Blizzard Paralyzes Upper Midwest After Severe Snowstorm
A historic blizzard slammed the Upper Midwest with blinding snow and gale winds. Minnesota and nearby states faced widespread road closures, stranded travelers, and frozen temperatures as rescue teams searched for missing persons and crews cleared highways. Several planes and trains were disrupted, with dozens reported dead or trapped across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Strong winds intensified damage and disrupted daily life across the region.
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Malaysia Flood Losses Hit 20 Million, Prime Minister Reports
Kuala Lumpur authorities say northern Malaysia floods last week caused about 20 million in damage to livestock and property. Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman announced the figures today.
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Elvis Presley Draft and Charity Highlights
In Long Beach a reader asks about Elvis Presley’s Army rank. The answer notes Presley, drafted in 1958 at age 22, served in Germany with the 3rd Armored Division, reached sergeant, and was discharged in 1960. It adds he became a highly paid entertainer and donated $105,000 to 29 charities across several states.
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Human Bomb defused by police after traffic stop
Williams, Williams’ associate Bauer, and a third man were stopped near Cedar Avenue and Ocean Boulevard after officers noticed suspicious actions. Bauer had a shotgun trained on Williams, who admitted tired of being a junkie. Officers found nine feet of primer cord and three blasting caps, a pellet gun, marijuana, and other items in the car.
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Car Crash Through House Kills Boy in Hermosa Beach
On First Street in Hermosa Beach a car crashed through an open garage and into a home at 125 Barney Court, killing one boy and wounding others. In separate incidents in Carson and Torrance, multiple injuries occurred in a nine car pileup and a stop-sign crash near Birch and First Streets. Police booked suspects for robbery and drug charges, and another arrest linked to alleged explosives and narcotics possession.
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Santa Ana Community Hospital
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Torture and Extortion at Arkansas State Prison Revealed
A damning report details torture and extortion at Arkansas State Prison under state authorities. It cites coerced work, paid access to favors, bribery for early release, and brutal punishments including beatings and needles under nails. Prisoners and staff described severe neglect and malnutrition among inmates.
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Auto Looter Gets Burglar Alarm Too
In Albuquerque Sidney P. Haines parked his car for about 16 minutes Monday and returned to find it had been burglarized. Missing from the unlocked car were two briefcases and a demonstrator burglar alarm.
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Sidney P. Haines
Chicago to Rebuild McCormick Place After Massive Fire
The Chicago exhibition center McCormick Place, tied to a 300 million annual convention business, suffered a vast fire causing 810 million in hall damage and 100 to 150 million in exhibits. One death reported. salvage efforts target recovering 225 million in convention activity over the next 18 months. Officials study reconstruction plans.
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Sound Off on Law Enforcement Ethics in the Southland
A reader urges better police behavior and criticizes radar patrols as unfair. Cites alleged mid block U turns and line violations, claiming officers break laws openly. Reminds readers ACTION LINE answers general questions and cannot provide legal advice.
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