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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
4
The text shows subscription details and counts for Douglas and surrounding counties with monthly and yearly rates. It lists representatives and locations in Kansas City and St. Joseph, and references Associated Press copy restrictions and publication details. It notes entry at the Lawrence post office and the 1873 act, with a biblical quote from Romans.
In reminiscence and mood cheer a newspaper correspondent recalls the Christmas tree as a symbol of peace. Editor Tom Keene shares a prose poem about a tree enduring seasons from winter snows to shimmering tinsel, inviting readers to pause and reflect on nature and goodwill.
A skeptical yet hopeful European assessment notes Christmas prospects brighter than a year ago. Despite chaotic governments and wartime damage, populations have taken steps to restore daily life and provide gifts, signaling tentative recovery and resilience.
Panama rejects ratification of leasing 16 U S defense posts to guard the canal site. The move spurs debate over alternate routes including a Nicaragua passage. Analysts say failure of local defenses would not greatly hurt U S security since distant bases would matter more in a crisis.
Governor Carl Yon leads a broad campaign that yielded a fine present for Miami: a good band for the Orange Bowl and full trimmings for the Intercollegiate game. The effort relaxed early, with broad public support helping secure the project and brighten holiday preparations.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced the appointment of Paul McCollum to the University of Kansas staff. He will report January 1 and teach in the second semester, teaching production management and industrial management and supervision. McCollum holds a commercial engineering degree from Cincinnati and did graduate work at Obi State. He resigns as production manager of Molded Plastics in Canbridge Ohio and is a former army captain. He has two children and is married.
The midnight Christmas Communion service at Trinity Episcopal Church will follow a carol service at 10 45 p m featuring Mass of the Quiet Hour music by Oldroyd. Anthems Gloria in Excelsis Christus Natus Est soprano solo The Vision of the Shepherd and organ selections are planned with Rev D O Weatherbee stating a Christmas Day service at 850 a m.
Don Patterson of St. Joseph, Missouri, flying with his wife and children to Walnut Grove, Minnesota, landed on Highway 64 ten miles south of here and refueled at a highway station before continuing to speed Christmas with his parents.
A speaker proclaims a place of honor in a family Christmas circle. They describe peace and cheer for those who understand, asking who among them can say they are unworthy while acknowledging the Creator and a gentle friendly heart.
Lawrence police guests dine with Mayor Alfred Lawrence at the Elks hall. Simons spoke as 100 local high school students led by Joe M. Williams sang carols at downtown corners. A brass quartet accompanied the performances. Wedding news includes Misa Wanda Edmonds and Bernard Fulton Chapman of New York City. Additional items cover births, dinners, and social visits across Lawrence.
Early this morning the residence of Frank Anderson on South Barker Avenue was entered and robbed. Separate note mentions a city Christmas dinner program supplying meals for 121 families and a library story hour with several recitalists including Loraine Lawrence and Horace Mason.
Families welcome relatives for Christmas with transfers to Kansas City Leavenworth and Abilene. The season marks a drowning tragedy at Lake View as 14 year old Willie Lewis loses his life while skating. Others head to Leavenworth and Mexico while Son s and Daughters of New England hold a dinner led by Col. Learnard and officers are elected.
The Joao Moojen family of 1516 New Hampshire street plans a Christmas day departure for Brazil ending nearly 18 months in Lawrence. Dr Moojen completed a KU PhD in zoology and anthropology and will become curator at the Museu Nacional in Rio de Janeiro.
Seven members of the language department travel to Detroit for the 62nd Modern Language Association annual meeting December 29 0. Professors Barrett Carman Shoemaker Miss Brady and Gardner are noted in roles with language groups and committees. Barrett reads on Enrique Amorim.
A Capitol briefing features a photo-driven Q and A with a U S representative, highlighting the lawmaker's stance on key issues. Lawmakers caution on procedural delays as votes linger and constituents await results.
Washington reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower has reiterated he is not a candidate for political office The Army's chief of staff office released a letter signed by Col J Michaelis responding to a national council for prevention of war The general emphasizes the need for sound public opinion while insisting he has no political actions or intentions Despite growing speculation about a GOP nomination Eisenhower plans to leave the army to head Columbia University In Kansas unemployment claims rose to 194 last week with 397 seeking work and 46 finding jobs at the State Employment Service office and 27 job openings remaining on file
The Baldwin column lists visits and gatherings around Christmas including Mrs Heergen and family in New York, Miss Nova Hart in Grantah school, and Adriance family hosting Christmas at their home. Also noted are guests from Concordia, Berlin, and Kansas City, with school and club activities such as the Philomathian Christmas party hosted by Mrs T Brown.
Readable items show a December evening schedule with WREN WMBc and KMSC lines. Entries include news, weather, Lone Ranger and American Melody segments along with city updates and an upcoming Thursday evening newscast.
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