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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1959
Page
6
A winter storm sweeps the northern region bringing heavy snow and rainfall, with blizzard conditions reported in several counties. Transportation disruptions grow as authorities issue advisories and prepare plow crews and salt supplies.
Weather statistics from U S Coast and Geodetic Survey report the day with sunrise at 6 39 a m and sunset at 4 56 p m noonrise 1 a m and moonset 12 29 p m. Foregoing statistics provide the daily outlook.
Local blizzard conditions swept the high plains and Upper Mississippi region with strong northerly winds up to 40 mph and heavy new snow. Temperatures plunged 20 to 50 degrees lower in 24 hours across northern Rockies and Dakotas, with Great Falls and Minot reporting subzero readings while havre and cut bank also dropped below zero. The cold weather threat extended across Wyoming Colorado the Dakotas Iowa Minnesota Illinois Upper Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma.
A damaged Aberdeen transcriber reports ex S Sgt Richard Corter, once in Red China, now aboard the 491 ton German freighter bound home. A British tug battled a North Sea storm to rescue a crew member as the President Halt liner faced Communist territory. The event highlights a volatile travel tale amid education aims and wartime era tensions.
California old age pensioners may qualify for free optical exams and glasses. Visit Dr J M Soss Optometrist at 37 Pine Avenue to have forms handled and contact your social worker. no appointment needed. Dr Soss, 32 years in Long Beach, operates offices in Wilmington and Torrance with Friday evening and Saturday hours.
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