Record 1960s Atlantic storm devastates Mid-Atlantic coast
The coastal stretch from North Carolina to New York reels from a record winter storm now delivering high tides and mountainous waves. At least 29 dead, towns flooded, utilities down, and several states seeking disaster declarations. Ocean City Maryland reports widespread destruction as Wallops Station suffers equipment damage.
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Viet Nam Forces Hit Rebels In Separate Operations
South Vietnamese forces reported 23 Communist guerrillas killed in a southern operation near the Mekong delta. A U S Army helicopter transporting supplies suffered engine trouble in a guerrilla-infested area, with troops cordoning the scene while awaiting a replacement engine.
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Lenin's Tomb Reopens as Stalin Removed From Center
Crowds form in Red Square to view Lenin's tomb now centered with Lenin alone. The glass coffin remains, Lenin head toward the Kremlin wall, while Stalin was moved to a separate burial near the Kremlin wall after repairs.
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Ohio Medical School Site Hearings Set In Cleveland
Three medical educators will hold a Cleveland hearing March 26 to consider Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital as a site for a new medical school. Dr. John W. Patterson leads the panel advising Gov. DiSalle on education beyond high school.
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Lost or Found Ad Promises Quick Results
A bold urgent notice urges using the Lost or Found service with phone LY 3-1242 to maximize chances of recovery. It emphasizes rapid action as soon as loss is discovered and states the finder will see the ad on day one.
U S And 24 Nations Cut Tariffs About Twenty Percent
The United States and 24 nations agreed to cut tariffs by about 20 percent on a wide range of items including automobiles chemicals drugs electrical machinery textiles Scotch whisky and canned fruits. The deal shifts $1.2 billion in U S imports and $1.6 billion in U S exports. President Kennedy called the agreement highly advantageous and warned it would prevent a collapse in world trade negotiations.
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Kennedy pushes steel talks as economy shows strength
President Kennedy urged renewed steel industry contract talks to avert a potential strike. He cited February unemployment at a 19 month low, high profits, stable prices, and robust supply as signs of a healthier economy while pressing for measures to shield against a future downturn and pushing Congress to act. He also flagged Geneva disarmament talks and U S Soviet relations as key topics at the upcoming summit, suggesting he would attend only if progress or urgent risk warranted.
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Space Lab Goes Into Proper Orbit
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla a new U S solar observatory OSO 1 raced around the globe gathering data on sun earth relations The satellite nicknamed OSO 1 was launched from Cape Canaveral by a Thor Delta rocket The name means Orbiting Solar Observatory Scientists hope OSO 1 and later craft will shed light on solar impact on weather communications and astronaut safety
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Gas blasts injure four at two Canton Lake Cable homes
Four people were hurt in morning blasts at two Lake Cable houses near Canton. A gas leak is suspected. nearby streets were declared a disaster area and residents evacuated as East Ohio Gas shut off service.
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Expected To Seek Power Brazil Watches Quadros
Santos Brazil Janio Quadros appeared ready for a political comeback amid a large homecoming crowd. He suggested he would exercise his duties and rights, with speculation he might run for Congress next October or the Sao Paulo governorship. Joao Goulart ignored the return as federal officials were not seen among 5000 to 7000 greeters.
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Hoffa Subpoenas McClellan as Defense Witness in Miami Trial
Teamsters Union President James R. Hoffa has served a subpoena on Sen. John L. McClellan to testify as a defense witness in a Miami trial over an indictment accusing Hoffa of using the mails to defraud in a real estate venture. McClellan said the subpoena sought documentary evidence held by his Senate Investigations subcommittee.
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Italian Train Crash Kills 13 in Detour Tragedy
A north Italian train carrying immigrants derailed near Castel Bolognese killing 13 and injuring 120. Motorman and assistant arrested. the train reportedly hit speeds well above the detour limit. Britain cuts bank rate to 4 1 2 percent to spur spending. Bruno Walter leaves 300000 estate to Lotte Walter Lindt in Beverly Hills.
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McCormack Popularity Put to the Test in House Seat Vote
Speaker John W. McCormack faces a test as the House votes on a bill to raise membership to 438 from 435. The plan gives Massachusetts Pennsylvania and Missouri an extra seat beyond 1960 census entitlements if 435 is restored next year, affecting McCormack's home state and party position.
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U S Offers Help In Thailand Crisis
Bangkok reports Prime Minister Sarit Thanarat says Washington told Bangkok it can send troops here within 24 hours if Communist aggression erupts. In Washington, Mrs Kennedy begins a 15 000 mile tour, first leg to New York en route to India and Pakistan.
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High Losses Prevented By Reservoirs
Cincinnati reports Ohio Valley floods caused $26 million in damage but Army Engineer reservoirs flood walls and channels prevented an estimated $67.5 million in additional losses. Brig Gen Jackson Graham Ohio River division engineer said 38 of 88 upland reservoirs aided stage reductions along the river. Reservoirs were credited with $49.6 million in damage prevention.
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Faculty Pay Cuts Planned at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University trustees approve pay adjustments after an administrative study finds uneven salaries. Seventy two faculty members will take cuts totaling 55 000 dollars annually, while 74 faculty receive raises totaling 29 000 dollars. The report cites pay disparities among staff with similar experience and duties.
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Bus crash in Cuernavaca kills 32 including 12 children
A bus careened down a steep hill in Cuernavaca killing 32 people, among them 12 school children, after brakes failed. In Paris a nuclear submarine will carry rocket launchers as announced by the Ministry of Defense.
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Rebels Shell Frontiers as Evian Talks Open
French headquarters reported Algerian rebel units based in Tunisia bombarding frontier defenses for 36 hours. Mortar and artillery fire hit several points along the electrified barrier Tuesday night and continued Wednesday. Five Algerian Muslim civilians were killed, and 20 Muslims plus four French soldiers wounded.
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Flu Hospitalizes Wellston Editor
John E. Sylvester editor of the Wellston Telegram is hospitalized at Holzer Hospital with the flu. The 84-year-old journalist is known for blunt editorials and civic critiques and expects to return home by week’s end.
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John E. Sylvester
Wellston
Kennedy proposes co effort on peaceful space aims
President Kennedy plans joint U S Soviet action to explore outer space for peaceful purposes. He outlined steps for weather satellites communications satellites and deep space probes as disarmament talks near in Geneva. He told reporters he sent a letter to Premier Khrushchev with proposals on peaceful uses of space.
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Mills Dies at 50 in Gallipolis Police Service
S gt James Mills 50 of 326 Jackson Pike Gallipolis a 13 year veteran of the police department died at home of an apparent heart attack. He was active in Grace Methodist Church several fraternal and veteran groups and is survived by his wife Beulah and four children. Masonic services Friday night and funeral Saturday at the Waugh Halley Wood funeral home with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
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Algerian peace talks report progress toward cease-fire
In Evian France the new Algerian peace talks show no major obstacles toward a cease-fire and independence for Algeria. French and Algerian rebel delegations meet for a second day as efforts to end 74 years of rebellion and 131 years of French rule continue. In Point Arguello California the Air Force launches a satellite mission kept secret.
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