Storm Sweeps Northeast Killing 44 as Storm Delays Transit
A massive winter storm pounded a wide Northeast region from Virginia to Canada, costing 44 lives mainly from auto accidents and snow shoveling. Nine ships wrecked or driven ashore. air, land, and sea travel halted. heavy snow blanketed states including New York, Maine, and Ohio. rescue efforts hampered by high winds.
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New York
Virginia
Canada
Ohio
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Maine
Utica
N.Y
Montpelier
Jnd
New England
Maryland
Tennessee
West Virginia
Georgia
Stewart Air Force Base
Newburgh
Suffolk County
Air Force Base
Westhampton Beach
Long Island
Record Business Volume in 1955 Across Nation
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports a 1955 record year with higher retail sales, more employment and increased personal income. Durable goods demand drove sales to about 186 billion dollars, with autos up 21 percent, furniture and appliances 11 percent, and other categories 4 to 8 percent. Denver department stores led the 10th District with a 14 percent rise.
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Kansas City
Monthly Review
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Denver
Federal Reserve District
Classifieds tease for Journal-World home ads
Want to buy a home readers are urged to check the Journal-World classified page for the greatest selection of available homes. The note promises savings of money and time by reading the daily ads.
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Journal - World
Kremlin Lieutenants Quiet On Khrushchev Attack Reports
London dispatch says Khrushchev denounced Stalin as a murderous dictator and riots broke out in Tbilisi. Malenkov arrived late at power station tour and read British press translations at the Soviet Embassy as Ambassador Malik postponed a Japan talks. He said he had not studied the report.
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New York
Startling
Union
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
Stalin
Tiflis
Moscow
Soviet Radio
London
Kremlin
Communist Party
Tbilisi
Georgia
Georgi Malenkoy
Malenkov
Khrushchev
Jakob Malik
Shuichi Matsumoto
Malik
Fish
Weekend Pause Before Final Omnibus Farm Bill Action
Weary Senators take a St Patrick weekend recess before final action on the omnibus farm bill. An amendment would raise federal purchases of perishables to 500 million, with bill passage expected late Monday and potential impacts on farmers’ incomes.
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Washington i
St. Patrick's Day
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Johnson
Hensmen
Sen
Dirksen
R- T
Sen. Anderson
D-Nm
Agriculture Department
St Patrick's Jig Leads To Brig
In Long Beach California police arrested Billy OConnell for suspicion of intoxication after a pre St Patrick’s Day jig. Officer Richard Johansen noted he seemed weaving and questioned OConnell who said he was in the country illegally and wanted to return to Ireland. Immigration officials were notified and are investigating.
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Long Beach
Calif
Richard Johansen
Billy O'Connell
Johansen
O'Connell
Ireland
U.S
We Guarantee a Fight Every Night Sign at Bar Window
A New Orleans French Quarter bar displays a sign promising a nightly fight at its doorway. The note, seen by sailors, proclaims the establishment lacks a television but guarantees entertainment each evening.
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New. Orleans
Three Sailors Die In Open Launch After Blizzard
Three Navy men were found dead in an open launch washed ashore on Ocean Drive near Narragansett Bay after winds to 70 mph struck four Navy craft acting as a flotilla. The launch’s vessel identity was not released pending next of kin, as the destroyer Fiske, frigate Willis A. Lee, and destroyers M. C. Fox and Coolbaugh were damaged and grounded near Gould Island and Jamestown shore.
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Scituate
Mass
Etrusco
Sylvia
Long Island
Newport
Ocean Drive
Narragansett Bay
Barclay Douglas
Fiske
Willis A. Lee
M. C. Fox
Coolbaugh
Lee
Jamestown
Gould Island
Narragansettt Bay
Cottingon Cove
Bumper Harvest Possible If Plan Changes Says Report
Washington report from the Agriculture Department forecasts a near record harvest unless farmers alter plans before planting time. March 1 acreage projected at 352 million acres, about three million less than last year, with potential further cuts driven by soil bank payments and legislation.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Eisenhower
Senate
Soil Bank
Department
Today Urges Lawn Care as Warm Spell Arrives
Lawrence enjoys a warm spell with gardeners buying hoses and seeds for a Clean Up Lawrence push. Forecasts call for mild weekend highs around 50s with a low near 30, following a brief snow and cold Thursday.
