New Year Cold Grips Much of Nation
The Associated Press reports a Canadian cold front bringing subzero temperatures to northern New England and parts of the Midwest. Colder air will push south through the Central Plains and Ohio Valley toward the Middle and North Atlantic states. Snow and flurries appear in New England and North Dakota, while many areas enjoy fair weather. Early temps include International Falls minus 16, Caribou 11, New York City 32, Chicago 14, Washington 43, Seattle 44, Los Angeles 55.
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Weather update with temperatures and sun times
Low tonight 25 degrees. High tomorrow 46 degrees. Today's high 50 degrees and last night’s low 39. Sunset 5 17 p m today and sunrise 7 31 a m tomorrow.
Negro Farm Agent Claims Discrimination in Transfer
Julius Amaker, Charleston County Negro extension farm agent for 13 years, accuses his transfer to Union County of being due to alleged NAACP membership, which he denies. Extension officials say the move is for the service’s good and not based on any organization ties, with salary and moving expenses unchanged. Netherland presents a 300 year old Dutch Bible to the New York Historical Society.
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Regional Weather Forecasts for Five States
forecast for North Carolina shows generally mild with 50s elsewhere and cold nights. mountains 10 to 20, surrounding 24 to 30. South Carolina mostly fair and colder with highs in 50s and lows 28 to 35. Georgia mostly fair cooler tonight with a mix of 35 to 42 in southern areas. Virginia mostly sunny and colder with coastal readings and interior low 40s, colder tonight 15 to 25.
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Violence Erupts In Alabama Amid Civil Rights Tensions
Racial violence flares in Alabama from New Year's Eve. A dynamite blast damaged a Black family's home in East Birmingham injuring a 12 year old, while Rev. F L Shuttlesworth's residence also suffered blast damage with minor injuries to his children and a visitor. Montgomery plans to hire 20 more police as bus shootings continue amid federal civil rights pressure. The era sees court rulings on desegregation and calls for federal action, with Southern opponents warning of states' rights challenges.
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Reward Offered For Attackers In Camden Case
A $1,000 reward has been offered for the arrest and conviction of a small group of hooded men who flogged Camden High School bandmaster Guy Hutchins. Mayor Henry Savage said the sum was posted by the Kershaw County delegation, County Board of Directors, City Council and individuals to start the effort. Hutchins described being attacked while changing a flat tire, bound to a tree and driven about 20 miles away, and warned to leave town. He has received many messages of sympathy as police guard his home.
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Toll Reaches Record Yule New Year Death Toll
Ned Dearborn, safety council president, reports early New Year holiday deaths lag Christmas and last year’s toll as the three day period ends. The tally lists state by state death figures across traffic, fire and other causes, with California and Texas among high counts and Washington and New York showing notable totals.
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Insurance Agent Buried In Alamance Creek
Clark H. Lambeth 54 was buried in Graham after his body was found in a creek near Alamance Sunday. He had been missing since Friday. Coroner Dr J B Walker Jr announced no inquest date and an autopsy showed no signs of violence.
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Fragmented Almanac Clues Across States
The note lists scattered items with numbers 1 through 7 and mentions locations Rhode Island Missouri Colorado and Canada. It hints at partial items like fell Canadian did and much more with Rhode Island appearing twice. The overall meaning is unclear from the fragment.
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