Fire Sweeps Hyndman Village in Christmas Inferno
A Christmas tree blaze in Hyndman Hyndman Pa destroyed much of the town's business district and homes. One person is missing and presumed dead. Fire crews from 12 communities battled the blaze as Red Cross aid arrived. Losses estimated at $500,000 to $1,000,000 with extensive damage to the post office bank and about 12 other buildings.
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Ernest Harden
Hyndman
Cumberland
Maryland-Pennsylvania
Paul Wise
Somers Fisher
F Her
Corrine
Debria
John Topper
Red Cross
Bedford
Pennsylvania Lumber and Post Company
Helen Turner
Japan hit by twin volcanic eruptions and quake
Tokyo residents awoke to a powerful earthquake roiling nine prefectures north of the capital. Seven killed, one injured, three missing at Imaichi. Inaichi’s 17 000 homes damaged or destroyed. Mt Aso on Kyushu erupted with rocks hurled 500 feet, no lava flow. American servicemen at Nikko escaped harm. local reports tallied four killed and five buried nearby, unconfirmed.
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Tokyo
Japan
Imaichi
Mt. Aso
Kyushu
Honshu
Coffeyville Man Dead After Car Skids Into Culvert
Coffeyville Kansas December 26 1920s A man identified as Ted Lee Davis about 20 from papers in his bill fold was fatally injured when his car skidded on a slick highway north of town and crashed into a culvert according to police officer Millard Papen.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Ted Lee Davis
Here
Millard Papen
Republicans Plan Lincoln Day Dinner Policy Statement
Washington reports the GOP aims to issue a new party platform by February 1 for 2,500 Lincoln Day dinners nationwide. A. B. Hermann said a 15 member policy group will gather ideas from state chairs and governors, compiling with Senate and House policy teams led by Taft and Martin respectively. The group includes critics of the Truman administration and will balance differing views on welfare state and domestic aims. Hermann notes 1,237 dinners are planned in February, with a goal of 2,500.
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Washington
A. B. Hermann
G. O. P. National Committee
Guy G. Gabrielson
National Committee
Senate
House G. O. P
Hermann
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
House
Joseph Martin
Massachusetts
Gabrielson
Truman
G.O.P
Michigan
New York
High Holiday Toll Shows Violence Fatal For Family Holiday
A nationwide Associated Press tally during the Christmas weekend records 405 deaths in 72 hours from traffic crashes, fires, and other causes. Traffic accidents killed 304, fires 55, other accidents 46. San Antonio fire claimed seven lives in a three room home. Hyndman Pennsylvania fire left most of the town in ashes with one missing. Newark fires killed four people across three houses. Kansas reports two traffic deaths and one fire fatality.
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United States
Associated Press
National Safety Council
San Antonio
Tex
Hyndman
Newark
N. J
Kansas
Nephew of Ulysses S Grant Dies in California
Rosemead Calif Dec 26 U S Grant Sharp 86 year old nephew of ex president and Civil War leader Gen Ulysses S Grant has died. The retired merchant died the day before Christmas. He was a native of Perris Missouri.
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Rosemead
Calif
U. S. Grant Sharp
Ulysses S. Grant
Perris
LOCAL MAN ROBBED IN TOPEKA CAR HIJACK
George Cox of Route 3 was blocked at the North Kansas avenue Union Pacific crossing when three men jumped into his parked car and blindfolded him. They took about 40 to 50 dollars, put him in the back seat, and drove off before abandoning him. Police seek the 1937 Chevrolet. Cox could not provide clear descriptions of the suspects.
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George Cox
Cox
Topeka
Union Pacific Crossing
North
Kansas Avenue
Two Christmas Babies Born at Local Hospital
Two children, a boy and a girl, arrived yesterday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Christmas Day. The Metzlers of 937 Maine street welcomed a daughter at 5:50 a.m. and Howard Ayers of Sunflower had a son born at 8:38 p.m. Metzler serves as chief engineer for the state board of health.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Bethlehem
Dwight F. Metzler
Maine Street
Linda
Howard Ayer
Sunflower
Metzler
The
State Board of Health
Senatorial payrolls to list all Senate expenditures
Washington reports senator Biffle said he is preparing an annual report that will enumerate all Senate expenditures including salaries paid to staff members. This forthcoming document aims to detail how funds are allocated to senators and their aides.
