Violent quake rocks southern Japan with widespread damage
A massive earthquake and tidal waves hit southern Japan, killing hundreds and injuring many as homes flooded and vessels lost. Reports from U.S. and Japanese sources document 500 dead, 612 injured, 43 missing, and thousands displaced across Wakayama, Shikoku, and Honshu areas.
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Honshu
Kochi
Shikoku
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Watayama
U.S. Army
Koehi
Kushimoto
Wakaama Peninsua
Shing
Kyushu
Shizuoka
Kyodo
Kyoto
Nara
Sare i
Soviet Press Hails Stalin Birthday In Berlin
Soviet controlled Berlin newspapers celebrate Josef Stalin s 67th birthday calling him an outstanding statesman and thinker. The reports say Molotov and Vishinsky flew to Moscow to represent Stalin s birthday after a stop in Berlin to confer with Marshal Sokolovsky.
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Berlin
Josef Stalin
V. M Molotov
Andrei V. Vishinsky
Moscow
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Germany
Molotov and
Vishinsky
New
2 Week Tear Pnat At 2300 Douglas A
Two week tear at 2300 Douglas Avenue disrupts school children with partial vandalism reported. Local authorities investigate damages and inspect neighboring properties for further incidents.
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Douglas
Snow and Fog Halt Travel Across East and Midwest
Snow rain and fog disrupted air travel and slowed rail and highway movement from New York to Wisconsin. Newark suffered record traffic jams as four hour journeys replaced typical ones. Boston flights halted and LaGuardia cancellations mounted. Freezing conditions and sleet snarled New York roads. forecasters warned of lingering winter weather through the region.
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South
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New York State
New England
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Wisconsin
Newark
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Connecticut
New York City
New York
LaGuardia Field
Boston
Maine
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Michigan
Indiana
Ilinois
Carolinas
Georgia
North Carolina
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Mississippi Valley
Alabama
Fuel shortage forces Britain car plant closure
London reports government officials scrambling to conserve coal as Austin Motor Car Co warns of closure amid severe fuel shortages. Forecasters fear up to a million workers could be out of work. Klein and other firms pledge economy while Leyland findsry halts due to coke shortage.
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Britain
Austin Motor Car Co
Ministry of Fuel
Gaitskell
Fuel Ministry
Austin
R. A. M. Diment
Midland
Austin Company
Miles Thomas
Nuffield Automobile Company
Leyland Motors
Farrington
Truman to Get Report on Universal Youth Training
President Truman will receive a report from the President's advisory commission on universal training. The group aims to outline universal training beyond military aspects and inform Congress in the next session. The report, led by Karl T. Compson, is expected by late March and stresses informing youth about government duties and responsibilities.
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Truman
Congress
Karl T. Compson
Gullion Named Washington U Athletics Director
St Louis December 21 Burton B Gullion basketball coach at the University of Connecticut was named director of the department of athletics and physical education at Washington University He will assume duties about February 1 and relocate to St Louis for the post.
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Burton B. Gullion
University of Connecticut
Washington University
Bitter European Cold Harms Homeless and Slows Food
Bitter cold across Europe freezes rivers and canals slowing coal grain and potato movement. Germany, France, Belgium, and Italy report subfreezing conditions and transport disruptions. Officials fear a wider food distribution crisis despite bright spots as Parisians toast easing rum and lemon rationing.
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Europe
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Belgium
England
Mediterranean
Nice
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Taly
Italy
Taranto
Rhine
Rhineland
Food Ministry
Junior C of C and Co op Club Rally For Salvation Army
About 35 members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet after supper at Ninth and Massachusetts to raise funds for Christmas Food Baskets for needy families served by the Salvation Army. President Paul Rogers leads the effort as the two groups compete to raise the most money. the Cooperative Club previously raised about $300. The Army hopes for $800 to supply food orders for 125 families.
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Ninth
Massachusetts
Salvation Army
Paul Rogers
Junior C. of C
Cooperative Club
Spanish Ambassador Recalled From London to Madrid
British quote diplomatic sources saying Spanish ambassador Domingo de Las Barcenas is recalled and will depart for Madrid. A Spanish embassy spokesman declined comment while an announcement may come Monday. The British ambassador Sir Victor Malett awaits Foreign Office guidance before returning to London per UN recall resolution.
