Blizzard Storm Leaves Deep Drifts Across Plains and Canada
A Great Plains blizzard swept into Canada causing drifts up to 12 feet in Nebraska and widespread highway closures in four states. At least 17 people died, many in traffic accidents in zero visibility across Colorado Utah Montana and Wyoming. Rescue crews battled stranded motorists and isolated ranchers as the storm churned into the Dakotas and Manitoba.
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Five Die in Blasts Aboard Sub Pomodon at Hunters Point
SAN FRANCISCO AP Five crewmen died and four were seriously injured when a series of explosions and a fire struck the World War II submarine Pomodon at Hunters Point naval shipyard. Civilians and sailors aided rescue as hydrogen pumping began. the vessel had been undergoing overhaul and was nearly ready to sail.
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Cake eaten in blizzard by ten trapped travelers
Ten people including five children huddled in a single car for nearly 19 hours in a western Nebraska blizzard. They toasted Mary Ellen Tatro’s birthday as rescuers arrived with snowplows and National Guardsmen after cutting through 12 foot drifts.
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Blizzard Misses Eastern Iowa in Norward Storm
A severe storm swerved northward to miss Eastern Iowa as a weather system expected to hit Tuesday failed to develop. The weather bureau said Iowa can expect mostly sunny days but cold nights for the next 48 hours. Winds up to 60 mph affected the region, with Northwestern Iowa hit hardest.
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Manion Claims Mao Dying and Russia Famine Crisis
Clarence Manion of the For America group says Mao Tse tung is dying of cancer and that famine in Russia is so severe that commissars cooked and served their premier to the people. He cites underground intelligence sources in Russia and notes his former roles at Notre Dame and the intergovernmental relations commission.
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Clarence Manion
For, America Organization
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Red China
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Russia
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Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Notre Dame Law School
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Jealous Lover Kills Four in Atlanta House Shooting
Police say Alton Treadway, 45, an Atlanta engineer, forced entry with a pistol and killed former Georgia legislator John Booth, 49, and Ira D. Lane, 49, a Tennessee shoe salesman, plus Mrs. Ella Warren, 39, in a gay gathering at Warren’s bungalow. One woman, Anna Padgett Cone, widow, was seriously wounded. Treadway then died by suicide.
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Tennessee
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Georgia House of Representatives
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Alton Treadway
Ella Warren
Ira D.lane
Chattanooga
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Anna Padgett Cone
Treadway
Storms Leave Dozens Missing After Japanese Gale
Tokyo reports 11 dead and more than 400 missing as 21 ships sunk and 43 ships missing. Officials cite fighting between Chinese Nationalists and Communists delaying weather ships from gathering storm data.
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Dulles Arrives in Manila En Route to SEATO Conference
Secretary of State Dulles lands in Manila and continues to Bangkok for the Southeast Asia Defense Treaty Organization conference. The trip underscores U.S. commitments in Asia amid regional security talks.
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Administration split over Alaska and Hawaii statehood
The administration divided on admitting Alaska and Hawaii as states. State Department backs both, saying statehood would aid foreign policy. Interior and Defense favor Hawaii but oppose Alaska now, citing underdevelopment and strategic defense concerns. President Eisenhower supports Hawaii but not Alaska.
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Seven Die as Cars Collide in Texas Wreck
A head on collision on a three lane highway in Kingsville Texas involved two 1951 Ford sedans. Seven people died including four from one family and three others were seriously hurt with one child near death. Officials found no clear cause for the crash.
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Ice Breaks Under Boy Three Dead
In Skegness England Raymond Key seven years old fell through thin pond ice Sunday. His sister Beryl eighteen tried to rescue him and also drowned along with their mother forty who attempted to save them.
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Czech Skater Vanishes in Vienna After World Event
Mirlova Nachodska, 28, a Czech figure skater who competed at last week's world championships, reportedly disappeared from a Vienna hotel after slipping away from her Communist supervised team. Western sources say she sought asylum in the West, with U.S. officials declining comment. The Czech team searched 24 hours as the others returned to Prague. Nachodska finished 18th in the 21-woman field and may travel to Canada with Carol Pachl.