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Lawrence
Journal-World
Flying fatties reduce weight at Ramstein base
A U S 12th Air Force spokesman said airmen at Ramstein Air Base cut calories and did push ups to meet weight standards. The nine week effort aimed to bring overweight pilots into compliance.
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Ramstein
Germany
U. S
12Th Air Force
Close Fight Seen For 5th District Delegates
In Dodge City the 5th District Republican meeting opened at 1 pm to select two delegates and an at large appointee for the national GOP convention. Gov. Fred Hall backs a friendly delegation while anti-Hall factions push hard. Names floated include James Williams and Roy McMullen for delegates, with Newlin and Josserand among anti-Hall figures.
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Dodge City
Wichita
Fred Hall
Hall
Ottawa
Beloit
James A. Williams
Mickey James
Syracuse
Roy McMullen
Pleasant weekend weather on tap for Kansas forecaster says
Forecaster Tork Arnold indicates clear skies and near normal temperatures across Kansas for the weekend. Tonight’s lows range from around 20 in the northwest to the 30s in the southeast, with Sunday highs near the SG degree mark.
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Topekam
Kansas
Tork Arnold
St Patrick the Saint and the Legends of Ireland
The article recounts St Patrick's life from birth and captivity to his mission in Ireland. It notes his travels, the founding of Armagh monastery, and the creation of over 360 churches while detailing legends such as Croagh Patrick and the snake charm. It ends mentioning a 443 Rome pilgrimage.
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Chuy'eh
St. Patrick
Ufe
Ireland
France
Britain
Inverden
Saul
Armagh
Patrick
Mt. Sinai
Rome
Clean-up needed for Lawrence rail and bus terminals
Column critiques Lawrence city entrances as travelers see a torn image. Santa Fe invested 140000 into a modern station, yet an unpaved alley and neglected area behind it detract from impressions. Paint, trees, and interior upgrades are urged for the Mass Street bus terminal and North Second Street underpass area.
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Lawrence
Santa Fe
Railway Express
Amd
Bes
Mass, St
Union Pacific
North Second St
Wildcats Falter as Lawrence Fans Back Kansas U
Kansas State fans praised Lawrence and Kansas University for blocking the Wildcats in a tense NCAA Regional clash. K State fell 97 to 93 to Oklahoma City, ending its bid. SMU beat Houston as the Mustangs advanced to face Oklahoma City. Attendance hovered around 6,500 with expectations of 12,000.
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Haskell Indian Institute
Freionia
Rosedale High
Kansas City
Mutchinson
Kansas
Rosedale
Bill Meithart
Kansas University
Enger
Helbott
Haskell
Tony Coffin
Rupert Thompson
Ken Baily
Wayne Jimboy
Walter Posteak
Tom Sugar
Cecil Jefferson
Wayne Posteak
Eugene Black
Bob McCosar
Elliott Ryal
Willie Sevier
Kazans
Trdian
Lawrence
Tutchinson News-Herald
Journal-World
Kansas State
Wildcat
Wildcats
Oklahoma City
K.U
Allen
K-State
Chiefs
Sooner State
SMU
Houston
Mustangs
Oan
Priday
Sincw
James McCain
Mtoon Mullins
Hebe
Tex Winter
Lawrence and
Public Meeting Set to Hash Out Swim Pool Plan
About 50 local civic groups will meet with the Recreation Commission next week to discuss a Lawrence municipal pool proposal. The 7 30 p m gathering Thursday in City Hall is open to the public as officials seek general sentiment on a bond election.
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The
Recreation Commission
Lawrence
Commission
City Hall
Lloyd Houston
Vother
Lawrence Country Club
Kansas University
Robinson Gymnasium
City and Recreation Commission
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Jayhawk
Henry Shenk
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