Blizzard Buries Plains As Trains Stranded Across States
A historic spring blizzard swept from the western plains into the Great Lakes region, killing at least 30 across eight states and stranding hundreds of rail and bus passengers. Rescue efforts moved dozens of trains by bus, with 440 passengers from two trains in western Kansas rescued late Monday. Emergency crews treated several on scene, including insulin for a diabetic passenger and care for carbon monoxide exposure. The toll was to rise as thaw begins.
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Court case potential city payment to state on tide fund
A court ruling could force Long Beach to pay the state 458612.99 in disputed tidel and funds. Atty. Gen. Edmund G. Brown filed the action before Superior Judge A Curtis Smith in Los Angeles. The petition seeks a finding that the city owes 376776 for subsidence costs and 81836909 withheld as alleged costs of producing drygan, with a hearing set for May 21.
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Parking Lot Plans for Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College board approved a 120000 square foot parking lot on the southwest corner of Clark Ave and Carson St to repurpose part of the women's physical education field. Arthur A. Knoll said paving, lighting, and fencing would cost $38000, with construction set to begin by early summer and finish before fall.
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Cost of a baby then and now in U S hospitals
A national Health Information Foundation survey shows that twenty five years ago the average cost to bring a baby into the world was about 160 dollars, roughly 320 in today’s dollars. By today’s figures the average total costs run about 260 dollars, reflecting regional hospital cost differences.
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Missiles debated for France by U S leaders
Washington reports say President Eisenhower and congressional leaders discussed supplying France with U S guided missiles as a future possibility while not under active consideration now. White House officials noted no conclusions, with debate centering on deployment terms and impact on NATO.
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Secret Tokyo War Hints Found in State Banking File
California's banking chief said the Division of Banking had evidence, a year before Pearl Harbor, of Japan's war plans but kept it from the governor and military leaders. The file allegedly showed secret transfers to Japan and family withdrawals as Japan prepared for aggression, with calls to tighten examinations to share information with federal authorities.
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Fear of Kidnapping Looms in Missing Boy Case
Pasadena authorities and volunteers intensified a search for Thomas Eldon Bowman, an 11 year old from Respondio Beach, missing since Saturday while hiking with family near Devil's Gate Dam. A ruddy faced man, seen drifting in the area for weeks, is being sought as a possible lead. Deputy Edward Boerama, 47, said a excavator watcher reported seeing the man near the last sighting around 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Bank Teller Arrested by FBI in California Embezzlement Case
The FBI announced the arrest of C. E. Graham a 28 year old teller for the Bank of America in Tolinter California on charges of embezzlement. Graham was taken into custody at his residence on Tolllater street.
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Senator proposes tax breaks for teachers in school bill
A senator introduced a bill to grant school teachers tax breaks similar to those enjoyed by chorus kids and athletes. The discussion followed remarks by Dr Andrew Tomb before the American Academy of General Practice in St Louis, with related coverage on page C-6.
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St. Louis
Harbor Board Divides Over mural and pool at harbor building
The Board of Harbor Commissioners debated the mural and pool for the planned 2.4 million harbor administration building. Architects Friend and Dedrick defended art and design, while some commissioners urged a simpler front and better lobby use. The panel approved preliminary plans with the mural but withheld final decision on the pool. Construction is slated to start in six months at Pier A southeast section.
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Big Snow Job Explains The Weather Mystery
A weather authority speaks on cyclical patterns causing heavy snow and cold fronts. The audience hears that polar forces shift toward southern continents, creating wind and fog while icy conditions develop elsewhere as part of a repeating cycle.
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