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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1956
Page
9
A garbled crossword style clue set mixes radio actress references with scattered word fragments and partial letter patterns. The readable notes include names like Barbara and Leonard and entries for verbs, objects, and descriptors, but the overall puzzle text is fragmentary and inconsistent.
Carmen Basilio warns Johnny Saxton that a title shot requires a real fight. Basilio, the welterweight champion, insists a challenger must exchange blows and prove worth in a one round contest at Chicago Stadium. Saxton vows to outbox or outslug as needed, aiming to win the title through skilled boxing.
Basilio proved relentless as he chased victory against Saxton who endured punishment and pinned DeMarco in a title match loss prior. Saxton recalls DeMarco’s late 14th round TKO and warns Basilio's strength to absorb punishment and strike back.
In the Thursday night women’s league Drakes Takery moved to second by winning three games from Charlton Insurance. Lith St. Merchants beat Beacon Appliance, KLWN took two from Happy Hal’s, and Alo Gings downed CFCA. George’s Pipe Shop edged Dairy Queen 4 to none. Miller-Midgett defeated Bownler’s.
Temple edged Holy Cross 74 72 while Canisius beat NC State 79 78 after four overtimes. Wayne Michigan defeated DePaul 72 63 and Morehead Kentucky beat Marshall 92 107. Seattle triumphed over Idaho State 68 66. NAIA first round saw Western Illinois 14 87 Eastern New Mexico and Gustavus Adolphus 80 60 Eastern Tennessee. Georgia Teachers 81 Southern Oklahoma 78 Austin 72 Coe 64 Eau Claire 83 Portland 76 Rockhurst 81 Rider 59 Geneva 74 Arkansas Tech 38.
A national investigating commission named by Argentina's new government blames ousted dictator Juan D Peron and key aides for ordering mob attacks that sacked and burned Roman Catholic churches during his campaign against the church last June 16, tying the violence to the regime.
CAPTAIN'S CREEK Karolyn Kurtz four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Kurtz has been in the past month in Lawrence Memorial hospital several days last week returning to her home Friday She slowly improves Mrs Alva Kinnison was a Kansas City visitor Friday and an overnight guest of her sister Mrs Orpha McLaughlin They went to Belton Missouri and were overnight guests of their sister and nephew Mrs Vera Hann and Billy Mrs Hann and son Billy brought Mrs Kinnison home Sunday Mr and Mrs Martin Tompkins Topeka were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Kinnison Mr and Mrs Rolland Ryan and
Local families share visits and celebrations across Baldwin Gardner and Eudora. Leon Gordon and children joined Mrs Gordon’s parents in Baldwin. Philip Brecheisen hosted visits from Brechelsen and related families. The death of Aaron Klamm of Edgerton was announced with funeral services in Wellsville. Youth Fellowship at Clearfield EUR Church met with Rev. Rodewald as guest.
Edith Schelthorn of Lawrence visited Stull with her mother Selena Hawk and sister. The Jolly Quilting Club gathered at Mrs. Harry Wulfkuhle’s home for quilting and embroidery with refreshments. Arthur Hase of Lawrence spent time at Mrs. O A Bidinger’s, while Henry Ferge of Topeka called on her husband. Henry Mountfort of Richland visited Add Scheer’s home, and Matilda Murphy of Big Springs spent Thursday with Mrs. O A Bidinger.
Classified rate details for local ads list four line minimums and per word charges, with deadlines and minimum publication costs. Multiple businesses advertise services including abstracts, auctioneers, chiropractors, tax services, furniture, blinds, curtains, flooring, tractor tires, glazier work, cleaners, TV service, saw shops, radiators, and real estate. The collage shows a historical ad page with numerous small business listings and contact numbers in the Lawrence area.
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