Blizzard Death Toll Rises Across Great Plains States
A massive blizzard sweeping the Midwest and upper Michigan killed at least 26 people and threatened to move into Canada. The storm dumped heavy snow, caused widespread outages, and closed schools from Minnesota to Nebraska, with drifts up to 10 feet and wind driven conditions.
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House completes action on emergency money bill
Washington reports Congress approved a 13.1 billion emergency funding measure for the Vietnam War with swift House passage. The Senate earlier passed it 87 to 2. The package mostly funds military hardware and 215 million in economic aid. The bill limits Defense Department authority to transfer extra funds beyond those allotted. Additional items include CRS transfer to Justice and safety focus on drinking drivers in Johnson’s highway program.
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Indomitable Courage Conquers Storm in Minn Couple
Ed Anderson in his seventies and his 75 year old wife faced a blizzard near Chatfield Minnesota. After her fall and dead phones they braved seven miles to reach a working line. A tractor jeep and ambulance journey to Rochester followed. Mrs Anderson injured but recovering at St Marys Hospital. the couple mark their 50th anniversary next week.
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Woman revived 152 times by heart shocks in Dallas
Mrs Lorene Hawks a 51 year old widow endured 152 apparent deaths after a weekend heart attack. Doctors describe the machine network known as The Monster as repeatedly reviving her, though Wednesday endured final failure until direct heart massage restored function.
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White Minister Forced To Give Up Negro Child
Fullerton California and Minneapolis reports tell of a white minister and his wife deciding to surrender their 2 year old adopted Negro son amid harassment and threats. Rev Albert Cohen the college chaplain said Watts in reverse describes Fullerton. They planned to return David to the Los Angeles County adoption agency after initial plans to finalize adoption later this month. Police protection followed a threat and a door message. The couple has other children and Cohen a Naval Academy graduate has lived in England and California.
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Bennington Banner notices and contact details
The Bennington Banner publishes daily except Sundays and holidays from 425 Main St Bennington Vermont 05201. It lists Newsroom and Advertising contact numbers 442-2800 and 442-2684 and a general business line 442-6300. Subscription rates vary by region with 1 year at 22.50 within Vermont and 25.00 elsewhere.
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