Snow Closes District Schools Across Several Areas
Heavy snowfall forced district wide closures and early dismissals across multiple schools. Purchase Line United Joint Penns Manor Elders Ridge Shannock Valley Marion Center Laura Lamar and Indiana Borough reported varying schedules with some buses home early and others operating all day. Tomorrow’s status remains weather dependent.
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Winter storms hammer broad US regions in violent start
Destructive ice and snow storms staggered the South border states and Midwest and moved into the East in one of winter's most violent attacks. The Associated Press reports widespread ice power outages flight disruptions and travel chaos as cold fronts push across the nation.
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Elvis Back For Release From Army
Elvis Presley, 24, arrived at McGuire AFB from Germany to be mustered out of the U S Army after almost two years of service with an armored division. He spoke of returning to his music, with manager Col Tom Parker projecting earnings of at least 860000 for the year from television and films. Fans greeted the news at Prestwick and Ft Dix, while a severe storm disrupted travel across the region.
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Eisenhower Heads Home After Latin Tour
President Eisenhower wrapped up a 21 hour stay in Montevideo and a four nation Latin tour marked by large crowds and scattered anti US demonstrations. He met with Argentine President Frondizi in Buenos Aires then planned a long flight to Puerto Rico for rest before returning to Washington.
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Sen Kromer Stricken By Heart Attack
State Sen. Arthur Kromer of Punxsutawney was hospitalized after a heart attack suffered early Wednesday. Doctors said he spent a comfortable evening and was on the seriously ill list at Adrian Hospital, with intermittent oxygen support, while he seeks reelection to the State Senate.
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Eskimo Trio Stuck In Snow At Route Bog
Three Eskimos en route from Wheeling to Pittsburgh became snowbound due to drifting snow on Route. Rev Andre Steinmann accompanying them phoned Pittsburgh to report they do not know when they will reach Pittsburgh. They were to exhibit sculptural carvings of native Eskimo life at the Planetarium.
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Mistrial Requested in Finch Slaying Case
In Los Angeles AP reports the defense asked for a mistrial in the Finch killing case citing a parallel to the Rattlesnake James murder. The judge refused after chambers arguments and instructed the jury to ignore the James references.
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Five Pike Toll Collectors Dismissed Over Theft
HARRISBURG AP The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission fired four toll collectors and suspended a fifth after they were charged with pocketing 1800 in toll money. The four held on 1000 bond pleaded guilty aside from LaCava who faces arraignment March 4. Commission chairman Joseph Lawler said a state police probe found a scheme to bypass electronic toll devices.
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Sagamore Man Held Over Assault Charge
George Duemko faces grand jury action in Kittanning next week on charges of assault with intent to kill after allegedly firing a shot that wounded his sister in law Willavene Dzemka during a December family quarrel. State Trooper William Balchunas filed the charge.
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Blairsville Runzo Store Picketed by Workers
Eighteen Runzo's Supermarket employees in Blairsville picketed the store after walking off their jobs. Union members say the grievance concerns the dismissal of four workers.
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Plan Mass Burial For Quake Victims In Agadir
AGADIR Morocco AP rescue officials report 2350 quake victims buried in mass graves as vast areas remain to be searched. Moroccan army seals off the city while US military teams and French sailors spray rubble with disinfectant and evacuations continue. Turbaned troops are ordered to clear debris and sing to bolster morale, with structures razed after evacuation.
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Chains Urged On Turnpike Amid Snowstorm
Harrisburg AP report says Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission urges motorists without chains or snow tires to stay off the Superhighway until conditions improve. All 470 miles remain open at 35 mph with about 600 pieces of equipment deployed. One minor truck skid near Laurel Hill tunnels caused the only delay, now cleared.
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Snow Closes Weather Unit At National Center
The National Weather Records Center and the Air Weather Service were closed today as eight inches of snow prevented 400 to 500 employees from reaching work. The weather agencies compile worldwide data, and the shutdown affected operations at the federal meteorological hub.
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Pope Names 7 Prelates As Cardinals
Pope John XXII elevates seven prelates to the College of Cardinals bringing total to 85. The group includes the first Negro, first Japanese, and first Filipino cardinals. Named are Archbishop Laurian Rugambwa of Rutabo Tanganyika Archbishop Peter Tatsuo Doi Tokyo Archbishop Rufino Santos Manila Archbishop Bernard Jan Allrink Utrecht Archbishop Joseph Lefebvre Hour See and others.
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Tanganyika
East Africa
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Rufino J. Santos
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Joseph Lefebvre
Filibuster Momentum Grows in Civil Rights Fight
The Senate enters a crucial phase in the civil rights battle as backers push for compromises while stalemates with Dixie forces persist. Democratic Leader Johnson presses for unity. Dirksen and Cotton signal openness to changes and cautious reform amid ongoing talks and public argument.
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Snowbound Indiana County Pa Deep Snows Persist
Heavy overnight snowfall drenched the Indiana County region with six inches and higher in parts of Western Pennsylvania. Icy roads and drifted rural routes prompted continued closures and a around the clock plow effort. State College area also reports ongoing snow.
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Pennsylvania Braces for Worst Snow of Winter
Pennsylvania faced its worst general snowstorm of the season with 4 to 6 inch depths by mid morning, high winds and deep drifts up to four feet. Schools, transit and traffic were crippled as estimates projected 8 to 12 inches of total accumulation with possible heavier the eastern elevations.
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Grader Engine Catches Fire at North Homer City
Firefighters were alerted at 12 55 p m to a grader motor fire north of Homer City. The operator extinguished the flames before arrival of fire crews. No major damage reported. The grader is owned by Center Township.
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