Massive Northeast Blizzard Leaves Death Toll Rising
A northern snowstorm swept the U S east with heavy snowfalls up to 58 inches reported in Lebanon New Jersey and Caribou Maine. At least 130 deaths were attributed to the storm across Mississippi to Maine as temperatures plunged to record lows and blizzard conditions fueled drifting snow and high winds. Emergency declarations spread through Connecticut Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania while roads remained blocked by deep drifts and isolated communities.
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Late highway reports and a Formosa resignation refused
Late reports on main highways cite open routes with one way traffic in spots and closures near Balti more Winfield and Rockville while Wind continues. U S 40 and U S 404 see partial holds. In Taipei Chiang Kai shek refused to accept Premier O K Yuis resignation after impeachment and censure of top officials.
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W P Feaga Dies After Heart Attack
Walter aut Feaga of Prospect Kuol well known hammer and auto salesman died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after several heart attacks. He had been auto salesman at Frederick Motor Co and owned farms. Survived by wife Maybelle Garst Feaga three daughters one son and ten grandchildren. Funeral plans to be announced by M S Etchison and Son funeral directors.
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Ahabeth
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Monkton
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Feagaville
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This Fly
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Walkersville
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Snowbound Point of Rocks Stranded Residents Receive Food
More than 100 people, mostly students, were stranded in Point of Rocks and the Rocks area as heavy snowfall and deep drifts closed roads and routes. A teenage group sheltered at Camp Kanawha, while volunteers delivered bread eggs and milk by snowplow from the Baltimore and Ohio line. Fire and medical calls rose as trucks could not pass drifts and several Sunday services were canceled.
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Five Day Forecast Reads Poor Weather Ahead
Five day forecast warns of snow in the mountains on Tuesday with more snow likely Thursday or Friday. Precipitation near three quarters of an inch possible. Very cold weather sticks through Thursday then milder conditions arrive. Colder weather returns Saturday. Temperatures for the period average 40 to 15 degrees below normal with typical highs in the mid 40s and lows around 26 to 30 in the regions.
EightState Deaths Attributed To Snowstorm Toll Rises
Eight people are dead in Maryland and surrounding counties as a deadly snowstorm paralyzes travel and leaves thousands stranded. Victims include Lee Pouler of Sykesville and Baltimore residents Samuel Wyrit, George R. Ryu, Elmer Lee Cobb, Veronica Corns, Casper W. Dillar, Thomas Fite, and Edward Johnson. A car carrying Lee Pouler’s companions found with carbon monoxide fumes in a stalled car near Westminster, while two others from the vehicle, Charles Harrison and Julie May Monath, remained hospitalized in Baltimore.
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Maryland
Westminster
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Baltimore County
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Harrisvillé
Carvell County
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Hallimore
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Lin
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Ial
University Hospital
Dalti
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Finksburg
Julie
May Monath
Hename
Gander
Vinksburg
Lighted electric bulb saves life during freezing night
In Detrol, Thomas Mee Dowell lacked a heat source near his bed during a six below zero night. At 2 a.m. neighbors smelled smoke and firefighters found him unconscious from smoke inhalation as his bed smoldered. The incident underscores dangers of winter fires in cold apartments.
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Jury Session Delayed at Gue Enil Court Opening
The February term grand jury deliberations were postponed as only twelve jurors reported the opening. Chief Judge Patrick M Scimauffer presided while activities were suspended until more jurors could reach the court. There are 48 jurors at the term for selection from a Visnumber.
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Reasonable Mobility Is Maintained In City Snow Storm
City officials report limited progress in snow removal after a storm dumped light to 12 inches of snow. Chief Charess V. Main says machinery is in use but full clearing will take several days. Several streets require extra attention and many motorists rely on chains or snow tires. Police report two deaths linked to the storm, one a night watchman, Eugene Filsroad, and Walter P. Fraga, a local resident with heart problems who weakened after shoveling snow.
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Ramsburg Fertilizer Company
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UN Demands Return Of Airliner Vanished Into North Korea
The United Nations commands demand return of a Korean Air Lines twin engine airliner missing since yesterday. The plane with 32 aboard including two Americans is believed hijacked by possible disguised Communists. Pilot Willis Hobbs and co pilot Lt Col Monard McClellan were aboard with 28 passengers and crew of four. The flight traced north toward Pyongyang after departing Busan with a planned stop in Seoul.
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Hong Kong
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Blizzard shuts roads and schools along U S routes
A severe blizzard blanketed the area with 10 to 20 foot drifts and heavy winds. Main highways such as U S 40 and U S 340 were impassable or closing rapidly while school boards announced closures for Tuesday. Maryland state roads and county roads faced widespread closures, with plows overwhelmed and dozens of miles of routes blocked. Utilities and industries saw limited impact as crews struggled to reach affected locations.
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