Winter Strikes Again With Heavy Snow Across Regions
The Associated Press reports renewed snow and ice storms across the Midwest and South as a fresh winter system presses east. Rescue efforts in northwest North Carolina coordinate with the Army, National Guard, and Red Cross to aid over 500 marooned families. Snow depths reach up to 3.5 feet in four counties, with additional 2 to 4 inch totals in the Dakotas to Mississippi valley. Traffic jams form in Kansas City amid slick, ice-coated highways. The storm tracks toward Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, with a mixed rain sleet snow pattern and diminishing totals from the prior event.
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Midwest
North Carolina
Army, National Guard
Red Cross
Plains
Dakotas
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Omaha
Iowa
Missouri
Shaw
Arkansas
Ohio Valley
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Joplin
Kansas
Salina
Missouri Line
Emporia
Nebraska
Weather Bureau
Wisconsin
Tllinoix
Indiana
Ohio
Gulf States
South Atlantic States
Deerfield Seeks Three Mill School Levy
The Deerfield board of education asks voters to approve a three mill levy for two years to fund operation. It would replace the current two mill levy from 1958 that expired this year due to lower enrollment, reduced district assessed value, and decreased county allocation. A public meeting in the school cafeteria is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday to explain the measure.
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Deerfield
Board of Education
Ray Mortachey
Two More Quake Victims Found Alive in Morocco
Two more emaciated survivors of the Agadir earthquake were rescued from the ruins early today in Rabat. The recoveries raise the total number saved to fifteen as rescue teams pressed on with the search amid aftershocks and continuing debris clearing.
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Rabat
Morocco
Agadir
State audit urges Lenawee County to fix finances
The 1959 county audit found no major discrepancies but noted overdrawn county general funds by 7,581 dollars and social welfare funds by 111,327 dollars. The board borrowed 300 thousand from Pan Abdallah to cover overdrafts. Mileage pay and per diem for library board members were questioned. reform urged to use library funds and seek reimbursements. A copy of the report goes to all offices and supervisors, with 30 days to report actions.
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Otis Smith
Lenawee County
Counly
County General Fond
Library Board
County Library Fund
County General Fund
Board of Supervisors
Auditor General’s
This Old Weed A Welcome Sight
Mrs. Guy Spalding of 132 Mixer Street spotted a dandelion in full bloom on Broad Street near the post office, a hopeful sign of spring despite below freezing temperatures. The sight suggests the season may be changing, as even cold-tolerant flowers push through.
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Guy Spalding
Mixer Street
Broad Street
Spalding
Powell to Speak at Grange Banquet in March
At the monthly Pomona Grange meeting in Hudson Center Grange it was announced the annual county grange banquet will be March 30 at Sand Creek High School. Stanley Powell, Michigan State Grange executive chairman, will be the speaker.
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County Grange
Sand Creek High School
Pomona Grange
Hudson Center Grange
Stanley Powell
Michigan State Grange
Hollis Baldwin
Bernard Patmos
Stephenson Home
John A. O'Brien
Adrian Area
Well Fire Defies Control Near Jackson Um
The stubborn oil well fire 17 miles from Jackson in Calhoun County defied efforts to control it. Texas experts led by Red Adair plan strategy and may detonate TNT to loosen slag and clear obstructions around the 100 to 150 foot flames.
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Jackson
Here
Texas
Red Adair
Houston
Calhoun County
GMAC Profit Drops. 1959 Net Falls From 1958
GMAC the General Motors financing arm reports a 15 percent decline in 1959 profits from 1958. Net income was 45,428,206 against 53,223,446, while gross financing income rose four percent. Higher money costs and interest rates chiefly caused the drop, per Chairman Charles G. Stradella and President Thomas W. Towell.
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New York
General Motors Acceptance Corp
GMAC
General Motors Corp
Charles G. Stradella
Thomas W. Towell
Smoke Hampers Mine Rescue Efforts
Rescue teams in Logan West Virginia struggle to ventilate a smoke filled mine where 18 miners have been trapped for over four days following fire and rock slides. Pipes and planks are being used to build a makeshift ventilation system in an attempt to reach the marooned group and restore air.
