New York Struck by Severe Northeast Snowstorm
A brutal snowstorm paralyzed the Northeast causing at least 94 deaths nationwide, shutting thousands of schools and firms, halting auto bus rail and air travel, with New York City and surrounding areas enduring heavy drifts and subway outages. Prolonged cold followed across the region as far south as Florida and up to Canada.
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Soapy Won't Bid for 7th In Michigan
Detroit AP Michigan Governor G Mennen Williams announces he will not seek a seventh term after 12 years in office. He says he may pursue world peace and would consider a national role but has no specific plans. He aims to work as a private citizen for peace if necessary and emphasizes economic growth education and human dignity.
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Passenger Bus Plunges Off Cliff Killing 20 in Seoul
A passenger bus in Seoul plunged off a 100 foot cliff on Friday, killing 20 people and injuring others. Local authorities investigated the crash as rescuers worked at the site.
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Wilson and Co. Names Cooney Chairman and CEO
In Chicago Wilson and Co. directors elevated James D. Cooney from president to chairman and chief executive officer. Cooney has led as vice president since 1930 and president since 1953 Roscoe G. Haynie was elected president and chief administrative officer arbitration began to settle remaining disputes with the United Packinghouse Workers of America.
Russia Protests Bonn Base Plan
Moscow protests West Germany over any plan to establish supply and training bases in Spain.
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Family of Eight Homeless After Belle Plaine Fire
A Belle Plaine family of Clarence and Mrs Bird and six children lost their home in a fire found about 1 am Friday. The family escaped in night clothes and as yet the cause is undetermined. Neighbors and local clubs organized drives for clothing and money, with donations drop-off at the Methodist church west door. The children aged 4 to 15 range from three boys and three girls. They are staying with Ida Bird, the grandmother, while Clarence Bird works at Link-Belt Speeder in Cedar Rapids.
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Agadir Quake Death Toll Reaches Four Thousand
Crown Prince Moulay Hassan said 4,000 are known dead and another 6,000 are presumed dead in the Agadir earthquake disaster, authorities reported Friday in Agadir Morocco.
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Arnaz and Ball Split in Amicable Divorce Filing
Hollywood reports Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz filed for divorce in Santa Monica citing mental cruelty. They separated February 26 1959 after 19 years of marriage and will share joint custody of their two children Lucy Desiree 9 and Desi IV 7. Ball leases a New York apartment and signs for a Broadway show while Arnaz will not contest the divorce.
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Civil rights filibuster nears marathon session record
The Senate surpassed 97 hours of continuous session in a civil rights filibuster. Rival factions argued the administration package rights program was too harsh or too weak as Southern filibuster allies planned to maintain the around the clock session. A 4:06 a.m. quorum call found members weary in shirtsleeves and pajamas.
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Record Cold Extends Across Iowa Threshold
Cedar Rapids ties a 69 year old low with 5 below zero Friday morning, a new statewide cold wave record. Sioux City hits 14 below, also a 1891 record. Forecasters predict continued very cold weather and drifting roads from high winds, urging rural travel only when necessary.
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Payola Hearing Seeks Dick Clark Questioning
A house payola investigator demanded that Dick Clark be called for questioning about payola. Rep. Bennett said there is evidence Clark received rings jewelry and fur coats, while Chairman Harris cautioned awaiting a full subcommittee study. Clark denies accepting under the table payments amid past divestments from outside interests.
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Eisenhower Rejects U.S. Master Plan for Latin America
President Eisenhower, in Dorado Puerto Rico, rejects any idea of a U.S. master plan for Latin America. He warns that panacea proposals will mislead and stresses problems must be answered soon and effectively. He speaks at a Caribbean regional American Assembly meeting with a husky voice.
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Byers Ends Long Iowa Senate Run After 32 Years of Service
Iowa state senator Frank C. Byers, 76, from Marion, announced in Tucson that he will not seek re election next January. His 32 years in the legislature place him as the longest serving lawmaker in the state's history, with a career beginning in the 1929 House and later the Senate.
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Primitive Africas Ground Beating Echoes In Chuckle
In Africa some tribes beat the ground with clubs and yell loudly as a form of self expression. Anthropologists label this as primitive ritual. In America the piece ends with a derisive, unclear jab referencing golt.
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