Storm Paralyzes Cities As 99 Die In Deep Snow Storm
Brutal weekend storm causes at least 99 deaths across states from Ohio to New York. Heavy snowfall paralyzes Ohio industrial centers and western Pennsylvania while the eastern seaboard endures hurricane winds up to 108 mph. The Red Cross estimates 2 million affected as West Virginia and nearby regions face more snow.
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Youngstown
Akron
Canton
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U. S. Steel Corp
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Storm Delays UN Council Session at Lake Success
A sudden storm postpones a United Nations Council meeting at Lake Success where a Chinese delegation was to accuse the United States of aggression. Chinese will speak Monday at 3 p.m. after Russia’s Jacob A Malik and Yugoslavia’s Ales Bebler. Roads to New York area feared dangerous. operations shut down and staff sent home.
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Blizzard Claims Mother of Two in West Virginia Drift
Dorothy Powers 36, a mother of two, died after a snowbound car trapped her and she failed to reach home. Found in a drift during a historic November blizzard, she died en route to a hospital in Buckhannon.
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Northeast blizzard is worst on record says Weather Bureau
The Weather Bureau announced the current northeast storm is the most severe on record, surpassing the 1913 blizzard. By late tonight the storm center lay over Lake Erie and forecasters expected it to weaken over the next 24 to 36 hours as heavy snow and wind battered the region.
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Washington
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Traffic disruption as trains run late across city
Commuters faced a virtual halt as trains were hours late and large department stores skipped morning openings. Thousands of workers walked to their jobs while hundreds trudged in on foot amid widespread delays.
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Thick Colored Fog Strikes London and England
Dense curtains of fog drifted over London changing from light grey to deep yellow and brown turning day into night. The Weather Bureau cited smoke particles for the color shifts as fog disrupted traffic and caused cancellations of football matches and horse racing in several cities.
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Long Beach Steno and Two Others Held in Check-Racket
A two day payroll check scam in Long Beach stores ended with the arrest of Selma Davidson a police stenographer, Kathryn Mallory and Lloyd Patterson. They allegedly cashed about 31 checks totaling $2000 drawn on The Hadley Engineering Co. and signed by W. L. Hadley. Mallory and Patterson were arrested after a merchant traced a license plate to a rented car. Davidson was later taken into custody and admitted cashing roughly 20 checks. The police chief will recommend dismissal of Davidson.
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William Dovey
Fifteen Stranded on Bus Find Shelter in Ohio
Fifteen passengers aboard a Newark Lancaster bus stalled in deep snow seven miles north of Lancaster on Route 158 found refuge in friendly farmers homes late tonight. The bus had been stranded from late afternoon until about 4 30 p m with several children and several elderly women aboard. none suffered greatly from the experience.
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25 mile front clashes as UN offensive stalls
News describes strong Red counterattacks across more than 25 miles of the northwest Korea front. American forces, including the 25th and Second Divisions, faced wedge advances, trapped a U.S. company, and withdrew to Sanggu as Chinese and Korean Reds moved up. Snowy northeast sees South Koreans entering Chongjin amid harsh cold.
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Etna Eruption Triggers Panic in Sicilian Villages
Mt Etna, Europe's highest volcano, erupts with lava flows toward northeastern villages in Sicily. Heavy earthquakes and smoke mushroom over eastern Sicily as molten rivers threaten communities within miles of the peak. At least six casualties reported by midnight as eruptions began Saturday night.
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Mayo Named Coldest Yukon Town at 56 Below
Mayo, Yukon Territory, recorded the coldest temperature of the day at 56 below zero as the weatherman reported conditions in the region. The report appeared in Vancouver with continued coverage on page A-6.
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Water monument dedication and Wings Over Nation project
A description of a water abundance monument and the Wings Over Nation program completing key projects by July 1951. References to U S flight highlights during a national week and teletype coverage of atomic era training of Yank airmen. A New York storm scene at the Empire State Building is noted.
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Long Beach 10th All Western Band Review Parade Draws 500000
Santa Claus parade lights up Long Beach for the 10th Annual All Western Band Review. About 7,000 musicians and hundreds of drum majors perform along a two mile route, with crowds lining streets and windows.
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Willkie's Son Weds Minnesota Girl in Minneapolis
Rosalie Heffelfinger of Wayzata Minnesota married Philip F Willkie son of the late Wendyll L Willkie and member of the Indiana state legislature. The bride's father is F Peavey Heffelfinger a prominent grain man.
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All Western Band Review Winners Revealed
Winners announced in Bakersfield and Fresno divisions of the 16th annual All Western Band Review. Major prize went to Fresno State College with sweepstakes. Fullerton Hornet Band won Junior College Division top honors. senior and junior high divisions named district winners across multiple schools and sponsor groups.
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Congress Opens Tomorrow for Short Term
Washington dispatch notes the 82nd Congress will convene January 3 with a Democratic Senate and House but slimmer majorities. The lame duck session, three weeks at most, faces defense funding, taxes, rent control, and potential no new states. Pentagon and atomic programs are expected for quick approval amid Yugoslavia concerns.
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