Ten Below Cold Front Grips Nation In Dread Winter
United Press International reports a Canadian air front plunging central plains to ten below zero at Minot and Dickinson with wind chill. Bitter cold paralyzed much of the nation east of the Rockies as temperatures reached the 30s along Florida coast and 15 to 6 degrees above zero in southern cities. The cold snap and related ice storms killed 55 nationwide, many in traffic and exposure, while snow blocked roads and delayed schooling in Oregon. California’s flu epidemic persists, with official counts rising and possible extras.
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Cold Wave Ravages Florida Vegetables and Frosts Citrus
A bitter cold sent temperatures into the mid-20s across Florida, harming the state's vegetable and bean crops while citrus orchards escaped severe damage. Ice formed on leafy vegetables from the Indian River district to Immokalee, with frost reported in Miami suburbs and farmers burning debris to ward off further losses. A high pressure system west of Florida drove the cold air into the peninsula.
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Sarasota Art Assoc Exhibition Focuses on Better Paintings
Sarasota Art Association showcases stronger works at Terrace Gallery with daily hours 10 to 5 and free admission highlighting ongoing improvement and public access.
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Terrace Gallery
Frost Tightens Grip as Area Faces Freeze Warning
A cold mass from Canada to the Gulf drifts southward bringing frost across Sarasota Manatee and Manatee counties. Grove owners burned smudge pots to shield lemons while farmers report ice in pipes and cattle troughs. Officials urge coverings tonight and washing frost off in morning. damage to tropical crops will take days to assess.
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Survivors Of Avianca Crash Head To Ecuador By Ship
Two survivors of the Avianca airliner crash that killed 37 people say they will complete their journey to Ecuador by ship. Ian Kelton, 46, a United Nations official traveling with his Australian wife, and two Dutch passengers, were among the few uninjured in the crash near Jamaica after the New York flight. All 17 Americans aboard perished.
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Weather: Fair and cold with page two notes
The forecast calls for fair but chilly conditions. Minnie Mermaid jokes about beach sounds from scales to hint at warming trends. noon temperature logged at 50. Tide table referenced on page 10 for coastal details.
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Minnie Mermaid
Miller Heads Congressional Group New GOP Campaign Strategist
U S Rep William E Miller elected chairman of the GOP congressional campaign committee speaks in Sarasota on March 3. Miller's win signals Halleck Nixon wing dominance over old guard. succeeds Rep Richard M Simpson who died earlier this month. McCulloch withdrew. Reece offered resignation to Rhodes but was declined.
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Ohio
Rockfall Seals Way To Safety
In Coalbrook South Africa 506 miners trapped 600 feet underground after a rockfall sealed the shaft. Rescue teams fought methane gas and dust as they worked to reach the miners with air and aid. Officials feared the worst as survivors number was uncertain and many faced deteriorating air flow.
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Transvaal
Thurmond Pushes Ban on Union Political Spending in Elections Bill
In Washington, Sen. Strom Thurmond urged a ban on political contributions by labor unions arguing groups shield expenditures through separate political arms. He also sought to extend the ban to corporations while allowing issue advocacy through internal organs. The amendment followed two key amendments adopted by the Senate as debate on the funding bill continued. Kensington Park Two-Time Winner Of The Florida Bulldem' Award
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