Californias Worst Storm Abating But Still Deadly and Widespread
The storm that swept across California Nevada and into southern California is abating but heavy rain and snow persist along the coast. At least 13 people are dead, towns in the Sierra remain isolated, and damage runs into millions as rescuers move amid wrecked roads and stranded travelers. A relief train reached 222 passengers near the Sierra, Portola plans an emergency declaration but awaits aid as officials fly medicine in and crews work to restore transport links.
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San Francisco
California
Gulf of Alaska
Sierra
Nevada
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Gerlach
Nev
Portola
Utah
Idaho
Earl Warren
California Air National Guard
Donner Summit
Western Pacific Railroad
Passengers Rescued From Snowbound City of San Francisco
All 192 passengers of the snowbound City of San Francisco were rescued from the high Sierra after a weeklong stranding. They were moved to Nyack Lodge below Donner Pass where an emergency relief train awaited. Dr. Walter H. L. Roehll of Middletown, an Ohio physician, treated several patients and was praised for lifesaving efforts as grim conditions improved.
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Emigrant Gap
Calif
San Francisco
High Sierra
Nyack Lodge
Donner Pass
Ohio
Walter H. L. Roehll
Middletown
J. L. Hurley
Detroit
Roehll
J. Russell Sprague
New York
GOP National Committee
Walter Henry Roehll
Sierra Mountains
Milk Production Hearing Held In Mining City
A Montana milk control board hearing in the YMCA drew 30 to 40 producers distributors and a few consumers to discuss rising costs for hay grain and milk production in the Mining City region. Executed by A A Klemme the session heard testimony that prices may rise as producers seek relief from higher feed costs while noting current distribution and processing expenses per quart.
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A. A. Klemme
Montana Milk Control Board
YMCA
Klemme
State Board
Herb Aldrich
Crystal Creamery
U S to Offer New Atomic Plans to United Nations
The United States announced it will present new control proposals on atomic energy to the UN disarmament commission in New York. Secretary Acheson condemned Soviet proposals as a paper prohibition and urged a credible inspection system amid debate over domestic sovereignty.
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Paris
United States
United Nations Disarmament Commission
New York
U. S
Ernest A. Gross
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Washington
Acheson
Vishinsky
International Inspection Agency
Rep
UN Allies Refute Red Formosa Threat In Korean Talks
In Munsan Korea on January 17 AP reports UN truce negotiators rejected a Red Chinese demand to hand 20 000 Chinese prisoners to Chiang Kai-shek s army. The UN pressed Geneva convention issues over POW camps and accused Reds of violations. Talks on prisoner exchange and armistice safeguards continued at Panmunjom.
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Munsan
Korea
United Nations
Chiang Kai-shek
Formosa
Matthew B. Ridgway
Tokyo
Panmunjom
Tsai Chengwen
Navy
Walter J. Ellis
Red China
Red
Kangdong
Reds
Red Peiping
Pyongyang
Ridgway
China
North Korea
International Red Cross
IRC
Taft Eisenhower backers clash over first ballot win
San Francisco January 16 AP supporters of Senator Robert Taft and General Dwight D. Eisenhower claimed they will win the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot. Taft campaign manager Dave Ingalls said Taft has enough votes for Chicago on the first ballot and likely by the second. GOP national chairman Lodge said it is conceivable Eisenhower could secure a first ballot victory and urged organizing Republican enthusiasm for delegates at the convention.
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San Francisco
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dave Ingalls
Taft
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
Lodge
Eisenhower
U S Jets Fight Red Planes in Three Battles
U S Sabre pilots claim two MIG15s destroyed without firing, after three battles in Mig Alley northwest Korea. Allied air and ground actions across front report raids, casualties, and disruptions alongside Paris casualty tallies.
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Seoul
Korea
U. S
Fifth Air Force
Mig
Mat
Republic of Korea
Panmunjom
Paris
Associated Press
United Nations
Ethiopia
Washington
Defense Department
70 Inches of Snow Closes Ski Run Near West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone and the Lion Head ski run near Targhee Pass report 70 inches of snow on the ground causing temporary closure. Manager Hans Larbach said the area will reopen as soon as possible. Helena’s weather bureau notes 40 inches in two days and near all time record levels.
