Cable Reconnects Manila to Hong Kong After Historic Cut
The undersea telegraph link between Manila and Hong Kong, severed by the Japanese in 1341, resumes service. The piece recalls Admiral Dewey's 1898 actions at the outbreak of the Spanish American War and notes shifts in control of Hong Kong, Manila, and regional power since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hong Kong
Thoes
George Dewey
Pacific
Lis
Dewey
Philippines
Magellan
Herr Kong
Japan
Western Pacific
India’s Religious Strife Fears Rise Across Subcontinent
In a survey of India’s political and religious tensions, observers warn that Hindu and Muslim leaders may exploit unrest as Britain contemplates partition into Hindustan and Pakistan. A federal solution is favored by many, while communal triggers such as a sacred cow or a desecrated mosque could spark violence. Meanwhile, a recital by Waldemar Geltch is announced in Miltonvale with accompanist Richard Garhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewi
Mackenzs
India
England
New Delhi
Delhi
Mier
Sumer Welles
Heer
Sorbitan
Mostem League
British India
Hindustan
Pakistan
Britain
Anne Tikely
Clemin
Symyner
Isdia
Willin | Shetbank Ds
United States
Miltonvale
Waldemar Geltch
University Vielin
Miltonvale Westeyan
Geltch
Richard Garhart
School of
Tinearta
E S Cowles Recalls Lawrence High Class of 1897
E S Cowles revisits Lawrence High School class of 1897 memories. He recalls classmates, teachers, and notable graduates, recounts the 1897 graduation in Bowersock theater, lists alumni with varied careers, and notes the 1887 Budget era context and school figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Cowles
Lawrence
World
Lawrence High
A.W. Berger
Bowersock
Buch
W.H. Carruth
W. L. Williams
Cowles
Joe Cones
K. CU
Buss George
Foster
Topeka
Sane
Nic
Universit Millard Shale
Herbert Hover
Vitor Walling
Executi
King
Quirdaro University
McWilliams
Caleman
Harley Stenting
Clase
Ciagies
Fredericka Rutiene
Ian Mes
Chester Woodward
Ft. Hughes
Fletcher Becker
Herbert
Frank Pulver
Annie Hol- Minter
Clarice Farwell
Charles Branscomb
Low Shinn
Fred Frebert
August A. Hall
Kinnod Kennedy
Vera
Myrteshane
Wile ‘Vian’ Williams
Catherine S
Claudia McNair
Radio Programs Wear as SFRES-1559 KMEC-HKFRO-15
A fragmented radio schedules page lists programs on KMBC WREX and WDAP with talk, drama and music hours. Advertisements mention stores such as Passon’s department, Smith’s News Depot and Straffin’s drug store selling gifts and accessories. Several program names appear misread, including Dancing Silhouettes and The Green Hornet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear
SFRES
KMEC
HKFRO
Otin Bell
Viersot
Fischer and Son
Bwyern ” Passon
Warwood
Straffin
Smith's News Depot
The Oppressor of May 26 1947
The page fragment notes a May 26 1947 edition from the Lawrence Daily Journal World with Associated Press and Bureau Circulation credits. It mentions publication details and a few garbled phrases about a presumed incident or opinion piece and a general newspaper operations line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Lawrence
Kansas
Ava Kennex
Pemben
Associated Press Sc
Lors
Ates
Giemper Audit Bureau
St Circulations
Bundas
Lend
Tenn -meinay Hour WDAFFinder McGee. WREN -Boston Papa Concert.
Fragmentary OCR item lists radio and program notes with multiple call letters and names. It mentions WDAF F finder McGee WREN Boston Papa Concert NM Jack Smith and a draft reference, but lacks cohesive narrative or clear event details.
