Unprecedented Eastern Storm Leaves 52 Dead
A violent winter blizzard raged across the Eastern Seaboard with 52 deaths reported, Pennsylvania taking the heaviest toll at 20. The cold wave drove temperatures below zero, paralyzed travel, shuttered schools, and disrupted life from New England to Virginia as Nantucket faced 15 inches of snow and coastal tides rose. The storm also caused widespread emergency work while the presidential inauguration proceeded after overnight street clearings.
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Pennsylvania
New England
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Maryland
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tlenois
Harrisburg
Middletown
N.Y
Virginia
Washington
Nantucket Island
Massachusetts
Clymer Youth Held After Rifle Shot Cuts Phone Lines
A 19 year old from Clymer, Peter R. Simpson, was arrested after a week long probe for shooting a 22 rifle last Saturday at French Creek. The single shot cut a main telephone line serving French Creek and Clymer, disrupting service in two towns. He was arraigned and charged with malicious mischief and is held for the grand jury in Chautauqua County jail.
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Mayville
Clymer
Chautauqua County
Peter R. Simpson
Simpson
French Creek
Flier Killed As Wife Watches From Home
A cross country pilot buzzed his house to signal he was home but crashed nearby. First Lt Robert Ussery of the Alabama National Guard died in a fiery crash while his wife watched in horror from about 300 yards away.
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Montgomery
Ala
Robert Ussery
Alabama National Guard
Harrisburg Meets Penn Association Leader Install
James M. Ortecoll, president of the Con-Tiellaville Daily Courier, was installed as president of the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers' Association last night, succeeding George H. Heintzelman, co-publisher of the Coatesville Record.
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Harrisburg
James M. Ortecoll
Hold Girl, 17, For Killing Mom
A 17 year old girl pleaded innocent to a first degree murder charge in the shooting death of her mother at their trail ey home near Hammondsport Steuben County Emily Jane Hagadorn was ordered held pending trial in Steuben County A trial date has not been set Police said she shot her mother Mrs Margaret Hagadorn 44 with a deer rifle November 20th.
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Trailey
Hammondsport
Steuben County
Emily Jane Hagadorn
Margaret Hagadorn
Corry Jamestown Plans New $550000 Office Building
CJ Planning a $550000 office building to replace outdated quarters on North Center Street and house display rooms for customers. The new facility on East Columbus Avenue, with double glazed glass walls and a steel frame, will span 123 feet by 30,627 feet of floor space across two basements and two stories, heated entirely by electricity. Architects are Johnson Gray and Associates of Erie. Completion is targeted for fall 1964, funded by a $550000 loan to consolidate operations and boost sales and training.
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Addiiton
Corry Jamestown Corp
East Columbus Avenue
North Center Street
Chutes Williams
Johnson,Gray and Associates
Erie
Willktins
Corry Jamestown
Williams
Woman 45 Dies In Frewsburg House Fire
A 45 year old woman, Ruth Ellis, died in an early morning fire that destroyed a two family home in Frewsburg, Chautauqua County. Her husband, Steve Ellis, 47, escaped after being overcome by smoke while attempting to save his wife. Dan Michael and his family fled the ground floor apartment, and two families escaped in night clothes into below zero weather. Michael dumped three of his children from a window into the snow. No one else was reported injured.
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Steve Ellis
Chautauquin County
Fills
Iis
WCA
Jamestown
Dan Michael
Michel
New President Kennedy Wins Quick Senate Backing
Washington reports President Kennedy enjoys swift support from a Democratic-led Congress as he seeks rapid Cabinet approvals and early action. Aiming to push a federal aid bill for distressed regions, his inaugural address vowed to bear any burden and oppose any foe to defend liberty. Vice President Johnson took the oath as Kennedy's agenda began shaping in Congress.
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Chamber To Send Group To Aircade In Buffalo
Corry Chamber plans delegation to the Aircade for Citizenship Action in Buffalo on February 28 at the Statler Hilton. The day-long program features Arthur H. Motley and Arch N. Booth with a 12-city schedule for the 1961 Aircade, urging business leaders to engage in government affairs.
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Corry Chamber of Commerce
Na= Hong
Buffalo
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Arthur H. Motley
Chamber of Commerce of
U. S
Parade Magazine
Arch N. Booth
U.S. Chamber
Washington
5. A. Long
Corty Chamber
Corry
Ereonue
Anne
Ex Marine questioned after wife found dead in Chicago trunk
A ex Marine, Edward Albrecht, 245, was questioned after Chicago police found the body of his wife Antoinette Albrecht in a storage trunk. Antoinette had been missing since December from Jackson, Minnesota. Neighbors described a troubled marriage and police noted the trunk was mailed from San Diego to Chicago. Albrecht, reported missing, was found at Wakefield hospital after reportedly ingesting poison, with his mother and stepfather present. Continued on Page Eight.
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Talks Between Khrushchev and Thompson In Moscow
Premier Khrushchev met U.S. Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson in the Kremlin for a confidential two hour discussion on Soviet American issues. An embassy spokesman offered no specifics, but the meeting followed Khrushchev’s outreach to Kennedy and touched on hopes for warmer relations after Camp David and prior U2 tensions.
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Kennedy Faces U.S. Policy Review After Inaugural
London reports note Kennedy's inaugural speech sparked praise from the Communist world and cautious optimism for easing Cold War tensions. Khrushchev Ulbricht and Tito hailed or criticized the speech as Washington begins a broad review of foreign policy and defense to pursue peace and new negotiations with the Soviet Union.
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Fidel Castro
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Eisenhower
Farmers Clash With Police Over Imported Butter in Italy
In Milan and nearby Pavia farmers and about 200 police clashed during a protest against Denmark butter imports. Farmers, marching through rain, tried to reach the town hall to urge action against low-priced foreign butter. Police pushed back protesters as confrontations escalated.
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Keystoners Digging Out From Storm
Assvensen Press reports widespread storm damage across Pennsylvania with subzero readings in western counties and in the Susquehanna region. Philadelphia and Erie show contrasting temperatures as counties brace for cleanup with towns like Williamsport and Allentown listed among hardest hit.
Castro Hints Peace Efforts With Yanks
In a two hour speech at the Presidential Palace Fidel Castro urged a quest for peace with the Kennedy administration but said any reconciliation must be on Cuba’s terms. He demanded a total change in Washington’s view of Cuba, while Raul Castro warned of imperialist danger and pledged resistance, as militiamen stood ready and troops were partly demobilized.
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Stork Arrives Amid Blizzard At Scituate Hospital
In Scituate a baby boy arrived after a blizzard as Mr and Mrs Richard Dol reported a delivery near the State Police barracks en route to the hospital. A physician assisted the birth and the family celebrated the newborn with hope for a smooth recovery.
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Stafford Teave
UC Boat Firm To Abandon Area Plant
Union City firm announces closure of its Celoron NY plant, ending wood parts and upholstery work for molded fiberglass boats. Robert Morrison says move aligns with economics as most jobs shift to Deloroy plant. Jamestown Chamber aided earlier.
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Morrison
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