East Thaws After Blizzard Strands Cities from Virginia to New York
A fast moving storm dropped up to two feet of snow from Virginia to Connecticut paralyzing transport. Baltimore reports 303 looting arrests after 20 inch storm. Atlantic City sees up to 20 stores looted. Temperatures rise to upper 30s to 40s as airports reopen and curfew ends. Federal workers gain a one day holiday extension. Farmers aid city plowing as conditions ease.
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Boys must apologize in class in Florida case
In Marianna Florida two 11 year olds Michael Jackson and John Mader admitted pulling a knife and gun on classmates. Circuit Judge Robert McCrary ordered psychiatric tests indefinite probation and an in class apology when they return to school Wednesday. They were suspended for two weeks and must answer questions about their experience with the legal system.
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Three life terms in Ohio for .22 caliber killings
Thaddeus Lewingdon, 42, is sentenced in Newark to three consecutive life terms after a guilty verdict on three counts of aggravated murder. He was also found guilty on three counts of aggravated robbery and one aggravated burglary as part of the central Ohio ".22-caliber killings" that claimed ten victims.
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OPEC to Meet March 26 On Price Increases
OPEC will hold a special meeting on March 26 to discuss possible oil price hikes following Iran export suspensions. Kuwaiti Oil Minister Ali Khalifah al Sabah said the date but did not disclose the venue. OPEC had raised base crude prices 5 percent on January 1 and planned further 9.5 percent boosts this year. Guerrilla actions in Rhodesia added tension with a mortar attack on Salisbury airport and reports of a land mine that killed a white pilot and two black officials.
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C R Weather Report Forecasts Monday Temperatures
High temperatures on Monday expected statewide with cooler overnight lows and a small chance of light precipitation. Weather officials urge motorists to monitor conditions as forecasts vary by region and a few towns may see brief showers.
Births at Mercy and St Luke's
Birth notices from Mercy and St Luke's list new daughters and sons. Mercy reports a daughter for David and his wife at 4800 Fruitland Lane NW on February 19 and a daughter for Roger and his wife from Mount Vernon on February 20. St Luke's records a son for Richard Steiner and a son for Jerry Jensen and a daughter for Roger Nagel with given addresses.
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Roger Rife
Mount Vernon
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Olin
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Vinton
Fire destroys Stanwood home
Rural Stanwood residence owned by Kenneth Schmidt was gutted by fire reported around 11:30 a.m. The Stanwood Fire Department and Tipton Fire Department fought the blaze until about 3:30 p.m. The house was a total loss with no injuries. Cause not immediately known.
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Kenneth Schmidt
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Union leader chides Meany over critical Carter remarks
AFL CIO vice president Sol Chaikin, longtime George Meany loyalist, urged restraint in Meanys sharp attacks on President Carter. Chaikin proposed a chairman of the board role to preserve Meanys influence while easing a potential retirement, emphasizing humility in judgments.
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Union Leader Threatens to Wreck City Over Mardi Gras Strike
Vincent Bruno, head of the police union, warned that talks could fail and urged to cave them in if negotiations collapse. The four day old strike has disrupted Mardi Gras.
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