Storm's grip eases as toll reaches 176 across northeast
The storm's fury waned Sunday after unleashing 176 deaths and millions in damage across the Northeast and Midwest. Ohio led states with 31 dead as Pittsburgh and Cleveland faced record snow, widespread power outages, and mass disruptions. Red Cross relief centers and emergency declarations spread nationwide.
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East Coast Toll Climbs Amid Storm Aftermath
The Atlantic Seaboard reports 69 deaths from the weekend storm with widespread property damage across the Carolinas to Maine. Eight bridges were torn out in Ulster County New York after a 40 foot dam failed isolating Pine Hill. Emergency crews work to restore power as temperatures drop and electrocutions rise.
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Pittsburgh Diggs Out After Record Snowstorm
The 27 inch snowfall in Pittsburgh, the city's largest on record, ends after 60 hours of heavy snow. Two to five inches more were forecast as snow flurries lingered. Industrial and school closures spread across western Pennsylvania as efforts continued to clear streets.
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Tennessee Volunteers to face Texas Longhorns in Cotton Bowl
Indifferent initial reaction to the matchup on New Year's Day gives way to optimism as previews suggest a potentially exciting game. The note appears in Monday Morning Quarterback page 9. Also mentions egg prices in Central Texas and government support price changes after December 31.
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Bastrop State Park Fires Under Control
Grass fires swept Bastrop State Park and nearby property for more than a week and were believed under control Sunday. Park official B Wilson cited fires began on November 17 and noted new blazes would start as old ones were extin guished. Most damage occurred on the east side affecting vegetation and fence posts, while the big timber largely escaped serious harm. Park crews and locals fought the fires amid hunters entering the park for deer season, with Wilson suggesting cigarette-caused ignition possible.
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Mount Etna Lava Flows Threaten Sicilian Villages
A 650 foot wide lava flow from Mt Etna threatened six villages on Sicily's northeast flank and forced residents of Fornazza to prepare for possible evacuation as lava burned chestnut groves and multiple mouths erupted. The plume lit eastern Sicily as Calabrian towns watched from across the Strait of Messina.
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Two Taylor Citizens Die in Car Crash
Two Taylor residents were killed when their car overturned on Highway 79 five miles east of Round Rock. J. W. Kauffman age 32 and Mrs. James Van Hollaman age 24 died instantly. a small boy James Hollaman, 5 or 6, was seriously injured. Surviving: Kauffman’s mother and several siblings. Hollaman’s husband, son, and brother. Funeral services set for Georgetown with burial at Liberty Hill.
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Congress' Start Today Finds Dems In Tax Row
Washington nov 26 a rift over excess profits taxes splits Democratic ranks as they converge for the lame duck session Truman urges quick action. Senator Edwin C Johnson backs higher present taxes to raise about 4 billion, while others push for new levies or rate growth.
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County Judges and Commissioners Convene in Austin
About 475 delegates and guests attend the Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association convention at the Austin Hotel. Travis County Judge Tom Johnson hosts as about 350 more register for the three day event with formal sessions starting Monday. The program features welcomes from Johnson and Mayor Glass, addresses by Ned Price and Judge John S Sim mage, plus talks by G G Gibson C B Ellis and others.
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Blazing Counterblows Shove Back Allied Troops in Places
Tokyo dispatch reports renewed Communist counterattacks in northwest Korea as UN forces face strong resistance. North of the Changjin Reservoir and along the Chongchon River US units absorb pressure, while South Korean divisions advance on the East Coast. Casualty figures not yet released.
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UN Talks Set on Aggression As Red China Faces U S
At Lake Success US diplomat Warren R Austin leads a nine member delegation to the United Nations as Communist China and the US prepare to clash over Korea aggression charges in a morning 60 nation committee meeting and an afternoon Security Council session. Malik is expected to outline charges of US aggression while Dulles seeks rapid public disclosure to craft a reply.
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Air Panel Seeks Site For Air Officers School in Texas
The Air Force Academy Site Selection Board arrived at Randolph AFB near San Antonio and began surveying the San Marcos area for a potential air officers school. The board, touring after narrowing bases from 34 to 29, will report to the Secretary of the Air Force early next year. Additional sites near Las Moros, Wren Ranch, Pilot Knob, and Dellas Fort Worth area near Grapevine are under review with Texas locations prominent. Congressional hearings are expected to begin in January.
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Capitol Area Council launches scouting drive for 2000 boys
William J. Murrey announces a nationwide push to recruit 2000 more boys and 1000 volunteer leaders for the Capitol Area Council. The drive aligns with an $81,700 1951 budget as district committees, porch light surveys, and unit expansions mobilize in Austin and Central Texas.
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Stab Wounds Fatal To Man in Taylor
A 26 year old Taylor man Geor ny sab was found with a chest wound and died at Taylor clinic after midnight. Police searched for clues after an anonymous call alerted them Rodriges had been stabbed. Rodriges leaves a widow and five children. his body is at Condra Home awaiting funeral arrangements.
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