Bitter Arctic Cold Grips Nation With Record Lows
Arctic air kept much of the United States under freezing conditions for a second day, with temperatures below zero from Minnesota to New England. A hospital boiler explosion in Cleveland forced 270 patients to be relocated as heat failed, and a maintenance worker was lightly injured. An unidentified man died from exposure in Philadelphia as the cold intensified across the Northeast and Midwest, with readings reaching 42 below in Old Forge and 41 below in Houston Maine, while Wisconsin posted double digit subzero temps in Green Bay Milwaukee and Madison.
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Brutal Cold Across Minnesota and New York City
Forecasters warn of continued frigid conditions for several days as Bluefield and Minnesota log deep wind chills. FAA data shows Mercer County Airport readings as low as minus 39 degrees with 20 knot gusts, while Embarrass Minnesota hits 45 below and Minneapolis 9 below. New York City's Heat Complaint Bureau expands staff to handle cold apartment concerns.
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Heat Complaint Bureau
Iran says militants relinquish control of hostages
The Iranian government announced full control over all 52 Americans after three taken from the Foreign Ministry were moved to an undisclosed location. Iran studies the U S response to its demands including cash and gold deposits in Algeria and non interference pledges. Washington says Jan 16 is the deadline before Reagan’s inauguration as Tehran hints at possible release or trial options.
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Abolhassan Bani- Sadr
Two More Americans Die in El Salvador Shootings
In San Salvador unidentified gunmen killed two American lawyers, Mark David Pearlman of Seattle and Michael Hammer of Potomac, and Salvadoran Agrarian Institute head Jose Rodolfo Viera. The victims were at a Sheraton Hotel restaurant when shot. The killings follow the December murder of four American missionaries and broader political violence in El Salvador.
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Jose Rodolfo Viera
Sheraton
Washington
State Department
Hammer
Potomac
American Institute For Free Labor Development
Afl-Cio
Rodolfo Viera
Viera
Pearlman
Carter
Willian D. Rogers
Duarte
Monday Outlook With Snow Chance Through Friday
Mostly sunny today with teens to low 20s highs and teens lows. Increasing clouds tonight from west to east with temperatures rising late. Snow possible Tuesday with upper 20s to mid 30s. Snow or flurries possible through Friday. Near normal temps with 30s to lower 40s daytime and teens to 20s overnight.
Israel Cabinet inches toward crisis over teachers pay and probe
The Israeli Cabinet agreed to form a ministerial committee to study 58 000 teachers pay raises, delaying a clash with the opposition over a possible no confidence vote. The government faces pressure from a police probe into high level corruption and internal disputes about Interior Minister Yosef Burg’s actions. Begin’s tenure ends next November and public anger over the police chief firing adds to the turmoil.
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Poppy Johns Knife Tale Prompts Teen Storytime Entry
Annette Jones a Bluefield High junior shares a family legend told by her great grandfather about Poppy Johns faithful wicker wacker knife. The tale mixes humor danger and a bell saving moment as Indians threaten and a boy’s pantsless dash leads to a clever escape.
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Poppy John
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