Blizzards From Rockies To Lakes Halt Travel Nationwide
The storm blanketed from New Mexico to Minnesota with foot-deep snow and high winds. Thousands of motorists stranded, airports closed, and shelters opened as states including Nebraska Kansas Missouri Utah and Wisconsin reported heavy snow and road closures. One crash near Eureka Utah killed a Minnesota couple. a New Mexico journalist died when her car slid into the Rio Grande north of Santa Fe. a Kansas motorist died near a stalled vehicle. Weather shut airports in Omaha and Lincoln, with more than 1,000 stranded on I-80 near Omaha. Ground travel halted, and schools prepared to reopen after Christmas.
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Wrong Way Grash Leaves Eight Dead
Indianapolis report states three Indiana women drove in the wrong lane of a four lane expressway south of the city. A tractor trailer jackknifed to avoid the misdirected car, colliding head on with a station wagon carrying Edse Singleton and his family. Eight people died, including Singleton's wife and three children and the three Indiana women.
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Chuckle: A man's Emperor improves the more he doesn't use
A light humorous note suggests restraint as a man claims his emperor improves with less use. The item presents a brief gag implying contrarian benefit from not engaging. No names or places are provided to anchor additional detail.
Congress Did Do Something Amid Criticism in 1st Session
Washington overview of the 1st Congress highlights amid fault finding. It notes modernization efforts, social programs, anti crime measures, amendments to welfare, food stamp expansion, and social security shifts. The piece also mentions tax changes, Clean Air Act enhancements, highway and fisheries policy, and budget projections influenced by new legislation.
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Fire Ambulance Calls Require Doctor Certified Emergency
Switchboard operators in the fire department must verify a genuine emergency before sending ambulance service for welfare patients. Since December Howell Ambulance refused transport over payment issues, the department now requires doctor verification for most calls. Acting Fire Chief W. T. Mellen said the order mandates ambulance runs only for declared emergencies. He noted Howell’s past activity at the fire station and scene analyses as a backdrop to the policy.
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Blizzard Death Toll Tops Three Decades Record
The weekend blizzard caused nine deaths linked to heart attacks from overexertion and weather hazards. Cedar Rapids victims include Sidney Griswold and Vernon Gilmore. Davenport residents Willard Holman and Francis Cowell. Clinton’s Walt Vickert. Des Moines figures Clifford Urban and Fircel Yulote. Centerville's Lyle Hopking. A Des Moines area woman Lela Walden died in a crash near Rhode. A tractor accident near High Ariana fatally injured John LeGrange, while another man died from a highway crash amid the storm.
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Record Snowstorm Marks Iowa's Heaviest Weekend Totals
Iowa recorded its heaviest weekend snowfall in decades with Mason City measuring inches and many locations seeing 10 to 31 inches during Feb 17 1992 storm. Weather service officials note a nine year span since a comparable event, citing Rock Rapids and multiple towns across the state reporting record accumulations and extensive drifts.
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Two Deaths Linked to Snow in Cedar Rapids
A brutal Cedar Rapids blizzard left two residents dead while shoveling snow Vera Gillette 62 of 788 Thirtyfirst Street SE and Sidney Griswold 85 of IMG Tavern NE died from heart attacks Edna Smith 74 of Wied Hinkley Avenue NW suffered a slipped pelvis when wind swept her door open and knocked her off the porch Mercy Hospital treated Mrs. Smith Snow crews ran around the clock clearing streets, plowing scores of drifts up to five feet with 30 truck plows six snowcats and private contractors Roads were nearly impassable most of Sunday into Monday as freezing rain and high winds persisted. authorities urged avoiding street parking and warned travel remained hazardous at press time.
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Storm disrupts Iowa roads as winds slow relief efforts
Storm swept Iowa late Sunday into Monday delaying rescue and road work. High winds and heavy snow stranded motorists and closed schools. authorities warned of lingering dangers as weather officials projected clearer skies by Tuesday. Emergency crews battled outages and equipment failures while medical evacuations and hospital transports faced delays amid the widespread disruption.
Correspondents Interview Nixon Tonight at 8
Nixon to be interviewed tonight at 8 on a TV program titled The White House Interview with four correspondents. The event aims to broaden press access and cover the Presidency in depth. NBC and ABC plan competing coverage, with Nancy Dickerson as the Public Interest host.
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Town joins effort to stay off highways amid storm
In Dest county, communities including Fantera Town joined county authorities to reduce highway travel during winter weather. Officials urged residents to limit trips, use caution, and plan routes to avoid hazards. Residents reported improved road safety as crews worked to clear ice and monitor conditions.
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