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Washington
Leslie Biffle
The
Senate
Christmas Lingers as Second Holiday in Most Areas
Christmas stayed for a second day in many regions with open packages and leftovers in homes. The nation reflected on religious remembrance and family fun while preparing for the new year and the century’s second half.fatalities from holiday travel and fires rose as people rushed back to work, with weather largely clear and cold. New York City posted a water supply gain, and a 77-year-old man trapped in an elevator for 23 hours drew public attention.
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Europe
Alps
New York City
Thomas Brown
Manhattan
Truman Presents a Statue of Jackson in Independence
President Truman prepared to present a 12 foot statue of Andrew Jackson to Jackson County, noting his admiration for the "common man" and hinting at possible remarks. He planned to return to Kansas City after the ceremony, where he would continue his work.
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Truman
Jackson County
Andrew Jackson
America
Kansas City
Jackson
Missouri
Independence
Santa Rosa murder case shocks ranch community
Santa Rosa reports a Christmas Eve shooting spree left Jane Maggard Dickson, prominent San Francisco writer, dead and ranch worker Lyman W. Lacy wounded. Carl Schwartz, 39, ranch foreman, was booked for murder amid witness claims of his guilt. He denies shooting anyone. District Attorney McGoldrick cited motives tied to disdain for society figures.
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Santa Rosa
Calif
San Francisco
Carl Schwartz
Schwartz
Jane Maggard Dickson
San Francisco Bay Area
Lyman W. Lacy
Dick Harrison
Vs. Dickson
Frederick W. Dickson, Jr
San Rafael
Rail strike disrupts southern British rail service
London, Dec 26. A strike by trainmen upset with the holiday schedule disrupted the southern region. All suburban trains were cancelled, including 12 specials planned to carry about 6,000 race fans to a jumping meet at Kempton.
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London
British Railways
Kempton
Sawyer Sees 1950 Start Strong in Postwar Trade
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer predicts 1949 level activity will continue into 1950 with a high volume of business. He notes year end activity below 1948 peak but consumer demand remains strong and residential construction at peak rates. Government expenditures rise with the upcoming GE insurance dividend. plant equipment and foreign demand weaken.
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Washington
Sawyer
Lews
G.E
Wolf Hounds Kill 14 Sheep Near Midland
Mr and Mrs John Pentlin of Jefferson county report a wolf hound and two curs killed or badly wounded 14 sheep valued at 350 near their Midland area. The Pentlins warn neighbors to keep dogs off their farm and say they will shoot any dog found on their property until the killers are found.
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John Pentlin
Midland
Jefferson County
Pentlin
Henry J. Allen Improves After Illness Report
Henry J. Allen former Kansas senator and governor is described as much better today after serious illness yesterday. Aged 81 he has been in declining health for some time and is confined to his home with a nurse in attendance.
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Wichita
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Allen
Lawrence man Julius Holmes serves as charge d affaires in London
Julius Holmes of Lawrence is identified as a son-in-law of Mr. Allen and husband of Henrietta Allen who attended the University of Kansas. Holmes is described as the number two man at the U S embassy in London serving as charge d affaires.
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Julius Holmes
Lawrence
Mr. Allen
Henrietta Allen
University of Kansas
Mr. Holmes
U. S
London
Four sisters die as Jaffa house collapses in flood
Tel Aviv reports four sisters were killed when a house in Jaffa collapsed after a day of torrential rain that flooded the coastal plain. Brigadiers were sent to the area as many homes faced flooding and telephone lines were down.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Jaffa
Ihe
Quiet observance marks twin holiday in Lawrence
Attendance at church services and family dinners filled Christmas in Lawrence. Stores closed for a two day holiday. minor traffic accident reported with no injuries. KE and city schools start anew Tuesday. vacation ends January 3.
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Lawrence
KE. A
Pop
Red Forces May Be Going To Make Attack on Island
Hong Kong reports communist sources say large numbers of red troops concentrate on Liuchow peninsula for an amphibious assault on Hainan. They are gathering boats for crossing the Hainan strait less than 10 miles wide. Hainan defense is estimated at 250,000 Nationalist troops. Formosa remains the largest island position.
