Edict orders sinking of ship with dangerous cargo
New York report says officials ordered the 16,590 ton Alva Cape to sink after an explosion. Coast Guard demanded removal of the vessel and its saphtha cargo from Gravesend Bay within 24 hours. British owners pleaded for towing assistance, extending the deadline to three days.
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Gravesenday
Heavy Rains Sweep Wide Areas of U S
Heavy rains sweep large regions across the United States disrupting travel and prompting flood warnings. Meteorologists report persistent downpours in multiple states with warnings for possible rapid river rises and localized evacuations in affected communities.
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Tides and Temps July 1 1966 Across United States
Tropical low mood brought rain squalls from Florida to Ohio Valley and the Southeast while cooler air dampened the Plains and South Atlantic states. Gusts near 50 mph and heavy showers hit southern Florida as Gulf movement of a depression steered toward Cuba. June rainfall in Miami reached 19.51 inches vs 7.37 normal. storms and heat wave affected many regions, with highs above 100F in parts of the Midwest and West.
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Greenwood
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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United States Navy
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King
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Alben
Amarile
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Dakotas
South Atlantic
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Rockies
Pierre
Bnewey
Philip
Weather Cycles and Boom Busts Echo Through History
Experts link economic upswings and downturns to weather cycles. They cite 1876 77 stock gains and 40 percent drop, noting 1966 mirrored late winter rain and cool springs. Biometeorologists warn of 90 year cycles plus shorter 10 11 year and 1000 year scales suggesting recurring booms and busts driven by climate.
Hotel Astor Closes as Wreckers Move In on Times Square
New York City reports the 62 year old Hotel Astor in Times Square closing today. Guests depart, 450 employees laid off, and wrecking crews take over to clear the landmark for a 40 story office building. Remarks from staff reflect nostalgia for a second home to presidents and show business.
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Hotel Astor
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Astor, & Broadway
Erwin ©. Schel
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Astor Jegenid
Charles Hughes
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