Shantytowns Beside Manila’s Ancient Chinese Cemetery
In Manila area cemeteries, homeless Filipinos squat among tombs, living in bamboo shelters and working to trim memorial trees for wealthy Chinese. Wealthy graves show ornate, temple like tombs with living rooms for relatives, while poorer graves house bare bones and singing lovers. Two Filipino boys sell serenades on tombs, earning coins from courting couples.
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Chi
Manila
America
United States
Geltch in Recital at University Auditorium Monday Evening
Waldemar Geltch head of the University violin department appears in a public recital in the Frank Stronghall auditorium next Monday at o o clock following the holiday recess. He has long been connected with the University and performed across the Midwest. Ruthreutz will accompany on piano.
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K. U
School of Fine Arts
Waldemar Geltch
University Department of
Frank Stronghall
Tew
Chi Musical College
Berlin
Leopold Auer
Listemann
Ssuret
Musin
Nashville Conser
Eisenhower Finds No Punishment Needed for Troops
President Truman received a memo from Eisenhower stating there was no need for disciplinary action against troops who demonstrated in Manila over slow demobilization. The army chief of staff cited no violence or disorder and attributed unrest to homesickness after hostilities ended.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Truman
Manila
Army
Eisenhower
William TD. Stver
Philippines
Soldiers urge reduced overseas forces after mass Manila meeting
In Manila area remarks, Eisenhower noted a mass meeting at city hall drawing 8 000 to 10 000 soldiers. The crowd voiced dissatisfaction with conflicting war department statements and urged pressure on families and congressmen to cut overseas forces to occupation needs and disposal of property.
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Manila
Eisenhower
War Department
United States
Japan
Germany
Kansas tax receipts set 1945 record despite war cutbacks
Kansas 1945 total tax collections reached 419,404,953 dollars, higher than 1944's 386,750,517. December receipts were 52,382, and a note encourages buying Victory Bonds. The report by Collector Lynn R. Broderick highlights strong state revenue amid wartime reductions.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Lynn R. Broderick
First Post War Sales in Town Hit by Limited Stock
Lawrence stores mix slim pre inventory sales as postwar surplus dwindles. Women’s wear leads with dresses, hats, blouses and handbags cut 25 to 50 percent while men’s sections offer few regular items. Shoes and children’s clothing show selective discounts. a four line ad for a week costs 96 cents.
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Lawrence
Costa
Vesper Organ Recital by Parvin Titus in Hoch Auditorium
Parvin Titus, a brilliant young concert organist from Cincinnati, will give a vesper organ recital in Hoch auditorium on Sunday afternoon January 20 at 4 o'clock. The recital is funded by the University Concert Course management to foster campus appreciation of fine organ playing as Titus tours the Midwest. He plays in Denver just before his Lawrence engagement.
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Parvin Titus
Cincinnati
Hoch Auditorium
Lawrence
Enniversity
Itus
Middle West
Penyer
Bodins Move Into New Home on Crescent Road
Mr and Mrs William F Bodin have moved into their new six room stone and stucco house at 1615 South Crescent Road recently purchased from Prof and Mrs E F Engel The Engel built the residence The note mentions Mrs Albert R Pine entering Memorial hospital for a preparatory operation
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William F. Bodin
South Crescent Road
E. F. Engel
Engel
Albert R. Pine
Memorial Hospital
Kansas City Kansas Home of Mr and Mrs Stewart
A reader indicates new details about Mr and Mrs Stewart at 8 8 Tennessee street Kansas City Kansas. The note mentions a visit pending in Ill with their daughter and father EC Jack.
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Kansas City
Kan
Tisitin
Mim
Rb Stewart
Tennessee Street
Lat Range
Ill
EC Jack
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