Streamlined Union Pacific train dazzles Cedar Rapids crowd
Cedar Rapids welcomed a new 110 mph aluminum streamlined Union Pacific train Sunday noon drawing an estimated 17,000 spectators. Traffic snarls and blocked streets accompanied the arrival as officials aboard toured the city, then the train continued through Mount Vernon toward Marllattown before returning. The three car, 600 horsepower design sports all metal construction, air conditioning, and a canary yellow exterior.
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Britain to remind U S of claims to Little America
Washington AP report notes potential note exchange between Britain and the United States over Antarctic claims. Britain may assert title by discovery to areas including Coats Land Enderby land Kempland Queen Mary Land Wilkes Land King George V Land and Oates Land. Byrd's Marie Byrd Land lies just outside the British Ross dependency.
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Death toll climbs to 24 from southern Sabbath storms
Severe tornadoes across the deep south have killed 24 people across Alabama Mississippi and Georgia as communication remains down. Alabama Governor B M Miller and state officials mobilize aid with Red Cross support. A husband wife and four of five children died in Mississippi and a couple perished near Carrollton in Georgia as homes were destroyed.
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