. A relative notes drilling progress in the first ring, with potential production and oil developments ahead.

Reber J Michigan

Trainmen killed in wreck at New Jersey switch

An engineer and a fireman died when a PhiladelphiaCable Atlantic City train derailed after striking an open switch near Bennett New Jersey. Five miles from Cape May four others were hurt. no passengers injured. Maine of the victims named William Saumenig and the fireman Blake.

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De Soto Christmas Event Draws Students And Guests

In De Soto a school Christmas gathering featured freshmen and seniors enjoying games, performances, and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Griffith and other organizers. The afternoon included student activities, decorations, and a gift exchange while community members and guests attended, with various faculty and families noted in attendance and planning.

Attack Victim in Chicago Details of Pursuit and Injury

Fragmentary OCR describes a violent assault in Chicago with a victim named Walter and assailant pursuit by Rathon McGarthy. The report notes hospital treatment and police involvement, with incomplete passenger or witness details and a referenced telephone number.

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Plans for city intake relocation debated by Carman and Hoigh

In a city interview Commiss ioner G W Carman and Mr Hoigh discuss proposed changes to the old intake pipes at Bowersock dam. Plans call for widening to ten inches farther apart, with the rationale still unclear.

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Belgard Visitor Head Basketball Coach Seeks Turnaround

Belgar d arrives after Christmas dinner at Phi Kappa Psi house as head netball coach and assistant at home near Boonville Missouri. He plans to move to Newton with his parents while rebuilding a team with one letterman back from last year and hopes to field a winning squad.

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Fragmentary Confession From Kohler Case Cited

An unclear transcript cites a defendant speaking of a University of Kansas education and a January date. It mentions a Miss Ohli or Olaian and a $500 clothing expense, with McGinnis referenced as advising action. The text is fragmented and omits clear facts.

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