Spectacular Chicago fire and explosion draws national audience
A downtown Chicago fire at 320 North La Salle Street killed four firefighters and injured four others after an explosion on the fourth floor. The blaze drew an estimated five million viewers nationwide across three networks, with extensive telecast from WNBQ WENR WRER and WGN-TV as 68 pieces of equipment, two fireboats, and 300 firefighters fought the blaze for hours. Damages were about $500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North la Salle Street
Chicago River
Leider
Calis
Civic Opera
State Lake
WNBQ
National Broadcasting Company
Wenr-Tv
ABC
WRER
CBS
Wgn-Tv
Triline
Dumont
NBC
Kanesa Introduces Plan for Government Efficiency Commission
Representative Rees of Kansas announced plans to establish a congressional commission on government efficiency and economy. The measure aims to study spending and streamline federal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Rees
R-Kan
Congressional Commission On Government Efficiency and Econom
Local Residents Seen Visiting and Returning Home
The article lists several local residents and guests visiting or returning home. It mentions A Harper of Humb ditt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moros of Republican City Nebraska, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Willits of McLouth, Mr. and Mrs. J Willits, Mrs. Ada Hicks resuming nursing, Little Judy Buerman visiting grandparents, Mrs. Harry Davis and infant daughter returning from Lawrence Memorial hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ice of California, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ice, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Holliday, Mrs. Pearl Williams, Mrs. Eugene Clark and family returning from Emmet after three weeks with Harry Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE Harper
A. Harper
Humbfidt
R.E. Harper
Joe Moros
Republican City
Nebr
Harlan Willits
McLouth
Willits
No. Seventh Street
Ada Hicks
Emma Guffin
Connecticut Street
Judy Buerman
Eudora
Edel Buerman
Harry Davis
Locust Street
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Charlie Iqe
California
Ralph Ice
Leonard Holliday
Pearl Williams
Tehe
Eugene Clark
Larry
Danny
Dicky
Emmet
Harry Carr
Edmund Mitchell
Korea
William Saunders
Kaw Valley
J. W. Bolton
Kansas Medical Center
Cora Bell
Hardtaker
Elm Street
Vernon Bateson
Irving Bateson
Colwich
Northside
Goldie Hawkins
Ellsworth
Clarence Walters
Walters
Clay City
W. H. Kalb
Hawkins
Lawrence
J. H. Tipton
Harry Workman
North Eighth Street
Cles
Leonard Trane
Donald Workman
Edward Ireland
Cyrena Bateson
Earl Miller
Milburn Kennedy
Eugene May
Oskaloosa
Lee Tichenor
Nora Fay
Mary
Vailey Falls
Howard Hick
Olark
Thelma Fields
W. J. Fields
Kansas City
Howard
Arthur Hicks
Reiown
Kansas
Howard Pine
Jimmie
Marvin
LeRoy Alexander
Beverly Alexander
Michael
Marguerite Amyx
Kansas tax commission hints at tightening state revenues
Topeka January report from the Kansas Tax Commission outlines ideas to trim deductions and broaden tax bases. Chairman Fred Horn highlights a nine page booklet urging limits on federal tax deductibility and reinstating prior recommendations on interstate commerce taxes and contractor registration.
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Topeka
Kansas
Fred Horn
Commission
Cam
Revenue
Horn
Jeff
Tips for Homemakers in Quick Fish and Bread Dishes
Quick notes for homemakers on relishing fish with a mild spice mix and marination. Guidance includes chilling fresh bread two hours before making sanamches and enriching baked beans with brown sugar and chopped herbs before baking for a sweeter, savory topping.
Community Notes From North Lawrence Area
North Lawrence residents visited Tipton of Kearney and Avihie Watkins district Thursday at Carl Hose home. Several families from Linwood Orrick and Kansas City area joined gatherings, with Frances Miller temporarily staying with Roy Miller’s family after medical care.
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Tipton
Kearney
Nebr i Nis
Avihie Watkins
Wis
Carl Hose
Reba Holic
Hamne
Sunt
Henry Hodis
Marion Walker
Pehildren
Linwood
Wednessy
Gilbert Holwich
George Andersen
John H. Lohinen
Ard Holiday
Orrick
Hali i
Kansas City Hospital
Faritz
Wales
Roy Miller
Frances Miller
Community groups share news and visits in local notices
A crowded column lists travel, social visits, and club events. Families yearn for health news as several residents report illnesses and recoveries while neighbors host gatherings and discuss upcoming meetings and holiday plans.
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Kanesa
Ang
Wld Soppl &. Neselte
Fos Ring
Tax Commission
Shade
London
Broacasting
Catherine Howard
Henry VIII
Iity
BRC
Hampton Court
Palace
Thames
Catherine
B.B.C. Soimaniatar
Washington, Ilan
Agress
House
Agriculture—Hope
Scrivner
Armed services—Short
Missouri
Core
Smith
Curtis
Post Office
Armstrong
Missour
George
Kanaan
Lawrence Sanitary Milk & Ice Cream CO
North Lawrence
Eva Colburn
Donald Crome
Richard Kennedy
Ernest Mason
Philip Gverbaugh
Donald Crumer
C. E. Stanwix
George Sturdy
Vinland
Sturdy
Jack Cherk
Nime
al So
Ernest’ Wakefield
Harry Miller
Albers
Mexander
Ler
Centenary Methodist Chrch
Gri Adians School
Phil Overs Baush
Robert Hopkins
Cote
Haphina
Smd
Fis
Benford Taylor
Donnie
Barbara
Kevrily
Howard Hicks
Irs
Thomas Murphy
Kimaas
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Weny
Wolaies
Weds H
Mos.m
David Mitchell
Aly
M. Amys
Roger
Fairbanks
Mefford
Harry Rake
Fred Coffian
Freddy
John Coffe
Liga Synee
Pearl
New York
J. H. Kapfer
Imma Shunbar
Gus
Iss Olinda Brune
Lake Viewland
Fred Brune
Independence
iMere
Gus Brune
Wid
Danny Brune
Clarence Finch Af
Jan Willits
J. C. Parker
Ann
Chubby
Longmont
Colo
H. L. Willits
Melvin Edmonds
Betty Jo
Land
Smedley
Adult Picture
Darnell
Ty Ees
Momo
Mice
Mina
Tonite
Neyve
S . Gory
RES
Capp
Leon Ames
Pam Britton
Richard Rober
SP. M
Granada
Montezuma
Texas
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