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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1947
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR hints at a wartime world context with references to a war and a potential United States or European theater. Names and precise events are unclear, but the fragment suggests a historical report on conflict dynamics and shifting fronts.
Senator Huck predicts Senate Banking Committee approval for a bill to extend rent control until February 22 next year. The plan designates Frank Creedon as national rent administrator with boards guiding area adjustments. The House chamber though urges dropping federal housing and abolishing rent control entirely.
Two enormous tidal waves estimated at twenty feet struck a stretch of the North Island east coast, damaging buildings roads and bridges. The first hit at 2:10 am local time, the second about an hour later, affecting Gisborne and coastal towns, with saltwater flooding four foot deep in Gisborne and widespread disruption to seaside cottages and farms.
A whimsical note describes stray cats Solomon Tunean and Duncan traveling with their caretakers aboard a vessel. The cats dislike water yet sample salt spray and ashore tastes as waves wash over a 200 foot voyage. Kahala observes loungers watching Solomon and Duncan risk the ocean.
The popular Munich program Die Zehn der Woche features American tunes from Sun Valley Serenade to Don't Fence Me In, attracting four to five thousand letters monthly and rising to seven thousand during American film runs. A Balkans youngster and an Italian farmer are among listeners enjoying the tunes. Also noted is a restaurant incident where a brick was found in a delivered package marked $10.50.
Washington reports that a two lane bowling alley will be built in the White House basement as a birthday gift for President Truman who turns 63 in May. The donors remain anonymous and the facility will be government property after his term. Charlies G Ross announced details to reporters.
The Privy Council dismissed an appeal in Dov Gruner’s death sentence for anti-British violence in Palestine. Gruner, a 43 year old former British soldier, refused to appeal and claimed prisoner of war status. The ruling ends hopes of clemency and signaling possible execution amid ongoing underground violence.
Baton Rouge report notes tourists probe marble for bullet souvenirs as Louisiana capitol guides insist cracks are natural. Kansas Jayhawker pageant plans five married men to select 15 finalists from 60 coeds, with anonymous judging at a tea to avoid pressure and with informal attire.
An elder from the Aleutian Islands is described as having killed whales using a stone tipped spear poisoned with toxins. The account notes the method as part of traditional practices carried out long ago, with no modern context or outcome provided.
Philadelphia correspondent recalls the March 1912 visit of cousin Miss Juliette Low to Mrs. Page Randolph Platt and the start of the Girl Guides in the United States. The first troop, the white rose, formed at Miss Nina Pape's school with eight girls, uniforms chosen, and a pledge administered by Low.
Dutch economic plan faces coal timber and newsprint shortages as Dr. G W M Huysmans urges urgent housing while promoting industrial growth. He proposes a Swiss model with decentralization, cites Belgium’s glass sector and advocates targeted domestic remedies to curb unemployment.
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