Great Plains Storm Powers Eastward Snow Hits Wide Area
A massive Great Plains storm moved east with heavy snow across multiple states from the North to the Rockies and Arizona. A separate Southern California storm threatened floods near the border, causing five deaths. Damages from last weekend’s ice storm surpassed one million dollars in South Dakota as workers removed ice with baseball bats.
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Christmas Opera Amahl Opens at Indiana State University
Indiana State University Opera Workshop presents Amahl and the Night Visitors, a one act Christmas opera, tonight and tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. in the University Laboratory School auditorium. Dr. Allan P. Lehl directs, Dr. Victor Danek conducts an 18 piece orchestra. Commissioned by NBC and composed for television by Gian-Carlo Menotti.
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Airport Project Bids Announced in Illinois
The Illinois Aeronautics Department named the low bidders for two airport projects. Howell Asphalt Co. of Mattoon won 353,280 dollars for runway and taxiway lighting and marking at Coles County Memorial Airport. D and H Electric and Heating Co. of Bloomington submitted 19,786 dollars for lighting and fencing at Rochelle Municipal Airport.
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Thomas Chippendale Filmmaker and Furniture Pioneer
Thomas Chippendale, famed as the father of English furniture, was also the father of 17 children, reflecting a prolific family life alongside his notable design legacy.
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Weather outlook for Indiana and Illinois highs above normal
Indiana expects temperatures 4-8 degrees above normal with highs 35-44 and lows 20-28. Rain totals of 0.5 to 0.75 inch with frequent rain south and rain or snow likely north. Illinois looks for temps 3-6 degrees above normal with highs 30-38 and lows 15-23 through next Monday. Precipitation 0.5 to 0.75 inch water, frequent snow patterns, possible south rain mix.
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Earth spins while voyaging in a long spaceflight
The piece notes 600,000,000 miles yearly from bed and explains Earth’s rotation. It compares orbital speed to astronauts, claims Earth is the most efficient spaceship, and jokes about reporters tiring of space news. It mentions Houston space center and a group planning a visit to the VFW building to inspect a cannon.
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Engineer John Lotz Dies At 87 In New Jersey
John R. Lotz longtime chairman of Stone and Webster Engineering Corp died Tuesday at age 87 in Englewood New Jersey. He directed design and construction of the nuclear reactor at the University of Chicago where the atomic bomb was developed.
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Brazil boy escapes police chase back at Boys' School
A 14-year-old Brazil youth escaped from the Boys' School at Plainfield Tuesday, stole a car, and led Indiana State Police on a 100 mph pursuit along U S Highway 40. He rammed a car driven by Christine Clark but no one was injured. The chase ended when he crashed into a ditch on North Water Works Road.
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School leader discusses site options with local help group
Mrs. Charlotte Caldwell, Vigo County School Corporation trustee, spoke with Housewives Effort for Local Progress at Mrs. Morris Blumberg’s home on Tuesday about site choices for two new high schools. She noted ease of property transfer as a factor.
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ISU Saturday art classes enroll in creative kids program
Indiana State University accepts enrollments for a 10 week Saturday morning art program for children in grades four through nine. The term runs January 8 through March 19 with sessions 9 to 11 a.m. in the Fine Arts Building. A $6 registration covers materials. Enrollment is by advance registration via a $6 check or money order to the Division of Extended Services. Classes limited to 30 students and organized by grade.
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