Nation suffers deep cold as relief waits
A sweeping arctic air mass grips the Eastern two thirds of the United States with near zero readings from Kentucky to the Carolinas and Twenty five deaths linked to the cold and snow. Severe snow in upstate New York and Midwest storms move into the East as accidents and overexertion raise tolls.
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Arctic
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Rockies
Atlantic Coast
South
Kentucky
Virginia
Tennessee
Carolinas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Midwest
Upstate
New York
Indiana
Michigan
Ilinois
New Jersey
Ohio
Florida
Miami
Rio Grande Valley
Louisiana
Lexington
Pulaski
Crossville
Tenn
Asheville
N. C
Greenville
D. C
Atlanta
Montgomery
Ala
Formosa Strait tensions rise as Red China masss fleet near Matsu
Red China masses a fleet of armed junks off Matsu amid evacuations around Tachens and Yu Shans. The 7th Fleet and U S planes guard the area as clashes limited to near misses and gunfire.
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Red China Masses
Matsu
Taipei
Formosa
Red China
Defense Ministry
Kai-shek
U. S
China
Foochow
Formosa Strait
Jim Becker
Estes
U. S. 7Th Fleet
Yikiangshan
Tachens
Yu Shans
Pishan
Okinawa
Manila
Saigon
Hong Kong
Willmar Man Killed in Crash Near Payne sville
Willmar 36 year old Les lie Pooch died after his car rear ended a semi truck loaded with household goods near Payne sville Minnesota. The truck driven by Harris R Knopcke of St Paul for Metcalf Transfer Co. slowed after motor trouble and set flares on the roadside before the collision.
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Paynesville
Minn
Leslie Pooch
Willmar
Pooch
Harris R. Knopcke
St. Paul
Metcalf Transfer
Unauthorized Heart Fund Drive Warned in City
Austin residents were warned of an unauthorized Heart Fund solicitation in the city by Dr B J Cranwell county Heart Fund chairman. He said several boys were soliciting in residential areas and reportedly pocketing money. The city drive has no official solicitation.
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Austin
City
B. J. Cranwell
County Heart Fund
USI
Cromwell
Russia Proposes Formosa Conference In Shanghai Or Delhi
A London Moscow radio broadcast says Russia called for a conference on Formosa to include China, the Soviet Union, the United States, Britain, France, and Southeast Asian nations. Britain reportedly rejects the idea without Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists.
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London
Moscow Radio
Russia
Shanghai
New Delhi
Formosa
China
Soviet Union
United States
Britain
France
Southeast Asia
Chiang Kai-shek
McCarthy Linked to Matusow Falsehoods in 1952 Campaign
Harvey Matusow testified in a federal case that McCarthy urged him to make false statements during the 1952 political campaign. McCarthy declined comment, while Roy Cohn dismissed Matusow as lying though Cohn had once handled the Communist trial.
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New York
Harvey Matusow
FBI
Joseph R. McCarthy
R-Wis
Matusow
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Milwaukee
Roy M. Cohn
U. S
Cohn
Couple marks 70th wedding anniversary in Los Angeles
Antonio Benenati, 93, and wife Rosina, 89, celebrated their 70th anniversary in Los Angeles. He credited patience for a long marriage, telling an interviewer they have never had a quarrel and that he has been a patient man when things did not go right.
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Los Angeles
Antonio Benenati
Rosina
Benenati
Minnesota Legislature Sees Slow Progress on Major Bills
Gov Freeman’s withholding plan for state income taxes dominates activity as 19 bills move to the governor, but broad measures stall. Senate and House discuss unemployment, party label changes, and a payer relief idea, while a constitutional convention and junior college aid rise as committee topics.
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Adolph Johnson
ST. Paul
Freeman
Minnesota
House
A. I Johnson
Benson
Fred Cina
Aurora
E. J. Chilgren
Littlefork
D. D. Wozniak
Senate
Gov. Freeman
Senate Liquor Control
Harry Wahlstrand
Willmar
Fire rips Skid Row hotel killing 23 in Chicago
A massive extra alarm blaze at the Barton Hotel on West Madison Street in Chicago killed 23 residents and injured 14, with investigators seeking a cause. Firefighters battled near zero temperatures and 20 mph winds for nearly four hours as more victims were feared in debris.
