Ice Storm Halts Work as New York Community Reels
SARATOGA SPRINGS NY AP Ice rain and snow crushed power, shut schools, and left 75 000 homes void of heat in eastern upstate New York and 4000 homes in Pittsfield Massachusetts. More than 900 workers labored 16 hours daily to clear 1000 square miles of downed lines and restore service. A warming trend was forecast as subzero readings eased across New England and the Middle Atlantic.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
New York
Vermont
Massachusetts
Lake Avenue Armory
Armory
Upstate
Pittsfield
Mass
Niagara-Mohawk Power Corp
Philadelphia
Rockies
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Maine
Greenville
Old Town
Millinocket
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer origin tale
Skokie Illinois AP recounts Robert L May’s 1939 Montgomery Ward promotion that birthed Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. May crafted a underdog reindeer story with a glowing nose guiding Santa through fog illustrating a practical gift concept and enduring holiday icon.
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Skokie, Ill
Robert L. May
Santa Claus
Montgomery Ward
May
Ferdinand the Bull
Rudolph
Gavin posts no bitterness after GOP governors conference
Gavin, the unsuccessful North Carolina gubernatorial candidate, says he bears no bitterness toward Barry Goldwater or Dean Burch after the Denver GOP governors conference. He adds the meeting gave new hope and supports Herman Saxon’s plan to consolidate party activities under the state committee.
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Sanford
N.C
Robert L. Gavin
Barry Goldwater
Dean Burch
Denver
Gavin
North Carolina
Sanford la
North Gop
Herman Saxon
Stevens Gets Defense Contract
Stevens receives a defense contract for nylon and cotton cloth to be produced at Stevens plants in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina and Wallace South Carolina.
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Stevens
Washington
Roanoke Rapids
N.C
Wallace, S.C
White Mercenaries Hire for Congo Drive Examine Their Ranks
Leopoldville Congo AP hundreds of volunteers fight for Premier Tshombe against Red backed rebels. British Lt Jeremy Spencer, 25, died at front directing battle. Maj Michael Hoare leads a rough cadre of South African Rhodesian fighters with mixed records. Pay set at 130 pounds monthly base plus danger money. contracts include two weeks leave and $20,000 life insurance.
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Robin Mannock
Leopoldville
The
Congo
Africa
Moise Tshombe
Tshombe
Jeremy Spencer
England
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Jimmy Hatlo
Ironhats
Depot Daily Dept
ED Pai
Wllburn Sna
Stanleyville
Congolese People’s Republic
South Africa
Rhodesia
Maj
Michael Hoare
Hoare
Burma
Katanga
John Peters
Leeds
High Point
Grace Flower Shop
NA Aun) Central Savings Bank
Jacksons
Ee Nease Jacksons
Oldsmobile
Highland Motors, Inc
North Main Street
N. C
OLDS
McHale's Havy
Wendy and ME
Abc-Tv
Junior, Missy
JOLLY
Vila Nn
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