Severe winter storm hits Terre Haute with heavy snow
The National Weather Service warns of a severe storm bringing up to seven inches of snow or more to Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley on Wednesday with freezing rain and sleet. Snow totals include about three inches in Terre Haute and eight inches in Rockville, with subfreezing temperatures and diminishing snow by Thursday morning.
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House of Photography
Connecticut Struck by Severe Winter Storm Hinders Power
An estimated 250000 people sought shelter across Connecticut as a harsh winter storm battered the region. Power outages affected thousands while snowfall and icy roads disrupted travel from New Jersey to Massachusetts. Officials warn of continuing cold and more snow with schools and services adjusting operations across several states.
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Winter storm forecast for Terre Haute area urges heavy snow
National Weather Service map reports 6 am readings. Terre Haute sees a winter storm warning with heavy snow. Accumulations expected about 4 inches by evening and 2 to 3 more by Thursday sunrise. Temperatures mid 20s, highs upper 20s to near 30. precipitation around .2 inch and a dirt dust count of 47. Outlook calls for partly cloudy, very cold conditions Friday through Sunday.
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Mideast Talks Set to Open Friday Amid Doubts
United Press International reports Israel and Egypt will attend the Geneva peace conference while Syria plans to boycott. Waldheim to preside at Palais des Nations with U S and Soviet backing. Egypt pledges to test goodwill. Syria cites fears of no troop pullout. Abba Eban leads Israeli delegation with Meir to address parliament Thursday.
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Laird Resigns as Chief Domestic Counselor Calls Impeachment Vote
Melvin R. Laird resigns as President Nixon's domestic counselor and urges House members to vote by March on an impeachment resolution. He cites Watergate and other issues hurting policy and predicts the measure will fail.
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Scouting Council Elects Officers in 1974 leadership move
The Wabash Valley Boy Scout Council elected officers at its annual dinner at Rose-Hulman. Mrs. Frank Guthrie was elected to one of five vice president posts and is reported as the first U S woman to hold a council vice presidency. William Long was named president and Larry Elam treasurer. Other vice presidents cover Boy Scouting administration relationships and more. The sixth vice president post remained unfilled.
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Earl Brandt
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Guthrie
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Union
S. 21St St
Brandt
William Long
Greencastle
Larry Elam
Robert Pease
John Thomas
Brazil
James Whalen
Joseph Anderson
Mark Guthrie
South Vigo High
Wabash Valley Boy Scout Council
E. R. Pettebone
Patyen
Boy Scouts of America
Washington
Population note: 5.3 million more women than men in U S
Census style statement reports a gender gap with 5.3 million more women than men in the United States, highlighting demographic imbalance. The data underscores shifts in age structure and labor market participation across regions.
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United States
Energy bill nears final drafting on gasoline rationing
A Senate House conference committee aims to finish the emergency energy bill today giving Nixon power to order rationing with Congress veto power on other steps. Nixon plans a mid afternoon meeting with energy chief Simon as a rationing decision looms this week. The Teamsters announce reopening talks to avoid wage cuts during energy actions. An AP study shows a notable drop in electricity use over six weeks.
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Simon
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Tribune Star Basket Fund Reaches 2835.50
Cash donations to the Tribune Star Basket Fund help needy families for Christmas in the community. Donors may bring or mail contributions to Tribune Star office at 721 Wabash Ave. All donations will be published.
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John G Schmidt elected president of Indiana State Bank
John G Schmidt was elected president of the Indiana State Bank succeeding retiring John L Thompson. Schmidt, with the bank since 1957, has held roles from assistant to president to senior vice president and executive officer. He is active in local civic groups and resides with his wife Alice in Terre Haute. Thompson led the bank for 35 years and will remain active with an office at the main branch.
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