Big Storm Keeps East In Grip
A massive winter system paralyzed the East with blizzard conditions as snow and winds battered from New York to Pennsylvania and Maryland. At least 18 deaths were reported in five states while the Pennsylvania Turnpike faced near 36 hours of closures and hundreds of stranded motorists sought refuge.
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Pinky Lee Sued For S82 Million
A two million dollar alienation of affections suit was filed Friday against comedian Pinky Lee and his wife by their former son-in-law Lyle R. Palant, a 23-year-old Tucson real estate broker. He claims wrongful acts caused Patricia Lee to seek divorce, which Superior Court Judge Lee Garrett granted that day.
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Cuba Demands More Than Apologies from U S Over Plane Raid
In Havana the Revolucion newspaper called Washingtons apology for a private plane raid a moral victory but demanded sweeping action against anti Cuban activities in the United States. It urged uncovering bases of operation and bringing organizers to trial, and condemned war criminal activity and media delays surrounding the case.
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Morning Riser Habits Stir Generations
A lighthearted note compares routines across generations. The older group rose at five each day, while the younger generation shows less enthusiasm for early starts, reflecting changing daily rhythms.
Iwo Jima Then and Now Revealed in Journal Feature
AP reporter James Cary visits Iwo Jima on the fifteenth anniversary of the battle to compare past and present conditions on the island. The piece reflects on the bloodiest South Pacific fight and the island’s quiet status today.
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Eisenhower Prepares Latin America Trip Message
President Eisenhower plans a goodwill mission to Latin America and delivers a 15 minute speech tonight at 6 15 p m detailing trip plans and defense references. The address airs on ABC CBS television and radio networks with additional NBC film and radio broadcasts scheduled.
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Khrushchev Seeks Indonesian Loans Amid Colonial Tensions
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev urged new loans for Indonesia while defending aid to nations fighting colonialism. He spoke at Bandung city hall during a 12 day Java Bali tour amid West New Guinea disputes and Indonesia’s shift toward closer ties with the United States.
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Civil Rights May Take Back Seat in Senate Money Bills
Senate leaders signaled the civil rights fight may be set aside briefly to pass appropriation bills. Senator Mike Mansfield said procedure would be followed while Senator Carl Hayden backed delaying other measures to avoid a logjam on money bills. The civil rights debate, starting last Monday, is expected to span several weeks with Commerce Department and three other funding measures soon awaiting action.
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President Ike Heads 15,560 Mile Latin America Tour
The President begins a 15 560 mile tour to Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay with a stop in Puerto Rico returning March 6 after a rest. He aims to boost inter American understanding and brings eight advisory committee members led by Secretary Herter and including his brother.
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Battered Coed Found. 17-Year-Old Admits Killing
The battered body of 14-year-old Carol Arlene Feathers was found in a Memphis dump. Police say her 17-year-old date Jerry Lynn Blankenship admitted bludgeoning her after she resisted his advances and was arrested, with charges not yet filed.
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Elusive Jail Escapee Surrenders After Hostage Drama
Everett Crum, who escaped Wilmington jail Thursday and wounded two officers, surrendered after holding Wilbur Trotter, ex mayor of Manchester, Ohio, hostage for about three hours. Crum traveled through four counties with patrols, stealing at least two cars and briefly exchanging gunfire before the surrender.
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Manchester mayor recounts hostage ordeal with escapee Crum
Wilbur Trotter former mayor of Manchester describes a three hour hostage situation after Everett Crum an escapee from the Wilmington jail seized him at his car and negotiated with officers Crum claimed to have killed two cops and kept Trotter calm as a road block and police pursuit unfolded with spectators watching nearby.
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Crum Fugitives’ Escape Tied to Local Sheriff Jail Break
Police estimate Crum walked at least 25 miles fleeing the area where he knew the terrain well. Neighbors describe him as a skilled hunter with trapline work across the region. He is married with two children but separated, having worked locally for seven years. A 6 year old girl who claimed to be his sister was detained. she denied supplying the gun Crum used to escape jail.
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Launching Of Sphere Is Stalled
NASA efforts to launch a 100 foot inflatable sphere to 250 miles altitude from Wallops Island Virginia were halted by technical problems and bad weather. The sphere, a precursor to a large feather light satellite, aims to relay radio signals and measure atmospheric friction.
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Queen Elizabeth Welcomes Visitors to New Royal Baby
Queen Elizabeth and her newborn son received visitors at Buckingham Palace as Prince Philip watched a football game. The archbishop of Canterbury and the Queen Mother with Princess Margaret attended. A 36-strong Royal Air Force formation saluted while gun batteries boomed over London.
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Welsh love race hoax ends staged clash of twins
Jean Gowans 19 reveals the Bangor stunt was a hoax to put Bangor on the map during Rag week at University College of Bangor. The 104 mile engage ment race between Vaughn and Howard Clarke fizzled after 30 miles when Vaughn was kidnapped by rival students. the brothers were later reunited and the plan abandoned under parental pressure.
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Military manuals swell with advice and odd topics
Elton C. Fay reports in Washington that the armed services house about two thousand manuals, including guides on writing manuals. Air Force cites roughly six hundred in print, Navy about three hundred, and Army possibly up to a thousand current. Gates urged leaders to fix glaring inaccuracies and propose changes, while staff writers in each service produce the volumes at bases like Lackland and in Washington and Memphis.
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Secretary Gates orders sweeping review of defense programs
Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr. has ordered a sweeping review of all defense programs in the wake of recent concerns. The directive aims to assess efficiency, funding, and strategic value across departments and agencies.
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Former Italian Premier Adone Zoli Dies at 72
Adone Zoli, former Italian premier and leader of the Christian Democrats, died Saturday night at age 72 after suffering a stroke. He survived Mussolini’s death sentence and led Italy in 1957 58, steering the nation in the Western Alliance under a one party government.
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