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Ringlings' Mr. Circus Dies at 83 in Florida
Fred Bradna 83 famed Ringling Brothers equestrian director emeritus known as Mr. Circus died Monday in Sarasota. He traveled over a million miles and appeared before about 750 million spectators before retiring in 1945 after a quarter pole fell on him in Dallas. He spent 42 years with the circus and 29 alongside his wife Ella in the center ring.
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Mardi Gras Riots injure six and spark mass arrests in New Orleans
In New Orleans during Mardi Gras, police battled a crowd that swelled beyond 1000 revelers. Six people were injured and 100 were arrested as tear gas bombs restored order after a suspect claimed federal status. The disorder began near St Peter Street and spread to Pat O Briens and Dixie's Bar on Bourbon Street.
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Lawrence Morrison
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Pat O’brien
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Misuse of Meters Low in Cedar Rapids Downtown
A January on street parking survey in Cedar Rapids found about one in twelve metered spaces used by the same vehicle for all shopping hours. The eight hour weekday pattern showed many short time spots needed and more off street parking. About 32 percent of hourly spaces were used by out of county or out of state plates. The survey covered 9 am to 5 pm with data from Sid Vedder and a helper. Continued on Page 2.
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Cedar Rapids
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Linn County
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Seventh Street
Sellout Looms for Hoegh Dinner in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce officials said a Wednesday dinner with Gov. Leo Hoegh is near a sellout with over 160 reservations. About 300 seats exist in the Chamber banquet hall, so quick reservations were urged, with Linn County Farm Bureau directors and county officers invited to attend. The hall decorations shifted from wild roses, Iowa’s state flower, to ordinary roses due to local growing limits.
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Chamber
Robert Caldwell
Linn County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Plan Assailed By Humphrey As Politica
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 15 to 10 for a $20 tax cut for each taxpayer and dependent, while continuing three billion dollars in corporate and excise taxes. Treasury Secretary Humphrey denounced the plan as politically irresponsible and inflationary, saying it risks vast deficits and uncertain future conditions. He noted President Eisenhower had not promised a tax cut and criticized the rush to pass the measure ten months before it could take effect.
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Many Offices To Be Closed Tuesday
Cedar Rapids observes Washington's birthday with most government offices closed. Banks and all building and loan associations shut as well as city county and federal offices. The post office follows a holiday schedule with 10 am box window. special delivery mail only. Agricultural extension office and public library remain open on regular schedules.
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Seaton Sworn In As Eisenhower Aide
Fred A. Seaton, Nebraska publisher and former defense aide, is sworn in as administrative assistant to President Eisenhower. The appointment brings back Seaton’s prior role as a 1952 campaign lieutenant and places him in charge of public affairs and legislative liaison.
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Fred A. Seaton
Nebraska
Eisenhower
Seaton
Defense
Thailand Urges SEATO Army at Bangkok Conference
In Bangkok AP reports Thailand urges the eight SEATO members to form a standing regional army during this week's conference to halt rising activity in Southeast Asia.
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Thailand
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Southeastsia
Red build up and attacks threaten Nanchi and Matsu islands
Reports from Taipei say four days of nationalist air strikes failed to halt a red buildup near Nanchi island 140 miles north of Formosa while a second communist force forms opposite the Matsu Fukien coast 100 miles west. Civil defense centers were set up to reduce bombing casualties as naval and air bombardments continue.
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Tachen Islands
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Defense Ministry Information Service
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Foochow
Indian President backs China Formosa claims before parliament
President Rajendra Prasad told a joint session of Parliament that Communist China’s Formosa claims are justified and that Beijing is the only government of China India recognizes.
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India
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Formosa
Rajendra Prasad
Iowa Extends Tax Deadline to April 30
Gov. Leo A. Hoegh signed a law extending the Iowa state income tax filing deadline from March 31 to April 30. The change applies to this year and future years, giving Iowans more time to complete their returns.
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Carney Sees Atomic Warheads on Shipboard Missiles
Admiral Robert B. Carney, in Cincinnati, said naval progress could soon place guided missiles on ships with atomic warheads to defend against air attack. He forecast atomic propulsion becoming commonplace in the U S Navy and noted atomic power plants for aircraft and seaplanes nearing realization. He spoke in response to overseas critics and U S air force concerns about submarine threats at war start.
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