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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1947
Page
5
The Western coast sees a tanker explosion with crew evacuated as authorities assess damage. The incident disrupted base operations and prompted safety reviews. Officials identified the vessel and noted possible fuel leaks while crews worked to secure the site. Further details on cause and casualties were not immediately available.
Lawrence society items list family births weddings and travels with many names and places including Mr and Mrs, Denver, Topeka, Lawrence, Fort Riley, Chesterton and Camp Ursuline. Several notices mention receptions, visits, and community events across town and area through midweek.
Baldwin residents discuss upcoming return home plans for a local figure. Earl Whiter Thane and Douglas assist with arrangements in SD Oregon. A Friday program featured a drama display with arts and crafts and a rye bread deck. Townspeople enjoyed a meal including vegetables and local specialties.
Dr and Mrs J Alexander depart for Youngstown Ohio to visit army friends and plan a two week fishing trip in Canada. Mina Hazel Lee Simmons leaves for Camp Sherwood Forest Deer River Minnesota to lead the Juning camp. Five recent physical therapy graduates from the University Medical Center in Kansas City visit Barbara Ewing. Participants include Winnie Maughlin Sterling Ethel Norton Birmingham Elizabeth Palmer Pueblo Florence Relph Atchison and Nancy Peterschmidt El Dorado. Mr and Mrs Frank Rowland return from a ten day tour through Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Illinois and Missouri visiting Leater Sheffield in Sheffield Alabama. Mr and Mrs Jo B Wepine depart.
A jumble of names appears, including Rath W E Weineurn, Joyce, Shirt, Mrs Thern van Nick, Legh ant Ro, Mr and Mrs Baldwin, and others in a confusing line of remarks.
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