Georgia Tech Wins Orange Bowl 20 to 14 Over Kansas
In a dramatic Orange Bowl showcase, Georgia Tech defeated Kansas 20 to 14 after a late fumble by Kansas quarterback Lynne McNutt derailed a potential Jayhawk comeback. Tech scored first, Kansas tied, and Tech pulled ahead again before sealing the victory in the final minutes.
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Evans
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Bowl game snippet with scattered team names and scores
Fragmentary OCR note lists teams and scores including Penn and Bates with unclear carriers. Mentions Southern Methodiot and Dine Bowl with Arhenkos and William, but the text is garbled and unreadable for precise event details or outcomes.
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Southern Methodiot
Winter Storm Delays New Year Travel in Kansas and Missouri
Wintry weather with sleet and snow grips Kansas and Missouri as subzero temperatures and near hurricane force winds disrupt highways. Forecasts warn of heavy snow in parts of Missouri and Kansas, with widespread ice, drifting, and many road closures. Driver warnings urge caution and emergency supplies as officials report downed lines and damaged infrastructure. A local club meeting is postponed.
Wreck Kills 11 on Missouri Pacific Trains Near Syracuse
Eleven dead and several injured after a rear end collision of Missouri Pacific trains in a snowstorm near Syracuse Missouri. The wreck involved the Missouri Pacific Missourian route from St Louis to Kansas City. One identified victim R G Gearhart died in Sedalia hospital. The second section engine and crew suffered serious injuries. Snow and ice disrupted block signaling contributing to the collision.
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St. Louis
E Sedalia Hospital
Waggoner
Severe storm stretches across Midwest and Great Lakes
Snow sleet and freezing rain spread over a wide area as a cold wave moves north into the Great Lakes region. Hazardous travel reported with a four inch Chicago snowfall forecast and temperatures plunging to five above after a high near 30. Other cities like International Falls and Bemidji show extreme subzero wind chills.
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Haye
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Colorado prison break manhunt widens in Fremont County
Heavily armed Colorado National Guard police and penitentiary guards comb mountain wilds of Fremont County for 28 year old convicted murderer Sherbondy, last of Colorado’s 12 “worst” fugitives. Two accomplices died in the roundup, others wounded or captured as crews describe the breakout as the worst in state history. Risks and arrests follow a dramatic escape from Canon City prison Tuesday night. The search extends toward Tennessee Pass with authorities vowing renewed pursuit. Also, two immigrant ships carrying over 11,000 uncertified European Jews bound for Palestine are intercepted by the royal navy and escorted to Cyprus.
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Fremont County
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Colorado
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Rey Best
Eagle County
Arden Begt
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Arden Beat
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Smalley
Denver
Harold Hathaway
Pueblo
Ernest la Vergne
Associated Press
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Royal Navy
Famagusta
Cyprus
Tornado Toll Tops 24 In Deep South Destruction
Destructive storms across Louisiana Arkansas and nearby states leave 24 known dead with Cotton Valley and Haynesville hardest hit. Hundreds homeless and 170 treated in area hospitals as Red Cross and authorities rush aid. Damaged towns include Cotton Valley Haynesville Marianna and Gilmer while Memphis and Atlanta report related impacts.
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Alzheimer
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Mantee
Miss
Montgomery
Eastern Airlines
Atlanta
Hazel
Marie
Wilnus Becton
Memphis
Dykenville
Sam Coyle
Thrueton
Oakenville
Red Cross
Minden
Barksdale
Tenn
Marianna
James Umfrees
John Umfrees
Arkangan
British Withdrawal From Palestine May Be Delayed
London reports that an authoritative government source says Britain may be compelled to delay the planned military withdrawal from Palestine in August if Jewish Arab violence persists. The note warns continuing conflict could push Britain to surrender its Palestine mandate to the United Nations earlier than May 1, 1948.
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Great Britain
Palestine
Migst
United Nations
Reappointed Kansas City Police Chief Eludes Ice Smooth Start
Lawrence veteran police official Jelme Jehas was named head of the Kansas City Police Department. He noted the new appointment came as a New Year’s day start, with icy conditions and a calm dawn as he prepared for the shift.
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Konitsa Siege Ends After Bloodied Greek Rebel Assaults
Athene reports the Greek war ministry says Konitsa has been released from a siege by about 5090 communist guerrillas after relief forces entered from the west. A 1000-man evacuation begins as rebels withdraw toward the Grammo Mountains while fighting continues along the Bourazani road and Hourozani bridge.
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Hourozani
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Ntian
Preacher delegates depart as debt climbs in Lawrence
The 1886 delegates to the Christian frontiers conference prepare to depart despite heavy Midwest snowfall. Officials praise Lawrence and the University of Kansas for hospitality, housing, and transportation support. A baby was born to Sunflower resident Doris Channell in Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Lawrence city bonds rose to 678 846.68 with 6 263.14 in interest paid. plans to build a police fire station proceed.
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Sunflower
Dick Channel
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Order New Fire Equipment
Fire Chief Paul Ingels said yesterday a San Bernardino fire department order exceeds $1,000 for new gear. Six oxygen masks costing $141 each will let firefighters work in gas or smoke without asphyxiation, and a pair of bar cutters to breach window bars up to an inch thick will aid entry from alleys to most business buildings.
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Kanehl Girl Injured in West Ninth Street Crash
Sue Kanehl daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Kanehl of 1127 Ohio street was treated at Lawrence Memorial hospital for cuts and bruises from an early morning accident on West Ninth street. The car driver was George Lukens of 833 Missouri street.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Princess Anne Declares She Will Follow Mihai Worldwide
Copenhagen January 1 Princess Anne of Bourbon Parma says it was love at first sight with former King Mihai of Romania and that wherever he goes she will follow him. She calls his abdication a complete surprise and says she has heard nothing about his future plans while awaiting word at Prince Axel's Gentofte residence.
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Romania
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Weather and New Year Birth Mark Lawrence News
Lawrence endured a sleet and snow storm with drifting roads and travel warnings as temperatures and rainfall for 1947 were summarized by weather official C J Posey. The year saw a 42.60 inch rainfall with a 108 degree summer high and 18 below zero low, plus a 20 inch snowfall and 44 days below freezing. The first baby of 1948 arrived at Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 12 21 this morning, a son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Barker. Eisenhower faces publishing offers to write his war account as 1948 begins.
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Lester
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Thomas Barker
Kentucky Street
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