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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

9

Who is the American hero today in this new world?

New York January 1 14 The big need of the twentieth century calls for a new hero. The piece argues the hero is the common man who follows or challenges leaders, seeking security and dignity. It asserts America must create a herd of heroes or perish, praising ordinary citizens as potential heroes.

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NEW PURSE MARK AT WESTBURY RACES

New York racing under Roosevelt era shatters attendance and mutuel records in the 1943 season at Westbury N Y. The season also set a new track record for purse distribution by one track in a single season totaling over 11 hundred dollars. The article mentions horsemen racing and a ring given as a bethrdi, tracing back to ancient Roman custom.

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All-American candidate Chandnelas to star next season

In Michigan marked by talk of Lynn Chandnels, a right halfback and standout blocker, high AP All-American honors follow his college season as he heads into next year. The piece also mentions an International Musicians Federation meeting chaired byWilliam Batten of Britain in Zurich. William P. Odom plans a Honolulu to New York non-stop flight in a light Beech Bonanza after a 2,400 mile record run to California. Friends University edged Tabor College 47-45 in basketball in Wichita.

East Leming Mich Lynn Chandnela Chandnels Ghention Vistalu Zurich Switzerland International Musicians’ Federation William Batten Giory Agsisn New York William P. Odom Honolulu Odom California Wichita Kan

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