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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1957

Page

5

Probers in New York Puzzled by Gang Meeting Last Month

Albany reports legislative investigators, stymied in their effort to identify those who refused to testify, noted a coincidence as six major mob figures and associates met with bottler Joseph Barbara on November 14. Witnesses from Auburn Endicott New York City and Long Island appeared, with some invoking the Fifth Amendment. The probe's phase resumes January 8 at the state capitol.

Albany Joseph Barbara John C. Montana Buffalo Liquor Averell Harriman Nixon Montane Scelba Washington Montana Patsy Sam Monachino Patay Sciortino Auburn Patsy Turrigiano Endicott Joseph Magliocci Eagt Istip L.I Frank Garafolo Salvatore Tormable New York City Garafolo Barbara Binghamton Wiliam Horan Tuckahoe State Capitol

Couple to Lose Boy Theyve Had 3 Years

Toronto couple Raymond and Helen McNeilly struggle as the Supreme Court of Canada upholds an Ontario appeal ruling awarding custody of three-year-old Donald Cletus Agar to his American mother May Agar of Minneapolis. Donald was with the McNeillys since six days old after an adoption bid they say lacked a formal order.

Toronto Raymond McNeilly Scarborough Donald Cletus Agar McNeilly Santa Supreme Court of Canada Ontario Donald Helen May Agar Minneapois McNeillys

Consecration of Bishop Is Scheduled in Tulsa

The Most Rev. Victor J. Reed will be consecrated as auxiliary bishop of Oklahoma City and Tulsa at Holy Family Cathedral January 29. The ceremony, to be led by Most Rev. Eugene J. McGuinness, will include several archbishops and bishops, with attendance expected from diverse dioceses and church leaders.

Tulsa Okla Victor J. Reed Oklahoma City Holy Family Cathedral Eugene J. McGuiness Oklahome City

Annual Party Held by Ewing Jones Post Legion

The American Legion post held its annual whist benefit party Thursday night in the clubrooms. A door prize of a basket of groceries was won by a participant from 145 La. Rt. wage. The event supported Legion activities and featured a prize distribution.

Ewing-Jones Othe American Legion Legion

Richard the brave prince in Santa Land tale

Richard defeats the Phamtors and secures a diamond eck to Sasta. Santa grants gifts of wisdom and courage, while revealing Patrick Tweedleknees as the Green Ghoul and Phantom of the Sea who changed shape to test Richard. The scene ends with plans to go to the workshops tomorrow.

Richard Phamtors Sasta Sante Santa Land Baeta Asdre Santa Patrick Tweedleknees Fweedie Bee Fweedleknees

Christmas Eve Toys and Santa Save Mitvenpoo

Richard, a boy turned prince, helps Santa defend Mitvenpoo from King Ignatz at Christmas Eve. They visit toy shops, ride a red bike, harmonica, speed sleds, and enjoy pies and games before Richard returns to rule Mittenpoo.

Tweedleknees Tweedeknees Richard Santa Prince

Police Station Acts Kindness To Street Child In Mistletoe Gift

In Santa Monica a policeman calmed a boy who could not sell mistletoe and brought him to the station. There, officers pooled funds to buy the entire stock as the boy’s mother arrived for him. In Formosa per capita income rankings, Nationalist China is fourth in Asia with $93, Japan leads with $194, while India remains lowest at $59. U.N. data from 1949 show the U.S. average annual earning at $1,440 and rising.

Santa Monica Calif Peter Ingram Topanga Canyon Peter Henry Ingram Taipei Formosa Asia Klang Piao Japan Philippines Ceylon China India U.N United States

Blind youngsters meet Santa through touch at Houston Lighthouse

Ten blind children at the Houston Lighthouse for the Blind briefly met Santa Claus for the first time. They identified him by touch with the director noting how heightened other senses aid recognition. Three-year-old Randy Turner asked for a car and a wagon.

Houston Tex Santa Claus Tom Robinson Houston Lighthouse Christ Mas Randy Turner Santa Christmna

Crop Values During 1957 For State Are Set at 484 Million

The Agriculture Department estimates Kansas crop value in 1957 at 484.32 million dollars, up from 1956’s 480.086 million. Wheat fell from 286,564 to 195,216 thousand. corn rose to 50.975 million. nuts up to 20.856 million. Barley valued at 12.563 million. rye to 2.272 million. Other crops include hay 74.8 million and soybeans 4.922 million with varied average prices per bushel or ton.

Washington Agriculture Department Kansas

Children Party Set by Fellowship at Congregational Church

The Plyine Tilerint Fellowship will sponsor a Christmas party for underprivileged children Monday afternoon from 2 to 4 at the Congregational Church. This annual event features games, movies and Santa Claus with gifts. Steve McNown is chairman.

Tilerint Fellowship of Plyine Santa Claus Steve McNown

Overproduction in Cars Triggers Holiday Plant Shutdowns

The article reports that overproduction in the auto industry will cause about 75,000 workers to face temporary layoffs during the holidays. Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors plan extended plant shutdowns with managers allowed to adjust schedules locally to balance output.

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Supply with Demand in Car Markets During Holiday Season

A concise note on the market where car inventories are high as retailers face cautious shoppers. Dealers report ample supply but demand cooled by cautious consumer sentiment during the Christmas shopping period.

Wreck Damage Estimated From West Sixth Street Crash

Damage estimated at 350 dollars resulted from a traffic accident Thursday in the 200 block on West Sixth Street. No one was injured. A car driven by Robert Gene Taylor of Indianapolis and parked car owned by Gart Lee Namiga of 871 Ind. St. were involved. Police investigated five other minor traffic accidents Thursday.

West Sixth Street Pater Robert Gene Taylor AIR Ind Gart Lea Namiiga

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