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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1948

Page

7

Three Americans Die in Eurpean Plane Crashes

Paris dispatch reports two crashes overnight in Europe. Air France DC-4 from Brussels hit Le Bourget and burned. three Americans died among 18 aboard. A British European Airways Viking crashed near London North Weald. seven of 14 aboard were injured. a Polish woman survived. Mrs Burrell of New York, 36, a visa clerk at the U.S. embassy, identified among the deceased.

Paris Per Ema Air France DC Burrell U. S

Acute fuel oil shortage alarms Atlantic coast cities

New York officials appeal to the Maritime Commission for 20 more tankers as fuel supply dwindles. Philadelphia and Boston face fuel emergencies with governors urging uninterrupted refueling for medical and essential needs. The Maritime Commission was ordered to cease operation of 174 tankers in February.

New York Atlantic Willan Olinger S. Maritime Commission Maton Phiadelphia Charles M. Dace New Hampshire APU Boston Philadelphia Bernard Sam Maritime Commission Cancess

Fresh From Miami Triumph Band Begins Concert Work

The University of Kansas concert band, back Sunday from a Miami trip, started winter rehearsal for a two hour concert slated Tuesday at 8 15 in Hoch Auditorium. Plans are not fixed, but will feature orchestral arrangements and works by Ernest Williams and Gustav Holst. The KU students contest offers 700 76 and 50 prizes for essays applying Christian teachings to modern life with a May 1 deadline.

University of Kansas Miami Fla Grange Welock Hoel Auditorium Ernest Williams Gustav Holtz K. U. Studes Hattie Elizabeth Lewis University Kansas Profs Mattie E. Cainney Elen F. Beth George Amerson J. KR. Anderson Lewin Homor Kou

Border relaxes as Spain eases border restrictions

Reports indicate gradual border relaxation with Spain and France in November, allowing both Spaniards and foreigners to cross. Officials note increased movement amid tightened guard posts and a shift in border policy, reflecting broader easing trends since the border closure.

Trun Spain France Calarrangete Ain

Safe in fast leap Merced aircrew survive bomber crash

Merced California July 7 019 ten men from a crippled bomber leaped to ground escaping a fiery crash with only minor cuts and bumps after engine trouble on approach to Castle Field. Pilot Lt Harry Arnold co pilot Sgt Richard Dwyer and eight crew members plus two civilian workers escaped unharmed while the plane burned on the runway.

Merced Calif Dan McClelland Field Sacramento Castle Field Harry &. Arnold Richard Dwyer Lathern M.ser Hiatal Cy Starbuck Ge Pesch John IL Jack Mele Ife Rey L. Carter Jerry Af Merced Field

KU arts students recital set for Frank Strong Hall

Six University of Kansas fine arts students will perform in a recital at 3 p.m. Thursday in Frank Strong Hall auditorium. The program includes works by Amata, Nien, and Vowe, featuring pieces such as D Major selections and Handel inspired works. Notable performers include Ann Hoge and Jatin Bhrnets Voejeer Re Florindo.

Bix Frank Strong Hall University of Kansas Frank Strong Hine Amata Acura Asta Raphene Phink Bart Hi ‘Wella Adam and Jatin Bhrnets Florindo Fedele Ann Hoge

Contributions Reported Largest Gift to Democratic Party

Washington reports filed with the house clerk show four month gifts to the Democratic and Republican parties. Allen E. Atherton of Kansas City gave 5000 dollars, while Link Cowen of Shawnee Oklahoma and Elmer Hale of McAlester each gave 1000 dollars. W E Harbor of Shawnee and Uhlmann of Kansas City also contributed 1000 dollars each. No large Oklahoma or Kansas individual gifts listed for the Republican party.

Washington House Allen E. Atherton Kansas City Link Cowen Shawnee Okla Elmer Hale Republican Party Oklahoma Kanaan

Explosive Theft Exposes Farm Blast Plans

Authorities remain on alert after thieves stole nine sticks of dynamite ten fuse caps and a fuse roll from a farmer’s parked car intended for blasting on his land. Local officers continue inquiries as details unfold from the incident in Kan.

Kan Poria Bulises

Flood Devastates Oregon as Willamette Rises Inundating Farmlands

In Eugene Oregon Jan 7 the flood crest of a rain swollen Willamette River moved north clogging streams and forcing evacuations along a hundred mile stretch of mid and lower valley farmlands. One drowned in a ditch as rains continued and Red Cross directed evacuations near Lane County including Eugene and nearby Spring areas.

Eugere Ore Willamette Oregon Weather Bureau Lane County Eugene Red Cross Vuriete

General Meyers Denies Perjury Guilty Plea Defended

General Meyers declares he is not guilty of perjury in a federal case. He pleads not guilty and faces a jury trial as his defense team addresses the court. Prosecutors press the case while Meyers relies on counsel to counter the charges and protect the defense.

Meyers

Hagerman Family Drought of Clue in Iowa Notice

Fragmentary text from a local notice mentions Hagerman and Haverman families with Iowa towns Warsaw and Turen, and a reference to a Mr Ghinsen. Details are unclear, but the fragment indicates a legal or wealth-related context tied to Lawrence and Leary.

Sury Vealthy Iis Wefe Lillian Haverman Hams Vin’ Hagerman Towa Twa Ret Warsaw Neds di Ghinsen Turen

Lawrence League to Host Economists Talk on International Trade

A University of Kansas economist, Professor Jack Cheri dick, will discuss the International Trade Organization and its Background at a Lawrence League of Women Voters meeting tomorrow. The event follows a broader program review of farm equipment and Marshall Plan elements in federal aid and distribution.

Tuein Wal Horse Washington Binck Market Asseciile Jack Cheridick Economi University of Kansas Willl International Tract Organization Lawrence League of Women Voters Castle

Staffing Changes at Watkins Memorial Hospital

Notice lists staff changes including Dr FLW Mia and Miss Glerone substitutions. Mentions University of Raw center in Kan Li Met and Barbert arc gifts. unclear details due to garbled text but indicates shift in personnel and appointments at Watkins Memorial Hospital.

Watkins Memorial Hospital Dr. Flw Mia Aiden Spires Georgia Glerone Beres University of Raw Center Kan Li

Unclear Text From Baldwin News Territory Brief

Fragmentary OCR reading from Baldwin News covers a local event with scattered names and places. The legible bits reference Topeka Kansas suppression efforts, a public matter, and mentions of individuals including a professor and a vendor. The rest is indecipherable.

Local Water Plant Disaster Reported in Salina

A damaged OCR fragment describes a water supply plant issue near Salina with references to contractors, locations such as Vandip, Grey Town, and Mis Water, mentioning a federal inquiry and timetable. The unreadable text hints at a plant failure affecting residents and a possible investigation by authorities.

Laowreniee Diate & & Dow Tata An Keborg & Ete Pot Phosey Andard Thaege Mibriss Ray Erasheers Salina Vila Ute Landing Weiment Federal Ata

Inner-Aid claims relief from gas and stomach trouble

An reader reports severe gas and bloating eased by INNER-AID, a 12-juice herbal mixture. The ad claims it cleanses the bowels, clears gas, enlivens the liver, and removes old bile, with benefits including better sleep and less stomach distress. Sold by all drug stores in Ady.

Tne Ady

Fire track project wraps costs at nineteen thousand six hundred

Plans for surfacing High street to the WEY cant nearly complete. Arderacn and Philip Skies ride their bicycles toward Lawrence on Monday December 29.

High Street Wey Ab Arderacn Philip Skies Lawrence

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