Snowstorm and Cold Spread Across Broad U.S. Regions
The Associated Press reports a major snowstorm and extreme cold spreading from the Rockies to the northern Midwest. Subzero readings hit the Dakotas Montana Colorado Wyoming and Nebraska with Denver's temperature dropping from above freezing to below. Snow and sleet covered much of the central and southern regions as a heavy snow belt stretched from Colorado and New Mexico into central Kansas and Nebraska.
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Late Autumn Snowstorm Sweeping Across State
A late autumn snowstorm moves across Iowa with 4 to 6 inches expected in the south and east central regions, 2 to 4 inches central, and 1 to 2 inches northwest. Winds up to 33 mph create drifting, temperatures drop, and many highways become snowpacked. Snow began overnight from a westward storm. cooler air will continue, diminishing by Thursday. A Polaris submarine named for former Speaker Sam Rayburn will be launched in Newport News on December 20.
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Pilot Observes Pan Am 214 Jet Crash Over Maryland
Elkton Maryland government investigator TY W Finch of the Civil Aeronautics Board said another plane witnessed and reported the Pan American World Airways Boeing 707 crash Sunday. The jet exploded at about 5 000 feet en route to Philadelphia killing all 73 passengers and eight crew members. A co pilot on National Airlines Flight 16 reported the explosion from about 1 000 feet above the doomed jet amid a severe electrical storm sending the message Clipper two one four is going down in flames. The message was initially thought to come from the National Airlines crew.
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Treasury Tells Concern Over U. S. Coin Shortage
Treasury officials warn the national coin shortage is worsening during the holiday rush. Supply is tight in all denominations except silver dollars as banks urge people to keep coins in circulation and vending machines trigger higher demand. Officials note good business and increased coin use in retail and meters drive the shortfall.
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Winter Storm Threat Braces Muscatine Area
Muscatine and surrounding communities prepared for a major winter assault as the Weather Bureau forecast 4 to 6 inches of snow and northeast winds 25 to 39 mph tonight. Cold, cloudy conditions expected Thursday with highs near 20, and a sheet of snow continuing today. Salt trucks and cinder nuck crews mobilized on primary highways as the Highway Commission kept salt crews on duty to maintain travel.
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Recess Slated About Dec 20 In Congress
Washington l m Con gress will take a Christmas recess from about December 20 to January 7, Senate Leader Everett M Dirksen said on Tuesday.
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North American reveals first J-2 engine photo at Canoga Park
North American Aviation released the first public photo of the thrust chamber production line at its Canoga Park California plant where the hydrogen fueled J-2 rocket engine is built. The J-2 will power the upper stage of the Saturn IB and help launch the first crewed orbital flights. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center provides technical direction for the J-2 development.
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Hostages Not Freed In Bolivian Mine Crisis
Hostages held by peasant militias move toward Oruro to show support for the government amid clashes with dissident miners. Four Americans among captives report living conditions dire but health good. U S arms sought to secure release while authorities avoid precipitating a broader conflict. Government troops move through Oruro as tension rises in the tin mining region 120 miles southeast of La Paz.
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Closing of 3 Shipyards Is Scented
SEATTLE in Defense Secretary McNamara will recommend closing naval shipyards at San Francisco Boston and Philadelphia as an economy move, the Seattle Times reports. No date set for closures. action expected to be swift possibly by year end as part of trimming 15 billion dollars from the 1963 defense budget.
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Interstate Maintenance Costs Hit Primary Roads
DES MOINES Iowa chief engineer L M Clauson told the Iowa High way Users Conference that the interstate expansion drains primary road funds. He projected a net loss of 6600 annually once the Des Moines to Davenport segment opens, while interstate maintenance costs will exceed new revenue. Primary roads would lose funds as more interstates generate revenue for secondary roads and municipal streets.
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Ringgold votes to ban liquor by the drink in Ringgold County
In Mount Ayr Ringgold County Iowa a traditionally dry region voted to ban liquor by the drink The measure prevailed 1151 to 885 in unofficial returns The county has no liquor licenses and no state liquor store for bottled goods. the ban will stand for at least four years marking Ringgold as a dry county under the local option law passed earlier.
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Sinatra Jr Abductors Release Son After 240000 Ransom
Frank Sinatra Jr, 19, was released at 4 10 a m in Bel Air after his father paid 240000 dollars in small bills for his safe return. FBI declined to confirm arrests. Sinatra described the ordeal as a birthday present, and the boy, who was blindfolded, said he was with three or so captors during the 54 hour kidnapping.
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City Council Renames Idlewild Airport JFK International
New York City council votes unanimously to rename Idlewild Airport in memory of the late President John F. Kennedy. Mayor Robert F. Wagner signs the measure, making Idlewild the John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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College Aid Bill Put in LBJ's Hands
The Senate sent to President Johnson a 1.2 billion college construction aid bill, praised as a landmark measure. It would aid 2,100 private and public colleges with grants and loans to expand classrooms and facilities as enrollments are expected to rise to 7 million by 1970. The plan pairs 180 million in four year college grants and 120 million in loans with 50 million for public junior colleges and 25 million for graduate schools, all on a matching basis.
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Hultman to Outline New Apportionment Plan
Iowa Atty Gen Evan Hultman will present a new reapportionment outline to three federal judges on December 20 after voters rejected the Shaff plan. He previously defended the existing system but now plans a general form proposal to win court legislative and public approval, possibly shaping a future special session.
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