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Tenn
Meinay Hour
Wdaffinder McGee
Rod Hope
Ex County
Neightor
KMUC
Ben Heareng
WPAF
Red Sketton
Wren
Atewater Kant
FOO
Lowell Thomas
Vres Ymca Preram
Jack Smith
WDAFO
EMUC
America
Free Offer for Deafened Persons
Free offer for hard of hearing individuals promotes a “Full-tone Hearing” program with a free copy upon request by post card. Send name and address to BELTONE Dept 138 50 With St. Chenga & Mr Alao. share this notice with a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltone
St. Chenga
Mr Alao
Wheat Crop Set to Harvest Across United States Soon
Indications point to a current breaking wheat crop being harvested this year in the United States. Texas begins harvest preparations as the season will extend north toward the Canadian border. Railroads prepare to ship grain to terminals, aiming for ready boxcars, though boxcar shortages may challenge demand. A bumper per-duper crop could make history repeat itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Combine Outfite
Texas
Party Spokesmen and Gromyko’s Accusations in US Politics
The text critiques Soviet delegate Gromyko’s labeling of Harold Stageen as a GOP “well-known apoker man.” It argues a self-appointed party spokesman speaks for himself and possibly others, noting how American politics often confuses foreigners and obscures party size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gromyki
Harold Stageen
Republican Party
United States
New York Relief Fund Probed Over City Aid Spending
The state of New York opens an inquiry into New York City relief administration amid questions of how funds are allocated. Officials note federal participation requires limited public accounting, sparking complaints about transparency and control over relief expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State
New York City
Anshedy
Ihs
Kansans
Car Complications Shake Auto Trade Amid War Price Tangle
Investigators note a pattern where middlemen insert themselves between manufacturers and retailers. Local dealers, eager to resume after wartime disruption, confront nonstandard practices. Cars in many areas bypass local dealers and fixed prices. Accessories billed as part of the car inflate totals, leaving buyers with few choices. Shortages and controls enable aggressive middlemen to push prices higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ao
Fiel
Rocketeer
Pressmen strike delays St Louis papers. union dispute ends
A St Louis circulation disruption occurred when pressmen refused to work on two papers over contract terms. Editors insisted only editorial staff could decide content. The union later backed down and Sunday editions were printed. Louis La Coss warned press freedom is under attack from within and outside. The next day notes reinforced his claim. Agriculture researchers say egg prices require daily consumption of one egg per person to stay at current levels without government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Isbor
Premsmen
Louis la Coss
Lawrence
The
Globe-Democrat
Wappenings
Department of Agriculture
United States
Open Aid to Greece and Turkey Criticized by Russians
Russians denounce U S proposed aid to Greece and Turkey as open interference. They argue any interference is objectionable and this stance may explain their disapproval of the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Turkey
The Torch of Civilization Passed to the American People
A clipped editorial asserts civilization emerged in Greece and England then spread to the American Colonies. It laments Europe’s fragmentation and proclaims the torch now rests with the American people as the era’s key fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilization Wieniies Free Press
Greece
England
Europe
Athens
The Old Home Town Graduation and Engagement News
Misa Alice Ward will graduate from Sterling College at Sterling during commencement exercises in June. Mr and Mrs Harold G Thain announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Dr Robert K Mentze of Manhattan. Mrs Lela Whiteford and Mrs Carl Drake hosted Ingleside club members in honor of two leaving for home at end of term. Dorothy Snyder Minnie Betty Creager and Betty Schwartz hosted a breakfast honoring Miss Hotty Gideon whose marriage to Murray Hodges will take place June 17.
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Mra
Harold G. Thain
Mildred
Robert K. Mentze
Manhattan
Lela Whiteford
Carl Drake
Ingleside Club
E. W. Baldridge
Paul Ymatrong
Dorothy Snyder
Minx
Betty Creager
Mira Betty Schwartz
Misa Hotty Gideon
Murray Hodges
Twenty five years ago party at Bowersock theater
Mrs Theodore Schoenlein entertained guests last evening at the Bowersock theater followed by a supper at her home with daughters assisting. Names listed include Mrs Frank Phillips Mire Nelle Don Mrs George Scholtz and others. Engagement announced Ruth Derby to Arba Vierne of Kansas City. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Richard Snow. Several local moves and club activities noted.
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Theodore Schoenlein
Bowersock Theater
Misa Meiba Schoenlein
Frank Phillips
Mire
Nelle Don
George Scholtz
Failes
J. Glahn
Ruth Derby
Arba F. Vierne
Kansas City
Richard F. Snow
Walter
Richard
Waldo Mile
Lenora
Ruth Schroyer
Emporia
Mise Benors
Winter Schoos
Ruth
Yarna
Naval Leader Puzzle Clue List Messy Transcription
A garbled OCR style listing of clues and partial answers includes references to a U S naval leader and a variety of scattered terms such as compass, Greek seaport, aromatic plant, seed vessel, and other crossword like hints. The fragment presents no coherent narrative, dates, or events to anchor a traditional news item.