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Hong Kong
Liuchow Peninsular
South China
Hainan
Hainan Strait
Formosa
Public mood shifts to economy in spending
Washington reports a shift in public mood toward economy as voters urge restraint. Senator Dworshak of Idaho notes rising mail from individuals and groups pressing him to push for reduced government spending and oppose tax increases.
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Washington
Congress
Dworshak
Idaho
Dworsagas Soone
Head of Transit Company Seeks Nonstriker Bus Operation
Cleveland transit officials will ask Judge Joseph A. Artel for permission to employ nonstrikers to run buses and streetcars as a Christmas walkout by about 4,900 city employees enters its fifth day. An emergency hearing is set for 3 p.m. EST in common pleas court.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Transit System
Joseph A. Artel
Arts
Common Pleas Court
Inquiry on War Prisoners in 1919 era coverage
Washington reports indicate the United States may demand information from Russia on about 376000 Japanese war prisoners. Moscow has not been contacted since repatriation talks in Tokyo last week. Russia claims 1300000 Japanese seized and 376000 unaccounted for. Amer ican officials fear most are dead in prison. MacArthur urged a neutral body such as the Red Cross to inquire. Russia says 21000 repatriated last summer and 10000 held as war criminals not subject to repatriation.
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Washington
United States
Russia
State Department
Moscow
Allied Council
Tokyo
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Red Cross
Hom
Weather summary for Missouri and Kansas on December 26
Light sleet and freezing rain shifted to snow in central Missouri with snow also in the northeast and south central, while southeastern Missouri may see a brief freezing rain. Kansas had mostly clear skies with rising temperatures. Chanute and Kansas City reported light snow, and roads were slick in spots. Lows ranged from 7 to 19 in various locations with widespread cold air.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Weather Bureau
Chanute
Kirksville
Clinton
Joplins
Springfield
Columbia
West Plains
St. Louis
Malden
Coffeyville
Concordia
Fort Riley
Garden City
Goodland
Hill City
Wichita
Topeka
Phillipsburg
Lebo
Hutchinson
Tarkio
Marshall
Chillicothe
Nasertan Ell
MTWT
Moving into new school building at Vinland
The first three grades at Vinland consolidated school are back after a remodel of the Welcome school house moved three miles to the high school grounds. The $4500 project blended 21 pupils into a single building with modern lighting plumbing and a new basement furnace room indoor recreation area and restrooms.
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Vinland Consolidated School
Douglas County
Fred Gottstein
Vinland Board
Welcome Hall
Welcome District
Welcome
Vinland
Nora Witt
Christmas Family Reunion For Lonnecker Child
The William Lonnecker family gathered for Christmas as 2 year four month old Mike Lonnecker recovers from polio. Mike, in pajamas, plays with a new Christmas bank while on a furlough from University of Kansas Medical Center where he has been since August. He cannot walk yet but moves about on his knees. He will return to the hospital for more treatment, while his father Bill, a puncher student at Colorado State Junior College, will go back to Trinidad, Colorado after the holiday. They celebrated with Mrs Alta Lonnecker and son, plus Mrs. Bill Lonnecker's parents, J. A. Welch of Shreveport, Louisiana.
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William Lonnecker
Mike Lonnecker
Mike
University of Kansas Medical
Bill Lonnecker
Trinidad
Colo
Colorado State Junior College
Lon
Typical Winter Weather Across the United States
The last day of the Christmas holiday brought varied winter weather across the United States. International Falls recorded 18 below, Miami reached 73, Chicago 35, Little Rock 6, and Los Angeles 44. A narrow rain belt stretched from northern Texas through Illinois to lower Michigan, with a 50 mile snow belt forecast for Iowa Illinois Indiana as forecasters expected the rain to move east and warm the East Coast.
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International Falls
Minn
Miami
Chicago
Little Rock
Los Angees
Texas
Illinois
Lower
Michigan
Iowa
Indiana
Widow Marie Mazic Grignard dies at 93 in Buck Run Pa
Mrs Marie Mazic Grignard aged 93 died yesterday morning at Buck Run Pennsylvania She was the mother of the late Mrs Charles Sanford Skilton of Lawrence and the widow of Albert Grignard Her burial will be arranged here beside her husband with time to be announced later
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Albert Grignard Ward
Marie Mazic Grignard
Buck Run
Grignard
Charles Sanford Skilton
Lawrence
Albert Grignard
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