Storms threaten California as snows, floods worsen
San Francisco reports a new storm spreading rain to Northern California lowlands and snow to the Sierra, with 2,500 evacuees from past weekend still in refuges. Southern California faces mud and slides as traffic slows and highways stall. Nevada reports heavy snow trapping motorists. Californians brace for further disruption.
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California
Sierra Ida
Ada
Los Angeles
Reno
Nevada
Hay
Displaced Persons Program Aids Douglas County Settlements
Douglas County aided 11 displaced persons under the national program, part of about 3,140 statewide. The Plymouth Congregational Church housed a family and an individual from behind the Iron Curtain and expects another arrival. the Kiosow family also relocated here with relatives arriving soon. The article notes DP program completion dates, visa totals, and sponsor guidelines, stressing ongoing eligibility for expellees and expulsion refugees and the cost to Americans, urging local sponsor applications.
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Douglas County
United States
Plymouth Congregational Church
Vt. St
Ivan Kiosow
Oak St
U. S
Kiosows
Stanley Rejsek
Lawrence
Francis Zupar Fameily
Label
Hungary
Lone Star
Zoltan
Church of the United Brethren of Lone
Uinted
Vogel
Body of Pie. William I Widner among Kansans aboard ship
The body of Private Pie William I Widner, 60 RB TL St Lawrence, among six Kansans expected on the Marquette Victory returning U S service members to the United States. Widner, 25, died in Korea from injuries received in action after being wounded Sept 3 with the Second Division infantry. He was born July 2, 1928, a lifelong Lawrence resident and Liberty Memorial High School graduate. He belonged to the Douglas County Rifle Club and won marksmanship medals. He worked at Franks Furniture Store before enlistment in December 1950.
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William I. Widney
Lillian Widner
Rbo American Services
United States
San Francisco
Defense Department
Widner
Korea
Douglas County
Lawrence
Liberty Memorial High School
Douglas County Rifle Club
Franks Furniture Store
Hunt for Canadian Beauty Leads Into the Everglades
Miami January 14 A private detective from Montreal said he has established that Hughnette Lemay 21 was seen on the Tamiami Trail west of Miami two days after she disappeared on December 4. Four witnesses confirm sightings along the trail while investigators consider abduction or voluntary travel. Deputy Ravens Nedeau stated the case remains open with possible further sightings and searches ongoing.
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Fla
Florida Keys
Ted Raven Nedeau
Montreal
Canada
Hughnette Lemay
Seon
Dan
Sanda Nedeau
Rumors swirl as Princess Margaret to wed Earl of Walkeith
London rumors claim Princess Margaret will marry 28 year old Scottish Earl of Walkeith. The couple allegedly met during a holiday and traveled between Bowhill and Norfolk as the royal circle weighs a formal engagement and timing planned for an official announcement.
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Earl of Walkeith
Margaret
Gossins
Bowhill
Sindtinneham
George VI
Norfolk
Pak
Scotland
Johnny
Seed drive ships vast vegetable packets to Philippines
The Committers for a Free Asia sponsor lent support to a drive that shipped 308 528 vegetable seed packages to Manila for distribution with another 14 00 to follow. The plan aims to ease food shortages across the Philippines by sending seeds that germinate into vegetables worth significant value. Officials say the effort, backed by American public sentiment, has moved seeds valued at over 3 million dollars to the Philippines.
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Momila
Phipping Republic
Journal-World
Philippines
Free
Asia
Phillippines
Two Air Force Privates Die After Hotel Fire
A hotel blaze in Innati Finland on Sunday caused two Air Force privates to die and seven others to be injured. Guests on the upper floors fled through smoke and fire while workers fashioned a rope from sheets to escape. the improvised line tore apart as they descended, and several victims succumbed after plummeting to lower levels.
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Fin
Titel Sinan
Air Force
Ti Pavewee
Amoke
Ninesters
Saul
Harry Frank
Shaedfer
Parris Hy Pay
Prpmond G
View to be heard at university on future leaders
The University of Cincinnati prepares a report with mixed gender teams to present both male and female perspectives for future leaders. Dean Carter WV Good of the Teachers College notes one man and one woman will be assumed as a team to oversee the process.
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University of Cincinnati
Carter WV. Good
Teaciters College
Om Man
Young Ham Radio Hosts Draw Oregon Spotlight
Ontario residents pursue gates and Morse code in amateur radio chatter. Cheri Ann Westcott and Jay Westcott lead a longstanding effort as officials monitor the scene from stations across the region.
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Ontario
Ore
Ts Distert
Oregon
Cheir Ann Westcott
Federal Commiessions Commission
Cody
Wyo
Cheri Ang
Werith
Jay Westcott
74 Year Old Man Pleads Guilty in Wife Murder Case
A 74 year old man pleaded guilty to killing his wife Eta in Louisiana. Sheriff described that Galebay admitted stabbing her with a paring knife when she refused to give him more money. He was sentenced to imprisonment following the confession and trial.
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Eta
Sin Commission
Galebay
Sui Meltowell
McLOUTH Brethren Church fellowship and births noted
McLouth residents attended a Fellowship dinner at the Brethren Church and Sunday worship. News from the town lists visitors from Kansas City and Tonganoxie, a birth at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and a hospital broadcast of "Salt of the Far." The Rev. Jub Bower led services and nursing staff viewed a patient presentation.
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Landis
Manchester
Ind
Femer
Tin
Brethgen
Atas
Yal Paul H. Shire
Moeless
Jins
Kansas City
Shoemaker
Reb Turner
Daught N Sue
Tonganoxie
Ino
Lody
Kansas United Cry
Roy S. Holloman
Banvent
Darren Luise Jarbalo
Get
Ihr
Anna Lobb
Emily
Family visits and travel notes in Lawrence area
Martin and Olive Jones host relatives after arrival last week. Shirley Gifford, husband, and their baby Lawrence visit McLouth with grandmother Emily Marlin, who stays for dinner guests Louise Thornton. Matt Woodhead visits Lawrence with several companions to see Devena Woodhead at the hospital. Cpl Marlin R Woodhead returns to Newport, Arkansas after a few days with family.
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Martha ‘Woodhead
Devena Woodhead
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Marlin R. Woodhead
Matt, Woodhead
Newport
Fire at Tohn Marlowe residence ends with no damage
The fire department responded to a fire call at 342 yesterday afternoon at 1342 Conn. St. The blaze started in rags in the garage of the Tohn Marlowe home and caused no damage to the building.
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Tohn Marlowe
Conn. St
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