Bitter East Coast cold and snow cause mass fatalities
A record-breaking cold wave and heavy snow battered the East Coast from Florida to Maine, triggering at least 75 deaths in 16 states from highway crashes and fires. Delaware and Virginia declared emergencies as two feet of snow fell in parts of Virginia and National Guard aid was ordered. Airports closed, travel halted, and icy roads and zero visibility disrupted life from Washington to New York and beyond.
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Arctic cold grips Ohio as storm ties up Buckeyes
Arctic like weather froze Ohio with subzero temperatures and fresh snow forecast. Four people died shoveling snow in the Cleveland area while roads, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, faced closures and reroutings. Air travel delayed and motorists stranded as northeastern Ohio saw limited snowfall amid gusty winds. Local airports reported disrupted flights and travelers diverted to Dayton and Columbus.
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Weather forecast colder with light snow ahead
The U S Weather Bureau predicts a low tonight around 10 degrees with a Monday and Tuesday mix of clouds and light snow. Highs will reach the mid-20s, while yesterday's high was 7 and the overnight low was 3. The record low of 10 below yesterday echoes last year’s Feb 4 low. The extended outlook is 10 to 15 degrees below normal with a 41 and 25 average. Warmer Tuesday, colder midweek, then a warmer weekend with more snow expected Tuesday and Wednesday and again at the end of the week.
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Viet Nam War Forces Near Korean War Peak
US military strength in Viet Nam nears the Korea war peak with about 197,300 frontline personnel ashore and a total, including tied forces, near 313,000. Sen. Stennis warned end-year totals could reach 350,000 to 400,000, with a possible eventual need of 600,000. President Johnson signaled continued deployment of needed forces and equipment.
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Raid Renewals Were Expected In Vietnam War Action
SAIGON AP dispatch reports renewed US bombing of North Viet Nam after a 37 day pause aimed at pressuring talks. Ground fighting intensified as US and South Vietnamese forces battered Viet Cong positions. casualties included a downed Navy plane and a rescued pilot. Operation Masher continued with heavy fire and substantial Viet Cong losses amid ongoing air and artillery strikes.
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Johnson renews Vietnam peace bid to UN as bombing resumes
President Johnson announced a new United Nations Security Council move to report on the Vietnam situation and push a peace resolution while American bombers resumed strikes against North Vietnam. He said the renewed bombing aims to save lives and that the pursuit of peace remains ongoing, with Ambassador Goldberg asked to report and seek immediate UN action.
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Missing bomb over Mediterranean shocks Spain coast
The January 17 crash of a U.S. B52 tanker near Cuevas de Almanzora, Spain, left a nuclear weapon missing in the sea. Local villagers faced fear and precaution as a multinational search and recovery effort mobilized, amid concerns about Soviet interest and U.S. bombers over Europe.
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