Flashes of Life Unromantic in Chicago May Breeze
A quirky note from Chicago on May 14 reports romantic efforts by alligators at Brooklyn ten failing, director Robert Heit proposing a French horn love call. a crowd nearby reportedly dampens any wooing attempt. Also details a bold Wilmette safe removal and a 600 pound haul followed by a muffled blast, as well as a Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen meeting set for June 4 and 5 with 262 graduates and Fort Hays State College among those to graduate.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Robert Heit
Bean
Wilmette
Baldwin News Briefs Show Local Social Ties and Visits
A Baldwin news roundup lists Mary Warkbars and Mrs JOF visiting, dances and banquets at the Stone Hall, and multiple guests at local homes. It notes Miss Merchant and Miss Ruth owe Tola attending events, Mrs. Bernard F and Mrs. Agron Jayme Kris tag Anna Lewis in school activities, and various family visits to nearby towns. Community members plan events, birthday gatherings, and Alpha Theta rush tea at Mrs Webt Woodyard's home, with Rev Zed Wright returning home and health updates on Webby Fenton and Atherton.
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Willan
Tinnis
Iran
Fittle
Chrteanne
Chinn
Mere Willan
Ark
Wren
Stone Hall Wire
Mary Warkbars
Mere J. OF
Winter
Men ‘Sawte
Theeks
Mra
Dave
Nzeih
Fred Tharpe
Anran Nebon
Wkia- Jomaey
Sulin Merchant
Aret
Ronunte Flory
Ribert Sunders
Telert Puritan
Miss Merchant
Berg
Fritav
Mineheon
MPM
Fotlowang
Bernard Fwea
Agron Jayme
Kris Tag
Anna L Ewis
Mallwin
Hiawatha
Baldwin
Bropier
Stanberry
Mtr
Urother O
Glen Reeves
Floren
Ruth Owe Tola
A. E. Leach
Arthur Twidyard
Mandra
Hildvard
Beett Morgan
Leo Smith
Sylvia Skinner
Joan Cian
Tiv Lowing
Mary Qlarda Morven
Sune Smith
Hobby Maxwell
Kathleen Boonebrake
Jimmie Deel
Centhia Thompson
Kay Sharon Mccutlquch
Michael
Linde Hart
Carl
Martha Butell
Deane Greer
Jinly Stanley
Diane Corvie
Jimmle Hontertet
Bammy Hedrick
Jill Wells
Janet Kee
Jimmy Greer
Johnny Fedeston
Ren Sawyer
Charlotte Collings
Lois Jean Dreyer
Joyra Hughes
Carol Carter
Joan Ken Grove
Toprkm
Mra Webt Woodyard
Zed Wright Hag Peturnedd
Arenea Street
Miter
Houston
Tex
Mina Ethel Watkins
Indiana
Webby Fenton
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Atherton
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Oliver Twist
Ge O. Foster
Bud
Zook
Pie Laury Poehler
Hail
Frank Baker
Mamie Spencer
Frank H. Smith
FP. H. Olney
Simana
Ley
Misa Wood
Riggs
Parrot
Thompson
Spencer
Corbin
Topping
Tertha Radsky
A.D
F. W. Blackmar
J. de Fincher
Barker
B.D
Sehants
Indd
Thit
University of Kansas
F. H. Snow
Leonard
Wagstaff
Abeing
Bullene
Tracy Leanard
Walt
KMBC
E. C. Dinse
Cayali Wren
Joan Wiene
Rarestons
Piayerk
WREX
Thomas
Dortors
EMBC
WDAF
Kusuie Cabin
Coke
Wres
Mente Musi
KMNC
Green Hornet
KRMBC
Amoe
Andy Lum
Abner Taher
Somebody Loven Me
Ail Capitol Artiste
Wrights
Misa Alice Ward
Sterling College
Sterling
Bath
Friends Congregation
Othe First Christian Church
Wnaikye
Vuvidetg
the Christian Te 4
Vie
Nerior
Robert Fisher
Winfield Fisher
Clarence Horraday
Huth Modison
Oreta Moore
Bessie Dennis
Emile Grognard
William Dalton
W. OR. Brownell
Eilith Clark
Veeterdin
Dunakin
M.or
Tatcher Bone
Bidlewild
AD. O
Electric Company
U. S. Naval
U.S
Scandinavia
Sugreek Seaport
Goku
Pegi
singpl_ ag Railroad
Redact
Dre
B. G. Gustafson Optometrist
Arkansas
Iy Kan
Brotherhood of Railroad
Hare
Kat
Fort Whansax State College
Baldwin News
Seaman Beaman
N.Y
Fred A. Bremer
Oweat
Lawrence, Kansee
Tows
Baker
Ming
Claude Landon, Jr
N.Y. St
Ee Nee Farmers Automobile Ores Insuranc
Erecuanes
Pewst
Hanna
Carrier
Veh
Schubert Funeral Service
N. A
Folks
Wilson
Yours Truly
Oliver B. Beaman
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