Snow Storm Grips Capital and East Coast Cities
The nation’s capital and New York City faced crippling snow with 14 inches in Washington and up to 19.4 inches in Boston. Temperatures plummeted, trains stalled, and hundreds of private cars abandoned as air traffic halted and emergency vehicles moved through heavy drifts.
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Improved truss helps ruptured men claim gift offer
A Kansas City advertisement promotes a new inconspicuous truss claimed to support ruptured men without visible belts or pads. It offers a 30 day trial with a $3.50 truss gift, urging readers to request a free descriptive circular from Physician's Appliance Company, 2675 Koch Ride, 2506 Main.
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Radio Free Europe Urges Support to Keep Broadcasts Alive
A call to fund Radio Free Europe urges continued broadcasts to East Europe, arguing that freedom of information is essential to counter Soviet repression. The appeal emphasizes the need to keep 29 transmitters operational and to fund announcers who relay truthful news.
Disc Jockey Nods Off At The Mic In Chicago
Chicago radio scene was shaken when disc jockey Omar Shapir dozed off during Busoni Sonata No 2 at WFMT studio. He woke to find three police officers and callers reporting an ominous thud after the final note. Shapir admitted he fell asleep while the piece played for about 15 minutes.
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Intruder Given Aid by Truman
Former President Harry Truman intervened to aid Richard Paul Goff a former Pennsylvania hospital official charged with dangerous entry to the Truman home in Independence Missouri A Jackson County judge dismissed the charge during arraignment and Truman sent a note to Sheriff Reed expressing support Goff was placed informally in Reed's custody and slated for mental treatment in Pennsylvania
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Pirates Seize Southland Yacht Mildred and Crew
The yacht Mildred left Jan 5 bound for Acapulco with four crew aboard when masked convicts seized the vessel and freed 40 to 50 fellow prisoners on a prison island off Ecuador. The captors claimed a Costa Rica port of call and the incident prompted confirmation from U S authorities.
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Envoy Sees Nasser in Cairo on Monday
Ambassador Raymond Hare spent about an hour and a half with Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in Cairo on Monday.
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California's Olympic Fight in 1960 Squaw Valley ordeal
The piece details promoter Alexander Cushing selecting Squaw Valley California for the Winter Games and the mounting headaches. It notes California must raise about seven million more than planned, a looming court case risking the project, and political backing from Governor Knight Senator Knowland and President Eisenhower.
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Vic Damone Reveals Turbulent Life Behind Fame
Vic Damone discusses his rocky career in The Saturday Evening Post issue, detailing harsh press battles, alleged underworld ties, and private feuds including a strained relationship with his military discharge and Mitch Miller’s involvement. The feature, by Dean Jennings, also covers his wife Pier Angeli and road life.
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