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Logan
W.va
Crawford L. Wilson
Wilson
New York
Fidel Cue
Castro
Fulgencio Batista
New York Times
Times
Washington
Cuba
Havana
Belgium
Felipe Pazos
National Bank
Ernesto
Che) Guevara
United States
Guevara
Army Slaps Travel Restrictions On Russian Mission In Frankfurt
In Heidelberg Germany the U S army in Europe imposed travel limits on the Soviet Army liaison mission in Frankfurt restricting movement to the Frankfurt area with rare exceptions to travel directly to the U S European headquarters at Heidelberg and to the East German border point at Herleshausen. The action followed a Soviet failure to issue acceptable travel permits.
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Frankfurt
Heidelberg
Germany
Europe
U.S
Bad Salzuffen
Eddleman
Potsdam
Power Strike Talks End Without Progress
Federal mediator Paul Ricketts said talks between Consumers Power Co and the Utility Workers Union collapsed after four hours with no progress on a new contract. No resumption date was set, and the firm continued service to Lower Peninsula customers.
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Jackson
Consumers Power Co
Utility Workers Union
Paul Ricktetts
Lower Peninsula
Ambassdor Arturo Ramirez Pinto Dies in Washington
Guatemala’s Ambassador to Washington Arturo Ramirez Pinto, aged 67, died after a stroke two months earlier. He had been ambassador since last June and was reportedly set to resume active duties after a period of recovery.
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Washington
Guatemala
Arturo Ramirez Pinto
Air Collision Saves Life Of Parachutist Soldier
A Swedish corporal, Rolf Johansson, 20, escaped death when a midair collision with a fellow parachutist opened his chute in time. The group, watched by 3,000 near Solleften, fell from about 1,209 feet as their chutes malfunctioned. Johansson’s rip saw his parachute torn but saved by the other jumper’s canopy. Both men landed safely a few seconds later.
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Stockholm
Solleften
Sweden
Cpl
Rolf Johansson
Johansson
Fire and explosion devastate Highland Park business district
A fire with multiple explosions destroyed two Woodward Avenue stores in Highland Park. Damage may exceed 300000 dollars with losses totaling 500000. Firefighters evacuated 53 Granwood Hotel residents. 125 firefighters and 15 trucks from Highland Park Detroit and Hamtramck fought the blaze for nearly two hours. The cause is unknown and two firefighters were overcome by smoke.
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Huhland Park
Detroit
Highland Park
Highland Appliance Co
V and Juliet Wear
Woodward Avenue
Granwood Hotel
Highland
Last Veteran's Daughter Is Destitute in Houston
Mrs Willie Mae Bowles 52 daughter of Civil War veteran Walter Williams disclosed she is ill and destitute. Her father died December 19 after years at her bedside. She faces gas shutoff and other utility notices while living alone with no income. She received a $135 federal pension and a $200 state pension that stopped after his death. county welfare workers said they would review the case.
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Houston
Texas
Walter Williams
Willie Mae Bowles
Inside Today's Telegram Dr Miles Peelle on Dutch elm disease spray
Dr Miles Peelle states spraying at any time is of little value against Dutch elm disease. This note appears in Inside Today's Telegram on an unspecified page.
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Miles Peelle
Doerfer resigns as FCC chairman amid ethics controversy
John C. Doerfer steps down as chair of the Federal Communications Commission amid scrutiny over hospitality from a broadcasting executive. President Eisenhower accepts the resignation, effective next Monday, naming Frederick W. Ford as successor to take charge the following Tuesday. Ford, a former Clarksburg attorney, faces congressional praise for the clean transition while Doerfer cites possible embarrassment to the President.
