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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1948
Page
6
A humorous look at how everyday attentiveness falters in social life. The piece suggests that absent mindedness stems from being preoccupied with plans or tasks, causing one to miss small but meaningful social moments like birthdays or polite exchanges. It urges careful listening and present focus to avoid hurt feelings.
The piece muses on being delicate and sensitive in Victorian fiction and real life. It advises readers to use sensitivity to nurture friendships rather than harm them, urging doubt and explanations when hurt feelings arise. It also touches on choosing ushers for a formal wedding and who may accompany the bride and groom.
In St Paul Minnesota on July 24 Steve Lazar aged 21 of Oliphant Pennsylvania died in Ancher hospital after a bus colliding with a cargo truck caused the Thuluth Northern League baseball team tragedy. Lazar was among six players killed and many injured. colleagues from Duluth Dukes and St Venie Cardinals officials said the Dukes schedule would be completed as players recover and others are replaced from the farm system.
The article notes three days until the Olympiad event in Landen, with athletes preparing under coach Down Crone. Teams assemble, opening ceremonies planned, and a parade of participants expected to attract local sports fans. The United States squad and other nations appear set for a strong showing in track and field events.
Kandu G. John YT Sage of Oklahoma veteran journalist Lagneau, longtime Wichita Eagle staffer, died in a local hospital. He taught journalism at North High School, Northern Oklahoma Junior College Tonkawa, and returned to the Eagle in June after summer posting. Born in Verona, his body was sent to Pittsburgh for funeral services. his widow survives.
New York dispatch reports a flurry of opinions on whether Louis will again step into the ring. Promoters managers and observers list potential rivals and shakeups as they weigh a comeback, with sport figures offering names and harsh judgments about heavyweight contenders.
The Independence Yankers climbed to second in the KO M league with a series of wins over Chanute and Carthage. They beat Chanute 5-3 at Independence, then 10-4 at Warthaville. Ponca City surged ahead with a 9-10 win over Miami and 3-1 victory Saturday. Pittsburg won twice over Inia, including a 7-4 win.
Darrell Dean Wilkinson 24 perishes during time trial when his hot red car overturns on a dirt track. He is part of a favored team with brother Duane. Sheriff’s deputies and witnesses recount the high speed accident. death attributed to skull fracture by Dr Lane F Bowman.
St Joseph's Cardinals held a seven game winning streak in the Western Association aided by weekend wins over Fort Smith Giants. Jackie Collum earned his 16th win with an eight hitter as the Cards beat Salina 14 to 6. Joplin defeated Fort Smith 11 to 1 while the Miners’ 7 4 loss widened the gap to three games. Muskogee edged Topeka 6 to 5 despite being outhit by the Owls.
Partial OCR notes indicate a rain interruption affecting the second game of a three game doubleheader, with teams Topeka, Fonte Muskoges, Springfield tied to Saturday results and a postponed contrat. details unclear due to fragmentary text.
Dodge City Kansas Mrs Nennie Gresham died yesterday from injuries suffered in a collision between a Santa Fe Trailways bus and a stalled oil transport on U S Highway 50 west of Ingalls Kan The crash left 31 injured and her body was taken to Bucklin her former home
Philadelphia names Eddie Sawyer, former manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the International League, to lead the Phillies. He replaces acting manager Dusty Cooke after Ben Chapman was fired. Sawyer previously led Attica to Eastern championships in 1945 and 1947 and has long risen through the Phils farm system.
William F. Turrentine Sr. 83 longtime Wetmore Spectator editor died in a Wetmore hospital after a career spanning over four decades. Survived by three sons in Topeka Ness City and Oklahoma City the Turrentines hold positions in Midwestern papers and politics. Funeral services set for Wetmore Tuesday at 2 PM.
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