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West Yellowstone
Hans Larback
Lionhead Ski Run
Here
Targhee Pass
Continental Divide
Larbach
Helena
Weather Bureau
City Waives Bus Fees to Sustain Butte Service
Butte City Council voted to waive 1864 in bus related fees to aid a plan for keeping city buses running. The move came during a regular session and aims to persuade Montana railroad commissioners to approve a new operating setup for Butte City Lines.
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Butte
Butte City Lines
Myles Newcomb
Montana Board of Railroad Commissioners
Beryl Wilson
General Transportation Committee
State Railroad Commissioners
Potato Rollback Delay Rejected in Budget Price Talks
Washington January 16 AP government rejects request to delay potato price rollback and outlines new retail markup limits effective January 28. Idaho growers led by Senator Dworshak oppose a 26 percent cut, citing crop shortages. National Potato Council to meet three days to review the order and call it flawed.
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Washington
Edward F. Phelps
National Potato Council
Office of Price Stabilization
Idaho
Dworshak
Phelps
New Touch Fire Escapes Denver Hotel
In a lower downtown Denver hotel two men improvised escape methods during a fire. One man fled in panic with his shorts on fire but suffered only embarrassment. another opened a second floor window and jumped to safety from a Neon sign below. About $600 in damage and no injuries were reported.
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Denver
Carlsen Arrives in New York After Enterprise Rescue
Captain Kurt Carlsen landed at Idlewild Airport aboard the Enterprise rescue flight at 11 02 p m MST. He was greeted by his wife and two young daughters who carried roses and forget me nots. Officials including Grover A Whalen and Mayor Hugh Quigley attended the reception as customs cleared the 57 other passengers.
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New York
Kurt Carlsen
Enterprise
Idlewild Airport
Ireland
Carlsen
Gay
Smiling
Customs and Immigrations
Grover A. Whalen
Hugh Quigley
Wood
Truman Seeks 5 Billion Tax Boost Amid Economic Strain
President Truman asked Congress for roughly 5 billion dollars in new taxes and urged tighter price controls and pay-as-you-go financing as inflation fears grow. He warned 1952 would be a year of strain with war rearmament and urged early decisive action despite strong opposition from both parties and looming elections.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Capitol
Churchill Truman to Confer Friday at White House
The White House said President Truman and Prime Minister Churchill will meet with advisers at the White House on Friday. This will be their final business meeting before Churchill returns to London, leaving Washington on Saturday. Churchill, fresh from Ottawa, will address Congress Thursday.
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Washington
White House
Truman
Churchill
London
Ottawa
Congress
Butte Area Snow and Colder Temperatures Forecast
The forecast calls for scattered snows and colder conditions in Butte Thursday and Thursday night with a low around minus five and a high near twenty. A statewide note shows partly cloudy skies west of the Divide with little temperature change and snow flurries in the mountains.
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School of Mines
Divide
Yellowstone Valley
Billings
Walk Away Unscathed After Plane Crash in Snowbound Field
In Alberta seven miles south of Edmonton a U S Air Force C47 belly landed in a snow filled pasture after an engine failure. Sixteen people aboard including five crew and nine passengers walked away unharmed. Royal Canadian air force pararescue teams assisted before learning the plane remained upright.
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Edmonton
Alta
U. S. Air Force
Here
Great Falls
Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue Headquarters
Air Force
Alaska
Elgin Field
Pia
At Least 50 Motorists Stranded in Dillon
Dillon reports at least fifty southbound motorists stranded while awaiting word on Monida pass opening. Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and Montana Automobile Association say Idaho plows reached near the Montana line but Montana side reports indicate the pass closing at noon. The Beaverhead museum and chamber office assist visitors with progress updates.
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Dillon
Monida Pass
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce
Montana Automobile Association
Idaho
Spencer
Montana-Idaho
Montana
Beaverhead
Chamber
Lemhi Pass
Navy transport Phoenix to bring home 1693 aboard in Seattle
The Navy transport Marine Phoenix was due to arrive in Seattle at 1 p.m. Thursday with 1,693 passengers, including 174 Korean Navy men and 1,519 U.S. Army troops.
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Seattle
Wash
Marine Phoenix
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