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Chicago
Skid Row
Barton Hotel
West
Madison St
Mission Houses
Loop
Anthony Dykes
Walter McCarron
Famouse Hotel
Standard Store Fixture Co
Rail wreck injures 40 on Seattle to Chicago train in Minnesota
A Western Star passenger train derailed in subzero weather near West Union Minnesota injuring 40 of 190 aboard. Cars flipped or jackknifed while eight soldiers helped rescue others. most passengers sheltered in cars until buses arrived. Track repairs expected 24 hours, with rerouted trains via Willmar Breckenridge Fargo and Grand Forks North Dakota.
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Maine
New England
Augusta
Maine Central
New York City
Mercury
Sauk Centre
Minn
Western Star
Great Northern Railway
West Union
Here
John Obert
Alexandria
Korea
Ray J. Peters
Minneapolis
Peters
Great Northern
Red River
Willmar
Breckenridge
Fargo
Grand Forks
N.D
Winnipeg
Crookston
Seattle
Chicago
Twin Cities
St. Cloud
St. Paul
B-47 Explodes Over Churchill Canada Crew Missing
The 5th Air Base Rescue Headquarters reports a B47 bomber from March Air Force Base exploded in flight over Churchill Canada. No parachutes were sighted. three crew members are presumed lost. The 44th Air Rescue Headquarters in Denver leads the search.
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Westover Air Force Base
Mass
5Th Air Base Rescue Headquarters
March Air Force Base
California
Churchill
Canada
44Th Air Rescue Headquarters
Denver
Colo
Westover
Maid Admits Killing Wealthy Mrs Hayden
Beverly Hills police said Peggy King the maid confessed to killing 71 year old Mrs Katie Hayden with an ax after a work dispute. King broke down after 90 minutes of questioning and was booked on suspicion of murder. A lie detector test reportedly indicated deception. The murder occurred at the Hayden estate amid six workers in the yard.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Peggy King
Katie Hayden
Clinton H. Anderson
Boy 14 Is Killed in Moorhead Fire Explosion
Moorhead Minnesota near Norman Baker 12 died from burns after a flash fire and explosion in a vacant Baker home late Friday. His companion Duane Sellness was with him when they allegedly pushed a lit torch into a can of floor sealer. House damage limited to basement and first floor walls.
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Pine Tree Limited
Maine Central Railroad
Augusta
Boy
Moorhead, Minn
Norman Baker
Henry A. Baker
Moorhead
Norman
Duane Sellness
Bakers
Dormitory Plans Approved for Iowa State College
The State Board of Education approved a $1,900,000 girls dormitory at Iowa State College on Thursday. The new facility will house 370 students and provide dining service for 550.
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Des Moines
Iowa State College
State Board of Education
Springfield Shrine Marks Anniversary
Springfield marks the 146th anniversary of the Civil War president with ceremonies at Lincoln's Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Seaborn P. Collins, National Legion commander, will speak at wreath laying as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor pilgrimages and opening of six more rooms at Lincoln's childhood home.
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Springfield
US. A
Lincoln
American Legion
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Seaborn P. Collins
National Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Prison's Forgotten Man Dies of Cancer
Ernest Ole Lindquist 65 once called the forgotten man of the Iowa State Penitentiary died at his Indianola home after less than three years of freedom. He had battled cancer since December.
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Indianola
Iowa
Ernest
Ole) Lindquist
Iowa State Penitentiary
Ben
Eisenhower Reflects on Lincoln Birthday and GOP Faith
President Eisenhower on Lincoln's birthday says the greatness of the Republican party is measured by devotion to Lincoln's faith in liberty. He notes the worldwide struggle between freedom and tyranny and reflects on America's founding ideals while resting at Humphrey's plantation in Georgia.
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Gop
Lincoln
USA
Marvin L. Arrowsmith
Thomasville
Eisenhower
Abraham Lincoln
America
Republican Party
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