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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1969

Page

7

Santa On the Way! A Christmas Eve tale from Hal Boyle

A nostalgic Santa Claus story unfolds at the North Pole with Santa, the reindeer, penguin hitchhikers, and Mrs. Santa Claus in a humorous, magical Christmas Eve vignette. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police promise a limitless sky as Santa looks to deliver gifts and spread cheer.

Hal Boyle Santa Claus Old Saint Royal Canadian Mounted Police Santa Old Boy Cander Vixen North Pole South Pole Florida

No Gifts Yet To Prisoners In Hanoi Effort

In Vientiane Laos AP Ross Perot and aides meet a North Vietnamese official at the embassy but no permission granted to fly two planes to Hanoi for Christmas gifts to about 1400 U S prisoners. Perot arrived in Bangkok and then Bangkok to Vientiane to press the issue.

Vientiane Laos Texas Ross Perot Hanoi U.S Tom Meurer Perot Meurer The Red Cross Bangkok

Congress Ends 1969 Session With Sparse Major Legislation

The Democratic led Congress closes the 1969 session after advancing only a few Nixon proposals. Key actions include a $4.8 billion housing bill, the strictest coal mine safety law, and an extended surtax. Burger confirmed as Chief Justice. Haynsworth rejected for the Supreme Court. Nixon to renominate in 1970.

Congress Nixon Capitol Warren E. Burger United States Clement F. Haynsworth Jr Supreme Court Senate

Tragic seven die in Parsons kitchen fire

Dense kitchen fire smoke swept through a two story home killing seven family members in Parsons Kansas. Victims were Jack L. Moler 45 Rosemary 40 Richard 17 Ann 15 James 11 Jane 4 and David 3. Fire officials say suffocation likely. coroner's report pending. Fire started in the kitchen and cause under investigation.

Parsons Kan Jack L. Moler Rosemary Richard Ann James Jane David a_ hospital Slaybaugh Drug Co Moler Labette County Wichita

Truce Violations Reported During Christmas Eve Cease Fire

Saigon reports 12 enemy attacks by early Thursday after a 24 hour allied truce began on Christmas Eve. The Viet Cong started a 72 hour holiday halt, eight US led attacks caused casualties on both sides, and two enemy regional force soldiers were killed. Four American soldiers and others injured by a claymore mine mark Viet Cong violations.

Saigon U.S South Vietnam Uing Laos

Snowy Day Forecast N KS Driving Difficulty

Weatherman calls for a White Christmas with sleet and snow in northeast Kansas and freezing rain in southeast Kansas. Officials warn motorists of slippery roads as sand and calcium chloride are spread on Lawrence streets to combat icing.

Kansas Weather Bureau Lawrence George Williams Public Works Kansas University Williams

POWs Bring Joy to Families Through News of Survival

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Ex-Lecompton Resident Named On POW List

Lt. Joseph Charles Plumb Jr., a former Lecompton resident, is listed among 132 Americans held by North Vietnam. Relatives in Overland Park and DeSoto identify him as the missing pilot shot down, with family noting unclear details about a letter reportedly sent to Mrs. Bradford Plumb and concerns over propaganda photos. Barbara Plumb, his wife, is in Wisconsin visiting relatives for the holidays.

North Vietnam Maj Donald Odell Mount Clemens Mich Shirley Odell Air Force Michael T. Burns Warsaw Ind John B. Burns Washington Pentagon Lecompton Joseph Charles Plumb Jr Hanoi Plumb Joseph C. Plumb Sr Overland Park Raymond Page Rt. 4 Kenneth Barbara Wisconsin Lt. Plumb Bradford Plumb

Free prescription delivery at all Raney Drug Stores

Index advertises free prescription delivery and immediate mail service across three Raney Drug Stores, highlighting convenient patient access to medications and mail handling.

Raney Drug Stores

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