LEWIS BLAMES MINE OWNERS FOR DEADLY WEST FRANKFORT BLAST
Lawrence News notes John L. Lewis indicts coal mine management after 119 men perish near West Frankfort as U S Bureau of Mines links blast to methane ignition and faulty rock dusting. He cites preexplosion hazards and calls for shutdowns until gas cleared. A separate report details Shrine East West Game unfolding in San Francisco with top players and $100000 charity goal.
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Benton 1
John
L. Lewis
West Frankfort
United Mine Workers
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Lewis
Chicago, Wilmington & Franklin Coal Company
Chicago
George B. Barringtom
Federal Bureau
Es Sr
San Francisco
u—One
Kezar Stadium
Ith
Milions
Shrine Committee
Princeton
Dick Kazmaier
Ohio State
Vic Janowicz
Don Coleman
Michigan State
Bob Tonett
Notre Dame
Hugh McElhenny
Washington
Ollie Matson
Drake
John Bright
Southern California
Frank Gifford
Jim Weatherall
Oklahoma
Les Richter
California
Toneff
Weatherall
Jim Clark
Herman Clark
Clarks
Oregon State
34 Loop Records Tied or Equalled in 1951 Baseball
Chicago reports major league and American League records set or tied in 1951. Chico Carrasquel credited with 297 consecutive errorless chances, surpassing 288. Gil McDougald drove in six runs in one inning, Gil Coan hit two triples, Gus Zernial slugged six homers in three games, and Al Rosen hit four grand slams. New York leads in multiple season marks including most home runs and pennants.
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Chicago
Chico Carrasquel
Chicago White Sox
Chico
New York
Phil Rizzuto
Gil McDougald
Gil Coan
Washington
Philadelphia
Gus Zernial
Cleveland
al Rosen
Bob Nieman
Lou
Tom Byrne
St. Louis
Bob Fellers
Allie Reynolds
Boston
Detroit
Jame
Roston
Moss
Ellis Kinder
Eddie Robinson
Vern Stephens
Irving Noren
Clevemore
Monsanto Chemical Company
Chemical Turns Worn-Out Land Back to Virgin Soil
A new yellow synthetic powder from Monsanto scientists claims to transform worn soil into loam like earth. Not a fertilizer it boosts crop yields 20 to 100 percent aids erosion control and could lower road building costs. The powder attracts clay particles forming sponge like chains that preserve soil structure under rain. It promises easier cultivation and longer lasting effects than peat moss or compost. Also lists diverse baseball records and statistical notes from American League history.
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Philadelphia
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Market News Clippings From Kansas City and Wall Street
Market notes show wheat and soybeans pricing, butter and eggs, and live animal quotes from Kansas City with mixed cattle, hogs, and sheep trends. Wall Street reports describe overall gains and notable activity, with specific stock movements and market sentiment amid holiday trading. A December 23 incident recalls Walter J. Leonard needing help after a car skid, aided by Charles Darling of Bucks Bridge and a ski-pripped piper cab push.
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Anton
N. Y
Walter J.leonard
Charles Darling
Bucks Bridge
Leonard
Turner the Winner in Madison Square Garden bout
New York boxing debut for Gil Turner ends with a decisive win over Vic Cardell of Hartford at Madison Square Garden. Turner improves to his 11th straight victory though he absorbs punches. manager George Katz hints Turner is not yet ready for a top rival like Kid Gavilan. Network TV audience of 4 851 paid a 15 206 gate witness the action.
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New York
Gil Turner
Box
Gil
Vic Cardell
Hartford
Conn
Madison Square Garden
Altho George Katz
Vilan
Gavilan
TV Lang
Turner
Cardell
Harold Barnes
Charley Shortell
Harry Kessler
Expansion Plan for Kansas Nebr Gas Co at Phillipsburg
The Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co of Phillipsburg Kansas seeks permission from the power commission to expand its system at a total cost of 2 315 220 dollars. The project would raise gas transmission capacity from 18 225 million to 193 300 cubic feet daily over 179 miles of line in Kansas and Nebraska to meet growing demand and reach new markets. Also noted are upcoming New Year market closures and a Topeka marriage license issued to James Gott and Donna Casper.
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Washington
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co
Phillipsburg
Kan
The
Power Commission
Kansas
Nebraska
Memorial Hospital Patient and Birth Notices Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places tied to Memorial Hospital including Florence Shellack DeSoto Sherry Gish Dallas Dorothea Van Nice Route 5 Martha Cooley Oskaloosa Edna Morgan Tonganoxe Robert Mitchell Baldwin Donna tterson baby girl Lois Caruthers baby boy Helen Spence baby girl Crescent Rd and other partial entries.
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Florence Shellack
DeSoto
Thomas Steid
Sunflower
Philip
Donald Brewster
Sherry Gish
Dallas
Texas
Dorothea van Nice
Martha Cooley
Oskaloosa
Edna Morgan
Tonganoxe
Robert Mitchell
Baldwin
Ith Baldwin
Mark
Rockledge Rd
John
Miss
Donnatterson
Ary McCollum
Crescent Rd
Lois Caruthers
Helen Spence
Masa. St
Mil
Patroie
Brnck
Tonge
Toadie
Larry Slifer
Lisle
Holiday break damage at Topeka Kappa Theta house
Lawrence hears of a Washburn alumna discovering a damaged holiday vacant house after a water pipe burst on the third floor. Two inches of water flooded the basement, ruining a grand piano, furniture, walls, and plaster. A string of outdoor Christmas lights was turned into police. Call 153 to claim.
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Kappayoe Theta
Topeka
Lawrence
13Th
Conn. Sts
Deaths and Funerals Fred Looney
Fred Looney Route 1 employee at Stokelys Foods died this morning at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Rosely, eight daughters and a grandson. Funeral Monday 4 pm Rumsey Funeral Home Burial Memorial Park Cemetery. Mariam Hegeman Route 5 died this morning at Lasure Memorial Hospital survived by three daughters and several sons and grandchildren. Services Monday 2 pm Rumsey Funeral Home with interment at Memorial Hill Cemetery.
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Fred Looney
Stokely’s Foods, Inc
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Rosely
Dorothy Townsend
Roc Mo
Donald Townsend
Rumsey Funeral Home
Memorial Park Cemetery
Mary Hegeman
la Sere Memorial Hospital
Ara E. Peterson
Motte
Rumsey
Holladay Sailor Returns From Leave To San Diego
Seaman Jimmie B. Holladay, son of Mr and Mrs J M Holladay of Route 2, completed a ten day family visit and was reassigned to dental school in San Diego.
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Jimmie B. Holladay
J. M. Holladay
Route 2
San Diego
Phelpa Lawrence Loan and Finnove Company Service Reminder
A reader remarks on the fast service experienced at Phelpa Lawrence Loan and Finnove Company, recalling the efficiency and shop atmosphere described in a prior encounter.
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Phelpa- Lawrence Loan and Finnove Company
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