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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1948
Page
3
In Paria on March 6 UP Police said they seized five tons of weapons bound for Palestine and arrested 15 people. They named the ringleader as Louis Rava a 26 year old Polish Jew who claimed affiliation with Irgun Zvoi Leumi the Palestine Jewish underground group.
In a citywide manhunt, two robbers captured about ten miles from the scene after fatally wounding radio patrolmen Joseph Chymalinski and George Kercher. The suspects John Wilson and Edward Dipofi, both with prior records, were shackled in patrol cars when a flare of gunfire erupted as officers closed in. Wounded in the shoulder and side, the robbers were later seized amid a brushy area while police continued a broad pursuit across Allegheny County.
Lawrence churches organize a three hour Good Friday service on March 26 at Plymouth Congregational Church from noon to 3 PM. The Rev. F E Russell Carter says seven meditations based on the Last Words of Christ will be offered by local ministers with intermission periods for entry and exit. Special church music completes the program.
Local Red Cross drive funds entertainment for hospitalized veterans. Mrs. Kelvin Hoover and Mrs. Ralph Wolfson recruit talent to visit Winter Veterans Hospital weekly. Alpha Delta Pi plans a five-member show with Dee Warren as emcee and musicians. Lion club provides car service. Topeka trip led by Doane and Emick. Junior Theatricals to perform March 14 with listed cast and quartet. University High School to send play and music March 21. Four programs scheduled in April.
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