Nation Thaw Halted By Record Cold Sweep
A massive arctic blast pushes frigid air from the Rockies to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts with winds 20 to 35 mph. The cold snaps cause at least 15 deaths from shoveling, accidents, and exposure as the nation endures its season's coldest weather.
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A Clever Person Puts Problems Away For A Brainy Day
A humorous line proclaims a clever person resolves troubles by planning ahead. Source cites Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp. with a wry tone suitable for a brief feature.
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Retirement Fete For John Gleason At Journal Dinner
Special ceremonies marked the retirement of John Gleason from the Journal after 36 years. A banquet gifts and an informal reception hour at Wonderbar steak house honored the veteran employee with representatives from every department in attendance.
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Mechta Rocket Aims for Solar Orbit From Earth
Moscow AP The Soviet Union's Mechta rocket nears a solar orbit after a 62 hour flight exceeding 370 960 miles from Earth. Tass says radio contact ended as observers note completion of the mission and predict an orbit around the sun by midweek.
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Legislature To Convene In Augusta For Biennial Session
Members of the 99th Legislature prepare to gather in Augusta for the biennial session starting Wednesday. Gov elect Clinton A. Clausen will outline administration wishes Thursday. House and Senate leaders expect about 1,500 bills and resolves to be referred to committees. Education taxes highways milk price control auto insurance among 26 issues highlighted by incoming legislators.
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U S Cuba Recognition Looms As Revolution Grows
AP dispatch notes Cuba's revolution gains broad Cuban support for Castro while U S hesitancy on recognizing the provisional government risks souring Latin American goodwill. Washington’s stance could influence regional attitudes toward Moscow and other Communist states.
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Increase in Purchasing Power Seen
Secretary of Labor Mitchell reports that working people have seen stronger purchasing power in recent months. He notes improvement in unemployment and inflation, a recovering business sector, and that the cost of living has halted its rise. In November weekly earnings for the average factory worker rose to 86.58 dollars. Mitchell adds that 22 million women workers comprise one third of the workforce.
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Urrutia To Land In Havana Amid Triumphal Entry
Provisional President Manuel Urrutia was due to land at Havana's airport for a triumphant entry into the capital as Fidel Castro's movement presses toward the city from the east. The capital, long under Batista's toppled regime, was returning toward normal as stores reopened and the population greeted the revolution.
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