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Domingo de Las Barcenas
Madrid
Victor Malett
Foreign Office
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United Nations debate over veto hits Baruch plan
Delegates at the United Nations atomic energy commission clashed over whether the Baruch plan would remove the big power veto on enforcing atomic energy controls. Soviet Russia opposed, while Canada pressed conforming wording to the assembly’s arms reduction framework. Molotov backed a veto free system but enforcement remained with the Security Council. Britain sought to win Soviet approval to avert a Big Five split.
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UPI
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Altho
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Bernard M. Baruch
Andrew G. L. McNaughton
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Assembly
Security Council
Ressia
V. M. Molotov
Russia
Alexander Cadogan
Truman appoints three U S judges to German war crimes tribunal
President Truman named Walter Beals Harold Sebring and Johnson Crawford to serve on the U S military tribunal in the American occupation zone of Germany to try major war criminals. Victor Swearingen was named alternate member. Appointments follow the four power control council charter and international military tribunal. Judges will be supported by state war justice and navy departments with expenses paid by the war department.
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Truman
United States
Germany
Walter B. Beals
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
Harold Sebring
Florida Supreme Court
Johnson Tal Crawford
State District Court of
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Victor Swearingen
Control Council For
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Russia
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Prediction of Presidential renomination in 1948 polls
In today’s notes from the press, Prediction ctore Tynes and Hatdi ngs say President Tra ran is likely to be renominated in 1948 with little opposition. The forecast emphasizes broad support but notes potential challengers in later stages.
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Sunday May Be The Shortest Day
An Associated Press report from Seattle notes the UW astronomer calculated Sunday as the year's shortest day with sunrise and sunset around 7 54 and 4 20, factoring in the winter solstice and light refraction. He warns that temperature shifts could alter the hour length by seconds.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Washington
Fifth Decade Reunion of New England Society in Lawrence
Descendants of early New England families gathered at the Eldridge Hotel for the 50th annual Sons and Daughters of New England reunion. Rev. C Fosberg Hughes was reelected president. Ed T Arnold became vice president as members reflected on founders, presidents, and a hopeful future.
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Eldridge
Sons and Daughters of
Lawrence
Old “Journal
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Ed T. Arnold
W. C. Simons
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H. L. Moore
F. H. Snow
J. G. Haskell
Col. O. E. Learnard
A. Monroe
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W. H. Carruth
A. S. Olin
S. S. Learned
S. H. Sibley
William L. Burdick
A. D. Weaver
P. F. Walker
Frank Strong
W. H. Johnson
G. W. Jones
Hugh Means
Earl M. Manchester
John F. Watts
E. R. Learned
D. H. Spencer
Edward Bumgardner
A. G. Mitchell
F. N. Raymond
W. H. Sears
Mr. Hughes
Jesus Christ
Rev. Hughes
E. M. Owen
E. M. Hopkins
Ralph Ward
Mature Wields an Axe to Fight Studio Blaze
Hollywood reports Victor Mature and Vincent Price among 20th Century Fox workers who used axes and hoses to hold a studio blaze in check until department arrival. A faulty heater is blamed for the fire risk. The unrest in Peiping continues as political bickering intensifies.
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Hollywood
Victor Mature
Vincent Price
20Th Century-Fox Reports
Yearout resigns C of C post for Fort Leavenworth radio role
Will YearOut, assistant secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for the past year, resigns effective December 31 to become hospital radio station manager at Station Hospital Fort Leavenworth. He will relocate with wife and son as quarters become available.
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Will YearOut
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Station Hospital
Yesrout
Wrence
Lawrence
WREN
Springfield
Navy
Yearout
Pete
Leavenworth
Judge Sets Aside Carmichael Verdict in Bailey Estate Suit
District Judge Hugh Means voided the November 19 verdict in a damage suit by Mrs. Ada Carmichael against the estate of Glenn Bailey. Carmichael had been awarded 1318.85 for medical costs and lost wages after being hit by Bailey’s taxicab on July 8, 1945 in the 1000 block of Massachusetts street. The jury found Carmichael contributory negligence, prompting the judge to rule under Kansas law and enter a verdict for the defendant.