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Washington
John C. Doerfer
Federal Communications Commission
Eisenhower
Doerfer
Frederick W. Ford
Ford
Clarksburg
W. Va
Congress
Florida
George W. Storer
Storer
House
Statewide curfew on youth moves through Senate
In Lansing the Senate advanced a six point package to curb juvenile delinquency including a statewide curfew for youths under 16. Those under 12 must be off streets by 10 pm with midnight to 6 am curfew for older youths. Local governments could tighten rules. An amendment allowing minors to work in certain centers passed. Training and conservation camp bills died in committee. In Washington, Sen Hart and Sen McNamara joined Republicans in voting to table a civil rights bill amendment. Rep Griffin announced he will not run for Senate and will seek reelection to the House at a Traverse City event.
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Lansing
Senate
House
Washington
Robert P. Griffin
Mich
Griffin
Traverse City
Atlas Missile Fails After 21 Straight Successes
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla The Atlas missile exploded minutes into a planned 5 000 mile flight ending a 21 shot streak of success for this intercontinental range rocket. The 85 foot missile toppled from the pad as tons of fuel blew outward. No crew members were hurt and no damage estimate or cause was given. This marked the first failure since last June.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla. 1
U.S
Air Force
Atlas
Williams Hails New Cement Plant In Dundee Michigan
Governor Williams praised the Dundee Cement Co plant as a landmark 25 million dollar project marking Michigan's Splendid Sixties. The single unit facility could produce up to six million barrels of cement annually, employing about 200 workers, with raw materials projected to last a century. Williams commended company officials for confidence in Michigan's future amid unfavorable press.
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Dundee
Michi — Gay
Willams Today
Dundee Cement Co
Michigan
Diant
Williams
270000 Cars Still Without License Tabs
Lansing reports about 270000 of Michigan's 3.6 million cars lack 1960 license tabs. Since March 1, 675410 tabs have been sold to tardy motorists. Unlicensed cars fall into four categories: under upstate snowdrifts, summer-use cars, owners avoiding winter driving, or unemployed owners unable to afford licenses. Late registrations reduce gasoline tax revenue.
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Lansing
UeAbout
Michigan
Secretary of State
Weight Restrictions Start March 14 On State Trunk Lines
The state highway department announced the first general weight restriction bulletin of the 1960 season. Due to spring breakup, truck weight limits will be enforced starting at noon March 14 on all state trunk lines from the southern border north to and including major all weather track lines.
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Lansing
State Highway Department
Pioneer V launched to study space between Earth and Venus
Cape Canaveral reports Pioneer V, a 90 pound be compact probe, launched by Thor-Able rocket to orbit the Sun. NASA says it will reach 74.7 million miles from the Sun at closest approach and send data on radiation magnetism and micrometeorites as it completes a roughly 311 day solar circuit.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
America
Earth
Venus
Washington
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Space Flyer
Class Review To Be Held In Style In Rochester
ROCHESTER Michigan Dr William Kuback professor of history at Oakland Center of Michigan State University plans a grand style class review tomorrow night About 150 students will hear him conduct a western civilization review during a dinner meeting Several faculty and staff will wait on tables and wash dishes The idea started last semester when one of Kubacks classes proposed a dinner review The first dinner last December lasted nearly midnight
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Rochester, Mich
William Kuback
Oakland Center
Michigan State University
Kuback
Kruback
Michigan Politicians Praised Across Parties By Weber
Paul W. Weber, longtime press secretary to Gov. Williams, praises Michigan politicians from both major parties as sincere public servants in a swan song remarks to Sigma Delta Chi. He notes low patronage, stresses integrity, and previews Williams’ nonpartisan future in public relations for state civil service.
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Lansing
Michigan
Paul W. Weber
Williams
Secretary of State
Weber
Sigma del la. Chi
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Powell
Leland Holzworth
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Holzworth
FCC
Philip A. Hart
Patrick V. McNamara
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Gevatic
State Civil Service Commission
Stack
Mennen Williams
Ieause
Sena
U. S
Patrick V. McNasister
Mara
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