Relief From Blizzard Hits Western Plains As Storm Subsides
The winter storm diminished in the western plains with parts of the Dakotas and Nebraska nearing relief within 24 hours. Temperatures hovered near zero as heavy snow halted trains, closed schools, and disrupted communications. In Arkansas and Louisiana, a deadly tornado and subsequent storms left 59 dead, while Utah Idaho and other states faced blizzard conditions and travel hazards.
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Severe cold sweeps the central states with heavy snow
Harsh temperatures and sub freezing weather hit California and Arizona while aging storms lash the plains. The Red Cross Midwest headquarters reports about 8,000 stranded by snow drifts in parts of Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska, with thousands blocked in trains and autos.
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Treasure Hunt For Fabulous Loot Planned
Los Angeles announces a treasure hunting expedition to Cocos Island 310 miles southwest of Costa Rica seeking $60,000,000 in gold and jewels buried by pirates. James A. Forbes of Riverside plans a 90 day search with about 50 laborers, stating the treasure rests on a map from an ancestor.
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Radio Programs Sports Music You Want News Requestfully Yours Sign Off
A compact radio segment blends sports music and news as hosts invite listener requests. The show closes with a sign off remark, signaling a wrap for the program and inviting audience participation for future broadcasts.
Air Lines ASR Route Changes Hearings Begin
A Civil Aeronautics Board examiner opened hearings on consolidations by three major carriers. TWA would couple Route 58 with its transcontinental line, enabling nonstop Detroit to Toledo and Indianapolis service, with nonstop Cincinnati to western points. American seeks to merge Route 22 with part of Route 25 for nonstop Cincinnati to Philadelphia via Louisville. Eastern plans consolidate Routes 47 and 5 to offer nonstop St. Louis to Boston New York Philadelphia and Baltimore service.
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Rotary Hears Joseph Ayres on Human Relations
Joseph Ayres of Armco Steel’s Personnel Division spoke to the Rotary Club on a Way of Thinking about Human Relations. He argued that recognition and kindness drive workplace harmony and future trust, noting greetings and praise shape everyday relations.
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Tough Security Law Is Sought By Forrestal
Secretary of Defense James Forrestal urged Congress to strengthen security laws guarding secret codes and intelligence activities. He sent a letter to Speaker Rayburn with a bill proposing fines up to 10000 dollars and up to ten years imprisonment for violations. The measure would bar publication or use of restricted materials and require protection of code preparation and machine maintenance information.
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Middletown Safety Council Reports A Zero Traffic Fatality Year
The Middletown Safety Council Traffic Division claims a perfect year with no traffic fatalities, the first since records began in 1926 when six were killed. Director Paul Wilson credits 541 active volunteers and 2,450 participants in safety activities for the city’s improvement, noting four industrial fatalities in 1947 versus four in this year.
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Bank of Middletown 1948 Yearly Condition Report Issued
Report summarizing the December 31 1948 condition of First National Bank of Middletown Ohio. Highlights include cash balances with other banks and reserve items, United States Government obligations, and related asset figures filed with the Comptroller of the Currency under 5211 U S Revised Statutes.
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