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Hugh Means
Ada Carmichael
Glenn Bailey
Carmichael
Bailey
Massachusetts Street
Judge Means
Kansas
Cancellations Drop Off At Lawrence Post Office
First class mail at the Lawrence post office fell short of the 1945 record after three days above it. Sam Moyer, superintendent of mails, said the year’s record, set on December 19, was 65 400 and was surpassed three times this week for a total of 209 884 pieces. The new record, reached Wednesday, is 73 292 with one delivery planned tomorrow and magazines held until Monday. Parcel post volume is about 15 per cent higher than 1945.
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Sam Moyer
Moyer
Christmas WRE station opens tonight in basement building
The Christmas weapon service station opens tonight in the basement of the building and will stay open until 9 oclock. Monday is the last day of operation with hours from 9 to 4. The Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce promotes it as this year’s most popular offering.
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Merchants Bureau
The
Chamber of Com Lamas
Stock Market Index Smear Reflects 60 Stocks At 67.4
A rough stock market note records sixty stocks smeared at an index around 67.4 with upbeat sentiment. It notes a lively trading day and signs of momentum across the list of equities.
Bethlehem Mayor Promises City Will Welcome Record Throngs
Bethlehem Palestine plans to host about 30 000 visitors Christmas Eve with 15 000 British soldiers and similar numbers of locals from Jerusalem and other areas. Mayor Issa Pandak short urges Americans to share Bethlehem’s Christmas greetings and Christian ideals for peace and prosperity.
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Palestine
Santa Claus
Jesus Christ
Issa Bandak
Jerusalem
United States
Pandak
Bethlehem of Light
America
University settles into new Sunnyside housing for holidays
As Christmas break begins, 18 faculty families move into Sunnyside apartments on Mount Oread with 186 four room units to be completed by February. The project operated under the federal housing authority, rents are 34 dollars a month with utilities, and libraries stay open during vacation while students work in labs. Classes resume January 6, 1947.
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University of Kansas
Sunnyside
Mount Oread
University
Federal Public Housing Authority
Lawrence
Sunflower Village
Family Finds a Home After Fire in Lawrence
The Surrey family and three children Lloyd Beulah May and Mary will move into a rented trailer in east Lawrence after their North Lawrence home was destroyed by fire. Lawrence organizations and residents provided clothing furniture and other essentials while the family searches for a small house to buy. The Surreys stayed with Mr and Mrs Kelly McAlexander since the blaze and express gratitude for the Christmas aid and support from Salvation Army and neighbors.
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Mia
Fred Surrey
Lloyd
Beulah May
Mary
Lawrence
East Lawrence
North Lawrence
Surrey
Surreys
Kelly McAlexander
Locust Street
Salvation Army
Robert Getz
Pastor Ross Smith Dies After Long Service
The Rev. Ross Smith, pastor of a Friends church northeast of Oswego, died yesterday. He led the Lawrence Friends church from 1928 to 1931 and later remained in the area. His family suffered the loss of their son LeRoy in a railroad crossing accident about a year ago. He is survived by his wife and two grandchildren. funeral plans are pending.
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Ross Smith
Friends Church
Oswego
Smith
Lawrence Friends Church
Smiths
LeRoy Smith
Mr. Smith
Record Quail Stamp Sales Hit New Douglas County Mark
County Clerk T R Gerhart reports 33 quail hunting stamps sold in Douglas County this year setting a new record and surpassing last year by 215 stamps. Proceeds of 419 dollars are sent to the Kansas State Fish and Game Commission in Pratt as licenses heat up for 1947 auto and beer permits.
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T. R. Gerhart
Douglas County
Kansas State Fish and Game Commission
Pratt
Lawrence
Kansas
Lawrence-Douglas County
Eighth
Vermont
Fire Damages Wash House and Contents at Maple Street
A back-yard wash house at 315 Maple Street owned by Mrs. Dora Oakes was badly burned at 10 40 this morning. The fire destroyed the wash house contents including a washing machine and two bundles of laundry. Firemen said the blaze likely spread from a coal range to the roof. the structure was uninsured. A Kane fire report notes four business buildings destroyed in an earlier blaze at the winter sports center, with damage near 100 000 dollars.
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Maple Street
Kane
Pennsylvania
Patsy Marasco
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