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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1947

Page

2

Foreigner Participation Illuminates Yale Christmas Program

In Binghamton New York on Christmas Day a United Nations Dream program brings foreigners to American homes for a holiday event. The scene includes hosts Beak A West and Maria and guests sharing songs food and greetings as volunteers explain the aim to celebrate unity and cultural exchange during the season.

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Christmas Blaze Sends Families From Downtown Apartments

A fire in downtown Mar fos prompted evacuations of multiple families from apartments. Fire crews reported rapid spread and limited injuries as residents sought safety, with authorities securing the scene and beginning an investigation.

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Deaths and Funerals and Weather Forecast Update

Fragmentary obituary notices list many names and places with limited details. A weather forecast indicates rain and wind changes expected by Saturday, with police notes of a late accident investigation near 7 o'clock at intersection of Tiorterfith and Rhode leland streets.

Bruce Diegogai New York Arthur Jeckerson Thiorteent Street Samiaget Tiorterfith Rhode Leland Atreeta Ralph Casteel Art Shirk

Rumors Prompt Chicago Paper to Seek Johns Confirmation

Douglas County invites bids to paint exterior woodwork of the Court House with bids due by 10 00 am Monday December seventh. Specifications available at the County Engineer and County Clerk offices. TK Gertan, County Clerk-adv.

Haw River Chicago Eudora Sheen Will Johns, Jr Johns Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County Court House Monier Covn TK Gertan Adv

Fire Destroys Home In Local Incident

Fire damages a residence leaving the lessee Farnele and others displaced. The report notes disrupted belongings and emergency response, with no injuries listed. Authorities are investigating the cause as neighbors assist in recovery efforts.

Fighting Covers South Manchuria in Redefensive Post

Fragmented OCR yields sparse phrases about fighting in South Manchuria. The readable bits mention defensive postings and Paalvans, with unclear proper nouns and dates. Despite garbled text, the item implies military activity and regional engagement.

Off Limits Ban Lifted By Army on Panama Canal

Army lifts off limits status on Panama Canal area after period of restrictions. Nearby incidents include fires and property issues in Lawrence and Effingham areas. Effingham and Muncotah in Atchison county vote bonds for civic projects with Effingham approving 20,000 and Muscotah voting 15,000 for infrastructure rebuilds.

Panama Colon Atenson Kan UD Effingham Muncotah Atchison County Effingham Mustotah

Gilts Total 7000 for Crippled 17 Year Old

A garbled clipping reports a sum of 7000 dollars tied to a crippled seventeen year old. The text also mentions various names and dates but remains largely unreadable.

Whisky industry urged to halt production in face of storage surfeit

Washingtona Dee vf Poses Clyde Read urges compliance with inquests to m oo ge or halt liquor production. He writes Howard T. Jones that industry cannot be seriously harmed by a pause given a claimed three year whisky reserve and abundant availability of other liquors. In Labrador Burlington Kan killed Dec 25 Lt William L Pitcher died in a Goosebay C 54 crash. His father Lester J Pitcher suffered a stroke. he is Coffey county REA superintendent.

Washingtona Dee Clyde Read Mugee Howard T. Jones Spifite Induster Labrador Burlington Kan William L. Pitcher Goosebay Lester J. Pitcher Coffey County Rea

Fear Clouds All in the Holy Land

Fragmentary text describes fear and unrest in the Holy Land with references to a tense period, possible military or political activity, and mentions of Christian events and leadership. The readable lines suggest confusion and danger impacting civilians and religious groups.

Holy Land

Christmas Guests Visit the Joscsons and Relatives

Personal notices list exquests over Christmas with Mr and Mrs Hooal Lawrence of Halstead and Mrs and Mr J Carpenter of Kansas City plus Morris Johnson of Herington as guests for Christmas at the Joscsons. Ted Shoemaker and Mose Hate Gray plan to spend the holiday in Muscatine with Joram and family. Pearl Hildebrand and Glen Hildebrand will dine with George Catlett and sons Arthur and Wayne for Christmas.

Aesterd Seeree Deetee Bote Mra Geren’ Pearson Pearten Rs. Hooal Lawrence Halstead J. J. Carpenter Kansas City Morria Johnson Herington H. D. Jocsson Carpenter Morris Joram Ted Shoemaker Mose Hate Gray Elden Dark Pearl Hildebrand Glen DT George Catlett Arthur and Wayne

Capper Sees Hope for World Peace

Senator Arthur Capper remarks from Wastinates on December 25 that he sees a hopeful outlook for world peace, urging a strong domestic program while noting war weariness. He supports a treaty approach and foreign policy moves to reduce conflict.

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Planned Half Year Event Inactive Report

A partial, unclear OCR note reports a planned half year event tied to a poller chief and remarks on attendance. The readable text mentions about 30 persons being listened, with fragmented phrases about wart and SMSQUNRL.

Memorial Hospital Births and Discharges Report

Dismissals include Mrs Mayme Patton 1200 Tennessee Street Mrs Ben Shanklin and baby 1515 West Campus Road Mrs Delores Kile Tope Mrs Lillian Siawson Route 1 Tonganoxie New births list Mr and Mrs Ross Wulfkuhle 1810 Louisiana Street a daughter December 24 Mr and Mrs Edward aerigat 934 Indiana Street a son Mr and Mrs Richard Sims Lb D Sunnyside son today

Mayme Patton Tennesee Street Ben Shanklin Baby West Campus Road Delores Kile Lillian Siawson Tonganoxie Ross Wulfkuhle Louisiana Street Edward Aerigat Indiana Street Richard Sims Sunnyside

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